The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-23

ulhner oi tht urk Southern Society
tonight was attended. President
Calhoun, in h s., referred to the loss
the south ha lned in the death of
Jefferson Day Henry w. Grady. and
concluded; '' ek 10 win the admir-
alton of the p the north by our de-
Votion 10 the 80 and intense love Of
every section Of our common country
The principal speaker of the evening was
ex-President Cleveland, who responded 20
the toast OF Birthday of George Washing
ton In introducing him. Mr.. Calhoun
spoke briefly of Mir. Cleyoland's polit cul
career, saying III conclusion; "Sincc the
expiration of his term he has lived among us.
the most unassumng of citizens, but bearing
with him constantly in incomings and out
goings of his daily life the respect and CON
fdence and love of the people over whom he
presided IN manner and 10 an extent never
equaled since the DAYS of Washington him
SELF When Mr.. Cleveland rose ho was
greeted with great applause. He said the
statement that We have too few HOLIDAYS is
perhaps true. Ii would be strange indeed.
II this day should ever be neglected by our
feilow-countrymen. We certainly need at
least one day which should recall TO our
minds the truth that the price of our coun-
try WIS unselfish labor and sacrifice: that
men fought and suffered that We might be
free. and that love and American brother
hood are necessary elements TO a full and
continued enjoyment of American freedom,
prosperity and happiness. There is danger
that We may grow needless of the fact that
onr institutions are precious legacy,
which for their own sake should be ieal-
pftGlN tUgfPhH1 and .,,I
there Is danger that the con
dition may induce scllishness and
sordidness. followed by the idea that pat
riotism and morality have no place in state
craft and that a political career may be
entered upon like any other trade, for rri-
vate profit and advantage. There is Il
| frighiful departure from the doctrines on
which our institutions rest, and surely il is
the extreme Of folly 20 hope that our scheme
of government will effect its purpose and
! intent when eyery condition Of its birth
and life is neglected. Mr.. Cleveland called
attention TO those words Of George Wash
| ington's; "lt is substantially true that vir-
tue or morality is the necessary spring of
popular government" and added, 'when
/ did we oatgrow these sentiments" Let as
be sober and thoughtful. aud if we find
these things have lost their hold ON our
minds and hearts. let Us take soundings for
/ the rocks we are near.
John Temple, Rome. "a. made AN clo-
quent address, in which he said the prob
lens of our government will be solved when
the people learn 10 throb with fervor at the
sight of our flag and 10 shout with patriot
ism AT the sound of our national airs. The
war. he said was inevitable. but both the
south and north are the better for il and
the union is mightier in every way.
Fuller ON the Judiciary.
CmcAGo, Feb. 22.-At the anniversary
celebration of the Union League this even
ing in honor of Washington's birthday, an
interesting programme was presented Sew
eral speeches were made, the principal ono
by Chief Justice Fuller, ON "Onr Federal
Judiciary" The sentiment, he snid, is OBJ
viously appropriate TO celebration of
Washington's birthday, for il was Washing
ton who urged upon the continental con
gress while the smoke of Bunker Hill still
fingered in the mir, the creation of a federal
tribunal with jurisdiction co-extensiye with
what were the United Colonies and provin-
ces of Great Britain in North America; and
later when the constitution was put into
operation, Washington, with Characteristic
ntildSllNs lotthStlnE tilc Erthl part winch
the judicial department would play
in the development of our institutions,
called II, in his letter rendering the chief
iusticeship 20 Jay. 1.-The keystone of the
political fabric. The chief Justice spoke Of
the judgments and powers Of the federal
Judicial department, and said nothing hRs
done more TO commend that department to
the confidence and respect Of the people
than its scrupulous abstinence from the
decision of strictly political questions, and
its rigid adherence TO the exercise of none
but judicial powers; and il is the acquie-
scence Of the union. tie states. the people and
their authorities in the conclusions of the
judicial department. that demonstrates the
success OF popular government. since il inn
plies capacity TO observe self-imposcd re
strainis. II seems 20 Ine as the years roll
on that the judiciary gains more and more
IN the affection and trust of the people.
The judiciary, national and state. for fed
cral and state courts, are parts of one
whole, and their lights shine from the same
ornament alike They seek that und, r
standing of the heart which will EMAIL,
them TO discern between that which is GOOD
md that which is bud, and SO 10 sit wisely
IN Judgment amid this. 80 great people.
tic people OF George Washington.