The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-25

field Is by no means reassuring. The party,
placed IN power as the result of splendid
Democratic patriotism, has failed to meet the
obligations of the peoples trust Its distinct
campaign declaration that it was unreserved-
ly In favor of sound money the character
and controlling effectiveness of the support 1t
gained on the faith Of that declaration the
universal concession that the conflict on
hnancial theories constituted the issue which
was passed upon by the sufrages OF the peo-
pie, and the country's pressing exigencies ana
needs, all demanded prompt and efficient ac-
ton by the party intrusted with power in
an effort to place our nations finances ad-
1usted to every popular need, upon safe and
sure basis, approved by the business iUdg-
ment OF the land. and secure from successful
attack because defended by majority of the
tnoughtfuly honest men of all parties. In
stead, however. of addressing themselves to
this task, the managers and representatives
OF this victorious party-those professed
champions of sound finance-have before the
eyes of am expec:ant people, returned in hot
haste to their wallowing in the mlre of ex-
creme protection, offending millions OF voters
Dy their exhibition of party's bad faith and
disgusting millions more by their unconsoIed
determination to repay partisan support from
the proceeds of increased burdens OF taxation
placed upon those already overladen In the
meantime the allied forces Of calamity en-
couraged by these malign conditions, are sill
active and aggressive. They confidently speak
of the encounter In which they failed of src-
cess, as only 1.-The first battle" and gladly
hail every untoward incident and every added
pretext Tor passion and resentment as new
crusade
They are unwittingiy wicked and stupid
VINO believe that disaster waits upon the
ascendancy OF those forces and vet turn awav
from the plain evidence of their dangerous
strength. Let us be honest with each other
and with ourselves If there are many among
us who, though not actually and actively en-
listed In the cause of free silver and its
accompanying vagaries can look with COM
piaeency upon their growth and triumph, or
II there are any who, not fearing individual
rn hnueA1 1lncu lP h.
Their own country, and If there are those
whose chid-like and simple faith in their
country's resources blinds them to all public
Danger, fnact-on and neglect on their part
may be accounted for If not excused but
nothing can explain or excuse inaction on the
part OF those who can make no compromise
with the advocates of unsound money or
who love their country's honor more than SELF
advantage. or who are convinced that an un-
stable and unsafe currency inevitably bodies
the greatest depth Of loss and misfortune ia
all the people of the land These should
NOT deiude themselves. The peril they dread Is
directly impending.
Il began by saying that this was an as
semblage for patriotic purposes. hope my
sympathy with its high aims and disinteresred
Efforts will not be suspected when I confess
mat | nave brought here sturdy PARTISAN
snip and devoted interest to the principles.
OF true Democracy. ! should however not
be here to make this declaration IT, by parti-
sanshdp, meant adherence to party organi-
zatfon merely for the purpose of comprising
government control and the distribution Of
the spoils Of party victory among greedy
claimants. The partisanshfp l mentioned
means the support Of certain principles and
theories of government and cooperation and
association in political effort and activity
with others who believe in the same theories
and principles for the purpose of accomplish
ing their practical application and enforce
ment. Out Of such association grows
party discipline and organization. They are
necessary and useful as the servants of poll
tical principe and should never be it's un-
questioned masters. The limits Of their
proper operation easily fixed and II is an
impeachment Of the intelligence OF the men,
bers Of any political association to say that
al times command implicit obedience. even
when such obedience leads to the abandonment
or radical peryersion Of party principle
have ventured to speak of the political
creed and organization Of my attachment az
true Democracy. This definition tells the
story of party OF noble origin and traditions,
identified with the counsels OF the nation
from It's earliest day and whose glorious
achievements are written on every page Of our
countrys history. Always the peoples friend,
seeking to Tighten the burdens and protect
their rights, true Democracy has constantly
taught conservatism, American fraternity and
obedience to the law. The people 10 whom
it acknowledges duty are no more confident
to any station In life than to any section Of
the country. 1t enjoins the utmost personal
liberty consistent with peace and order. 1t
defends the humble toiler against oppressive
exactions in his home and invites him to the
utmost enjoyment Of the fruits Of industry,
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