The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-12
ADVICE from DEMOCRATS
IEeSSrs. Cleveland. Hill. and Daniel
to Baltimore Crescent Club.

Letters Read on the Occn~ion of the
orranizatiou-s T1venty-utntIl Ami
versary-ConGitiOnS Essential to
the Future Success of the Party.
BALTIMORE March l2.-The reading of
letters from ex-President Cleveland. eN-
Senator David r lin. of New York: Sen
ator Daniel. Ex-Governor Wythe, Attor-
ney General Rayuer. and John : Writ
was a feature last night of the c-iehra-
ton Of the twenty-niuth anniversary Of
the Crescent Club. 50 long identified with
the Democratic politics Of Baltimore
The letter Of eX-President Cleveland fol-
lows:
our invitation 10 attend a meeting of
the Crescent Democratic Club on the IIth
instant in celebration of its twenty-ninth
anniversary reaches me as 1 am leaving
home for so long an absence as viii pre-
vent my participation in this interesting
work
All the political signs of the times IN
dictate most impressively the necessity OF
increased activity and aggrs ssiveness in
the ranks of D. mocracy- There were days
when Democratic principles. advocated in
Democratic fashion. gave guarantee OF
Democratic supremacy. or at least of
strength and influence in our nations
counseis- Why should there not be a re
turn OF those days?
The answer to this question is not
found in less applicability than formerly
OF Democratic doctrine 10 present coEdi-
tions. On the contrary. there never was a
time when they were more needed to cure
evils which affiict our body polite. and
there never was q time when our coun-
trymen would be more willing to accept
Democracy as they once knew it as
safeguard against existing and threaten
ing ills.
i am convinced. however that if our
party IS to gain its old prestige and be
come again q strong and vigorous or
ganization- feared by its enemies and in
spring the active devotion of its rank
and nIe II must first Of all things itself
become truly. honestly. and consistently
Democratic
Ex-senator Hill wrote as follows:
I am IN receipt of your esteemed IA
vOr Of tic 4th instant inviting me to at
tend the twenty-ninth anniversary of the
organization Of the Crescent Democratic
Club in Baltimore on the 11tn instant
The club Will please accept my thanks
for its courteous invitation but I regret
that imperative engagements here viii
prevent its acceptance You ask me. in
case of my inability TO be present. to eX-
press q few thoughts appropriate 70 the
occasion. and 1 cheerfuIly comply with
your request
a Democratic club which has main
tanned its existence for twenty mine years
EteadfastIy devoted to JefTersonian ideas
OF government. is entitled to the congrat-
ulations OF all good citizens
There is need everywhere of such or
CARNATIONS, unselhshly devoted 10 the
rss-hT fr Ions bl +Yig
of our party upon right principles and
opposed 70 corruption wherever It may
be found, whether inside or outside of
party lines
In this time Of dire defeat when the
shouts Of the victorious hosts of pIutoc-
racy, commercialism. and Imperialism at
their recent Inaugural festivities at the
National Capital are still ringing in our
ears, We should remember that the dark
est hour is oftentimes just before the
dawn Of day.
l am sure that a majority OF the Amer
lean electorate viii not be satisfied with
the continued rule of radicaIism. extrav-
agauce, and corruption. But we must
not deceive ourselves. The people viii
not restore the Democratic party 10 pow
ct unless they are satisfied that we will
give them better government than our
opponents. The people want a safe and
fairs There must be no question OF our
intention 70 fearlessly maintain the ma
Iional credit under any ard all circum-
stances We must not permit our oppo-
neuts 10 place Us in false position as
the enemies Of public order. Labor and
capital should be equally respected, but
neither should be unnecessarily assaiied.
Opposition 10 dangerous corporate com
biuatiOns should not be allowed 10 degen-
-fTr1in
chartered rights.
we should conciiiate rather than an
tagOuiZe the great business interests OF
The country. and this can easily be ac-
cornpIished without the surrender Of Il
single essential party priciple-
We must realize the fact that Il great
political party should not je organized
on narrow lines. but should be composed
Of all classes OF good citizens, regardless
Of their pecunlary situations. occupations.
or other conditions who think sUDstau-
TALLY alike on important questions OF
governmental policy
Permit me 10 suggest 10 party friends
that recrirn nations on account Of present
conditions are utterly useless Let Us in
stead look 70 the future with confidence,
hope. and courage.
The Democratic party has survived a
v hole century OF political VlclSSiIudeS.
and If wise couuseis shall hereafter pre-
vail, as l firmly believe they VIII. the
new century VIII soon witness reuni-
ted and victorious party again in aScen-
dancy in the affairs Of our beloved coun-
Try"
Senator John W. Daniel sent the follow
ing letter:
Please present my compliments and
best respects to the committee of the
Crescent Club that has 50 graciOusly il
vited ne 10 speak before them on the Oc-
CaS1Du of their twenty ninth anniversary.
The session Of the Senate that has come
upon Jhe heel Of The late session OF Con-
Eress and the personal demands upon my
time 81 many directions are such that
regret ! have no opportunity 10 accept
y2Ur hospitality and join in your attrac-
tive meeting.
The exercise OF plain common sense in
recognizing political conditions rs they
are. fOTbearance to press individual opia-
Ions which are unsupported by public
sentiment OF the party and country. q
E2sEnY's Pure