The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-12-24

oeen redeemed; and to counsel with us
az 10 the means by which their condi-
uon could be improved.
Never was more intelligent, honest
ana effective effort made in noble
cause than that made by the Demo cratic
party and It's allies in this work. Our
fellow countrymeu were approached. not
by fabricated extracts from Enolish
Journals and lying demagogic cry of
BRUSH gold no5 by fraudulent pictures
OF the ruin of American industries ifthe
Justice OF governmental favorit nj was
Questioned; not by "a false presentation
OF the lmpoverlshment aad distress of
our laborlng men which would follow
their independent political thought and
action; not by disgraceful proposition
Tor the purchase of their suffrages; and
not by the cruel intimidation, by selfish
employers, OF those dependent on them
tor the wages Of their toll
We have been content to rely upon
the intelligence and thoughtfulness of
the people for the success Of our cause.
We have solicited the most thorough ex-
animation Of its merits For the pur-
pose OF such examination We have put
before the people plain and honest ex-
positions OF the justice and benefcence
of our principle. This has been done by
! the systematic and industrious distribu-
ton of Tariff Reform literature, by the
| effective and conscientious arguments
of well-informed and unsubsidized
press, and by an extensive discussion on
the platform of the question involved.
These are the weapons we have used
| "a M nf T. ~
cause Of congratulation tonight that
our work has been done in a manner so
decent, and in its best sense 50 purely
| American
Need | speak of the result of our
labors? This happy assemblage called
together ''To celebrate the victories
achieved in the cause of Tariff Reform
tells the story Of cur success.
We will rejoice tonight, not only iu
our success and the manner of its
achievement, bat as American citizens
} we will especially rejoice in the proof
which our victory affords OF the intelli
gence, the integrity, and the patriotism
OF our fellow countrymen. We have
, again learned that when rou.ei tc
) thought and action they can be trusted
rightly to determine any questions in
voving their interests and the welfar'
l OF their country
t Let us not fail to realize the fact tha
D our work is not done. Our enemies ar
c still alive and have grown desperate
s Human selhshness is not easily overcom
and the hope Of private gain at the ex
r pense of the masses of our people is no
t yet abandoned. 1t would be shameful
e and pitiable disgrace, if by over-conf
e dence, we should lose the ground W
t have gained, or if We should fail to pus
y further our advantage. The result Q
}, our labor thus far is. indeed, 'a sigma
% tribute to the judgment of the America
|, people," In full faith IN tnis jude
J. ment our work should continu
u upon the lines thus far followed until th
d enemies of Tariff Reform are drive
e from their last intrenchment. AS til
It people have trusted us, let US, above a
le things, be true to them Let the ligf
D of our campaign be carried into ever
ID part of the land where it has not bee
IL seen, and where it has been kindled Il
v it be kept brightly burning, still shown
j. the way to better days for the peopl
j. and disclosing the plans of insidiol
l. foes.
o. In the years to come, when We look ba(
ir with patriotic satisfaction upon our pa
of ticipation in the glorious struggle Fl
~ Tariff Reform and recall its happy te
re mination, it will delight us to rememb
ID every incident of discouragement as We
ey as of triumph in the peoples caus
W. Then, when we are asked of our prou
of est political endeavor and to give t
to best illustration of American intelligen
cd aud to pay the highest tribute to t
a Judgment of the American people, '
n will rehearse the history and the graz
~ result of 1.-The Campaign OF Educarlon
" Hon. VIM. l.. " ilsOn.
of West Virginia, made speech viii
'ct was loudly applauded. The full text
'ln,t 'nt the speech appears on the second pa
tn of to days CHRONICLE. The next spea
" or was
We Governor BOies,
w of Iowa. He Was applauded. A sync
,iv ,iv sis of his speech appears on the seco
~ page of to days CHRONICLE.