Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-16

semblcd here. / thank the ProhiDitiOn-
lists. / thank the Popuiists, as much as
l DO the Democrats. because, my friends,
when these questions which rose TO the
surface and agitate people, have passed
away. we then understand those funda-
mental principles which underlie our gov
eminent We all agree In this. that,
whenever the government comes in cor>
tact with the citizen. and the citizen with
the government, we all stand equal be-
fore the law. We agree that the gov
ornmont can be no respecter Of persons,
and that it's strength, its matchless
strength. must be the protection Of the
fortunes OF the great and of the business
OF the poor-that it shall stand an inn
partial arbitrator between all Of its citi
zens.
I'VE believe that all governments should
derive their just powers from the
consent Of the governed. We know
no divine right Of kings. The best citi-
zens are those upon whom rest the
responsibilities Of government; and, while
each strives in his own way TO bring
the government to an expression Of the
virtue OF the people, we cannot agree on
the minor points which divide US.
FIRST LESSON IN DEMOCRACY.
1T was here / received my first instruc-
ton in Democracy. Ii was here / learned
the truth Of the saying that clothes do not
make the man. But all who have the
good Of the country at heart will stand
on common ground. and all are citizens.
These are the basis upon which rests
the greatest nation on earth. ] believe In
the progress OF the race. Talk not 10 me
of crises through which we cannot pass,
or obstacles too great 10 be overcome.
/ know none such. A patriotic people
are ready TO meet every emergency as
IL arises, and as each generation follows
each. l believe It viii be better fitted to
perform the work of progress than ever
before.
1T was here that 7 learned freedom
of conscience. Every man has the right
TO worship God according TO his own
conscience and no man shall dictate
how a man shall serve his God"
Mr.. Bryan quoted Abraham Lincoln's
famous Gettysburg speech referring to
the absolute confidence with which the
nation might look to its people in time
Of danger and I'm conclusion, said:
MY friends, here and throughout the
land. the nation can be confident that
patriotism and courage will meet every
danger.
81 thank you all for what you have
done for me. and for the kindly express
sion which / see on every face. We shall
go forth and DO our duty as we see IL,
and the result will be unknown until the
votes are counted. But whether this
campaign shall result in victory or defeat,
I know time cannot rob me of the aifec-
tions Of my boyhoods days" tCheers)
Mrs Bryan was presented 10 the au-
dfence. and was given a hearty greeting,
TO which she responded with a bow. Then
Hon. r. NJ. Youngblood, of Carbondale,
IN. had his inning He was introduced
as chat old war-horse of southern De-
mocracy." and made a lively speech.
after which the meeting was voted great
success.
ANOTHER BRYAN SPEECH.
There was another demonstration given
TO the nominee of the Democratic party,
which took place this evening in the
Court House Park. Addresses were made
by Mr.. Bryan, J. r.. Williams, eX-Con-
gresham from this State. and others.
Mr.. Bryan drove over TO the park early
i'm the evening. and about a thousand
people who were listening to band con-
cert rushed over. and made Mr.. Bryan
UNDERGO one OF the severest penalties OF
political candidacy. They shook his nand
violently for over half an hour The
meeting was larger and more enthusiastic
than that of the afternoon. and when
Mr.. Bryan was introduced he was given
an ovation.
Mr.. Bryan spoke as follows:
"Mr. Chairman. Ladies and Gentlemen
and Fellow-Citizens:
81 agreed to say a word I'm opening the
meeting. and then / am going 10 give
way to those who will discuss the issues
Of the day. | remember when / was at
college a saying IN Plutarch was that
men entertained three sentiments con-
cerning the gods-they feared them, be-
cause of their power they admired them,
because Of their wisdom; and they loved
them for their Justice. That saying made
a deep impression on my mind. and |
think we can use them TO describe the
three great forms of government-the
the aristocratic, and the
democratic. The monarchical is all-pow-
erful, because all forces are concentrated
in one hand. The aristocratic form OF
is powerful. because il Is
conducted by a few supposed to be the
best That may be wise. but democra-
cy is the only form Of government
where you can confidently expect justice
20 rule. Therefore, men fear monarchy
for its power; they admire an aristocracy
for its wisdom, and they love a
democracy for its justice TO mankind.
If we were sure our children might be
friends Of a king we would belong TO
monarchy: If our children were favored
by a government by few wise men. we
would be favorable 10 an aristocracy;
but. remembering that when we pass
away our children must take their
chances under these forms. and when we
know these things we are Oily Wllhhs
10 leave our government TO a democracy,
where all men are free and equal How
can we secure justice for all the peopleF
II is bv applying 10 every act OF legisa-
tion and every department Of government
the fundamental principles upon when
our government rests
VALUE OF THE AGITATOR.
eve have come upon times OF great asl-
tation. and there are some VINO are puish
10 condemn the agitatOr. But, my Iilehus'
q citation i'm a country like ours IS the
only way 10 secure justice. Ihe asitdtoi
is accused OF stirring up discomfort. Dls
content lies at the bottom or all PROF. os9.
II our forefathers had been cohleiit " w.
would be to-day under British rule CIiedl
1T is only because they were not satls-
fed that we have the government We
have to-day When an agitator presents
"a question we should only inquire ls the
which he presents the rlght
one? Jefferson told Us that the ohiy duss
OF mankind was TO protect men az tne
hands Of tbeG fellows. Every act ptsin-
ming Thou shalt not Is simply an act III
tended to protect some individual from
some other inCiVidual: and. my friends.
say to YOU that no government Is WORTHY
Of the name which is not strong ehousn
TO protect its humblest citizen in every
land from oppression. tChecrS.)
To-day. when there are great aggregd-
tions OF wealth, with the power Whlch
they bring and when they come IN con-
tact with the weak. the strong arm OF
the government is necessary TO protect the
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