The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-11-14

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addressed by Americans to Americans.
What was the occasion % these condem- |
nations, these epithets? ID Is hard 10
speak patiently as we answer. Step by
step a vast number Of our people have
been led on, following blindly in the path
Of party. They have been filled with hate
and sectional prejudices; they have been
caioled with misrepresentation aud false
promises. They have been corrupted with
money, and by appeals To their selfish
ness. All these things led up 10 their
final betrayal to satisfy the demands Of
those who supplied the fund for their
corruption. This betrayal was palpable,
and it was impossible To deny or conceal
the fact that the pretended relief rendered
TO the people in fulfillment of promises
TO tighten the burdens Of their life, made
by party entrusted with the government,
was hut a scheme 10 pay the debts in
CURED by the purchase of party success,
while il further increased the impoverisl-
ment OF the masses. The people were
aroused, and demanded an explanation.
The leaders Of the party which was caught
in the act of robbery and which was ar
raigned by the people for violation OF its
trust, were forced by their sad prediea-
ment In desperate expedient TO attempt
10 reverse the current Of true American
ism and discredit the most honorable
sentiments belonging 10 American man
hood. These were the disgraceful tasks
Of those who insulted our people by the
announcement Of a doctrine that TO desire
..h. -. and 10
practice economy and frugality was un-
American.
Thus do we plainly see that when the
path pointed out by patriotism and Amer
lean citizenship is forsaken by party in
power for schemes Of sclilshness and un-
scr,ipulous conspiracies for partisan sue
cess, lis course inevitably leads to unjust
favoritism, neglect OF the interests of the
masses, peryersion Of the mission of re-
publican institution, and in some form, TO
a most impudent and outrageous insult to
true American sentiment. But IL Is time
when our countrymen should he fully re-
established. The noise Of the recent po-
litical revolution is still heard throughout
the land. The people have just
demonstrated that there is point beyond
which they cannot be led by blind parti-
sanship, aud that they are quite compe-
tent 10 examine and correctly decide POI
litical questions concerning their rights
and their welfare. They have unmercI-
fully resented every attack upon the true
American manhood, and have taught
party leaders that, though slow 10 anger,
they take terrible revenge when betrayed.
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guest for all the cheap coats he has ever
worn, for they have declared them TO be
in fashion. They have also decreed
that tho decalogue has a place
in our politics, for they have enforced the
command, Thou shalt not steal and
have rendered an emphatic verdict against
those who have borne false witness. Who
can now doubt our countrymen's appreci-
alton o. that trust so well illustrated in
the character OF Allen G. Thurman, which
prompted him throughout his long career,
at all times, in all circumstances, and
without regard 10 personal consequences,
to do things which his conscience and
judgment approved, aud which seemed TO
him TO be in the interests Of his country.
and In accordance with his democratic
faith. Onr rejoicing and bis are
increased, as we also celebrate tonight
the triumph Of the democratic principles
! for which he fought and fell but two short
years ago. And TO complete our JOY and
| his, we are permitted 10 indulge In true
democratic enthusiasm over the stead
| fastness and devotion 10 lis creed, exhib-
tied by our party, which knowing no dis
couragcment. has fought TO victory the
peoples cause. We shall fail In our obli-
cation 10 our fellow countrymen IL we
stiile conscience and duty by ignoble
partnership, hut we shall meet every pa
triotic expectation II we follow the
guidance of the true and honest democ-
racy, illuminated by the light Of great
American citizenship
10 the toast "The democratic
public economy" In the course Of his
speech he said Since the war the great
industries Of the country had been becom-
ing concentrated in the hands OF few
great corporations created by the people
and subject TO their control. These vast
powers are rapidly multiplying million
aires and destroying the industrial con H.
dence Of the masses. As democrats In
/ broadest sense, we must check this grow
ing evil, so far as means lie within the
/ legitimate power OF the govern
ment Taxation, local and national,
aggregates over eight hundred mill
ions per year. To put the enormous
\ tax burden ON the wealth instead Of on
the labor OF the country, will tend strongly
To wholesome and just distribution of
the annual net increase, which labor aud
capital produce. We must go back 10 a
rational tariff policy. The republican
party has enacted tariff for protection
only, leaving 63,OOO,OOO Of consumers 10
be plundered by protected manufacturers.
General Ewing further said the federal
income should be, aud he believes will
be, restored by the democracy. Small
incomes should be wholly exempt. Rail.
ways and municipal corporations, he said,
should be regulated by the states, TO res
cue the masses from undue exactiou.
Ex-senator Mcdonald responded &c
"The Senhte;' Congressman Breckin-
ridge Of Kentucky to "Democracy in
America;n Hon. W. X. Wilson 10 "Ths
House of Representatives. Hon, Don NJ.
Dickinson of Michigan, "rhe Democracy
Of the future;n Governor Campbell 70
"The State Of Ohio.n
Several other addresses were
made. The messages and letter,
Of congratulations received by Judge
Thurman. are almost innumerable. Many
Of them are from prominent republicans
Among some OF the scnders are ex-Fresi
dent Hayes, Governor Hill, Senator
Evarts, ex.Secre,ary Bayarl, Chic
Justice Fuller, Justices Bradley aud
Brewer. Editor Childs, Acknowledgement
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