The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-14
AHhH1 H4AtF ~ NUMINEE D1NED BY THE
ASSOCIATION OF DEMOCRATIC
CLUBS.
IN HONOR OF JEFFERSON.
OF HIS BIRTH CELE-
DRAFTED BY A BANQUET AT
WASHINGTON.
"wITHoUT THE AID OR CONSENT.
Address of the Silver Champion
Practically the One Used During
the Recent Campaign.

WASHINGTON, April 13.-The 154th
anniversary Of Jeffersons birthday was
celebrated tonight at the METROPOLITAN
hotel by subscription dinner. given
under the auspices Of the National AS
Soclat1on Of Democratic Clubs. The
nrst celebration of the anniversary OF
Jetferson's birthday occurred at the
same hostelry, then known as the In
dian Queen. Jackson was the guest of
nonor, and the occasion was made
memorable by the presence of Vice
president John G. Calhoun and other
Democratic leaders Of that day. To-
night William J. Bryan, of Nebraska.
the late Democratic candidate for presf-
dent, was the guest Of honor. Sem
ators, representatives and others con-
sp1cuous in the councils of the Demo-
cratic party were present, many OF
them from a distance.
Covers were laid for ZOO and many
were denied seats for want Of spaca
at the tables. The decorations Of the
room were simple. The columns were
tw1ned with Southern smilax and a
full length portrait Of Jefferson, draped
with American flags, was hung behind
the seat Of ex-Gov. Chauncey F. Black
Of Pennsylvania, the president of tho
association. Upon his right were Mr.
Bryan, Representative McMiIlin. who
acted as POSTMASTER, and on the left
Senator Jones, Of Arkansas; Repre-
sentatives Bland, Of Missouri; Lentz
of Ohio, and ex-Representative Sibley
OF Pennsylvania, and Andrew Lips
comb Of Virginia
Mr.. Bryan was greeted with a Iusty
cheer as he entered the hall The menu
was carefully prepared and was similar
to such a dinner as might have been
served during Jefferson's day. The
dishes were all American creations. and
each course, as far as possible, repre-
sented one section Of the country. The
DINNER began promptly at 8, an orches-
ira playing national airs, blended
with Southern melodies, to conform In
simplicity to the spirit of the dinner.
The toasts were briefly responded to
except in the case Of Mr.. BRYAN who
spoke at length to the toast Thomas
Jefferson"
In his response Mr.. Bryan said in
part: 40
The Democratic party is strong lust I'm nro-
portion as it proves true to the teachings Of
Us great founder. 1t Is the mission Of thu
Democratic party to crystaIlfze info 1eoIs
lat1On the principles which he TAUGHT Nh.
party applies Democratic principles to the
issues which arise from time to time For
many years the tariff question was the para
mount Issue, and the party took more adj
Vanced position each year until 1892. when
II declared itself in favor of a noIicv which
meant substantially a tariff for revenue only
but the president elected at that time in
stead CT proceeding to carry out that portion
OF the PLATFORM forced upon public attention
an issue which had up to that time been con-
sldered secondary. Mr.. Cleveland more than
any other one person in this nation, is re-
sponsble for the prominent position which
th e., money question now occupies.
Inc explicit declaration in favor oF frea
ana unlimited coinage at Is to l. without
waiting for the aid or consent Of anv other
nation was made necessary by the attempt OF
certain pubic men to eyade preceding plat
forms. Inc party struggle which eliminated
IN the Chicago platform, of necessity alienat-
ed portion Of the party. The party was
PIaceG IN the position wher it was compelled
TO lndofse the financial policy of the presi-
dent or adhere to the doctrine and traditions
OF the party. The position taken nv +ha
l 1eHtocratlc party in 1886 will not be surren-
6ered. II you doubt the permanency of the
chicago platform, a party creed. 60 among
the rank and file of the party and measure
t Iln zeal and enthusiasm which the platform
mas aroused. and you will realize fhe i'm
possibility Of taking a backward stem.
true, the present administration is seeking
10 turn PUBLIC attention to the tariff question
founded
crease OF taxes cannot restore prosperity to
the producers of wealth. If the DingIev Hill
brings general and permanent prospeTfty +ba
= Je1nQcratlc party will not be in a position
20 WIN a contest by opposing 1t. IT, on the
otner hand, the Dingley bill proves a disap-
polntment to those who advocate IT. our no
sIuon OF 1895 will be strengthened and public
attention VIII be riveted upon the fact that
the cause of financial depression is to he
found In our monetary system
mere IS much in recent events to encour-
Of
spring elections indicate growing sentiment
along the lines Of the Chicago platform Tn
Iact. the elections which have taken place
snow so great a gain that the RenubIican
party may now be considered minnrft1,
party. 1t has but one hope of egcape from
LHe wrath 10 come, and that is to secure
s olIIetdHlsm by international agreement be-
lore the people of the nation have another
opportunity to speak at the polls While wa
VINO believe in independent bsmetaIlism gem
eraHy regard an international agreement as
helther necessary nor possible we NAV we'll
nope lor success to any who NAV make the
attempt to secure foreign assistance. IF our
opponents succeed in opening the minis OF
otner nations. as well as their own minis
we snail rejoice, because the condition of the
people Will be improved, and they will he
a ape 10 proceed with other remedial legisla-
after pledging itself to secure fnterna fionoii
finds 1t impossible for a douhIa
standard. will rise up to condemn il n ~
aoiIginpts 20 continue longer the evils Of the
lows: S was ds rol-
Thomas Jefferson. We celebrate the an
nlvefsary OF his birth not in the spirit Of
personal idolatry, but from regard and rev
9rence for his political principles William
J. bryan, of Nebraska.
The diffusion Of information and arraf1r-
nent OF all abuses at the bar OF public rea
son." (From Jefferson's inaugural sdressl-
James X. Jones. Of Arkansas.
EquaI and exact justice to all men. OF
whatsoever state Iacfo
political Richard P. Bland. of Missouri
me Declaration Of Independence: An
5n9urlng monument OF that devotion Of liberty
anu aohorfence OF tyranny which stamp the
Pennsylvania -
Peace, commerce and honest friendship
Win all nations, entangling alliances with
none. CFrom the same address).-John j.
LentZ, Of Ohio
AN aristocraey Of wealth is Of more harm
and danger than benefit to society. ANDREW
J. Lipseomb, of Virginia.
"a Jealous care of the right OF elections
by the people. A mild and safe corrective
Of those abuses which are Topped by the
sword or revolution in countries where peace
able remedies are unprovided." CFrcm the in
augura address (-William Sulzer, Of New
York.
Senator Jones, chairman of the Dem
ocratic national committee, in respond
ing to his toast. referred to the insults
SlVen MI. Bryan at Yale college and
the refusal Of the students there to
hear him during the last campaign.
He said: And this in New England!
The proud seat Of our learning, where
men in the old days would have died
to maintain the right of free speech
The result of the recent mu-
nicipal elections, he added, showed
that the cities which, in the last cam
paign, were the stronghoIds of the Re-
~ INC y n