The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-10-17
THE NATIONS HONOR.
a. Is Threatened by Those Who
Clamor for Free Silver.
% Says Luther Latin Mills. the Chicago
Orator. In An Urgent Appeal to
the Patriotism OF Ameri-
can Voters.

Atttr4iADiAkt KiAHGAtA W htAA A~AtANA
Laflin Mills, who spoke under the an
spices of the Marquette club on the
ooney question. He said:
-sMr. President. Gentlemen OF the Mar
<,ucfte Club. Ladies and Gentlemen: With
= great price was bought and given the
honor OF American citizenship and at
greater cost was defended and preserved
1hzt honor IL comes 10 us from the sturdy
~alor OF the embattled farmers OF Con-
cord and Lexington and from the whole
great epoch OF the revolutions: u comes
from Donelson and Vicksburg the spien-
did march TO the sea, and the conclusion
4 AppOmattoX; II comes 10 us through
an the former life OF the republic; through
thought. and toll. and struggle. and blood
and death--the gift OF glorious history;
and. speaking for myself as q humble
beneficiary OF this generous past, say,
with all my heart, responding TO the words
or the distinguished gentleman who here
,prefidcs and TO your kind welcome, that
my feeble tongue should be forever dumb
a. this day II failed to proclaim It's protest
against the proposed bartering away OF
this golden heritage for miserable mess
of pottage.
-~rhirty-five years ago the American re-
public was confronted by great issue. ad-
dressing itself 10 the highest sentiments
possible 10 any people. The question pre-
scented was an appeal 10 the conscience and
Hottest thought OF the nation IL was
broader than money and material pros
perity and rose above considerations or
Individual self-interest 1t was the issue
or the life OF the republic.
Mistaken and misguided men. with false
notions OF the historic constitution and
character OF the nation, and inspired by
local aTfd sectional interests and deter
animation 20 protect and make permanent
the institution OF human slavery. planned
and executed an attack on the very exist
49, fnIr
rracing "a Complete Analogy.
II refer TO this chapter OF our history,
happily and gloriously ended. with no IN
tent 10 resurrect ancient animosities long
.ago buried In reconciliation, but for the
simple purpose OF an analogy.
I'm 1850. when the opponents OF the coun-
try decided on secession and the dissolu-
dion OF the union. they laughed at the
~rarning that a mighty host or men would
rise and defend the nations integrity that
the thrifty farmer would drop his plow
aud forget his crop. that the industrious
imcchanic would leave his anvil, ana the
busy man OF the store his enterprise and
would rush 20 war and death In vindica-
ton OF the national sentiment
'sBut before many months had passed
there was scarcely a patriotic family IN
the land that Rad not sent man or boy
90 fight. and. n need be, TO die for an idea
That was. indeed. glorious uprising OF
NUM- - RiahbtA ~ N'N '''"N~'F
OF nations.
.'rrhere are men to-day. leaders in this
-crisis OF American politics, who are max
Eng again the blunder OF 1860 IN ignoring
the existence or lofty sentiments among
che reople These VIII learn IN November,
now near at hand. that the American re-
public has conscience.
There never was a more clearly defined
issue or morals presented, to be met by
any peOpie. than the issue OF this day II
sdEvIdes the citizens by no old lines OF par
Ties IL brings under the one Tag OF honor
men OF different politics and harmonizes
Tong controversies In the common cause
Republican Welcomes Democrat.
s.As in 1860 the anxious heart Of Lincoln
welcomed with rejoicing the stalwart aid
r6 Douglas, declaring that there then couid
he but two parties In the country patriots
and trsiitors-so now the republican well
comes the democrat. and both mareh 10
sehe same music.
..In the month OF July In this year or our
Lord there assembled In convention in CHI
rago representatives OF great ponucal
Marty 60 adopt a statement OF It's principles
-nss.i present 10 the country Its candidates.
Tor the presidency and vice presidency OF
the nation. From the opening 10 the clos
ssng OF that convention-in all It's turmoil
excitement. reckless speeches ana herce
-denuncatlon. there appeared powerful
ard dominating. majority OF delegates
who may be fairly characterized as an
aggregation OF malcontents.
--The statesmen OF the party, the wise
enen, the experienced those who had made
for themselves honorable records IN clti-
srnship. were silenccd I'm the turmoil. ~
vain did the minority make protest against
.recI1eSs and revolutionary proposals. the
snalconfents had sway.
-sRnssell. the brave young knight OF honor
Auug his abashed head IN grief, ana wen
sway 20 die OF broken heart over the dis
honor 10 his party, which he was powerles'
20 avert In the calmer days OF the future
wren the student OF history reviews the In
ekdcnts OF tho Coliseum convention IN Jul,
and Dortrays the fierce leadership Whlcl
nIled A. ne will tell his generation that II
sfsss records OF political parties In Americi
Ancre never was a national party assem-
EIaEe so destitute OF composure, OF sopc
thought. OF statesmnnship OF regard 10
enc welfare OF all the people. and the spiri
OF patriotism, as that which proclaimed
revolutionary and dishonorable platform
OF principles and nominated for the sur
afage OF "A nation and thinkers and good CIT
fzens Mr. Bryan and Mr.. Sewall.
Principles OF the Popocrats.
..From this tumultuous assemblage cam
&ta declaration OF principlcs-a combination
OF political propositions designed TO brin
together all the discontinued members o
s,ur society, who are dissatisfied with thee
tablishcd institutions OF the country an
che existing order OF things; whose tru
spirit and character, and extent have bee
daily proclaimed and exemplifed through
cut the country by William J. Bryan In hi
ono long appeal TO the motives OF solf-intoi
sat among men, TO class preJudices, anu I
chs misfortune OF the people.
The main proposition of their declare
eion OF principles Is free and unlimited ~
yer moncy-a deceptive appeal 10 mea wh
need money.
Another proposition OF their dcclaratlo
In aGaInst federal interference in local a
1aIrs-an appeal to the lawless
Another ~ threat against the intcBris
aad independence OF the supreme court
m appeal 20 the dangerous class OF me
vrbo heretofore. under the baleful teaching
Cd certain un-American leaders. have a.
Quircd "A hatred OF our most cherished II
rfltutiOns.
siiver's Deceptive Appeal.
The frst Is a deceptive appeal. bccaui
~ Is based on falsohood and promises roli
x~hIch can never come By the method
..-nroana IL stnrts with the atRtcmci