The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-24

O6M0kCU anu UdNly AC0AAAks OA WAN
some are still working at the pumps against
tho awful odds of opening seams: many,
mutinous and disseminated, short OF
provisions and of Rrog. are loudly
and angrily disputing as to
whether bad seamanship or overloadine is
accusations of guilty responsibility are
heard on every side. If. from this turbu-
lence, there shall emerge any who, actually
pricked in conscience. desire better life
they will be gladly welcomed. l cannot,
however, keep out of my mind the story OF
the pious deacon who, having. in his efforts
to convert bad sinner, become so excited
by his incorrigibility that he gave him
thorough drubbing, afterwards explained
and justified his curse by declaring that
he believed he had 'wallored saving grace
into an impenitent soul"
OF course we do not overlook the fact
that before their present predicament was
reached, and in their first battle with US.
the enemy gained a victory over tarlff re-
form. This is confessed and we may here
only refer to the methods by which the
victory was gained for the purpose of say
and that If the beretciaries of those meth
DDS are satisfied with the condition they
have wrought, we are not without compen-
sation. I hat we have cause for satistac-
tion even in the remembrance OF temper
airy defeat, is evidenced by the fact That
cess there is quite general sentiment that
1.-THE least said of it the better.
have spoken Of the campaign OF educa-
ton as it has affected the two great party
organizations. 1t remains to mention
another and more important and crafty
inc feature of its progress. / refer to the
manner in which access has been gained 70
the plain people of the land and the sub
mission to their reason and judgment OF
the objects and purposes for which the cam
paign was undertaken. 49,
The democratic party is willing to trust
the ordinary intelligence of our people for
an understanding OF its principles. 1t does
not seat itself above the common feelings
and sympathies of humanity, and IN an
arrogant assumption of superior learning
formulate poiit cal doctrines suited only 20
those favored with advanced educational
uncertainties, II recognized the fact ut
the outset of the campaign OF educatloh
that it was not the ignorance OF the people
which had led them to submit to the evils
of bad government but that 1t was partly
owing to the busy activity OF thelf
occupations, and the consequent neglece %
of their party ties ana their unquestlonlng
coincidence in party leadership. Having
once settled upon their political affiliations.
thew had been wont to turn from WAUGH
fulness of public affairs to tho daily louIlne
of their labor with much vlrtuous satlsiac.
ZION III Gue ICAeSlloA tAep ''N~S
politicians
Therefore, the labor of their education
in the campaign has consisted III persuao-
inc them to hear US; to examine the lheo-
ries of party organizations ana the eHos "
which they lead: TO recall the promises OF
political leadership ana the manner ~
which such promises have been redeemed;
and to counsel with us az to the means by
which their condition could be improved.
Never was more intelligent, honest ana
effective effort made in noble cause than
that made by the democratic party ana It's
were approached, not by fabricated extracts
from English journals md lying dema-
oooic crv of British gold; not by fraudulent
pictures of the ruin of American industries
If the justice of governmental faVorltlsm
was questioned: not by a false presentation
laborinp men which would follow their in
dependent political thought and action not
by disgraceful proposition for the pur.
chase OF their sutfrages: and not by the
cruel intimidation. by selfish employers
of those dependent on them for the wages
of their toll.
We have been content to rely upon tht
intelligence and thoughtfulness eff the peo
ple for the success of our cause. We have
solicited the most thorough examination O
its merits. For the purpose Of such exami
nation we have put before the people plan
and honest expeditions OF the Justice an.
benefcence of our principle. This has beef
done bv the systematic and industrious dis
tributiCn of tariff reform literature, BY tn
effective and conscientious arguments OF I
we'll informed and unsubsidlzed press ant
by an extensive discussion on the platform
OF the question involved.
These are the weapons We have used II
our campaign Of education. 1t ID cause
of congratulation tonight that our worl
has been done in a manner SO decent and II
its best sense 80 purely American.
Need speak of the result of our laborsi
This happy assemblaCe called together nc
celebrate the victories achieved in the cause
of tariff reform" tells the story of our sue
cess.
We will rejoice tonight, not only i'll oul
success and the manner of its achievement
but as American citizens we will especially
rejoice in the proof which our victory af-
fords of the intelligence, the integrity ant
We have again learned that when reused tt
thought and action they can be trustee
rightly to determine any questions involv
ing their interests and the welfare of thel
country.
Let us not fail to realize the fact that on
work is not done. Our enemies are still
alive and have grown desperate. Human
selfshness is not easily overcome and tn
hope of private gain at the expense of til
masses of our people is not yet abandoned
It would be shameful, and pltlable dis
grace, if by oyer-contdence we should los
the ground We have gained, OF if we shout
fail to push further our advantage. Th
result of our labor thus far is. indeed, =
signal tribute to the Judgment of tn
American people," In full faith in thi
Judgment our work should continue upo
the lines thus far followed until the ent
mics of tariff reform are driven from the
last intrenchment. Az the people hay
trusted us, let u.s. above all things be tru
to them. Let the light of our campaign /
carried into every part of the land whel
il has not been seen. and where it has bee
kindled let it be kept brightly burning
still showing the way to better days for Il
people, and disclosing the plans of insid
GUS foes.
In the years to come when we look bae
with patriotic satisfaction upon our parti
ipation in the glorious struggle for tarl
reform and recall its happy termination,
will delight us to remember every incidel
of encouragement as we'll az of triumph
the peoples cause. Then, when we a
asked to speak of our proudest political Q,
deavor and to give the best illustration
American intelligence and to pay the hig
est tribute to the Judgment of the Anne
can people, We will rehearse the history al
the grand result of "Ihe Campaign of E
ucation."
A massive silver cup was presented Gle,
land, said to be one of the set made
Jefferson on behalf of his admirers in I
thirteen original states.
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