The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-23

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assert that multitude OF men can be found in
every part OF our land. respected for their prob
ity and worth. and most useful TO the country
and 10 their ielioW-men. who viii confess their
indebtedhess 70 the story Of Washington ana
his hatchet; and many man has won his way
90 honor and fame Notwithstanding limited
school advantage. because he found hope and
incentive ~ the high mission Washington ac-
cOmpllshed with only o common school cduca-
ton. These are not little and trivial things.
They guide and influence the forces which make
the Character and sentiment OF great people.
HIS FuIAL DEVOTION.
I should he ashamed Of my country II in
further speaking OF what Washington has done
Tor the sentiment of his cOuntrymen 10 was
necessary To- make any excuse for a references 10
his constant love and fond reverence. az boy
and man, for his mother. This hlial love y an
attribute Of american manhood. badge wnlcn
invites our trust end Conscience and an indis-
pensable element OF American greatness. man
MAJ compass important enterprises, ne may De
come famous. be may win the applause or ms
fellows. he may even do public service anl us-
serve a measure OF popular approval. but he is
not night al heart and can never be truly great
AZ he iOrsets his mother.
IN tho latest biography OF Washington we
ma the following statement concerning MS
mother: ~ hat she was aifecilOnate and LOVING
cannot be doubted. fer she retained 10 the last
profound hold upon the roverentIal dsvotlonof
her son; ami yet ~ he rose steadily 20 the PIN
nacle OF human greatness. she could only say
that 1eOrge had been good boy and she was
sure he would do his duty
fhunOt UeilfFe flaf tho American ltOpl6
WlI consider themselves called upon 20 snare
the deprecatOry feeling of the bi0grapher. when
he writes thar the mother Of Va .hingtOn could
only say of her son that she believed he would
he faithful 20 the highest earthly trusts be-
cause he had been good: nor that they Will r.
gard her words merely as an amaLiy
tolerated expression OF toni mother- II
they are true 10 American sentiment
they viii recognize in this language the ar
nOunc ment OF the important truth, that M
der our institutions and scheme OF govern
gII l. L.
best guaranty for tho faithful discharge or
public duty. They Will certainly DO wei lor
the country and for themselves II the adopt
the standard the intuition or thl- uOIle women
suggests rs the measure OF their trust ana
confidence. j. means the eAac,l9n OF moia
principle and personal honor ahl honesty ana
goodness a. indispensable credenlials 10 poll
teal preferment.
wAsHlSGTOS's PATRIOTISM
have referred only incidentally 10 the i'm
mcnse influence and service OF washington ln
forming our Constitution. J. shau not dWel
upOn his lofty patriotism. his skill and iOrttudo
rs the military comman ler who gained our III
dependence. his inspired wisdom patrousm
and statesmansEip az first President OF the r.
public. his constant love for his countrfmeh
and hls sOlcitude for their welfare a. all times.
The story has been often told and Is famlllar 10
all. II ] should repeat 10 should only seek 70
present further and probably unnecessary DIovt
OF the fact that Washington embodied lh ms
character and e1emplIileI IN his career thal
American sentiment in which our Government
p
tion necessary 90 our heathfu national life.
have not assumed % instruct you. nave
merely yielded 90 the influence of the occasion
and attempted 20 impress upon you the I'M
IOrtanco OF cultlvatlng ami maintaining true
American sentiment. suggesting that As 10 has
been planted and rooted IN the moral faculties
Of our countrymen. 10 can only flourish in their
love of truth and honesty and virtue ana good
ness. ! believe that God has so ordained 10 Tor
the people he has selected FOR his special iaYori
and 1 know that the DEGREES Of God are never
obsolete.
HONESTY IN POLITICS
beg you. therefore, 10 take with you when
you go forth 20 assume the obligations or Amer
lean citizenship, as one or the best glits .oI
yOur alma mater. strong and abiding ialth
in the value and potency OF a good conscience
and O. pure heart. Never yield one l0ta TO those
who teach that these arc weak and childish
things, not needed IN the struggle OF manhood
with tho stern realities of lire. Interest your
selves inpubllc affairs as q duty Of citizenship;
bat do not surrender Your faith 20 those who
discredit and delase politics by scoiiing at sem
timent and principle. and whose political
activity consists in attempts 20 gain popular
support by cunning def ices ana shlew9
manipulation. OF WILL Ind plenty or
these who Will smile at your profession
of faith and tell YOU that truth and virtue ami
honesty and goodness were well enough IN the
Old ia rs when Washington lived. but are not
suited % lhe present size and develOpmt Mt or
our country and the progress VIC have made IN
the art OF pO1ucal management lie sieadiast
The strong and sturdy oak stu needs the sup
port o. It's native earth. and as 10 grows IN SIZE
and spreading branches It's roots must strike
deeper IN the soil which warmed and fed Its
first tender sprout. y on Will bee told that the
people have no longer amy desire for the things
YOU profess. Ee not deceived. lhe people are
not dead but sleeping. They viii awaken IN
good time and scourgo the mOney-changers
from their sacred temple.
You may DE chosen to public Office DO not
shrink from it lor holding Office IS also duty
OF citizenship. But do not leave your faith be-
hind yOu. Lvcr public Office. small OF great
is held I'm trust Tor your IclOw-cltlIcns lhey
diner ln Importance. in responsibility and the
Ia lOr ther impose, hNt me uates OF none OF
tnCm eau be well performed IN The membership
Of u good conscience and urIe heart DE dis
cardel. OF course other equipment % neces-
sarr. but without this membership all else is IN
sufficient. IN times Il grayest responsibility 10
will solve Your dlii cultles' ia tie most trying
hour 10 viii lead yOu ont of perueXitlcs and IL
Will at alI times deliver lOu from tcmptatlOn.
I'm conclusion Jet me remind you that We may
an properly learn the lesson appropriate 20
NaShngtous birthday, IL "e VILE an that We
shall fOrufy ourselves against the danger or
faurg short ir the discharge of any duty per-
tanning TO citizenship, If being Thoroughly I'M
buod Wlth trle American sentiment ana the
moral idea, which support IT, We are honestly
true 90 ourselves.
"I0 thine own self be true
And 10 must follow 0s the night the day:
Thou caust not then be false 90 any IN an
Mr.. Cleveland IVES interrupted time and
again boy the enthusiastic students. On the
stage were seated $50 of the most eminent
men of Michigan
This evening an informal reception WAS
given % Alr. Cleveland by the students for
the benefit of the general public. Dir. Cleye-
land leaves at $50 T. H., for Detroit
ON the trip from Detroit the ex-Presldent
reiterated his belief that the tariff would be
the issue upon which the Democracy would
90 before the people this year.
SOUTHERNERs CELEBRATE.
They Honor the Memory Of Washingion-Ob-
servance In Other Parts OF the Country.
NEW York BUREAU RIcHMoND IMEs.
Feb. 22. 1892
The annual banqueto of the New York South
ern Society is being recognized as the chief
celebration Of Washington's birthday in this
city rs the Society itself has become one OF
our leading social organizations
Son.harp man of the resident COLONY lead