The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-24
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- ha representatives Of the Democratic party
- Tint great State. who did in convention
.avor.I things destined to be much remarked
-, in the history of the political institutions
. this country. Those of them who came a.
the representatives Of constituencies located
in the large cities Of New York were sent
there by bodies Of men which include most
of the 'heelers' and "toe-warmers" Of every
sort of those cities.
These bodies were assembled In primary
meetings to select their delegates, according TO
book and text prescribed TO them by their
local chiefs. who enacted on a smaller scale IN
these local meetings the part enacted by their
lineal chief and liege lord at Albany on Mon
day on the larger theatre Of the States
convention. A convention begotten of
such O state Of things Of course
proved true TO the traditions OF It's
birth. and proceeded meekly to register
by successive stages, the DEGREES thought
out and arranged for 1t days before by the
master mechanic who had built 1t from Its
foundation up. Let US hope that 1t may 90
to the credit of the honor of mankind that
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it refused to descend. 1t declared Senator
Hill to be New York's choice for the presi-
dency. but refused to instruct her delegates
TO vote for him without change. We say let
us hope this may be put down 10 mankinds
credit. but the cynic whispers they wished to
hold themselves free for a trade at Chicago.
Whilst this drama, in which greed, subsery-
100. bot l;cL;,, apd vana1itvuare the leading
parts, was being played at Albany, d far diff
feIent scene RECALLED mems eyes IN the classic
precincts of Michigan's University at Ann
Arbor. There a plain, transformations citizen
of this great Republic, who, fifteen years ago
was wholly unknown. but who has since
welded the powers of the greatest people on
earth with satisfaction 10 them and the ap-
plause of the civilized world, stood up before
an immense assemblage of other inter
ested citizens to point out to them
the lesson which the I'D day Of February
should teach to all. And right well didheper-
form his part. In noble language he directed
their thoughts to the idea that there IS q life
for the citizen elevated far above that At
which the tricky politician or the greedy. dis
honest trader aims a life in which probity in
conduct. love of Justice and truth, and broad
patriotic devotion TO the common good are
the smain incentives and habits Of life, and
nobly did he impress upon the young men
before him that these were the objects at
which their opening citizenship should aim.
We can candidly say that we think Mr. Cleye-
lands address on Monday was one OF the
notable occasions Of the day.
Nor can we close these remarks without
presenting to our readers again two passages
from it. He said;
There is great need of educated men in our
public life. but 10 is the need OF educated men
with patriotism. The college graduatc may he,
and frequently is, more unDatrloilc AID less
useful i'll public affair than the man Who with
limited education. has spent the years when
opinions are formed in improving contact with
the world instead of being within college walls
and confined 20 the study OF books. III IL Le
trne. as Is often claimed, that the scholar IN
politics is generally n failure, II may well be due
10 the fact that during his formative PERIOD
when lasting impressions are easily received
his intellect alone has been cultivated az tie eN-
pense OF wholesome and wel-regulated hentl-
ment.
If it is not found IN extreme and exclusive men,
tai culture. neither Is 1t !OundIu tho busy mHrts
OF trade nor in the confusion OF Bargaining nor
in the mad rush after wealth. It's nome is IN
inc bOuI anu lltilDl9 q iidus IL Hdo W hD win
the moral sense. 10 reverences traditions 10
loves ideas. II cherlshes the names and the
deeds Of heroes and II WOrshlps at the shrine OF
patriotism. | plead Tor II because there Is a
sentiment which IN some features Is distinctive
ly American that We should never allow TO
langulsh.
Edmund Burke's reflections on the Revo-
luton in France" contain no finer passage
than this. Senators Hill and German agree.
no doubt, with Mr.. Cleveland that there is
great need OF educated men in our public
life" but how different is tho education
which they would require. In place of famil-
iarity with Shakespeare, they would have
them to know the names and numbers Of the
rum-sellers in each election district. In place
of intimacy with Homer they should know all
the ''heelers" and the boys who wish TO
warm their toes" Could Mr.. Cleveland have
had these two senators in his mind when he
said:
/ beg You. therefore, to take with you when
You 10 forth % assume the Obligations of
American citizenship. as one of the best gifts Of
your alma mater. a strong and abiding laIth in
the value and potency of n good conscience and
Il pure heart. Never yield one io,a 90 those
who teacn that these arc weak amt childish
things. not needed IN the struggle OF manhood
with the stern realities OF life. Interest your
selves III public affairs as a duty of citizenship;
but do not surrender yOur faith 10 those who
dlscredlt and debase politics by ScOling 40 SEN
tlment and principle. and whose IOltlcal ac-
tlylty consists III attempts 10 gain iopular sup
port by cunning devices and shrewd manipula-
ton. lOu will find plenty OF these who viii
smile at your profession OF faith and
tell yOu that truth and virtue and
honesty and goodness we're wei enough in the
old DAYS when Washington lived, but are not
suited 20 the present size and development Of
our country and the progress We have made in
tn art OF political MANAGEMENT BE steadfaSt.
The strong and sturdy oak still needs the sup
port OF IT'S native earth. and As II grows IN size
and Spreading brancheslts roots mast strike
deeper in the soil which warmed and fcl its
first tender sprOut. lOu Will be told that the
people have no longer any desire for the things
you profess. Re not deceived. The people are
not dead but sleeping. They viii awaken in
good time and scourge the money-changers
from their sacred temple.
How this prodigious man stands out in con-
trast with Senator Hill. performing his part
of ringmaster at Albany. while Cleveland was
teaching to his fellow-citizens a moral lesson
that Will stand aud be quoted while our IL
stitutiOns last.
CANDIDATE.
IL has been formally announced that H.,