The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-02-15

his happy mention of the deeds OF the
patriots of other days was much appre-
ciated. He struck twelve when he sald
that here Yankee Doodle" and
s.Dixie." recently styled our two ma
tional airs, on the field of battle have
christened us a nation of patriots.
Then saying that there is a direct re-
lationship between patriotism and cItl-
zenship, he passed into a discussion Oh
society and its origin, the necessity of
government and gave the various
theories of the State, showing that the
christian conception of the State has
at last appeared by the evolution OF
society. Said he: Society is moral
institution for the defense of humane
IT,
''The beginning and progress of his
tory point to the time when christian
principles shall prevail in every func-
ton Of the State and social life of the
people. The sorrow of history is that
the institutions of men have SO largely
been made contrary to the teachings
OF the Christ. The State is the express
sion Of our citizenship defining he du-
ties we owe to each other and making
rules of conduct to secure the perform
ance of those duties. Then he said that
the State cannot permanently exist
without the religious element in its
citizenship The God-fearing citizen
is a trustee Of human rights.
Then asking what does true patriot
ism demand Of the christian citizen, lie
asserted that the moral citizen could
not evade participation in the political
life Of his country. He said the neglect
of politics by christian men has permit
ted much of the present social wrong
and political iniquity The statesman
has been superseded by the profession
al politician and the patriot by the par
tisan.
After discussing the duty Of the
citizen to his State, especially with
reference to the action of political par
ties. he continued: citizenship is now
being viewed with a christian stand
point" He believed that christian
patriotism stood for the protection Of
moral life, social peace and industrial
prosperity He declared that our coun-
try needs genuine revival OF patriot
ism. But that the average citizen de-
sires the prosperity Of the whole coun-
try and that many public men are as
noble as their constituency. The Amer
lean people are largely moral and re-
ligious people. Religion is being car
ried into citizenship. Then he review
ed briefly municipal reform and re-
ioiced at the advent of independent
journalism.
He criticised our present industrial
system as the oppression of the worthy
poor. 1t has been said that a drown
ing man will reject the beatitudes in
favor Of a rope. And any starving man
prefers bread to a confession of faith
Then he spoke Of the greater prob
lem of the hour, the traffic of the
legalized saloon. Denouncing it as an
organized iniquity in which it gov
ems parties, brides lawmakers and
conspires with politicians, he said its
everlasting obliteration was the most
imperative demand of the hour and
that Christian conviction in time would
bring it to pass. lie then showed that
social reform was largely to be brought
about through a political channel. His
tribute to Grady was appropriate
His peroration was a happy effort.
He spoke Of the coming of a bright
day, for even now the rainbow Of hope
spans the sky. The Advent Of the
Nazarene signalled the end Of the
feud of rich and poor. In that day
laborers would 90 forth to cheerful
toll. And righteous purpose would
lead all into the way Of peaceful pro-
gress. This country, like Julian the
Apostate, viii yet surrender to the
Prince Of Peace and a ransomed ma
ton exclaim: "Galilean thou has con-
quered."
Both Of the speakers were happy IN
the selection Of their subject. and
handled it in manner well pleasing
to the audience.
After the orations were delivered,
the social gathering in the halls was
very much enjoyed by all.
/ noticed in the gathering many
prominent men Of the State. fair
daughters enough to make all the boys
w. NJ ROGERS.
TO CURE a GOLD IN ONE DAY.