The sun., 1900-11-29

ment. The spirit Of Obstructive revolu-
ton was abroad and danger lurked in
every secret place. That danger passed |
and out of the depths of poverty and
suffering for the people and danger for
the nation, we were lifted to plain |
of peace and prosperity to which this, |
nor any other nation had ever before at
tanned. Then came another trial. An
other civic revolution. The spirit of
Obstructive revolution again assailed the
government and was again defeated,
and upon t.Ie winning of this latest vic
tory the people are called upon to give
thanks.
Who doubts, who can doubt but that
these things are of God? What man,
or woman, or child, who can today re-
call the facts OF recorded history, and
the facts of their own experience and
recollection, and not be convinced that
goodness and mercy has followed this
people? And who that rejoices in being
part of this favored nation, can SUPPRESS
or withhold thanksgiving? But coming
nearer home-who of Delaware, who
can and will rightly interpret the facts
of our recent history, will not rejoice to-
day il recognition Of the beginning of
new epoch in our history: Here, as
much as anywhere in the Union, the old
and evil things of governmental force
and interest, are passing away. Della
ware is today, for the first time in more
than half century, in line with the
States whose political and governmental
policy has made them great, free and
prosperous States. and which has made
this nation the greatest of all nations in
those things which make to the freedom
and happiness of mankind. Delaware
under her new constitution is free
State. In the political complexion Of her
nation, is in accord with its general
constitution and in position to apply
the principles and policies of govc'n-
mcnt, locally, which haze been 50 goIi-
ously effective in national politics. The
hindranccs OF political inlidcIity have
been removed nj least in part-thc race
discriminating clause or the state con
stitution mas been repealed ana our or
gauic Inv. for the first time in thc his
: tory Of the State recognizes and en-
forces the truth of the .Dry laration Of
Independence. The discriminating stat
) utes under which political wrong flourish
ed, and IN equality pf citizenship before
the law was impossible. have been re-
pralcd. \ government that represents
majority of the people freely cXci-
cising citizenship lighrs ut The ballot
box, has been clcctcda now govern
mental epoch opens for the State.
! What ever difference of political bclici
q there may be TO discrcdit ou' conclusion,
! as to the benefit Of the changes which W,
I have noted, candor must force the ac
y acknowledgement that our statement of til,
: character and trend of these changes i,
Il true. Any other conclusion woulC
! be Il denial Of I'll the facts OF on
9 national history Here then we D
Delaware have cause Tor thanksgiving
II Added to the blessings which under th
II providence of God have come to the ia
VI tion at large. its liberties, its peace, il
. PROSPERITY and glory which We enjoy il
II common with our fellow cii2pu., or III
'- Republic are those now cer ,.titus an,
u possibilities in otG ciiiHanslip i,i DrlH
~ ware: and il thcsr things wure ot suy
u Immense Importance, such iHiecic,
= value, in colonial, rcyUlutiouar} an
I" civil war times, their incorporation in on
u State government and the enjoyment .
z them by the people now, is cause 70
a profound gratitude and great JOY. Fol
getting their political differences, q
p least for Thanksgiving Day, and ad.a'
II ting what cannot be reasonably or tllil
Is fully denied, Deawareans should toda
give thanks for every benefit which the
. enjoy with the people Of the States q
n' large, and who can enumerate them
also be profoundly thankful for I'll
It opportunity for still greater betterment
u and for the privilege of anticipating tt
,e restoration CT their State to its old pos
'c tion--the Diamond State of the Uniol
~ For this kind of thanks giving, Thank
IN giving Day. 1890, should be notab
Ut one
III Praise God from whom all blessin,
III flow:
III Praise Him all creatures here below,
- Praise Him above We heavenly hosts
Il Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
= Amen"
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