Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-09

litical action, or if we have not always relied
sufficiently upon the sturdy advocacy of the
best things which belong to our party faith,
these have been temporary alterations which
have furnished their inevitable warning.
I'VE are permitted to contemplate tonight
the latest demonstration of the peoples appre-
citation OF the right, and of the acceptance they
accord to Democratic doctrine when honestly
presented. In the campaign which has Just
closed with such glorious results, while party
managers were anticipating the issue in the
light of the continued illusion of the people. the
people themselves and for themselves were
considering the question of right and justice.
They have spoken, and the Democracy of the
land rejoice.
A Reference to the Cove rnor-Elect.
in the signs Of the times and in the result of
their late State campaign the Democracy Of
Pennsylvania must find hope and inspiration.
Nowhere has the sensitiveness of the people on
questions involving right and wrong been bet.
ter illustrated than here. At the head of your
State Government there will soon stand dis
clple OF true Democracy, elected by voters who
would have the right and not the wrong when
their consciences were touched. Though there
have existed here conditions and influences not
altogether favorable to an unselfsh apprehen-
sion of the moral attributes of political doc
tI1ne, believe that il these features of the
principles of true Democracy are persistently
advocated. the time will speedily come when,
as in day, the patriotic hearts Of the people of
your great Commonwealth will be stirred to
the support of our cause.
ut remains to say that in the midst of our
1oiclng and in the time of party hope and ex-
pectatlon, we should remember that the way
OF right and justice should be followed as a
matter Of duty and regardless of immediate
success. Above all things let us not for mo-
ment forget that grave responsibilities await
the party which the people trust; and let us
look Tor guidance to the principles OF true
democracy which are enduring because they
are right, and invincible because they are
just
The Ovation to Pattison.
When Governor-elect Robert E. Pattison
arose to speak he was greeted with great en-
thusiasm. Among other things, he said:
MIR. President and Gentlemen:
Pennsylvania feels greatly complimented in
having within her borders as the guest of the
evening the distinguished ex-President of the
United States. (Great applause.l However
high party feeling may run or party factions
contend the people are ever ready TO honor the
public servant who has put forward his best
endeavors for the welfare of his country. Re-
newed applause
The historian records that when Peter the
great Russian reformer, attended a meeting of
Quakers he could not but exclaim: How
happy must be a community constituted on
their principlesr' Beautiful" (" said the phil
osOphic Frederick of Prussia when 100 years
later he read the account of the government.
ut is perfec5 il it can endure" This was
Penn's government-the beginning in Penn
sylvania- 1t excited the admiration if it did
not arouse the sympathes of tine master minds
of Europe. 1t was founded upon the sover-
eighty of the people-the capacity of men for
self government-a pure democracy.
The Rights of the People.
All history and experience had denied it.
From the banks of the Delaware nearly hun
dred years before Washington fought and JEFF
fare IL. ~.,-l@
the people, the equality of men and the aim of
government to be freedom and happiness. The
influence of the teachings of the quiet Quaker
was felt in the homes along the Potomac and
in the mountains of Virginia. He enlightened
the civilized world by his institutions. But for
the hereditary office of proprietary, Pennsyl-
vania had early been a representative democ-
racy. By the application of the principles of
popular government to the conduct OF public
affairs, wealth and population increased and
the happiness and prosperity of the people were
secured.
"All concede our exalted place in the Union.
Whilo we contemplate the greatness and glory
OF ou.' Commonwealth, may we ever bear In
mind that we are indebted to him who at the
beginning made a wise selection of his territory
and had a tender care of the Government that
il be well laid al frst.' Let the citizens of
pennsylvania pledge themselves to continue
TO build uo this great State in her pollty and
institutions until they shall become greater
blessing to all the people within her jnrlsdic-
other communities. Occupying a conspicuous
position among her sister States, may Penn
sylvania ever continue pre-eminent in her
fdelity to the Union anc to the sovereignty of
the people"
A Letter From Governor Hi.
Governor David B. Hill sent the following let
ter OF regret to the association from Albany:
Il regret that my engagements will depriv- me
of the pleasure of accepting your cordial invi-
tatior to be presens at the annual banquet of
the Youn.. Mems Democratic Association on
JanuaryS. s. The celebration of Jacksons day,
although associated particularly with mill
tary achievement must always recall the DIS
rendered to his country. He was typical msn
of the peoplc-:etting his face agains: Govern
mental favorltism. extravaSance and central-
zatlon-and for this reason his fellow citizens
hotored him with the highest gift within their
disposal. Jacksoniau DemocracY has he.
come a proverb. Its quality was un-
sive; it needed no defense because it
sprang from genuine Americanism; it
was its own platform-brGad, comprehensive
and popular; IL was the ceaseless foe, not of
one, but of all Government abuses; it was
manly, robust and wholesome. These are the
qualities which should characterize Demo-
cratic leadership to-day. The same departures
from fundamental principles of government
winch jackson combated So successfully are
visible now to an even greater degree. The in
iquitous force bill now pending IN Congress is
OAI CfiuSASS VI iuoU NdSbtu surplus IS an 1
other. tn, Mckinley law is another the recent
monetary Legislation is another, and the pro-
posed legislative benefacrions in the shape of |
subsidies and bounries are still another The
preservation of our institutions in their SIM
plicily and our country's best welfare demand |
the united and aggressive efforts of modern |
democracy. 1mbued with Jacksonian spirit |
grounded on his broad PLATFORM inspired with |
his noble utterances. sustained by his manly |
confidence in the popular judgment and seek
Ing mis- political Ideals, l remain" etc.
Many Others Who Were Sorry.
Letters of regres were also received from
Governors James Z. Campbell of Ohio; James
E. Boyd. of Nebraska; William F. Russell of
Massachusetts,; Elihu E Jackson of Maryland;
A. B. Fleming, of West Virginia; Joseph X.
Toole, of Montana; L. 2. Morris. of Connecti-
cut; Horace Boies, of Iowa; David R. Francis,
of Missouri; Francis b. Fleming, of Florida; |
George w. Peck. OF Wisconsin; Charles H
Amsden. of New Hampshire: ], s. Hagg, of |
Texas; Is. I. BIggs. of Delaware; Leon Albeit
of New Jersey; b. K. TIllmau, of South Caro-
lima; p. w. Mckinney. of Virginia; Francis L. |
Nichols of LOUISIANA; Daniel q. Fowler of |
North Carolina; Sylvester Pennoyar of Ore
gon; Howard hovey, of Michigan, and Con-
gre,sInen J. Z. Buchanan, John w. Davis and |
William Nj. Springer, ex-Postmasler General |
Don NJ. Dickinson, ex-Secretary of the Treas |
Indian Affairs Johr L. Morgan, ex-Secretary
OF the Navy William e. Whitney, Senator Cal. |
win 5. Brice, eX-Attorney General A. H Gar |
land and Charles r. Crisp.
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