The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-23

deefaer ii mankind appeared among men On
the other the man was born whose mission u
age and dependence, and 70 display 10 the
world the possibility OF popular seI-gosern
ment
ever be neglected 0y our fellow-countrymen
II would De like a natiou's botting out the his
tory which cemenfs its governmental editice or
expunging It's traditions, from which flow that
patriotic love and devotion OF its people which
are the best guarantees Of peaceful rule and
POPULAR contentnent,
Ne certainly need at least one day which
shall recall to our minds the truth that the price
Of our country was unselfish labor and sacrifice,
that men fought and suffered that we might be
free. and that love and American brotherhood
are necessary elements TO the full and continue
enjoyment II American freedom, prosperity
and happiness
DANGER OF FORGETFULSESs.
We are apt to forget these things in our en-
grossment with the activities which attend the
Development of our country. and in the impetu-
GUS race after wealth which has become char
acterstic Of our people There Is danger that
we may grow needless Of the fact that our in
situations are precious legacy which Tor their
own sake should be jealousy watched ana
guarded. and there is danger that this condition
may induce selhshness and sordidness, toll9 wed
by the idea that patriotism and morality have
no place in statecraft, and that political
career may be entered upon, like any other trade
for private profit and advantage. q.
Is Washington accused even in these days Of
being a sentimentalist2 Listen to the admoul-
ton he addressed las an Old and adectionate
friend" to his fellow countrymen whom he
loved so well, and for whom ne had labored so
long, as he retired from their service:
''Of all the dispositions and habits which lead
to political prosperity, religion, ana morailty
are Indispensable supports In vain would
that man claim a tribute OF patriotism VINO
should labor to subveTt these great pillars OF
human happiness, these firmest props OF the
duties of men and citizens The mere politician,
equally with the pious man, ought to respect
and cherish them"
And all is summed up and applied directly to
our situation when he adds:
at is substantially true that virtue or NOR
atty is necessary spring OF popular govern
ment."
When did we outgrow these sentiments
When did we advance so far in knowledge above
our fathers as safely to cast aside these beliefsl
Let US be sober and thoughtful and if we ind
that these things have lost their hold on our
minds and hearts, let us take soundings, for the
rocks are near.
NEED OF PURITY.
We need in our public and private life such
pure and chasuened sentiments as result from
the sincere and heartfelt observance Of days
like this. and we need such quickening of our
patriotism as the sedate contemplation of the
life and character OF Washington creates.
Washington was the most thorough American
that ever lived. His sword was drawn to carve
out American citizenship, aud his every act and
public service was directed to its establishment.
he c0nreInptuouSly SpurneQ the OIIer OF klngly
power. and never faltered in his hope to make
most honorable the man who could justly call
himself an American.
As we commemorate his birth tonight, we
will invoke his precious influence and renew our
patriotic and disnterested love of country. Let
us thank God that he has lived and that he has
given to us the highest and best example Of
American citizenship. And let US especially be
grateful that have this sacred memory,
which, spanning time, viciSsitude, and unhappy
alienation. calls us together in sincere fellow
ship and brotherly love on THE birthday Of
George Washington"
There was prolonged cheering and waving
of haudkerchiefs when the ex-President sat
down.
RoME'S ELOQUENT ORATOR.
The toast master then called upon John
Temple Graves Of Rome, Ga, successor to
the late Henry w. Grady, to respond for
1.-THE south" Mr.. Graves said in part:
The southerner at home is richer for this
camping Of his comrades in high quality in
Gotham. and the institution Of this social Mecca
for section adds gratitude to the high repute
in which we hold the substantial trophies
1lucked by our people from the fields of high
eLdeavor in this great metropolis.
Whatever of rustic desolation may compass
thu Georgian amid the roar Of these whirling
streets is lost the familiar welcome which
war ms this cheerful board and gives place TO
the yelling spirit OF the Scot who pressed his
foot 1pon mis- native heath and thrilled with
i
to these comments on my section from kindly
and ilustrious lips, and the mingled cheers
that greet them. when I see Mr.. Depew and Mr..
McVeagh. who have always typed to my people
the highest sentiment of their great party, with
Mr.. Cleveland, who is the standard oracle of
our democracy, grouped in easy comradeship
at the bidding OF a southern host, must be-
lieve THAI here at least the old lion of furious
sectionalism has lain down with the conserva-
tive lamb, that the hospitable south msy lead
them past faction into pleasantness through
shining paths OF peace.
NOT THE TARIFF LAMB.
1t may be proper to remark in passing that
the lamb whose gentle spirit l evoke bears no
relation TO that unfortunate animal whose pitt
a ful hleats join protest and tribute to the genius
OF my countrylren in the great shearing house
OF the world. 1t may be that this protest of
patience shall follow the south tonight in other
fields, and raise the signal of distress toward
the committee who have loosed its tongue on
opportunity.
! have sung their praises in prose and verse,
And cheered them in every way;
Ofthe blood they spilled and the men they killed
These fellows who love the gray;
But am free TO say at this later day,
With ripper regard for breath,
That the men that they slew, were but one or
To those they have talked to death.
.
CREDIT OF THE SOUTH
Let me first of all, Mr.. President, establish
the independent credit of the south. With this
point fixed in the comprehension of practical
age, there will be given a deeper signifi-
canoe to her attitude. and DISTINGUISHED dig
nifty to her words. In the history of industrial
progress there has never been a parallel to the
many sided development of the south within
the decade which closes with the present year
Into the honest experiment of secession she
empted S5, OOO, 600 of her treasure and faced
this appalling loss when she bent bravely over
the ashes to lay the foundations of another life
II every manufacturing establishment standing
at that time between Maine and the MARYLAND
line had been suddenly swept away the north
would not have suffered one-half the ruin written
in these mighty figures Out of this abyss of
financial despair the south has fought her
way through diligence and courage into mag
niicent prosperity.
ONE COUNTRY AND ONE PEOPLE.
This is one country and ii is our country In
all the glorious past that stirs our memories
there is but single shadow. We are bound N
the high endeavor of noble present, and we
look through eyes of common hope and DESTINY
to the splendors of a surprising future. Why
should we not lift our eyes with a single senti
= ment TO the star spangled banner? Why should
we not remember Yorktown and Bunker II Ii,
that Joined our common valor, and if we must
recall the later memories, believe that the blood
which flowed in gallant and united heroism over
Eutaw and King mountain the same
blood which with only one division in a century,
rolled in crimson and not less glorious honesty
over Shiloh and the wilderness? The problems