The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1897-04-16
LIKE ANDREW JACKSON
BRYAN the Guest of National
Democrats at a Banquet.
HIS RESPONSE TO A TOAST.
The Noted Ex-President Once a Guest of
Honor at a jefferson Banquet at the
Same Hotel Where the Nebraskan
Was Entertained.

WASHINGTON. April 14.-The one
hundred and fifty-fourth anniversary
of Jefferson's birthday was celebrated
last night at the Metropolitan hotel by
a subscription dinner given under the
auspices of the National Association of
Democratic Clubs. The first celebra-
ton of the anniversary of Jefferson's $
birth occurred at the same hostelry,
then known as the Indian Queen
Jackson was the guest of honor and the
occasion was made memorable by the
presence of Vice President John Q.
Calhoun and other Democratic leaders
of that day. Last night William j.
Bryan of Nebraska, the late Demo-
cratic candidate for president. was the
guest of honor. Congressman McMll-
lin was tOastmaster.
The order of the set tOasts was as fol-
lows:
Thomas jefferson: We celebrate
the anniversary of his birth, not III the
spirit of personal idolatry. but from re-
gard and reverence for his political
principles, William J. Bryan of Ne
braska-
1.-The diffusion of information and
arraignment of all abuses at the bar OF
public reason" (from Jerson's inaugural
address,, James K. Jones of Arkansas
Equal and exact Justice TO all men
of whatever state or persuasion, rehgl-
Gus or political, Richard z. Bland of
Missouri.
The declaration of independence {:
An enduring monument of that devo-
ton of liberty and abhOrrance of
tyranny which stamp the character and
marks the whole course of the life OF
Its author" Joseph c. Slbley of Penn
sylvania.
Peace, commerce and honest friend
ship with all nations, entangllng alll-
ances with none" (from the same ad
dress), John j. Lentz of Ohio.
IAN aristocracy of wealth is of more
harm and danger than benefit TO So
ciety" CJefferson's), Andrew J. Lips
comb of Virginia.
"A jealous care of the right of e;ec-
tiOns by the people; mild and safe
corrective of those abuses which are
Topped by the sword of revolution in
countries where peaceable remedies are
unprovided" from JeffersOn's inaug-
ural address,, William Sulzer of New
York
Mr.. Bryan said in part
The Democratic party is strong just
in proportion as it proves true TO the
teachings of its great founder. 1t is
the mission of the Democratic party to
crystalize into legislation the princi-
pies which he taught.
The party applies Democratic prin-
ciples to the issues which arise from
time TO time. For many years the
tariff question was the paramount
issue and the party took a more ad-
vanced position each year until 1892,
when 1t declared itself in favor of a
policy which meant substantially
tariff for revenue only. But the presi-
dent elected at that time, instead of
proceeding TO carry out that portion of
the platform, forced upon public at
tentiOn an issue which had up to that
time been considered secondary.
MIR. Cleveland, more than any other
one person IN this nation, is responsible
for the prominent position which the
money question now occupies. 1t was
his determination to complete the de-
monetiZatiOn of silver and make the
gold standard perpetual that aroused
the masses of the United States to
active resistance. The struggle for su-
premacy between the gold standard and
bimetallism was recognized as a contest
between the money power and the
common people.
The explicit declaration in favor of
free and unlimited coinage at Is to /
without waiting for the aid or consent
of any other nation was made neceS-
sary by the attempt of certain public
men to evade preceding platforms. The
party struggle which eliminated in the
Chicago convention of necessity alien
ated a portion of the party.
THE party was placed III the position
where it was compelled to endorse the
financial policy of the president or ad-
here to the doctrines and traditions of
the party. The position taken by the
Democratic party in 1896 will not be
surrendered. If you doubt the perma-
nency of the Chicago platform as a
party creed. go among the rank and
file of the party and measure the zeal
and enthusiasm which that platform
has aroused, and you will realize the
impoSsibility of taking a backward
step.
True, the present administration is
seeking to turn public attention to the
tariff question, but if our reasoning is
we'll founded. an increase of taxes can
not restore prosperity to the producers
of wealth. If the Dingley bill brings
general and permanent prosperity the
Democratic party will not be in posi-
tiOn to win contest by opposing it. If,
on the other hand, the Dingley bill
proves disappointment to those who
advocate 1t. our position of 1896 will be
strengthened and public attention will
be riveted upon the fact that the cause
of financial depression is to be found in
our monetary system.
There Is much In recent events to
encourage the followers of Thomas JEFF
fersOn. The spring elections indicate
a growing sentiment along the lines of
the Chicago platform. In fact the elec-
tions which have taken place show so
great gain that the Republican party
may now be considered a mia lrity
party. 1t has but one hope of Escape
from the wrath to come, and that is to
secure bimetallism by international
agreement before the people of the ma
tion have another opportunity to speak
at the polls.
while we who believe in independ-
ent bimetallism generally regard an in
ternatiOnal agreement as neither neces-
sary nor possible, we may well hope for
success to any who may make the at
tempt TO secure foreign assistance. If
our opponents succeed in opening the
mints of other nations, as we'll as their
own mints, we shall rejoice, because
the condition of the people will be i'm
proved and they will be able 70 proceed
with other remedial legislation.
If. however, the Republican party,
after pledging itself TO secure interna
honal bimetalhsm, finds it impossible TO
fulfill that pledge, its expressed prefer
ence for double standard will rise up
TO codemn it if it attempts rHcontinue
longer the evils of the gold standard"