The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-02-16
The REPUBLICAN VICTORY.
Its Meaning - Construed by a stsnch
American Patriot.

Hts Meaning - Construed by stsnch
American Patriot
At the Marquette club banquet. Chi
cago, Tuesday night. February IL, in
celebration of Lincoln's anniversary,
Congressman John Dalzell, OF Pcnnsyl-
vania, spoke TO the toast, 1.-The Repub-
iican Victory; What Does 1t Mean?' as
follows:
IL can conceive OF no more fitting place In
which 20 celebrate republican victory than
IN the state which holds the ashes OF that
party's greatest leader, Abraham Lincoln. I
can conceive Of no more fitting place within
that state than the Queen City OF our inland
seas, whose marvellous energy, wealth and
growth furnish the most splendid exhibition OF
the results OF the republican policy.
you ask me TO speak OF republican victory
and Of It's lessons. That victory means In
word the supremacy OF the people: It's lesson
Is In short popular contempt for incompetence
In administration. And victory and lesson
combined mean a tremendous responsibility
for the victor. The occasion Is one for song
and rejoicing. but not for song and rejoicing
only. but for thought and prayer as we'll
November 8 last found the democratic
party strongly intrenched I'm ofice. II domin-
atod every working department OF the govern
ment. the senate, the house, and the executive,
IL controlled oil the avenues OF power. The
patronage incident 20 the ruling OF 7OO0O.O0O
OF people was ut It's disposal All things COM
bined 70 further strengthen IL in It's POSI-
ton and yet never since It's birth did the re-
publican party receive such significant and en-
thusinstic Endorsement as IL then received at
the polls from the votes OF the American peo-
pie
From Maiue 10 Texas from eastern 10
western sea- the people rose In their might
ana with loud acclaim announced their ale
uln 20 81 . sttf n
The circumstances under which this result
was attained were exceptional IL was an on
year in our politics No president was 10 be
chosen. only local officers and members OF con-
gress But the voters were not or-year vot-
ers. The total vote cast was the largest ever
cast save in n presidential election, and fell
short OF a presidential vote only by something
over60JOoO.
Republican Vote Greatest Ever PoIicd.
'And the republican vote is conspicuous for
two reasons IL increased over It's greatest
presidential vote by nearly 10000. and was
at the same time not only the largest ever
polled by any party, but the largest ever
polled by the party at any election In this
country. II equnled almost % per cent. OF the
entire possible vote OF the country
Now call the roll OF states and mark how
many ranged themselves on the side OF the
republican cause States heretofore consid.
cred sure emphasized their loyalty by stupcn-
dous majoritles. states heretofore doubtful
brought willing and eager support states
heretofore hostile made haste 70 join the re-
sistloss march, keeping stop 10 republican,
music and following close after the republican
banner
From all the northern states only thirteen
members OF the next house Of representatives
will answer 20 the democratic roll-call, while
from south OF Mason and Dixon's line thirty
three republicans will stand shoulder 10 shout
Aar tcft fr
"And mark the malorities that by their mag-
nituac disclose how strong and deep flowed
the current toward the Endorsement OF rcpub-
iican principles. Look at New York, with the
tremendous sweep OF It's popular vote Look
at my own beloved state OF Pennsylvania
which. rising In her sovereign majesty. re-
corded such vote for the victorious party rs
never before was given In any commonwealth
for any cause. And what shall / say Of your
great state thrt spoke ia trumpet tones her
condemnation 81 democratic misrulc and an
nounced her allegiance 70 the party OF Lincoln
Grant and LogJnf
Among so mpay worthy It IS !nvidious "a
make comparisons The people voted not by
state lines, but as one whole people inspired
by q common sentiment, love OF their common
country.
And surely never before had victory come
bearing on It's banner such welcome surprises
New York city. the stronghold OF democracy
tofore inyincitlo democratic power. rescued
from The rule 81 the wlrepuller and the sluIns
nrrnyed Itself on the side OF dcccncy, law ant
order hereafter. let us hope TO continue 10 be
counted amongst the advocates OF righteous.
ness.
a"Boston. the citadel OF Now England domoc
racy Joined the republican column and prove,
herself worthy 70 sleep under the shadow o.
Bunker Hill Chicago. rising like a strong mar
in his sleep. burst tho bands that bound hcl
ana o. .larcd for the party o. progress anS
prosperity
Revolution was In the air and was universal
Cities. villages. hnmlets. rural districts. mel
from the field, men from the factory. men o
toll. ana men OF Affairs. rich and poor, aud thos,
having neither poverty nor riches, the country
oyercroWdcd 20 tho shelter OF the stately
arches OF The republican temple.
,.he solid south IL Broken.
sBut more than all better than all most sig
nifican. OF all. We broke the solid south Now
at lasl the traditions that belong 20 othe
times and TO civilization that Is dead arr
yielding TO the light OF new day. The en-
lightencd policy that has developed northern
wca ca begins 20 penetrate southern life 4
int SO into II the vigorous blood that pulsinl
through all It's veins shall rouse IL 70 new &c
t.titles and result Ia the development OF ~
manifold aud wonderful but sleeping re
r1urces- For generations our national cleo
tons have been game IN Whlch the south Ia
started with so many points ahead Now tina
lrmc has been blocked Now the republican
a the south have sounded forth the trumpo
that shall never call retreat
These are the states that We have reason q
believe shall be added as jewels 10 sparkle Il
the republican crown. Delaware. Maryland
North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee an,
West Virginia
among them all. pardon me II say that
rejoice especially az West Virginia She dif
fors NOT atali ia her interest as nature made he
from Pennsylvania She has the same noun
tnins nllcd with ore. the Same valleys rich II
soil. the same rivers running 10 the sea; she I
Pennsylvania twin sister, born 20 the SANE
fate welded 20 the Same interests, prcOr
dained 20 tho same sublime destiny. She be
longs 20 the republican party In accord
anco with the eternal fitness OF things Borl
OF the throcs ~ civil war she was Graded II
the clouds OF conflict for liberty. and while
her birth gave 20 the nation now state and &
tho flag a new star, her birthrleht was "a place
IN the s.sterhood OF republican states. Fo
years she was denied that birthrlght. but nov
at last we welcome her through struggle q
that which IL her own Henccforth ncr plac,