The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-09
IN HONOR OF JACKSON.
Stuffed Prophet Speaks at a
Philadelphia Feast.
KANSAS ALLIANCE scan
Senator Vest VIII Be Re-Elected-AIii-
ance Organizes Minnesota House
The Nebraska Gosernorshfp.

PHILADELPHIA, jan s---J 4CkSOn Gay was
celebrated tonight by the Young Mems
Democratic Association with banquet at
the Academy of Music, at which many
prominent persons were present. Ex-
President Cleveland was the orator of the
evening. speaking on The Principles Of
True Democracy" President Thompson,
OF the association, in introducing Mr..
Cleveland, spoke of him as the man who,
with great courage, threw down the gaunt-
let of tariff reform, and like his great pro-
tofype - Jackson practically declared,
by the eternal, its principle was right
and should prevail
Mr.. Cleveland eulogized Democracy and
its creed, and said:
Parties have come and parties have gone, but
there has never been a time, from Jefferson q
day 20 the present, when the Democratic party
did not exist, active, aggressive and prepared
Tor an heroic conflict Not ell who have fol-
lowed the banner have been able to demonstrate
a. an abstraction why Democratic principles
are best suited 20 their wants and the country
good, but they have known and felt that as their
government was established for the people, the
principles and men nearest 70 the people and
standing for them could be safest trusted Jack
son has been in their eyes the incarnation OF the
things which jefferson declared.
Mr. Cleveland continued:
The Democratic party BY intelligent study of
present conditions must be prepared 10 meet all
the wants Of the people IS they arise, and fur
nish a remedy for every threatening evil. We
cannot escape the duty which party member
ship imposes upon rs 70 urge constantly upon
our fellow citizens of this day and generation
the sufheiency OF the principles OF true Dem
ocraey for the protection OF their rights and the
promotion OF their welfare and happiness in ell
nj
course, be no suggestion that departure from
the time honored principles OF our party is ne
cessary 20 the attainment of these objects. On
che contrary, we should constantly congratulate
ourselves that our party creed is broad enough
70 meet any emergency that can arise in
We see the functions of government
used TO enrich favored few at
the expense OF depriving many humble homes
OF the comforts OF life IN order that in the pal
aces OF wealth luxury may abound. we tarn 10
Our creed and find that il enjolns equal and ex-
act justice 20 all men Then, If we are well
grounded in our political faith, we VIII not be
deceived nor permit others 10 be dcceiTed By
plausible pretexss or smooth sophis;ry. When
we hear of the farmers in distress and their long
hours OF toll so poorly requifed that money lend
ers eat out their substance, while for everything
they need they pay tribute to the fayorites OF
governmental care, we know all this Is
far removed from the encouragement
of agriculture" which our creed commands
When We see the extrsvaganee of public ex-
psnditure fast reaching the point of reckless
waste we remember that economy of public ex-
rense is an important article of Democratic
faith When we see our political sdyersaries
beat upon the passage Of federal Law with the
scarcely denied purpose of perpetuating paTti-
san supremacy in elections. we viii stubborniy
resist such q dangerous and revolutionary
scheme, in obedience toour pledge for the sup
port OF the state governments in ail their rights
Under anti-Democretlc encouragement we
have seen constantly increasing seIishneSs at
taehed to our political affairs The departure
from the sound and safe theory that the people
should support the government for the sake of
benefit resulting 20 all has bred q sentiment
maniiesting itself with astounding holdness that
the government may be enlisted in the further
ance and advantage OF private interests through
their willing agents in public places such
abandonment OF patriotic political action has
naturally led to an estimate of the PEOPLES
franchise so degrading that II has been openly
and paipably debauehed for the promotion of
selfish schemes. Money is invested in the pur-
chase of votes with deliberate calculation that
il VIII yield Q profitable return in result ad-
yantsgsous 10 the investor. Another crime akin
to this is intimidation by employers of voters de-
pendent upon them for work and bread.
Nothing could be more hurtfui TO true De-
situations In several states the honest senti.
rents OF the party has asserted itself in the
support OF every plan proposed for rectifcztion
OF this te-rible wrong. To fail in support would
be 10 violate that principle in the creed of true
Democracy which eonmends the jealous care OF
the right OF election By the people"
Mr.. Cleveland expressed the hope that
Pennsylvania win not long remain behind
her sister states in adopting an effective
plan TO protect her peoples suffrage. and
| added that IN any event the Democracy of
the state can ind no Justification in party
principle, nor in par.y tradition, nor in the
just apprehension of Democratic duty, for
| failure earnestly TO support and advocate
ballot reform. The principles of true
Democracy, he said, are enduring because
they are right, and invincible because
they are just. In the campaign which had
! just closed with such glorious results,
while the party managers were anticipat-
| ing the issue in the light Of the continued
| Illusion of the people the people them
selves, and for themselves, were consider
| ing questions of right and justice. They
| have spoken, and the Democracy of the
| land rejoiees.
Nowhere" said Mr.. Cleveland, in con-
| clGsion, has the sensitiveness of the peo-
| pie on questions involving right and
wrong been better illustrated than in
I Pennsylvania" Governor Pattison, Con-
4 gresham Breckinridge and Others spoke
/ Secretary Bayard, Governor Russell. of
4 Massachusetts,, and others also spoke.
/ Mrs. Cleveland occupied a box during the