The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1897-01-14

acted as POSTMASTER. He introduced
MIR. Bryan who spoke at considerable
length. Among other things he said:
1.-The fact that Senator Wolcott Of Col
orado, has been sent abroad by the pres'-
dent-elect as an ambassador most extraor-
binary to bring Europe to bimetallism Is
an evidence that the gold standard is
still concealing its blessing from the Amer
isan nd people, II the gold standard the
risk return to bacbarism by chasing after
international bimetallism? If Senator VOL
colt succeeds in stirring up silver agira-
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 fruitless
one, 1t will only give additional evidence
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, a ter
confessing That bimetallism Is desirable,
we may expect the American people to Join
with US In the opening OF our mints to
free and unlimited coinage at sixteen to
one. without waiting for the aid or cen
sent Of any other nation
celebration by the Gold Democrats
Chicago, Jan. Y.-Choosiny the ami
vers;lry of "Old Hickory's" victory at
New Orleans instead of his birthday, rep
rrsentative 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, as
sembled $50 strong Friday nj ght in the
banquet hall of the Auditorium hotel
to celebrate alike the birthday of An
drew jackson, the victory over Bryan
and free silver and renew pledges OF
adherence to the indianapolis platform.
The occasion was made notable by the
presence OF the party's nominee for
vice president, Gen. Simon E. 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, andt:le
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.
President Cleveland Letter.
The letter which President Cleveland
wrote to Franklin MacVeagh, of Chi
cago, POSTMASTER at the .Jacksonian
feast in lieu of his presence was as fol-
lows:
'Executive Mansion. Washington, Ian. 4
1S?7.-Franklin MacVeagh, ESQ, Chairman,
ETC.. Chicago.-My Dear Sir: / regret that
I0{o
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 it's
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
be distinctly pointed out. At such time
1t should be impressively taught that de-
mocracy Is not disorder; that it's regard
for popular rights does not mean the ca re
of only portion of our people; that its
loyalty to the constitution and laws does
not mean petulant challenge Of the duty
Of civic obedience: that its aggressiveness
does not mean class hatred and sectional
vituperat1on, and that its success should
never mean mere partisan triumph, at the
sacrifice Of principle and patriotism. Yours
very truly.
''GROvER CLEVELAND"
Bryan Mt Omaha.
Omaha, Neb., Jan. 9.-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:
10 IL n
such national legislation as we believe to
be best, we are in position in many sta tes
TO secure the enactment of laws which will
be both helpful to the public now and an Id
in subsequent efforts to bring about ma
tional reforms. Let me suggest law.
which 1t seems to me the last campaign has
shown the need Of. 1t is well-knoWn fact
that many corporations contributed largo
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 ! 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. Incorporation is a creature of law.
1t Is called into existence for business,
not for political purposes While an indI-
vidual Is justified In contributing money
to- aid In legitimate campaign work,
corporation Is not Until Il bank pays its
whether it Is contributing its own or its
depositors' money. In large corporations
the stockholder finds that his own money
~ being used often for the defeat Of his
own poiitieal4,rihciple. Corporal ions should
be madato keep out Of politics"
In Other Cities. II.
New Orleans, Jan. 0.-Friday, ,thc
eighty-second anniversary of the battle
of New Orleans. was notably celebrated
in the city. The entire police force. ar
rayed in full uniform, made fine dis
play.
Cleveland. o.. Jan. 9.-Jackson day
was celebrated by the democrats Of
Cleveland by a grand ball Friday night,
at which the leading lights of the party
throughout the city and county were
present. The ball was preceded by q
series Of speeches. a letter was read
from ~. ,. Bryan expressing regret at
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