Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-30
necessary to close the oirOls Of our fslio.

ities."
In the lexicon OF true Democracy these
words are not obsolete, but they still fur
niAh the inspiration of our efforts and an
Interpretation Of our political faith.
BREADTH OF THE PARTY GREED.
Happily the party creed which we pro.
Tess is not within such narrow lines az
that obedience docs not permit us to
move abreast with the advanced thought
or the country and to meet and test every
question and apply principle 20 every
situation. True Democracy, staunch in
its adhesion to fundamental doctrine, ia
az the same time, In proper sense, pro-
,gressive. II recognizes our growth and
expansion and the birth OF new thought
and sentiment. 1t will Judge them oil BIZ
safe Ltandards, aud In all phases Of
national development II will be prepared
TO answer, as they arise, every need Of
the people and every popular want.
True Democracy honestly advocates
national brotherhood, to the end that ali
our tellow-oountrymen may aid in the
achievement of the grand destiny which
awaits uB as a nation; and ii condemns
that pretext of liberality and harmony
which, when partisan advantage Ia to be
gained, gives way for inhAmmatory ap.
poGls to sectional hate and passion. It
insists upon that equality before the law
which comedies the care and protection
of the government to simple manhood
and citizenship. It does not favor the
multiplication OF Offices and salaries
mersly to make partiaans, nor use the
promise and bestowal OF place for the
purpose Of sitting the press and bribing
the people. 1t socks to tighten the
burden Of life in every home, and to take
from the citizen for the cost OF govern
ment the lowest possible tribute.
We know that we have espoused the
cause or right and justice. We know
that we have not permitted duty to
country to wait upon expediency. We
know that we have not trafficked our
principles for success. We know that
We have not deceived the people with
false promises and pretenoes; 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 reward, and that triumph shall not
follow the enlightened judgment and the
sober second thought OF our oountrymen.
There are to-day no weak, weary or
Respondent members of the true Demoo-
racy-and there should be none. Thought
full attention to political topics is thor
oughly aroused. Events are day by day
/ leading men to review the reasons for
their party affiliations and the supporters
of the principles we profess are con-
stantly recruited by intelligent, young
and sturdy adherents.
Let us deserve their confidence; and,
stunning all ignoble practices, let us re.
main Bteadtast to Democratic faith and
to the cause Of our country. II we are
4 true md loyal to these the day Of our
triumph will surely and quickly come,
and our victory shall be fairly, nobly won
through the inyincible spirit of true
Democracy.
OTHER RESPONSES TO roAsrs.
Speeches In response to other toasts
were made by Hon. W. O. p. Breckin.
ridge, Governor Hill, ex Governor Hoadly
Frederick X. Ooudert, Hon. A. P. Fitch,
Col. ]. Il. Fellows and Hon. w. Bourke
Cochran.
a large number Of letters was received
by the dinner committee. all expressing
sentiments Of esteem and admiration for
the administration and character OF Mr..
Cleveland.