The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-08

An Eloquent, Patriots Address by
Archbfshou Ireland.

An Eloquent, Patriotic Address by
Archbishop Ireland.
Mr.. Ballard was followed by Archbishop
Ireland, who rose to speak Of THE Amer
ican Republic" The archbishop was given
an ovation as he rose. Archbishop Ireland
spoke substantially as follows:
THE American Republic! We salute her
in exuting pride: We proffer 20 her the
nations, we pray to Thee that she endure
''The American Republic, Lxberty's own1
human dignity: symbol and guardian Of
justice and OF freedom; Inspiration Of hops
less al apeaio OF nd I',,,,iss. ns deo,sen
The American Republic. The prize OF
valor and of sef-sacrifce to our revolu-
tionary sires: the idol OF the hearts Of gen
eratfons of Americans; the embodiment or
our own highest civil and political conceptsy
she is ours to cherish and to defend. ours
to transmit to distant future ages. undimin~
ished in power and grandeur.
The American Republic. May Americans
never fail to know the fullness OF her beau-
cease to serve her with the feaity and the
energy which her merits demand
''rhe American Republic is the best form
ity's history. AS such she claims homage
from her own citizens: as such she draws
to herself the attention OF the world.
Democracy IS the sovereignty OF the pco-
pie.
Democracy is civil and political liberty.
Democracy is civil and political equality
Democracy Is the recognition OF the ug-
nifty OF manhood IN man.
Democracy is the realization I'm social
and political life Of the gospel OF Christ:
whose cardinal principle Is the fatherhooo
OF God over men. and the brotherhood OF
men among themselves.
The blessings comprfsed under the word
democracy the American Republic promises
and secures 10 the people OF America This
Is her first title 10 our reverence and love.
and her second Is her admirable % 3rEsnizs- "a
provides for the people OF America, together
with the blessings OF democracy. a stable
and effective government.
HAS STOOD A CENTURY'S TEST.
The American Republic. Time. the un-
challenged test of value. has made pro-
nouncement upon her. She has seen
century of years. How noble to-day her
mien. how majestic her onward marchi
Many were the predictions made at her en-
trance into life that she was doomed 10
speedy failure. that she could not last. She
has lasted; with many years she has waxed
stronger, shone with more resplendent
beauty. given forth richer promise OF gen.
erous benefactions and spread her influence
over broader territory. Behold her the en-
We'd. the admired OF nations and say how
well her builders did their work Material
prosperity belongs 10 US as TO no other poo
PIE.
There Is no room to-day for. the re-
proaches made TO America a half century
knew nothing OF the higher life which finds
expression In art and literature The trsc
need OF Americans was 10 subjugate the
land and build for themselves material
homes: this much done. they hearkened TO
the demand OF the higher life. What they
have are In obedience 10 those demands.
what they give promise OF doing proves that
democracy Is no enemy OF art and iitero-
ture, and that America will do her part
In the intellectual trysts of mankind
There has been In America no deteriora-
tion OF character, no lowering OF the
standard In public or private life as the re-
suit of her democracy. IL is easy TO quote
certain facts and point out certain men as
evidences OF the contrary. ] am speaking
proclaim that the Sasseai tcns Of Amsrtcex~