Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-04-06
Ear President Crererand at Providence


Dir. Cleveland had an enthusiastic recep-
ton at Providence, Rhode Island on oal-
urday. The streets along which he passed,
would scarcely contain the people anxious
to sec him and the hail in which he spoke
was inadequate for the accommodation oil
the throng that assembled 10 hear MN. -
We give few extracts from his speech
| have come to remind you that the In
trenchments of spois and patronage cannot
avail against the valor and determination
of right; that corruption and bribery can
not smother and destroy the aroused con-
science of our countrymen. aud that splen-
did achievements await those who bravely,
honestly, and stubbornly fight in the peo-
pies cause.
Let us not for moment miss the inspira-
ton of these words, "The Peoples Cause"
They signify the defense of the rights OF
every man, rich or poor, in every corner "i
our land, who, by virtue of simple Amerl-
can manhood, lays claim to the promises OF
the welfare aud happiness Of the humblest
American citizen who confdingy invokes
the protection just and equal laws.
If you should be defeated there will be no
encouragement in this vast waiting army
but you will earn their plaudits and cover
yourself with glory by winning success.
The fight for justice and right is clean
and comforting one; and because the Amer
lean people love justice and right, ours
must be winning fight.
Those who believe in tariff reform for the
substantial g"od it will bring to the multi
tude who are neglected when selfish greed
is in the ascendency; those who believe
that the legitimate motive Of our Govern
ment is to do equal and exact justice to all
our people, and grant especial privileges
to none those who believe that nation
Boosting that its foundation is in honesty
and conscience, cannot afford to discard
moral sentiment, and those who would save
our institutions from the undermining de-
cay of sordidness and selfishness can hardly
excuse themselves if they fail to join us in
the crusade we have undertaken.
The Democratic party still champions
the cause which def, at could not induce it
to surrender, which no success. short of COM
plete accomplishment can tempt it to neg
lect
If hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to
virtue, reciprocity may be called the hom-
age prohbitory protection pays to genuine
tariff reform.
The Ten Commandments are thousands
of years old. but they and the doctrine Of
tariff reform will be taught and preached
until mankind and the Republican party
shall heed the injunction, Chou shalt not
steal"
As leave you let me say to you that
your cause deserves success, and let me ex-
press the hope that the close of your canvass
will bring you no regrets on account of ac-
tivity relaxed or opportunities lost. De-
monstrate to your people the merits of your
cause and trust them. Above all things
Danish every personal feeling of discomfort,
and let every personal consideration be
merged in a determination, pervading your
ranks everywhere, to win victory. With
cause so just and with activity, vigilance
harmony and determination on the part of
Rhode I-land's staunch Democracy, | be-
lieve you will not fail.