Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-12-24

lying IedluTe VI ilo pEOSIess- EcISE "
the manner in which access has been
gained to
THE PLAIN PEOPLE OF THE LAND,
and the submission to their reason and
Judgment Of the objects and purposes for
which the campaign was undertaken.
The Democratic party is willing to
trust the ordinary intelligence of our
people for an understanding of It's prn-
ciples. 1t does not seat itself above the
common feelings and sympathies of hu-
marity, and in an arrogant assumption
OF superior learning form late political
doctrines suited only TO those favored
with advanced education 81 opportunities.
II recognized the fact at the outset of the
campaign of education that it was not
the ignorance of the people which had
led them to submit to the evils of bad
government, but that it was partly
owing to the busy activity of their occu-
pations, and the consequent neglect OF
political subjects and partly TO the rigid
lty Of their party ties and their unques-
tioning confidence in party leadership.
Having once settled upon their political
affiliations they had been wont TO turn
from watchfulness of public affairs TO
the daily routine OF their labor with
much virtuous satisfaction in the retlec-
ton that they were not politicians.
Therefore, the labor of their education
In the campaign has consisted in per-
suadlng them TO hear us; TO examine the
theories of party organizations, and the
ends to which they lead; TO recall the
promises OF political leadership and the
manner in which such promises have
been redeemed; and to counsel with Us
IS to the means by which their condition
could be improved.
Never was more intelligent, honest
and effective effort made in a noble
cause than that made by the Democratic
party and its allies in this WORK. Our
fellow countrymeu were approached, not
by fabricated extracts from English
Journals and IL living demGgogic cry of
British gold; not by fraudulent pictures
of the ruin of American industries if the
justice of governmental favoritism was
questioned; not by n false presentation
OF the impOver;shment and distress OF
our laboriug men which would follow
their independent political thought and
action: not by II disgracefuI proposition
for the purchase OF their sufTrages; and
not by the cruel intimidation, 10y selfish
employers, OF those dependent on them
for 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 exam
nation of its merits. For the purpose of
such examination we have put before the
people plain and honest eXpositions Of
the Justice and benefcence of our prinoi-
pie. This has been done by the system
attic and industrious distribution of tariff
reform literature, by the effective and
conscientious arguments of we'll
Informed aud uusubsldized press, and by
au extensive discussion OF the platform
of the question involved.
These are the weapons we have used in
our campaign Of education. Ii Is a cause
OF congratulaton tonight that our work
has been done in manner SO decent,
and in its best sense 80 purely American.
Need speak OF the result of our la
bors? This happy assemblage called to-
gether "to celebrate the victories
achieved in the cause of tariff REFORM
tells the story of our success.
We will rejoice tonight, uot only in
our success and the manner OF its
achievement, but Gs American citizens
we will especially rejoice in the proof
which our victory affords of the intelli- =,
Eence, the integrity, and the patriotism
of our fellow Countrymeu. We have
again learned that when reused to
thought and action they can be trusted
rightly TO determine any question in
volvnE their interests and the welfare of
their country.
Let us not fail to realize the fact that
our work is not done. Cur enemies are
still alive and have Grcwn desperate.
Human selfshness is nct easily overcome
ana the hope of private gain at the eX-
reuse OF the masses OF our people is not
yet abandoned. II would he shameful,
and Il pitiable disgrace, if by oyer-co
fdeuce, we should lose the ground we
have gained, or if we should fail TO push
further our advantage. Ths result OF
our labor thus far Is, indeed. a "sigaaI
tribute to the Judgment of the American
people, III full faith in this judgment
our work should continue upon the lines
thus far followed until the enemies of
tariff reform are driven from their last |
intrenchment. AS the people have |
trusted US, let us, above all things, be
true TO them. Let the light of our cam
paGn be carried into every part of the !
land where il has not been seen, and |
where il has been kiudled let it be kept |
brightly burning, still showing the way |
10 better days for the people and dis |
closing the plans of lnsidious foes.
In the years TO come, when we look |
back with patriotic satisfaction upon our |
participation in the glorious struggle for |
tariff reform, and recall its happy ter |
mination, il will delight us TO remember |
every incident OF encouragement as well |
as OF triumph in the peoples cause.
Then, when we are asked 10 speak of |
our proudest political endeavor and to |
give the best illustration OF American in |
telligeuce and to pay the highest tribute |
10 the Judgment of the American people, |
we will rehearse the history and the |
grand result OF 1.-the campaign OF edu- |
cation. -
After the applause which greeted |
Cleveland's remarks Hon. John Carlisle |
OF Kentucky spoke on popular govern |
ment- The other speakers were Gov
ernor Boies of Iowa, Hon. Wm. l.. Will |
son of West Virginia. and Congressman
elect I. I. Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio.
HORACE BoIES,
governor of Iowa, in response to the |
toast, "Our New Allies in the North
west: What Our Farmers Have Right
TO Demand. said: Mr.. President-Ths |
sentiment of the toast to which am in
vited TO respond is one of SURPRISING In
terest from both an economic and Doliti-