Warren sheaf., 1897-01-14
Capture OF New Orleans Celebrated
"a Chicago and Other Places.
Bryan In tho Windy City-MakesAnother
Speech 1T Lincoin-Gold Democrats
Celebrato-Clevoland Writes
EE = Letter. F


display of admiration followed his ris-
ing to speak to the toast ANDREW jack
son." 1t was originally intended to
have the banquet on Friday, which is
the actual Jackson day anniversary,
but Mr.. Bryan had received previous
invitation to attend banquet in Omaha
that night and he accepted, giving
Thursday night to the Chicago demo-
Gratis. The speech making began after
midnight purposely. Carter H. Har-
rison, president of the Bryan league,
acted as toastmaster. He introduced
MIR. Bryan who spoke at considerable
length. Among other things he said:
"The fact that Senator Wolcott. of Col.
orado. has been sent abroad by the pres,-
dent-elect as an ambassador most extraor-
d1nary to bring Europe to bimetallism Is
an evidence that the gold standard is
still concealing its blessing from the Amer
lean people: II the gold standard is the
standard OF civilization. why should We
international bimetallism? II Senator VOL
colt succeeds In stirring up a silver agita-
ton in England he will be accused: of dis
turbing business and destroying confidence
In that great center of financial confidence,
London. If his errand proves a fruitless
that the United States must act alone
II our opponents succeed in bringing about
bimetallism they will relieve US Of great
deal Of labor and enable US to turn our at
tention to other reforms. If, on the other
hand. they fail to restore bimetallism, after
confessing that bimetallism is desira BILE,
we may expect the American people to join
with us in the opening OF our mints to
tree and an uniilnitsu coinage at sixteen to
sent OF any other nation"
Celebration by the Gold Democrats.
Chicago, Jan. 9.-Choosing the ami
versary of 'Old Hickory's" victory at
New Orleans instead of his birthday, rep
resentative members of the national
democratic party from the ten middle
and western states, who fought for
principle and the gold standard under
the banner of Palmer and Buckner, u.s.
sembled $50 strong Friday night in the
banquet hall of the Auditorium hotel
to celebrate alike the birthday of An.
drew Jackson, the victory over Bryan
ahd free silver and renew pledges OF
adherence to the indianapolis platform.
The occasion was made notable by the
presence Of the party's nominee Ter.
vice president, Gen. Simon b. Buckner,
of Kentucky; Hon. Charles S. Hamlin,
Of Massachusetts,, assistant secretary
of the treasury. and Hon. Henry Wat
terson, Louisville. The banqueters were
also honored by having read to them
letters from the president of the United
States, from his secretary of agri-
culture, Hon. J. Sterling Morton, andthe
standard bearer of the party in the re-
cent campaign, Senator John M. Palmer,
and kilograms from Secretaries Wilson
and Francis and others prominent in
the party. *.- "
',~~7. President Cleveland Letter.
The letter which President Cleveland
wrote to Franklin MacVeagh, of Chi
,ago. toastmaster at the Jacksonian
feast in lieu of his presence was as fol-
lows:
Executive Mansion. Washington. Tan 4,
| 1S97.-Franklin MacVeagh. Esq. Chairman,
etc, Chicago.--My Dear Sir: 7 regret that
official duties prevent my acceptance Of
the invitation have received on behalf Of
the, national democrats Of the middle
states to attend their Jackson day ban
quet on the Sth inst. When passion and
prejudice threatened to obscure the mean
ing Of true democracy and pervert its
patriotic purposes, reunion of those who
are democrats for the sake of principle and
the good OF their country cannot fail to
be inspiring and useful. On an occasion
when the character and achievements of
Andrew Jackson are commemorated, the
old landmarks of democratic faith should
bo distinctly pointed out. At such time
| it should be imprcssively taught that de-
mocracy Is not disorder; that its regard
Of only q portion Of our people; that its
loyalty to the constitution and laws does
not mean a petulant challenge Of the duty
6f civic obedience: that Its aggressiveness
does not mean class hatred and sectional
vituperation. and that its success should
sacrifice Of principle and patriotism. Yours
-. sA''GROvER CLEVELAND"
bryan ut Omaha.
Omaha, Neb., Jan. The Jacksonian
club of this city gave banquet Friday
evening in honor of it's patron saint.
Hon. w. j. Bryan was the leading
speaker. Among other things he said:
While We are not in q position to secure
such national legislation as we believe to
be best, we, are in q position in many states
to secure the enactment OF laws which will
be both helpful to the public now and an aid
In subsequent efforts to bring about ma
tional reforms. Let me suggest law.
shown the need Of. It Is q well-known fact
that many corporations contributed large
sums to the republican campaign fund. In
some instances banks gave literally, and
justified the contribution on the ground
they were protecting the interests Of the
depositors. I believe that we should adopt
q law, where we have the power to do SO.
preventing corporations from contributing
to campaign funds or taking any part in
politics. "a corporation Is q creature Of law.
It Is called into existence for business,
not for political purposes. While an indi-
yidual Is justified In contributing money
to aid In legitimate campaign work. M
corporation Is not. Until q bank pays its
3depositors In full, It II impossible to tell 1