The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-13

and elevate its people could not be
overcome or put down or destroyed.
1t had created a great nation, purified
from the course of slavery. It had en-.
couraged genius and Inventive power.
Mr.. Johnson spoke Of the internal poll
tica1 discussions and the financial up
heavals which he attributed to the un-
restricted and wholesale immigration,
which admitted hordes Of the ignorant
and vicious. The speaker expended
some sarcasm upon the appeals of the
political parties shielding themselves
under the title of representatives.
There We're still other forces at work to
injufe the American ideal Socialism
was one of these pernicious influences.
Another force even more degrading
than socialism. was;Gorganized capital,
monopoly, with its cruel greed. When
the spirit of the American ideal shall
actuate the mopeyed men, then the
labor problem will be solved, Then no
man who wants work will be cut OF
work. The ideal Of oAmerica! 1t is g.
pillar Of fire, that we as redeemed
people shall follow onward, ever on
ward
Mr.. Johnson delivered his peroration with
much earnestness.
After another selection by the Minneopa
quartette, which was enthusiastically en-
cored, Guy L. Caldwell OF Hamline uniyer-
sity, discussed 1.-The Nature OF American
Democracy Mr.. Caldwell oontrasted the
early democracy or America Win lHdI OF
France a. century ago, founded on the ruins
OF Imperialism. corrupt nation could not
maintain the American democracy. Mon
arohies might be made, but democracies must
grow. The Roman patricians could murder
the Gracehi, but they could not destroy their
spirit That spirit had lived to inspire the
patriotic fathers of this country Mr.. Cald-
We'll pointed out the excellent features OF the
United States government, its stability, liber
ality and equality. 1t comprehended no caste
and no classes. Equality was its basis. 1t
cemprehended a society founded upon indus
trial worth. The struggle Of the masses
against the classes" was an un- American ex-
preston; one but none but the demagogue
will use. Patriotism and nobility of char
acter were not the monopoly Of the wealthy.
AS noble characters could not be found in
Wall street as in the Wilds Of the West. In
conclusion Mr.. Caldwell apostrophized the
American democracy, which he characterized
as the hope and the inspiration of mankind.
The next speaker was Leon, T. Savage, Of
the state university, whose GRAFTON on AN
tonic Maceo'' won him the third prize. In
direct, straightforward fashion enhanced by
a sympathetic and earnest delivery, Mr.. Saw
age related the dramatic story Of Maceo's
career. In effective language he paid tribute
to the courage and nobility Of this Cuban gem
eral. graphically describing the horrors of the
war in Cuba andothe atrocities of the Span
lards. When Maceo captured the Spanish sol
dlers, then was the time for him to drink
deep of revenge; then was the time he might
have butehered theBs3 But what did he do?
He sent them back tree and unframed!
Mr. Savage dwell upon Maceo's qualities as
a general his capacity to make the best use
OF the force at his command, his power to
turn defeat into victory. In conclusion the
speaked dwelt feeERgly upon the scenes and
circumstances surrounding the tragic death Of
the brave patriot-that martyr who lies asleep
in the garden Of the world
The Grafton was listened to with the closest
attention and created most favorable I'M
preston. -v.:.--s9
The Minneepa quartette sang might
Breezes" and their programme was varied
by the appearance the platform Of Miss
Anna Dickson: Of Macalester college:
The interesting subject of Miss Dickson's
Grafton was 1.-The Progressive Woman" Miss
Dickson at the outset emphasized the marked
distinction between the so-called new
woman and the woman that she proposed
70 speak off, The new woman struggles blind
ly for what she calls s'weman's rights" In
so doing she becomes mannsh. The progress
siye woman raises no such hue and cry. She
strives to extend her vista and increase her
power, SO as to enable her to cope with
larger world. The progressive woman says
mat her home needs greater care and ability
tnan ordinary business. 1t is in the home
that the manhood Of the nation is purtured.
Among the opportunities afforded the pro-
gressiye woman are the advantages of
higher education, which broadens their field
OF action. But fear Of competition in the
business world has caused men to oppose the
scheme of higher education for women. The
new woman takes up athletics and tours the
country. The progressive woman believes in
a healthy body, but she is also modest. In
properly caring for her physical nature she
OF life, Woman was meant to be more than
a clinging vine.
In conclusion. Miss Dickson said the con-
MET between the progressive woman and the
narrow man was not over. Shall she win, or
shall she lose? Give her an even chance
Give her fair play, until at last she fit herself
to man like perfect music to noble words
The final grafton delivered by James
T. Fuller, of Carleton college. = Reform and
Revolution" was the topic. Mr.. Fuller con-
trasted the two to the advantage Of the form
Reform result logical
teal thought. Revolution, was the explosion
resulting from repressive policies. Revolution
destroyed an existing oppression or system in
the vain hope that an ideal system would
arise and take its place. Active reform SEN
timent existed only among the small minor
ity. A change must come but it must be
constructive in its character. This country
had no place for the leaders Of revolution,
but it would welcome the men of practical
minds, the statesmen who rise above machine
politics and devote their abilities to the ser
vice of their country. The energy hitherto
expended in destructive revolution viii be
exerted in the rearing of a great and lasting
social fabric.
This closed the competition, and the Min
neopa quartette, Henry E. George and Percy
Churchill, entertained the audience with
musical programme while the judges were
Laurence Nelson Booth. winner of first
prize, second representative from the state
university, born at .Wllmar of this
state, in 1874 He graduated from the Will
mar high school with the class Of 49, and
entered the university in '93, taking the
classical course. He was chairman of the
literary committee OF the 97 Gopher. and at
present is editor-nrehief of the Minnesota
Literary Magazine and president of the Uni
versity Dramatic club. He will be one of
the commencement speakers, and after gradu-
alton will enter the ministry of the Episcopal
church. n .-ss-
John William Johnsons winner of second
prize, was born of Swedish parents in Brook
lyn in '73, and received ahis common school
education in that city and Bridgeport Conn.
He has lived in Minneapolis since S. and in
go entered the preparatory department of
Carleton college, now Carleton academy, and
was a member of the first class graduating
from the academy. During, his college course
he has held many offices. has been business
manager of the Carletonian, the college pa
per- and also edtor-in-chfef.
Linnaeus T. Savage, who was awarded the
in the Pillsbury contest at the state unlver-
sity. He is the son OF Rev. E. P. Savage.
and born at Beloit, Wis, in IA. In '93
he graduated from the st. Paul high school,
having all through his course been prominent
in literary matters Since. entering the uni
versity he has held many important offices,
has been president Of the Forum. one Of the
editors of the 81 Gopher and now an editor
of the Minnesota Magazine. He has been
prominent in University Y. VI. c. A. work
and at present is president of the organiZa-
tion He is a member of Theta Delta Chi.