Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-01-09
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on us. l congratulate the Akron Dem
ocratic club upon this outpouring OF
Democracy. The future of the Demo
cratic party is encouraging. For the
past two years we have had Dem
ocratic City Council the first in many
ycnrs. To II belongs the credit of Civ.
ing as n Greater Akron. That council
has made 1t possible for us to receive
II magnificent gift, from one of oul
broad-minded, liberal hearted citizens.
AS result of our Council, we have
cheaper telephone rates, and franclis-
es have been granted giving labor en-
ploymeni. The price of fuel aud light
In our city has been reduced under the
administration Of Democratic Coun-
ell
But the credit Of Greater Akron is
not entirely due to the Council Al
though we have nt present but one
Democratic county official, yet the sue
cess OF that measure is largely due to
his efforts. County Commissioner Il.
L.. Fillius consummated the work so
well begun by the Council. (Cheers.)
Because we were defeated at the
Inst election Is no reason why we
should he discouraged. We were de-
fentcd Mt the preceding fall election,
but went triumphantly to victory In
the spring. If we exercise care In the
future in selecting our nominees We
can maintain our position In Akron,
and regain our foothold I'm Summit
county. We should pledge our fealty
to the Democratic party, not because
II contains the wealth and aristocracy
and kid glove element of society, but
because we believe In the principles of
the party"
Before closing. Mayor Young feeling
Iy referred to those departed guests.
VINO. one year ago were present, but
today have gone to their reward.
In Introducing the first speaker, the
tonstmnstcr recalled the brilliant toast
delivered at the last banquet by the
same speaker,
Mr.. w. A. Spencer was introduced
ana spoke on imperialism, as View.
ed by "A Soldier of the Spnnish-Ameri
can War"
Mr.. Spencer said In part:
MT Toasimaster, gentlemen and
fellow Democrats; The task assigned
me Is not difficult one. II was not
necessary to call n soldier to explain
the difference of spirit, which pre-.
vailed, when war WAS declared against
spain, and that prevailing at the pres
eni time In the Philippines. The ty-
rnnny Of Spain had been unbcara bic
FOR many years when the call for helm
came across the seas, volunteers On.
listed eagerly, soldiers fought brave,
ly, and II was thought blow had been
struck ut tyranny for all time. The
war against Spain Is ended. Then
why the thunder of guns across the
PaciiicI The spirit which actuated
the Administration was covctuous,
uess, spurred Oh by monopolies, ex-
pectlng to he benefited Every time n
Filipino shot, the stars of the banner
are dlmmcd.
"To die fighting for liberty is glori.
ous, but when soldier dies on the
Philippines, 10 halo Of glory surrounds
his dying moments. The President
has said the moral code has changed.
1t Is the President who has changed
for the moral code remains the same.
ut will take government. large
aud libcral.tO govern the whole world.
Such n power has never been dis
covered. The time must come when
every American must take stand
for sclf'governmcnt see day when
money Will no longer steer the public |
conscience, behind the mask of phil.
anthrophy, We are on tho threshold
of another century. The ears of the |
world are open to hear the voice of
the grent llberty-lovlng American
people What shall that voice he?
Imperialism or Amercanism? Cap
plausc)
LETTERS OF REGRET.
At this juncturc Mayor Young read |
the following letters. Each one was |
received with u voclfcrous round of |
applause.
From Bryrn.
Austin, Tex, Dee. -, 1890.
Hon, A. c. Bachtcl, Akron, o.
My Dear Sir;-l am just In receipt |
Of your favor and thank you for the
invitation extended on behalf of the
Akron. o., Democrats to be present at
the celebration of Jnckson's Day Oh
the evening of Jan. s, and regret that