The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-03-21
CLEVELAND.
The Ex-Presldent's Speech at the
Banquet of the Sons of st.
Patrick.
He Responds to a Toast, "rhe
United straightforward and
Patriotic Sentiments.

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of the Sons of st. Patrick tonight, at
which ex-President Cleveland was guest,
in response to the toast, "The United
States" he spoke as follows:
"The words to which I respond give
speech SO various and impressive,
that find it difficult to determine the
line of thought which should be followed.
What is naturally and obviously sug-
gested by the sentiment proposed is a
country marvellous in its growth and de-
velopment, great in its power and wealth,
and free in the character of its institu-
tioIs and in the spirit of its people.
There is also suggested broad and hos
pitable country which opens its
gates to the people of all
nations who are willing to
assume the duties of American citizenship
in exchange for share in the blessings
which God has in store for the American
people. Nor can it be said that IN ma
tional selishness and sordid complacency
our country is blind to the welfare of 9th
ers. Wherever there exists struggle for
freer government and mans enfranchise-
ment there will be found the aid and sym
pathy of the people of the United States
In this we but follow the promptings
which our free condition inspires, and
we acknowledge the contribution we have
received from the sturdy men of other
lands to our population and every ele-
ment of our greatness. In this reunion,
of your ancient and honorable society, re.
minding us of such contributions and
where the value of American citizenship is
fully acknowledged, it is every way fitting
and proper that we should mention with
1 have referred to the obvious significance
of the words as they are related to great,
prosperous and free nation. But other
nations, too, are great; they are prosper
GUS and rich, and in measure they are
free. Estates" may mean any organized
government-tyrannioal, monarchial or
free. 1t is therefore most important that we
do not miss the reflection that The United
States alone stand for the one govern
ment always free and founded upon hu-
man freedom and equality before the law.
Thus, is presented the unity of our states
and the fundamental Importance of that
unity to all we are and all we hope to be.
Our national life is inseparable from this
union of . the states. Thus, it was launched
upon its career among the unions
of the earth. Its machinery is
suited to no other conditions
and its success depends upon it. What
ever might be the achievements of sep
arate and disjointed states, nothing but
the triumphs of The United States can
fully demonstrate, in the eyes of the
world, the success of the American ex-
pertinent of self-government. To the
end that our nation might be called The
United States the fathers who forged so
we'll the bonds of our union yielded to
each other their opinions and discarded
their prejudices. In later years,
in order that 'The United
States1 might be saved as a
precious heritage, lives were sacrificed
and blood was shed on many hard
fought battle field. We should not be
content with generation upon those who
made us nation, nor with the sacred and
grateful remembrance of those who shed
their blood and gave their lives for its
perpetuation. We, too, owe duty to The
United States.' We loan at least teach
fraternity and liberation, the sure found
atoms of our unity and of our country's
life. If these lessons are firmly estab
lished in the hearts of our countrymen,
we shall, to the extent that we aid on this
consummation, perform the duty required
of us in our day and generation. Let us
then cultivate real and genuine generosity
and fraternal kindness among all our PEG
pie. Let US resolve that no partisan
agency shall excuse the creation or the
keeping alive of irritation and jealousy
among the people. All are charged with
the safety, the development and the
triamphs of American institutions. Our
destiny is before US. 1t can only be
reached by union and harmony. We are
not called upon to surrender or jeopardize
any results in favor of our union
we may have gained in its defense, but
rather to foster and secure these results
through the patriotism of maghanimity
in the presence of duty God has laid
upon US as nation. 1t should never be
forgotten that failure waits on dissension
and division and that grudging &C
acknowledgement of commt n brotherhood
or halving cooperation in American
purpose will surely check our national
progress. In this assemblage, where so
large representation is found of the race
which, in all the stages of our national
life, has done so much to make
our country great and whose people
at, times turning lovingly TO their
bretheren who struggle for the bless
ings which are here enjoyed, I know that
a reference to any element of our freedom
and happiness will meet with a heartfelt
response. Here, regardless of place of
birth or of former allegiance, we meet as
American citizens, proud Of our country,
devoted to her interests and prosperity
and wishing with enthusiasm for those
less favored the happiness, the freedom,
the strength and the peace which are
found in "The United States"
Another Alleged Outrage.