The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-04-23
Mr.. Cleveland and their exchange of views
had been friendly and cordial.
The silver Fight.

Nr. CleVoldnQ ana CneIT eECndUSc VI We've
had been friendly and cordial.
The silver Fight.
Returning to the silver question, after
this personal DEPRESSION, the speaker re-
II took strong ground the silver ques-
ton Immediately after entered the sen
ate My first speech brought out the
Warmest applause of such men as Alien u.
Thurman and Thomas L. Bayard. never
suspected that l was out Of democratic line
for supporting silver"
dive into his satchel and to pull out a
number Of papers. Having found the OBJ
Ject of his search, he began to read from
the democratic platforms adopted before
the war.
I'm 1885," said he when Mr.. Van Buren,
was nominated, the platform declared hos
tlity to bank notes and advocated gold
and silver as the only constitutional cur
rency. In 1910, when Mr.. Van Buren, was
renominated, the platform declared that
gold and silver should not be separated and
that the government had no right to char
ter United States bank. When FRANKLIN
Pierce was nominated this doctrine was
man l. ever voted for. | stood on the
democratic platform at that time, and L
nave never since deserted it. When Mr..
buchanan was nominated before the war
the same principles We're declared"
Coming down to 1880, Senator Morgan
LAS to the platform on which General
Hancock went before the people, it de-
clared for home rule, honest money and for
Shc CqudI maintenance OIL SOIu anu Sli'ci'
Now 1t Is gold, and not silver.
TN 1884. when Mr.. Cleveland was norni-
mated for the first time, the same plank
was embodied in the platform. 1t declared
for honest money and for the gold and sill
yer OF the constitution. In 1888 there was
no specific declaration, but In general terms
party was reafiirmed. In this election the
party was defeated, and the reason Is
found in the provision of the republican
platform which declared for gold and sill
and condemned the efforts of the DEM
ocratic party to demonetize silver. Suppose
l endorse the administration of Mr.. CleVe-
land with reference to certain official acts,
and refuse to endorse 1t as to other meas
ures? Am / any less a democrat and am L
lacking In fealty to the democratic party?
I'VE should not endorse an admlnistra-
ton, my fellow citizens simply to make
fair weather for postofiice. applause?
There are higher considerations which
appeal to craftsmanship and love of party
than mere personal gain. In regard to the
local situation IN Alabama, there is no oc-
caslon for abuse or condemnation as far as
the federal administration is concerned.
We Should not become dsaffected and quit
the party because somebody in control may
differ with us. and by his personal views
complicete the situation
AT this point it was evident that General
Morgan was very much exhausted al
though his audience was still fresh and in
tently listening.
But L must stop here" apologized the
senator, "for L am weary. l have had
long trip out from Washington, and besides
Law LAG tuly VI Uittb]ii6 SSNtldl CAiiGi
speeches before my return. It does my
heart good to face the people OF the noble
old state OF Alabama, and to feel the in
tluence Of their loyal sympathy. l have
not interfered with any ones ambition IN
the race for governor, and / have doubt
that in the hands Of either candidate the
honor Of the state will be preserved. Who
ever shall be the nominee of the convention
shall regard the standard bearer of
ray party and he shall have my warm sup
port. II, however, in the worthy multitude
of AlAbaminng rp0Gpqt pyh
has made no claim as yet to the position,
be selected he shall have my ardent cham
piOnship. Since 1 was last In Opelka, two
years ago, my life has been crowded with
the duties OF my high position. | have
been leered at by democrats because | ac-
cepted at the hands OF a republican, q
place in the late tribunal of arbitration to
adjust the differences between this country
and England. In that, however lay it as
tribute to my conscience that | acted from
q, sense or duty took into my counsel
Mt. WalthalI, of Mississippi, of
noble character, and Kay warm personal
friend. We decided that, for many reasons.
1t was my duty to accept. The result of
that arbitration, IN which my voice was
lifted, is that peace now prevails where
war might otherwise have been precipl-
tated. 1t was through no cowardice or
foolish apprehension that ma tiers were
peaceably adjusted. The olive branch was
offered to us, and in the spirit of brother
hood and amity the tender accepted.
-Four months were occupied in this inlaor-
t< hearing. Our energy was soreiy taxed
had the satisfaction of knowing that Ameri-
can honor was fully indicated. / thank
you, my countrymen, far your patient hear
'nG, and my prayer Is that our love for
Alabama shall never fail" Great cheernE)
Before the senator could resume his seat
a dozen men leaped upon the platform and
were at his side. These We're followed by
perfect avalanche, and the general was
soon literally besieged.
God bless you, general!' shouted an old
farmer who had left his plow standing in
the field ''In IN piu q
Thus surrounded by his loyal constituents
who had Hooked from every part OF the
country to shower upon him the proof of
their allegiance, It was evident that Gen
eral Morgan at least in Opeika, was still
the master OF the soil
Bilious Journalist.
To all who have studied the situation in
Alabama during the past few days the at
utudc of The Montgomery Advertiser is
deemed ineXplicable The paper appears
this morning without an editorial welcome
to Senator Morgan, who returns crowned
with the laurels of faithful service for Ala
baina. ms oversight is so notable as to
excite comment. Why an honorcd senator,
one whose name IS a household word
throughout the union, should be thus ig-
nored by the morning paper at the capital
cannot be explained except On the ground
Of chronic hiltousness. 1t is held that the
prevent Mr.. Screws from treating with
proper courtesy distinguished democrats
even though they have the manhood to have
opinions Of their own.
said one gentleman today:
IF Senator Morgan had been a man of
small mold he could have defeated the con
tirinat ton of Mr.. Screws to the pOstofIice
and the hint dropped by the senator in his
speech today that the postoffice was in his
rear was not without its significance"