The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1891-09-24
OfGial Paper Of North Yakima.
HON. ]. I. ESHELMAN'S TALK
Before The Convention Of the Democratic
Society Of Washington,
AZ spokane, sept. st.-A ROusl1g Adj
dress, which ELECTED Great
Applause.

1uuFeea OF IlOu. y. L. I@sueiulaui ctAeo
senator from Yakima and Klickitat coun-
ties, delivered at the Auditorium tonight
before the second annual convention Of the
Democratic Society Of Washington:
Mr.. President and FeIloW Citizens:
It pleased the State Democratic central
committee, at It's meeting held May LIST,
1901, to honor me by selecting me to de-
liver the address at this our second an
nual convention Of theDemocrati Societies
Of the State Of Washington; and, Mr..
President, let me assure you deem it q
special honor not only in being privileged
to address this intelligent and patriotic
people, but a great honor, as we'll, in
being member Of n society whose object
and purpose Il Is to teach the people those
lessons Of true government which, re-
eeived in the mind and prseticed in the
life, will make grand, God-fearing, coun-
try-loving citizens. 81 was glad when they
saidunto me, Come let us 90 up and reason
together for behold how good and how
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brethren who always dwell together in
unity"
This Il n political occasion. We have
met to renew our vows and formulate an
expression Of principles in harmony with
Democratic ideas Of true government. We
believe the good Of the whole people and
the prosperity Of the state end nation do
ponds on the acceptance Of the funda-
mental principles taught by true and
genuine Democracy. The true light is
beginning to shine into the minds Of the
people; clearer conception Of right and
wrOng.oi government and disagreement,
IL shining in full-orbed splendor from q
eloudless noon-day sky into the percep-
tons Of multiplied thousands Of our toll
ing and oppressed vet patriotic citizens.
Naturally ours is the best country in
the world, and it should be politically.
Nature never smiled more generously
than she does on the vast territory en-
bracOd in these United States. Hills and
valleys, mountains and plains album
dainty respond to the developing and
cultiyating hand Of man. Even our des-
srts, barren and parched, when punctured
by the skill Of man. send forth gushing
fountains Of living water. Surely nature
intended US TO be a virtuous, happy and
prosperous people. In this country-our
land Of religious liberty, where no priest
commands nor church accepts any other
than q iree-wilI offering. we ought to he
happy people; in this country Of inierdsd
civil freedom, where no king is supposed
rule with rod Of iron, and no oIigarchy
should exist 10 oppress and misrule the
masses; n country that should always lie
the land Of the free and the home Of the
hrave"-we should Re a contented and
happv people. When We hear the eom-
plant Of the laborer and the cries Of the
poor whose covering has been taken away.
We realize that all are not happy. and We
ask the cause. Gentlemen The Demo.
cratic marty has vet a great mission to
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