The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-06-08

though party conduct may at times
have been influenced by the shift
ness which is the habitual device OF
its opponents, there has always re-
manned deeply imbedded in its ma
ture and character that spirit of true
Americanism, and that love OF popu-
lar rights, which has made it indie
structible in disaster and defeat, and
has constituted boon to the coun-
try in its time of triumph and
supremacy.
FOUND ALIVE PRINCIPLES OF FAITH.
The great founder of our party, as
he consecrated himself by solemn
oath to the faithful performance of
the duties of the Presidential office,
and pledged himself to the preserva-
ton, protection and defense, of the
constitution, presenting to his as
sembled fellow countrymen the
causes of congratulation found in
the condition of our country and
the character of our people, impress
sively added: "With all these bless
ings, what more is necessary to make
us happy and prosperous people?
Still one thing more, fellow citizens,
wise and frugal government, which
shall restrain men from injuiing one
another-shall leave them otherwise
free to regulate their own pursuits
of industry and improvement-and
shall not take from the mouth of la
Dor the bread it has earned. This
is the sum Of good government, and
this is necessary to close the circle
Of our felicities."
In the true Democracy these words
are not obsolete, but they still fur
nish the inspiration of our efforts
and an Interpretation of our politi-
cal faith. Happily the party creed
which we profess is not within such
narrow lines as that, obedience does
not permit us to move abreast with
the advanced thought of the country,
and to meet and test every question
and apply principle to every situa-
ton. True Democracy, staunch in
its adhesion to fundamental doctrine,
is at the same time, in proper sense
progressive. 1t recognizes our
growth and expansion, and the birth
of new thought and sentiment.
1T WILL JUDGE THEM ALL
by safe standard, and in all phases
of national development it will be
prepared to answer as they rise every
need of the people and every popular
want.
True Democracy honestly advo-
Gates national brotherhood, to the
end that all our fellow countrymen
may aid in the achievement of the
grand destiny which awaits us as a
nation, and it condemns that pre-
text Of liberality and harmony which
when partisan advantage is to be
gained, gives way for in6ammatory
appeals to sectional hate and pas
sion. 1t insists upon that quality
before the law, which comedies the
care and protection of the govern
ment to simple manhood and citi-
zenship. 1t does not favor the null
tiplication of offices and salaries
merely to make partisans, nor use
the promise and bestowal of place
for the purpose of sitting the press
and bribing the people. 1t seeks to
tighten the burden of life in every
way, and take from the citizen for
the cost of government the lowest
possible tribute.
THE DAY OF TRIUMPH.
We know we have espoused the
cause of right and justice. We know
that we have not permitted duty to
country to wait upon expediency
We know that we have not traf1icked
our principles for success. We know
that we have not deceived the people
with false promises and perform
ances, and we know that we have not
corrupted nor betrayed the poor with
the money Of the rich. Who shall
say that these things promise no re-
ward, and the triumph shall not fol-
low the enlightened judgment and
sober second thought of our coun-
trymen?.
There are to-day no weak, weary
and Respondent members of true De
mocracy-and there should be none.
Events are day by day leading men
to review the reasons for their party
affiliations, and the supporters ofthe
principles we profess, are constantly
recruited by intelligent, young and
sturdy adherents. Let US receive
their confidence, and stunning all
ignoble practices, let us remain
steadfast to Democratic faith, and
to the cause of our country If we
are true and loyal to these the day
of our triumph will surely and quick
ly come, and our victory shall be
fairly, nobly won, through the irwin
chile spirit of true Democracy.
Governor Hill, Hon. W. c. P.
Breckenridge, Ex-Governor Hoadley
and others responded to toasts.