Evening journal., 1893-04-17

have never been non.existent. They
exist now.
The Union League Club are "a lot Of
blockhesds" now. They represent the
Republican party in its most unjust
snd partisan phase They tried to turn
Horace Greeley over to the tender mer-
cies of a mob because he dared to think
that the civil war was ended, that
peace was restored; that the
members Of the Confederate govern
ment were again citizens, in good stand
ing. as the result Of the war ito re
store the Union" Thinking thus, he
signed the bond to release JEFF Davis
from prison
JEFF Davis was never tried; he never
could have been tried, or convicted
under any legal tribunal There was
nothing to do but release him; that
was all that was done
But the "blookheads" of this super
loyal club disciplined Horace Greeley,
and Horace Greeley put stigma on
them that will stick longer than their
condemnation Of him can be remem-
bered The reason is that they are
"blockheads" still
Last week there were fifteen applica-
tions for membership in the Union
League Club all Of which we're success
full except that Of Theodore Seligman
He was rejected because be is a Jew.
His father was vice-president Of the club
for many years. There are other Jews
who hold membership in the club, but in
total of 337 votes the son was. rejected
with a vote Of 1877.
After the vote had been taken the
members gathered in the assembly room
to hear the result. Amid the profound
est silence the election was announced Of
all the candidates save young Mr. Selig
man, and the vote read. All eyes
we're then directed on Jesse Seligman,
who arose and said:
Mr. President AND GENTLEMEN OF
TIE UNION LEAGUE CLUB: have been a
member Of the club for nearly quarter
Of century. have always tried TO be
good citizen Of the nation and Of the
state and city / am not speech-maker,
but wanted TO say that you have
always been kind to me, and that have
appreciated your goodness from my
heart / have tried to deserve your
friendship, but must bid You goodbye
My sons faith is my own. II he is not
good enough to be member of this club.
neither is his father. You will please
accept my resignation from the club.
There was confusion and cries OF
SHANE Shamew but the deed was
done Mr.. Seligman was in his seat
trembling with emotion. Tears were in
his eyes. When he heard the cries call
ing upon the club not to accept his res
ignation he shook his head. But as q
matter of duty General Porter was com
PEELED to recognize the motion that Mr.
Seligman's resignation be not received
The instant President Porter read the
last words of the motion great uproal
arose. II was unanimously and vocifer
ously voted that the resignation woulC
not be received. Still Mr.. Seligman sat il
his place and shook his head. The cries o
"Shamel Shame" were renewed,
This Is correct picture Of Republi
licanism It has always been politica
system Of holier-than thou intolerance
injustice, hypocrisy and false pretense
It has been patriotic only for profit. l
has been liberal only to the negro 70
the purpose of retaining power.
This is not phenomenal case.
! agrees with the tendency Of the party
The Union League Club OF Philadelphi
I att, mpted TO exclude members becaus
t. they did not support the Mckinley rot
berry. The Young Mems Republican Clu
D have exhibited the same spirit. Intollei
ance is the tendency Of the partY.