The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-07-05

former celebrations since the founding
of the Columbian order 10 years ago.
There was no diminu5ion n the en-
thusiasm manifested by those present,
although the audience was smaller than
in previous years.
Ex-Governor James E. Campbell, Of
OHIO, and Ex-Governor Thomas M.
Waller, Of Connecticut, were, in Tam
many parlance, long takers while
well known men from all parts deliv-
cred short talks"
The feature of the celebration was
he reading Of letters from President
Cleveland and Senator Hill, ex-Gover-
nor Flower and other distinguished
Democrats.
Grand Sachem Smythe presided.
I'VE are not here he said, Ito cele-
brate a Democratic victory, but / be-
lieve you will realize with Gne that
those responsible for the Democratic
defeat have been guilty of great mis-
take
Ex-Governor Campbell Of Ohio, was
introduced as the 'great-warhorse of
the Democracy" who, Grand Sachem
Smythe predicted would again head
the Democratic ticket in Ohio next
fall"
Ex-Governor Campbell said:
'"Tamlnany has always beens-a pro-
tector of the people, and if [ mistake
not the city of New York eedS such a
protector at the present time. How
ever, I will leave that to my friend,
Governor Waller, who if I mistake not
will have the scalps of some renegades
dangling from his belt before he is
through"
The Monroe Doctrine.
Governor Campbell said he would
confine his remarks to the Monroe doc
trine, than which there was no more
popular subject to the American heart.
The Monroe doctrine, he said, meant
that we should extend our territory in
the western hemisphere whenever an
opportunity presented, and confine the
nations of Europe to the possessions
on this continent they already hold.
An infraction of the Monroe doctrine
now confronts US. Twas done artfully
and insidiously, and today the British
government lays claintssto a tract of
territory larger in area than the state
Of Ohio, every foot Of which belongs
to the republic of Venezuela. The poll
cy of Great Britain looked like an effort
to force the United States to abandon
the Monroe doctrine. 1t ought to 6e
met in The same spirit. The United
States ordered French troops from
Mexico thirty years ago. Great Brit
ain ought not to he told again she
would have to submit the Venezuela
question no arbitration or be prepared
TO see the United States enforce the
Monroe doctrine. Amy attempt TO seize
a foot of soil on this continent should
be treated by the United States as a
declaration Of war.
1T has become fashionable, of late"
he said, ito cough at those who advo-
Gated such measures and derisiVely
cali them jingoes,' but Ehere was "a
time coming when lingo would cease
10 be a term of opprohrium, but would
become an emblem of those men who
loved their country and flag"
Ex-Governor Waller, Of Connecticut,
rehearsed the history of the Tammany
society, organized by the common sol
dieTs of the war OF independence.
''Tammany,'' he said, was fully pre-
pared for the coming fight in Novem-
Der. TaInmany has been responsible
for the government of New York al
most for ages. Is there anybody be-
lieveS this great city OF New Work
should be governed like an Ohio town
ship, or worse still, like hamlet down
IN Maine?''
Growers Regrets.
Secretary McGoldrick then read let
GERS of regret from President Cleveland,
Senator Hill. Ex-Governor Flower,
Frederick r. CoudeTt and others. Pres
ident Cleveland's letter is as follows:
Gray Gables, June %, 1S95.-Hon.
Frederick Smythe, Grand Sachem-
Dear Sir: regret cannot accept the
invitation I have received from the
Tammany society to participate in its
celebration of the hundred and nine
teenth anniversary of american indie
pendence. The patriotism and devo-
ton of those who fought for our lib
c.v~x nd rn.7,l ID fr.1r
Inent ought always to be held in CRATE
1ui remembrance, and neither the lapse
of years nor changed conditions should
ever detract from the ZeSt and enthu-
Siasm of their commemoration. The
drought must not escape dls, however.
that while every anniversary of Amer
lean independence reminds us of the
stern sacrifices of the fathers of the
republic, and while on such occasions
we ind abundant cause for rejoicing
in the splendor of their achievements,
we should not fail to be seriously i'm
pressed by proper appreciation of the
duties and responsibilities we have in
herited as their successors and dega-
tees. Tt was their lot to endure the
r-gors and hardships of a discouraging
war In order that government by the
people right be esta bEshed. We can
not, without wicked recreancy, Gisre-
gard the lessons taught by their suffer
3uSSs nor can We, without disgrace,
neglect the duty OF preserving and
maintaining i'm their Integrity and
strength, the free institutions born of
their heroism. Their work was done
through privation and in the midst of
doubt and gloom; our duty can be well
performed if we are simply honest. in
telhgent and patriotic. They found
their danger on battle fields and in the
uncertain issues of an armed contest:
our danger is found in the recklessness
and the insidious appeals to popular
passion and .thoughtlessness.
Nothing but the same patriotic
steadfastness and adherence TO the
principle which led to their success
will now shield our government from
disaster and preserve our national gIo-
~ and prosperity. ] earnestly hope
the celebration contemplated by your
organization will stimulate those who
are within its influence to valiant deeds
In the political field, and amid the pres
ent perpleXitiess teach, by example and
declaration, the potency of adherence
to sound and consistent principles and
the safety and reliance ON the honor
and patriotism of our countrymen when
impending danger arouses them to ac-
tiylty- Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND"