The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-14

secured that equality by forbidding any
stae to deny 1t. The Introduction was a
pledge that every one in every state shall
be protected by just and equal laws, not
necessarily the same laws, because diver
sity In the different states may promote
that equality which Is an attribute OF
liberty.
Jefferson also emphasized again the
duty of maintaining that state of prop
erty, equal or unequal, which results to
every man from his own industry or that
monition is there against the fads of
communism.
EQUALITY HIS THEME.
Equality of rights and duties were ever
his theme. The Democratic party has no
reason for existence If 1t does not always
and unitedly strive for such equality of
which the essence is freedom from re-
-straints and burdens unequal be-
cause not imposed on every one under
like conditions. That Democratic rule,
solve the present problem of trusts and
spoliation by unjustified taxation.
We all agree that the Democratic par
ty should have for it's corner stone the
doctrines indicated by Jefferson One
was 1.-THE supremacy of the civil over
the military authority but that does not
ton to prescribe to congress the size of
a standing army Another was honest
dTllesndshlp with all nations, entangling
hi ustifS with none but that would not
tlon IN debating to a Democratic presi-
dent the details of his diplomacy to pre-
serve such friendship and avoid such al
liances A third was honest payment of
our debts, sacred preservation of the pub
Tic faith. encouragement of agriculture
and commerce" but that does not COM
cndeavor to, prevent Democrats in any
congressional district from expressing
their preference regarding the details
which will best enforce the doctrine.
TnPrR him
which no other president has had. For
more than thirty years the executive de
partment at Washington was. with the
Quincy Adams. held by the democratic
followers of Jefferson.
POPULAR POLICY.
We should take into account the exc
ceptional popularity of his pacific debt
paying policy among the voters who, at
out of II the states and all excepting
"a of the ITO electors. When he had In
sisted upon retirement to private life at
elected as his successor Madison. his Sec
rotary OF state. by II out of IL Of the
states. and 122 out OF. the JIG electors
upon people. largely agricultural. the
building of large navy, the creation of
a great standing army and huge ma
have had him plunge the country into
war with England or France, instead Of
trying embargo and non-intercourse yet
can we wonder that he preferred a policy
preferred by the voters because Of their
desire to cultivate peace -. 49,
1t will be said that Jefferson was a
man of peace. So was the Democracy he
founded a party of peace, excepting when
war becomes necessary, as 1t did year
ago. Then Democrats In congress and
In the field upheld the flag of our coun-
try with their votes and with their
lives. Peace. small expenditures and low
taxation were no doubt a passion with
Jefferson, but his diplomatic notes as
secretary of state. displaying the sword
as a reluctant agent Of peace, are a
proud possession of his country because
they BROUGHT out of darkness the rainbow
of hope The hope of our country today
is In the party whose fundamental prin-
ciples were established under the wise
and conservative guidance Of Jefferson.
Mr.. Belmont introduced Augustus Van
WycA by referring to the latter's canvass
for governor He said Justice Van Wyck
had conducted a campaign with honor to
himself and credit to the Democracy.
Justice Van Wyck was greeted with great
applause. He said: