New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-23


after dinner speech such occasion as that
evening ought not, in accordance with the rules Of
proprey to touch upon questions Of difference either
in political or religious faith. Governor Russers
speech was follows
this day so filed with blessed to.no,les which recall
the beginning of the patriotism
Ism ana sacrifice FROM which it spIanG il priy.
lege 10 meet with the distinguished representatives OF
other States and bringing them the hoatest greeting
OF my old Commonwealth, join them in pcdgng again
our common country our warn est love and loyalty.
In the lu between political contests finished and tho
greater contests yet ahead before countymen In hoe
tile parties become aligned for the conflict
fu and appropriate TO recall his services who always placed
patriotism above party principle above policy and
his country's good the single purpose of devoted and
a eioic life. (Appsuse.)
In that life VIC get clearer conception OF patriotism
and duty From IL we gather courage face the prob.
lens which confront and lofty spirit, broad
nationality and unselhsh and unrrchlng devotion sc
find pure fountain OF patriotism where nay consc'
crate ourselves humbly TO follow in lis footsteps.
The great lesson OF his l.e which has and IL
now potent in its influence, was his belief in and
devotion TO our country whole. l DO not forget
his eat public services in other respects do not over
look the genius and patriotic labor jefferson Hamilton
Madison Jay and their associate statesmen Yet 10 Wash
ington indebted not Only because defended
from foreign tyranny and domination but because he
bound Us together country in ndssolublc union
under constitutional
No clearly appreciated the necessity OF such
union or more effectively urged its formation no one was
influential accomplishing it putting 1t into
successful operation, and and always he gave II me
strongest
SUPPORT OF HIS HEAD AND HEART
In leaving the Army his last injunction TO the states
was to and cement their union lit' first duty
IN high civil position to inaugurate more perfect
Union. His farewell to public life was immoftazed nv
words OF wisdom and patriotism and OF love to the unon
which to only when democracy and liberty
have passed from the corth.
thing, he declared his famous letter o; June ~
1888 be essential the well being ahu the Existence
OF United states an independent power
The first was an 'indis-oube union Of the States under
Tho 'Jre alence OF that pacihc
and friendly disposition among the people OF the United
which will induce them TO forget their local pref
Udiccs and policies. TO make those mutual CONCESSIONS
which are requisite the general prosperity and IN some
Instances to sacrifice their ndidua; advantages to the
interests OF the community"
These the pillars he added, upon "hoh u'e
glorious fabric OF our independence ana national
be supported"
do doubt that this sentiment whose truth has been
tested through the terrible ordeal OF civil war comes 70 us
to-day with peculiar force ana a"akes Ill our heSi's "
emphatic amen.
We thank God that the rrepressble conflict between
institutions that could live together at last Is over
We remember the fearful suffering and sacrifices OF e
contest the enormous it cnaled but out OF 1t came
results beneficial to ALL greater nober country riahder
freer institutions South and new North-stronger
better because longer divided by ocol pcuuces anu
pocies but reunited in love and loyalty not now LOOK
but hand going forth to meet the future without
fear with manly heart"
The generation OF today intensely loyal TO the results
., tho war and inspired by its herosm and patriotism,
uninnuenccd by any Of It's prejudces IL believes a III
and between ell sections OF country there should "
LOYALTY fraternity charity and t eJoices that scctIohs
a. constant threatening peril and disturbing iofce mas
gone forever. .,,.
In this spirit enoined upon US by him whose bf'hdaS
we commemorate North and South meet today rejoicing
,oycher in their glorious heritage OF great republic ana
q common country, and ready and anxious a. cquA'
factors In achieving grand destiny together N take up
the duties and pers which confront reunited natlon
GOOD DONE BY THE WAR
with all tn. great permanent BENEFITS which came
from war followed also in i's train some eN' Nnsh
ware nv no means confined section OF the country
repeat tonight the belief have before expressed '"'
IN many people change IN thcli cohcrPo"
| the nurpose power and scope Of government iof'',
,ustiaed by war was defended ana acVocsNa
IN time Of peace. Powers OF government
lightly strained to meet the exisehey a"
eat nc,jl were used for other purposes. Relations
80. v,,,o,al and state Governments. adjusted with
,ost manfred wisdom By the trainers OF our Ooh'u'
ton and upheld with unceasng vigilance ior gem
were neglected and disrcgai ded' uhdue anu '',
weight was given the influence OF wealth III pun" ~
selfish interests rode box o. government ana drove
Il 10 use It's great powers for their selfish purpose IN
trsysgancc and corruption, hitherto almost uhN''""'
sslked abroad IN land, and scandals and Jobe'y en-
tered the halls Of legislation with hem 100 f'HN"oi'
90 rolic OF the war, sectional prejudice ana hl-wii "
evil in itself breeding other evils and curing none
MANY evils Of the war been cured. and all nave
been cured which teadd divide the country by sectional
nr.i,,dice in sectional lines Much stl remains !" "
dom. but easy accomplish BY new South anu NoN
| reunited in their love and fixed In thrlr purpose
guided BY the teachings Of this day ana 70 MAINTAIN ou
Government principles OF it, early iouhoei'
The couscsnc. OF this Nation must be marshaed " az
cert its ind.p.ndnce OF selfish influences and selfish con
troll TO hack To the people the rght 10 so''I "
selves have their delegated power uSed iof @e
own and for selfish or partisan purposes
A FREE AND sELF-GOvERNED PEOPLE.
do not believe that remedy for our trouble lies In
legislation for special Interests, in national gtS or o'un
tics for specs purposes in national assumption OF the
rights or duties Of the STATE or In natona coh''o' o'
the suffrage Of free and seIf-go'erheu peoPo'
nor does 10 lie vastly increased expenditure IN eNusNa-
rance or in allowing organized wealth to control poeai
Iower and the peoples law
Rather all these arc parts OF the very thing 70 be cor.
o,oa .rbev rest upon a novel and baleul conception
~ our Goycrnment bred OF war and which, stripped IN
all s nakednes is that Government is one OF bcheut
and bounties BY party for and its benecsres rahef
than ot the people by the people and for the People
do not wish tonight speak in any partisan sense
but vet n am asked where lies he remedy Tor eNisthE
public evils must turn to the living pf'hcp' "
political faith which was born end bied ana TOT
vhich fought through defeat to victory
As believe the rigids OF the many against INC
riyegcs Of the equality Of oil before inc IA"
fl, the freedom individual from unnecessary buu''
and restrictions, and in the right Of coch community !" gov
en- iteef; believe these principles snu between 'c
p.opl. and oppressive power. and beside the hoc'' W.
divdual to protect him in making the most o h'n,'' 20
look 10 only for the proper rcmcuy Oh sPeo' '
hut 20 control the policy and laws OF the NauoA.
Then will power Of government DC I''''' " pun
lie and 10 proper purposes then Will IL secure INC
Of the people and Government it'e' Dc r,.o "
tho full purposes It's founders making equa'N' ",
dom and economy its guiding principles as thcy arc 'e
foundation OF free and democratic Institutions
Political parties Will be less subject 70 tc Feo
1
M o,,na.tlv dcnlored and feared less subject TO te
Influence Of passion prejudice and sclshnesS but kps
on the higher plane Of principle education ana HoAS
do their necessary ana great WORK Tor the "a'"'''N