The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-04-29
YOUNG DEMOCRATS.
jefferson Day Celebrated ct Mich
igan University.
The Y. % ~. Democratic Ciub Gives Z
splendid PoIss1cai Fea~t-EioGnens
speeehV ~ Prominent
rontlcinns-


democratic club NJ Detroit, Mich. on
jefferson day was probably unparal-
lcled at this educational cente. ~ .
students political demonstration. Little
more than q year ago the club was or
yanixed for active work. and in this
brief time il has grown in numbers and
in viror until II would pass with hon
orary mention as an old and carefully
managed institution. The banquet. the
speaking and the entire affair was .
grand success.
The club is not an organization OF
stude nts which has in view the purpose
of smuggling any opposing political fac
ton. from an ordinary students point
Of view, or a society for the purpose Of
disseminating bombast- 1t can only be
said TO be an organization or society
for the prevention Of everything an
tagonis.ic TO the principles Of democrat
CT. and the promotion Of everything
conductive 10 true citizenship and good
government. II includes three hundred
OF the brightest young men in the uni
vcrsity. organized on a good whole
some basis. and has shown itself to be
alive 10 the interests Of the great party
Il so crcditably represents
A number Of eloquent addresses were
delivered by leading democrats from
various parts Of the country, all OF
which were received with great en-
thusiasm. Gov. Winans warmly well
coined the clubs distinguished guests
with the following words:
The par, assigned % me this evening 70 well
sone The guests Of this club OF young democrats
Il . Pleasant one. II was their wish that the
democratic executive OF Michigan. who, be-
cause Of his ofice. represents In . measure his
rarty. should welcome the distinguished genflc-
raen who have honorcd them and the state BY
Their presence here on this natal day Of the
great apostle o. democratic faith
Gentlemen, ] assure you. one ane al. you are
N.src welccne-by the citize-s Of Ann Arbor,
b. a. democrats and BY these young gentlemen
OF INC university whose guests we are. dem
oc-atsc club Of students Is The natural result Of
xr;rilirent study Of tie principles Of our form ~
rorernment-and IL is true IS charged By re-
p15lican orators that our colleges are teachers
" democratic doctrine. because they teach
trwh- justice and equal rights-which are the
fuaLamenta principles Of our political faith
and lie intelligent young mind free from preiu-
dice following their teachings becomes q demo
<rat It's also true. the intelligent young men
Of the NV college bred or not-arc
largely democrats
This is shown in the Increase OF the party II
those states solidly republican following our
great civil conflict Young men born since the
mar and those too young 10 be pre1uticei byit
are now voters. and Sie result Is the republican
Rev England Is wavering in lis allegiance 70
gac grand old party because the issue which
gave 70 that party life and power was special
and not fundamental. and 50 the principles Of
jefferson are steadily growing as these young
vcrcrs participate in public Affairs People
who pass middle life rarely change their party
fealty. but the young voter who does not inherit
h.r politics Is free 70 act from convictions OF
rsrht For this reason the democratic party
has survived all others, while three great par
ties and many minor ones have for . hundred
years opposed IT, Ill have c;ed or waned as the
.occ1sion for their existence passed away. Elk
tgeicics may arise and pass. but principles are
Interchangeable.
II Is a familiar saying: ''Oid men for counsel
and young men for action The young mar In
politics Is . factor OF great signircancc. In q
political campaign. ~ IN q military. young men
are the main reliance In our civil war II was
our young men from sixteen 70 twenty-five who
saved the union In the great issues now be-
fore the counfry they can again be relied on TO
sustain the right ! IN glad To see then take
80 active political interest Intelligent discus
sion Is the best method Of settling differences
OF opinion Civil matters and the formation OF
political clubs in our Institutions OF learning Is
nct . menace but = promise and guarantee that
IN the conduct Of public Affairs the best meth
ots will In the end prevail
No one doubts the devotion OF our young men
70 their country or their desire 70 perpetuate In
its purity q popular form OF government. but
organization Is ~ necessary 70 political success
rs In other affairs OF life where concert Of action
properly directed produces the best results.
n~..~flr~ 49,. -n1n -. rwa~If. -
Michigan . great power In moliing the chnrac-
or and opinions Of our pecpie-not In the inter
.eSt or any party or creed. but In teaching the
right principles and theories applicable 10 the
political economy and civil form o. popular gov
ernnents knowing this, and the great inter
est felt throughout the nation in the coming
election. tn which great issues are 20 be passed
upon by the people. 1 am glad these enterpris
Eng young democrats have planned this meeting
and selected as the time the birthday Of the
founie Of popular government In this country
the immortal author Of the declaration OF cqusl
rights 10 all men
Its timely and propcf-thc great issues o.
the tariff and currency are before the people
Tie policy OF the government Is 10 nc decided
BY their votes. shall II be in the interest Of
special classes and against the masses-or fu
thn masses including all classes,
we believe truth and right will prcvail-b,
these democrats hops 70 win The great issue
~ lie tAriu anu currency arc utlpft w
psoplc. The tariff has been m enigma to on
people. Its operations nrc 50 subtle as 10 de
iude many thousands OF It's victims into the be
lief that they are benefited instead Of impover
fshcd BY taxation: but once understood Their
can be but one verdfct-to condemn . tariff 70
protection
Following Gov. winans Hon. w. q
Ewing, president Of the Iroquois clu'
of Chicago, made the following masteT
" Grafton on 1.-The Influence Of III
Teachings Of Thomas Jefferson Upol
the Politics Of To-day"
a review q the If Of any man who has in
ps.ssuu his genius and worth upon the civiliz'
tion OF the time in which re lived Is valuab'
only 70 the extent II offers opportunc suggc
lions for the discharge Of the homcly, practic'
duties that confront the living
Nc man Of intelligence will for one mosnei
presume that this brilliant assembiage OF n
young men Of the great northwest Il with 81
thought or hope Of adding 10 the fame
Thomas Jefferson. whose rcnown Is as wide
xsc world and rs tmmutable IS truth. We d
no.. assembled either TO bury Caesar or 70 prai
min. our mission II the higher and holier one
rrc-crsntiy bowling In the presence Of . memo
that y she heritage Of Immortality. and fro
The teachings Of one Of the ioftiest characte
uf Garth gather inspiration and wisdom for I
duties o. this day md this hour
IRE fnmc Of Mr.. Jefferson ahides In the "a
that he devoted his marvellous talents 20
sacred rights Of men. and evolved great prac