The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-23

and attempt to overthrow the fixed un-
varying standard, under which so much mas
been accomplished is their arch-enemy-
Repubiicanism demands 81 Just and nom
oraDle observance of international ODlga-
tons The greatest government should be
the most just. IT should recognize impair
TALLY those obligations which are the fruit
of the wisdom of the centuries and should
be as observaIlt of tie rights of the weak
est as of the strongest powers. a high serse
of fair dealing should ever characterize our
conduct toward the nations OF the earth.
We are so great, so strong, that we nave
nothing to fear from them except their just
censure.
SOBER JUDGMENT NEEDED.
''The hour demands sober judgment: con-
servatism Of a high order. We are chast-
ened by the calamity which has befallen
our brave countrymen in the harbor of Ha-
vana- Ignorance and passion should not
swerve us from the path of duty, for there
in all honor lies. The ultimate judgment of
the American people is always just. We
can confidently appeal to il.
"Republicanism is against war except the
rights of our citizens or national honor be
involved. II stands resolutely ana unailera-
bly, for honorable peace, for 1t brings the
trophies which gladden. al hearts and illu-
mine with JOY the humble cottage OF the
poor and the abode Of the rich
'Republicanism seeks the extension or
our commerce until our flag becomes IA
milar in every port and on every sea we
dA6 already pushing our cOnlueStS VI peace
in England, Germany, France Japan,
China and other countries beyond the seas.
The commercial instinct of our people was
never more acute than to-day. ana RepuD-
licanism never more determined to enlarge
the theater of our commercial enterprise.
The products of our fields have Tor years
fed and sustained the people OF many cOuil-
tries. The products of our factories are
now seeking foreign markets.
This is a hallowed day which we do well
to celebrate. All of those who love free
government, who love purity and exalted
purpose should pause to celebrate the hour
which gave birth to George Washington.
1.-THE mention of Washington brings UNI
hidden to the lips his great counterpart, the
sympathetic. the gentle Abraham Lincoln.
Time has. not produced two more sublime
characters. Where in all the ample cata-
lOgue of earthS greatest are to be found
two such symmetrical, two such exalted
statesmen? Their mighty examples! What
an everything inspiration How eleVatlng,
how enrolling the contemplation of their
virtues and deeds. Those who hold before
them their precepts cannot go far astray.
The President who follows in their path
can leave nothing but honor and a happy
people behind him How prodigal the
month of February TO have given to us anu
the centuries unborn Washington and Lin
coin. How like benediction these sweet
names! The priceless heritage OF the lie
public!
1T were most fitting that the new CEN
fury, freighted with peace and war, the
joys and sorrows, the hopes and despair.
the smiles andNthe tears, the tr1umphs and
defeats, and the mighty achievements or
the human race, should break upon this
favored land with Republicanism triumph
ant The present century began when the
influence of Washington was living force;
and it is indeed a happy augury that the
twentieth century will open under the adj
ministration of one who. like him, is we'll
poised simple in character, wise III cOun-
sell lofty in purpOse-William Mckinley"
VIM. f. Gurley, of Omaha, who spoke on
1.-THE Campaign of 1900 followed the In
diana senator