The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-05-25
LIS THURSDAY A
piness and prosperity, The republic
will die. -

pIAeSS anu prosperity, me republic
will die. -
I am persuaded the Peoples Party or
ganization and platform of principles
fill the requirements of the hour and
will fully meet with every emergency
that may confront us, if harmony shall
pervade the ranks of those who desire
purer methods of government and men
of brains, who love their country and
humanity more than self, honors or
wealth, can be found with. the courage
to lead.
God gives us men! time like this de-
mands,
Strong minds, great hearts, true faith,
and ready hands;
Men whom the lust of lucre does not
kill;
Men whom the spoils of Office cannot
buy;
Men who possess opinions and will,
Men who have honor, men who will not
lie;
Men who can stand before demigog;
And damn his treacherous batteries
without winking;
Tall men, sun crowned, who live above
the fog,
In public duty and in private thinking;
For while the politicians with their
thumb worn creeds
The large profession and their little
deeds,
Mingle in selfish strife! 10, freedom
weeps,
Wrong rules the land, and waiting JUS
tice sleeps
CONCLUSION.
And now, brethren and sisters, the
task you assigned me near year ago is
about completed. 'Tis said duty is the
noblest word in the English language,
and it's demands when heard and under
stood by men has always called forth
the strongest impulses of my nature, and
the most Jealous work Of my hands, and
If your verdict shall be "well done, thou
good and faithful comrade," the dearest
aspiration Of my head and heart will
have been gratifed.
In conclusion permit me to thank you,
one and all, for the uniform kindness
and courtesy extended to me upon all
occasions, and to the officers and men,
bers of the executive board specially for
valued assistance they have rendered me
in the discharge of the duties devolving
upon your presiding officer
And l must not omit to thank the la
dies who have graced this and former
meetings with their presence, and by
both precept and example inspired us
to a greater extent and cheered us on in
to woman's influence. 1t is as bound
less as the universe itself. Some people
Talk about WOman'S sphere,
AS if it had limit.
But there's not place in earth or
heaven,
There's not a place to mankind
given,
There's not blessing or woe,
There's not whispered yes or no. ,
There's not a life, or death, or birth,
That has featherweight of worth,
Without woman in it,"
While not unappreciative of the kind
preferences heretofore shown me by
you, my worthy co-laborers in glorious
cause, 1 have not sought or desired pre-
ferment at your hands in the past, and
have no ambition to hold or retain place
and position that will make me more
conspicuous in this movement than any
of my associates. I prefer less exalt
ed station than that which has been as
signed me by the reform press for the
past three years, and now most cheer
fully return to you the ensignia of au-
thority, accompanied by the sincere hope
you will select a more efficient president.
Henceforth it is my wish to labor in
the ranks. 1t Is more congenial and
becomes me best. My supreme desire is
to see the doctrines taught by Jefferson,
practiced by Jackson, and preserved by
Lincoln, once more in the ascendency
throughout this fair land of ours. When
that hour shall come 1 can exclaim with
Simon of old: Lord, let now thy SER
want depart in peace, since mine eyes
have beheld the joys of salvation"
FRANK BURKITT,
President.