The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-23

interposltion in the affairs OF men. en-
joining such obedience TO His laws as
makes manifest the path OF national per-
petuity and prosperity.
CONTINUOUS WORK.
Il hasten to concede the good accom-
plished by our educated men in purifying
and steadylng political sentiment. but 1
hope | may be allowed 10 intimate my
belief that their work In these directions
would be easier and more useful IL 1t
were less spasmodic and occasional. The
disposition OF our people IS such that
while they may be inclined 10 distrust
those who only on rare occasions come
among them from an eXclusiyeness saw
oring OF assumed superiority, they readily
listen to those who exhibit real fellow
ship and "A friendly and habitual interest
in all that concerns tho common welfare.
Such a condition of intimacy would. be-
lieyc. not only improve the general po-
litical atmosphere. but would vastly in
crease the influence OF our universities
and colleges In their efforts TO prevent
popular delusions or correct them before
they reach an acute and dangerous stage
Il am certain. therefore. that a more
constant and active participation I'm politi-
cal affairs on the part OF our men Of
education would be o. the greatest pos
slp.e value 10 our country.
SHOULD POLITICS BE IMPURE7 T
IL IS exceedingly unfortunate that poli-
TICS should be regarded I'm any quarter
rs an unclean thing. 10 be avoided by
'hose claiming 20 be educated or respecf-
able. IL would be stranger. indeed IL
anything related 10 the administration Of
our Government or The welfare Of our
nation should be essentially degrading /
p'he'e u is not "a supcrstitious sentiment
that leads to the conviction that God has
watched over our national life from it's
beginning Who will say that the things
worthy Of Gods regard and fostering
care enc unworthy Of the touch Of the
wisest and best of mea.
y would have those sent out bv our
universities and colleges not only the
counseilors Of their fellow-countrymen.
but the tribunes Of the people-fully ap-
preciarnr every condition that presses
upon tt'lr daily life. sympathetic I'm every
untoward situation. quick and earnest IN
every cECrf 10 advance their happiness
and welfare, and prompt and sturdy IN
the defence OF all their rights
Il have but imperfectly expressed the
thoughts 10 which ! have not been able
% dem uticrance on an occasion so fun
va nAiH ft-NlItdHffs anu so HtiNbtru iy
Tho atmosphere of patriotic aspiration.
Born Of these surroundings. the hope cam
not De vain that the time IS at hama
when al our counirymen viii more deep
~ appreciate the blessings of American
citizenship. when their disintcrested love
of their government win be quickened
when fanaticism and passion shall be
banishcd from the fiold OF politics. and
when all our people. discardng every
difference of condition or opportunity
Will be seen under the banner OF Ameri-
can brotherhood marching steadily and
unfaltcrnely on towards the bright
Heights Of our national destiny"
SANG AMERICA.
~ tho conclusion Of President Cleve-
lands address the audience Joined i'm the
singing of America after which the
benediction was pronounced bv Bishop
Henry y. Sattcrloe. of Washington. n. O..
At the conclusion Of the ceremonies
President Patton entertained ar lunch
President and Mrs. Cleveland. and other
invited guests after which Mr. and Mrs
Cleveland held receotion until time 70
take the train for Washington at .
o'clock.