The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1890-11-21

| nave been a devoted friend OF Rufus p Ranney,
| and firmly believe he has been mine II may
tberefoT, be permitted TO me say that of all
the great lawyers I have ever known no one ever
seemed TO 10 be 50 happily constituted TOT
| the ONCE OF Judge as Rufus p Ranney- with
| the 0uic!ness OF apprehension almost super
natural. with the power OF analysis that Pascal
might have envth, with an integrity that never
for moment was or could De Drought ln i
doubt with a courage that never permitted MN
to fear to 90 what he believed 70 pc risht' MN
an Industry that brought all his great qaaiueS
| into successful operation, AID with mind cul-
tivated beyond the sphere Of his profession ne
is, in the eyes OF those who know MA Is ano"
him a man Of whom Ohio is and ever VIII De
most justly proud He Is q star in her hrrna-
ment that will never be bIofted out
| Before 1 conclude there is one statement that
1 feel it my duty to make In one Of our town
papers q few days agot saw my name snsss7iei
Us that of proper candidate for the Presl-
| dency or Vlce-I'residency in 1872 1 regretted
very much to see the suggestion Tor. appear
ing in a paper known to be very friendly to me
| and published in the place Of my residence, il
might naturally be suspo cteti by strangers that
it inspired. at least approved, by ne.
| But suct. as not the fact. had no idea that
| such a suggestion would be made until saw II
in this paper. My friends, lei me say 10 you IN
Az sincerity ana without the ei9t heiit'il feseI
| walton, that am not nor shan ever again DC
| a candidate for office have been sufficiently
| honored By my party and neither ask nor desire
any further honor than continued friendship
and good will. Gentlemen have SAID enough
! more indeed, than / expected to say Once
more let return you my sincerest thanks
| You have gladdened the heGrt ana frightened
the footsteps OF an old man, your devoted
friend in his descent OF the hill OF life when he
has almost reached its foos- May God bless
| yo<I all, is his earnest prayer
When he had concluded and the APP
plause had subsidized Toastmaster Outh-
| waite announced the next toast: ''Citi-
zenship in America" by Grover Cleve-
| land. II the applause that greeted Mr.
| Thurman was hearty, the applause that
now came shook the building. In
clear. distinct voice the ex-President
J began his speech. Applause greeted his
| almost N His address
| was as follows:
| MIR. PRESIDENT AND GEnrLEMES: I follow
| the promptings Of u heart fall OF devotion AMI
veneration IS 1 tender from the Democracy of
/ the great StRte OF New York her tribute OF at
lection for the man whom we honor TO night l
am commissioned to CLAIM for my state her fu!l
| share of the glory which has been shed upon the
American name and character by one whose
career and example can not be p-e-empted and
whose renown can not he limited in owner
| ship to the neighbors and friends OF any local
| ity. We contest every exclusive pretenston to
his fame and greatness, because he is a neigh
Dor to all the peopl= OF the land: bee lusc he Is
the friend of all who love their cou. tEy' be
cause his career sP.endidly illustrates the best
and strongest dement's of our Nattoraf cnarac-
ter and because his example belongs to all his
countrymcn-
1T is lifting that those who havetfaith in
destiny a Nation, who believe that there &c
noble things which belong distinctiveIy to our
character a people and who prize at lis true
worth pure American citizenship, shouht
gather here tonight. It is given to contenh
plate the highest craftsmanship. the most un-
/ terests of the people, and the most valuable
achievements in the cause of our countrys wei
| fare, all of which have been stimulated and &C
| complished through the influence ard impulse
/ of true. unperverted, sturdy Americanism- We
rejoice in the example afforded on this occasion
/ of genuine American citizenship revealed TO US
a and infalIibl. Interpreter of duty in all
the emergencies OF long and honorable public
\ career, ana Us an unfailing guide TO usefulness
and fame.
| In this presence and in the atmosphere of
these reflections, we should not miss the lesson
| they commend to us nor fail to renew our ap-
p eciation of the vniuc OF this citizenship, and
| revive apprehension CT the sentiments and
conditions in which il has its rise and growth.
| And drst of all should be profo andy CRATE
| fu1 that the elements which make up the
strength and yigor OF American citizenship arc
| so naturally related to our situation and are 50
| simple The intrigucs of monarchy which faint
the individual character of the subject; the
| spfendor which dnzzies the popular eye and dis
| tracts the attention from abuses and STILES dis
| content; the schemes of conquest and selfish
| aggrandizement which make selfish people,
have no Legitimate place in cur National life
Here the plain people of the land are the rulers.
Their investiture OF power is only accompanied
| with the conditions that they should love their
| country that they should 1eaiously guard and
| protect its interests and fair fame and that all
the intelligence with which they are endowed
| should be devoted to an understanding Of it's
needs and the promotion of its welfare.
These are the elements of American citizen
| ship, and these are the conditions upon which
| our free institutions were fntrustcd peo-
pie. in full reliance mt the leei:lning and for all
| time 10 come upon American manhood conse-
crate by the h hest md purest patriotism
| A country broad and new, TO be snbducd to
the purposes OF mans existence, and promis-
4 ing vast and independent resources, and Il pco-
pie inteliigently understanding the value Of "a
free nation and holding fast to an intense affec-
ton for its history and its heroes, have had
| much 10 do with molding our American char
acter and giving il hardihood and vigor. But
it should never be forgotten that the influence
| which. more than ali other things. has Inadss
our people safe dcpositarics of Governments
! power, and which has furnished the suresl
guaranty OF the strength and -pcrpetuity OF the
! | Repu6lic, has its in the American home
| Here our patriotism is born and entwines itself
with the growth Of nlial love and here our chill
dren taught the stony of our freedom and
independence. But a'sove all, here in the hrac-
| ing and wholesome attn, osphere Of uHconplaiu-
ing fFugality and economy, the moral ana men
tai attributes OF our people have been firmly
knit and invigorated. Never could il be said
OF any country 50 truly as OF ours that the per
nanency OF Its institutions depends upon Its
homes
1 have spoken of frugnIity and economy as
! important factors in American life. find nc
. fault with the accumuloti n Of wealth, and am
glad to see ener " and enterprise receive their
far reward But believe that our Govern
} in its natural inte -rity is exactly suited
to a frugal and economics people, and believe
it is safest in the hands . those who have been
mnde strong and seif-roliant in their citizen
} ship by scif-deniGI and ny the surroundings OF
an enforced economy, Thrift AID careful
? watchfuluess Of expenditure among the people
tend to secure a thrifty government, and cheap
5 and careful livins; on the part of individuals
ought to enforce economy in the public expcni
lures.
When, therefore. men in high places OF trust
I charged with the responsibility OF making and
: executing our laws, noe only condemn but flip
= PANTY dcFide cheapnCss and economy within
l the homes Of our people, and when tho eXpend
[ lures of the Government reckless ant
0 wasteful, We may be sure that something il
r wrong with Us and that a condition exists which
r calls for vigorous and rssentful defense o
, ATnericanism by every man worthy TO be cnllet
i American citizen.
= Upon the question OF cheaIslsss and economy
whether it relates TO nivit nails to he opera
| lions OF the GoVerEmen4. the Democratic party
true to its creed and its traditions, Will unater
! ably re main attached to our plain and fruga
T people. They especially entitled = tn
! | wsIchful care and protection OF their Govern
u ment; and when thoy are borne down with bur
II denS greater than they eau bear, l1d are mad'
? the objects of scorn by hard tasl makers WI
g will not leave their side As the great German
: reformeri insisting upon his religious con
= victions. in the presence OF his accuserS. eN
. claimed- 7 can do naught else Here I staud
e God help me - so, however much others ma
II mock ans der de cbeapaess and the poor an
q thc frugal men and women Of our hand, wi
5 stand forth in defense Of their simple Amer
q canism derantiy procl aiming: we can q
l. | noucht else. Here stand
Tins men the urreStfor is raised whether -,