The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25


liam r. Wilson. The toasts and those
vyhe responded 10 them were as tolio"s'
"Present Problems" Grover Cleveland
"sonnd Money" John G.. Carlisle.
"rariff Reform" william l.. Wilson.
"NIunicipal Administration" Edward NJ
The New South" Donelson CarHy
National Democracy, William j. by
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OF the Gold Currency" josiah Fatter-
Five hundred and eight persons sat
down to the feast.
In responding to the toast Present
Problems" Mr.. Cleveland said;
MR.. CLEVELAND's SPEECH.
eve are gathered here tonight as pa
triotic citizens, anxious 10 do something
towards reinstating the prosperity OF our
fellov countrymen and protecting the
fair fame Of our nation against shame
and scandal. On every side we are con-
fronted with popular depression ana COM
nIafnt. These are largely due 70 causes
Of natural and certain recurrence, as the
inevitable accompaniment or all human
ondeavor. and perhaps they are as large
" due TO the work of agtators ana DEM
agogles who have busily sowed the seeds
of discomfort, in order that in the har-
vest they may reap personal advantage.
While scattering the seeds or disconteht.
they have also cultivated growth OF
sectional and class suspicion and dstrust'
which threatens 20 choke or destroy tndl
fraternal feeling which leads 10 consld-
crate counsel In the day OF common mis-
fortune and which is absolutely eS-
eential TO the success Of our plan or
e,o,,ernuent The fundamental truth that
our free institutions offer opportunities
N all within their influence for the ad-
vancement and improvement Of their con-
dition has been so far denied that honest
accumulation Is called q crime ana the
necessity and habit Of indiVidual eI-
fort and struggle which are the nam
springs of sturdy Americanism, are de-
scribed as untustihabe burdens while
,nvvholesorne paternalsm is presented IN
handsome and inviting garb.
FREE COINAGE.
.This mower. born Of sordi1 greed, and
maintained by selfish interest and paru-
san ambition, has at last assumed com
mand, and has largely recruited its wait
ing forces by infaming those inclined TO
be patient with the ills OF an ancient
crime against their rights to be avenged
bv encouraging the restless and turbulent
with hints OF greater license and by
Offering to the poor as smooth ROAD
to wealth. and 20 those In debt as q plan
for easy payment. and TO those VINO from
any cause are unfortunate and dlscour-
aged as a remedy Tor All thelI HIS tne
free and unlimited and Independent coin
ace of silver at the rate Of l6 10 l, with
a depreciated currency and cheap money.
at was a rude awakening for the negH-
rent and over-conhdent. and day OF ter
ror for sober and patriotic men. when
the bold promoters OF this reckless creed
cantured the organization Of . powerful
poiltical marty. and selling its banners
shouted defiance 10 the astonished con-
science and conservatism OF the country.
THE danger Of the situation arose from
the hasty impulse OF those whose mistor.
tunes had been cruelty placedsupon, and
from the enthusiasm OF unquestioning'
thoughtless party fealty.
The deliverance came through the ac-
ton OF those who saw the trick and loved
the principles OF their party too wen 10
follow It's stolen banners.
Though the first engagement resulted
IN the defeat OF the combined forces OF
dangerous. unwholesome policy. the sur
vey Of the field is by no means reassur-
Ing. The party placed In power as the
result OF splendid Democratic patriotism
has failed 20 meet the obligations OF the
peoples trust.
AIRB OF PROTECTION.
Instead Of addressing themselves 20
this task. however TO place our finances
on n sound basis) tho managers and rep
resentatives Of this victorious party
these professed champions OF sound
finance have before the eyes OF an ex-
pectant people. returned in hot haste TO
their wallowing I'm tho mlre OF extreme
protection. offending millions OF voters hy
their exhibition Of a party's bad faith,
and disgusting millions more by their I'M
concealed determination TO repay partisan