The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-04-14
BRYAN THEIR GUEST
The Democratic Clubs Celebrate Thomas
JlfsrsOn's Birthday.
DEMOCRACY'S GREAT HERO
The Great Leader OF the Cause OF
Bimetallism Makes a speech
In Which He Strikes the
Party keynote.

washington April l3.-The l5ith an
niversary OF Jenersons birthday was
celebrated tonight at the METROPOLITAN
hotel by a subscription dinner. given
under the auspices of the National As
soclation OF Democratic clubs. The first
celebration of the anniversary of Jeffer.
sons birthday 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 e..
Calhoun and other democratic leaders
or that day. Tonight William J. Bryan
Of Nebraska was the guest Of honor.
senators. representatives and others
conspicuous In the councils of the dem
ocratic party We're present.
MIR. Bryan was greeted with a msty
cheer when he entered. The menu was
carefully prepared and was similar to
such dinner as might have heen
served during Jefferson's days. The
dishes were all American creations and
each course. as far as possible, repre-
| fented one section OF the country. The
| dinner began promptly at 4 o'clock, an
orchestra playing national airs blended
| win southern melodies To conform in
simplicity to the spirit Of the dinner.
The toasts were composed and briefly
responded TO- except in the case Of Bry-
an, who spoke at length tn the toast OF
Thomas Jefferson"
The order of set toasts was as fol-
lows. Thomas Jeffe-son: We celebrate
the anniversary of his birth, not in the
spirit of personal idolatry hut from re-
gard and reverence OF his political prn-
ciples. William j. Bryan of Nebraska.
The diffusion of information and ar
| ragnment of all abuses at the har of
public reason" from Jefferson's inaug-
uIal address,: James H. Jones of Ar
kansas.
Equal and exact justice To all men
OF whatever state or persuasion. relig =
hon or politics." Richard T.. Bland of
Missouri
The Declaration OF lndependencc-an
enduring document OF that devotion To
liherty and adherence of tyranny
(which stamp the character and mark
the whole course of the life Of its au-
thor" Joseph c. Sibley of Pennsyiva-
MA.
\ Peace. commerce and honest friend
ship with all nations. entangling alli-
.fllIfes with none" lfrom the same nd
dress): John L. Lentz " Ohio.
An aristocracy Of wealth is Of more
harm and danger than benefit To So
ciety." tJefferson's): Andrew ]. Lis
comb of Virginia.
"A Jealous care of the rights of elec-
lions by the people" William Sulzer of
New York.
Senator Jones. chairman OF the demo-
cratic national committee, in respond.
ing To his toast, referred to the insults
given Bryan at Yale college and the re-
fusal of students To hear him during the
last campaign, The result OF the recent
municipal elections. he said. showed
that the cities which. in the last cam
paign were the strongholds Of the re-
iublicans had regained their sense and
lau rallied to the standard of him who
rounded the democratic party and
whose motto was Equal and exact jus-
tiCe To all"
Mr Bryan said In part: THE demo-
cratic party Is strong Just in propor-
tion as II proves true TO the teachings
OF It's great founder. II is the mission
OF the democratic party to crystalliza
INTO education the principles which he
'ausht. The party applies democrats ic
principles to the issues which arise
rom tiine To time. For many years the
tarit question was the paramount is-
sue. and the party took more ad-
Nanced position each year until 1889
when II declared itself in favor of n
policy which meant substantially a
tariff for revenue only
But the president elected at that
time. instead of proceeding Ia carry out
mat portion OF the platform, forced
! upon public attention an issue which
nad uD 10 that time been considered
secondary. Cleveland. more than any
other person in this nation. is respon-
sihle for the prominent position which
the money question now occupies. II
was his determination Ia complete the
decentralization OF silver and make tn.
gold standard perpetual that aroused
the masses of the United States IL
active resistance. The struggle for su.
premacy between the gold standard
ana blmetallism was recognized as a
contest between the money power and
| the common people.
The explicit declaration I'm favor ui
free and unlimited coinage al Is To
without waiting for the aid or consen,
OF any other nation. was made neces-
sary by the attempt of certain publir
men To eNade the preceding plato
I The party struggle which cuhninate ed
IN the Chicago convention OF necessity
alienated portion of the party Tn,
/ party was placed in the position wher,
/ II was compelled To endorse the finan.
/ cial policy uf the president or adhere tt
/ the doctrines and traditions of IN,
/ party. The position taken by the dem.
ooratic party in 1886 will not be sur.
rendered. II you doubt the perma.
nency of the Chicago platform as a
party creed go among the rank and III,
of the party and measure the zeal and
enthusiasm which that platform has
aroused, and YOU will realize the i'm.
| possibility of taking a backward step
| True the present administration il
seeking To turn our attention to th'
tarin question, but II our reasoning !,
| Wen founded an increase Of taxes can,
/ not restore prosperity to the prUduC,
ers Of wealth. II the Dingley hill bring,
general and permanent prosperity IN,
democratic party Will not be- in po
sltion to win a contest by opposing II
| II. on the other hand. the Dingley bill
/ roves a disappointment 10 those Nh'
advocate II. our position of 1896 viii h,
strengthened and public attention vii
u" riveted on the fact that the caus al
financial depression is to be found IN
cur monetary system.
There Is much in recent events "a
encourage the followers of Thomas
Jefferson. The spring elections tndi-
| cate growing sentiment along th'
I lines of the Chicago platform. In fact
the elections which have taken place
show so great gain that the republi-
can party may now be considered a mi
nority party. IL has but one hope al
! escape from the wrath to come and tha