The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-01-14
SPEAKS AT The BANQUET
Party is Not Mans Master. He Saws.
But His Servant.
HIS SUBJECT IS TIE PATRIOT IN PEACE
he Bodies Of Beer Dead Have Suit a R4'aHs
Behind Which Lovers Of Liberty VII
Fight FOR Centuries 10

~ ythc Associated Pres,


Boston Jan William j. Beyau ar-
rived in Boston this afternoon from New
Haven to 5c the guest of the Common
wealth Club. iie was accompanied from
Providence bv two delegates 81 the club
and vas met At south station by a COM
mittee Of the members ana escorted 10
the Quincy House. m, Reception Com
mittee included President George r..
Nashburn, OF the club. Alexander n
Bruce. former candidate fer governor on
the Democratic ticket. md Robert Treat
Payne. Jr.. Of Boston.
\ big crowd was at the station to Sc
the distinguished visitor. and when hc
stepped from the train and passed along
the platform he Was loudly cheeri He
was recognized on the street and heartily
greeted.
At s 30 O'Clock Mr.. Bryan held a rec,p-
ton at the Quincy and many men ct rollt-
zeal and business prominence paid him
their respects.
Following the reception a banquet was
served TO the company and Mr.. Bryan
was again the central figure.
In assuming the toastmastor's chair.
President Washburn read n number OF re
plies to invitations extended 10 men of
prominence. Among them were brief let
terS from Governor Crane. Admiral
Dewey, Lieutenant General Miles and
Rear Admiral W. S. Schley (retiredl all
Iegretting that other engagements pre-
vented their attendance.
In welcoming Mr.. Bryan and tho other
guests. President Washburn explained the
objects of The organization which Was
formerly called the Bryan Club. He said
that it's love and respect for Mr.. Bryan
had not changed. but as the Common
wealth Club its purpose is To continue
an active progressive force IN municipal.
state and National affairs. Re continued.
Viewed from the standpoint o. physi-
cal and mental h~Ddurances, Mn. Bryan'S
experience in two great Presidential
campaigns and the interval between.
stands out as a marvel in the political
history Of the republic"
Mr.. Bryan's subject was The Patriot
il. Peace" and when he was introduced
everyone arose ana cheerod. He said
II have confidence that in our political
battles Of the future we shah fight Thorn
on a higher plane than i. the past. The
Spanish war taught us the lesson that
there is 2 patriotism in the nation guf-
fcient for any time OF need, ana that
there is no portion of a political party
that does nos have at heart the nation
welfare. There is but one basis upon
which peace can be built and that l..
Justice. | have not ben allie 20 find
. definition Of patriotism that s~atisl'es
me. To ne it is that love of country
Nhich leads = mar 10 give his country
that which his country needs ~ the time
il needs il. ] regard the duties Of peace
as imperative as the duties Of war.
1T is an enlightened sclfShuess which
lCaGG q man 10 DO for his country that
which he feels is to do himslf good In
the end.
What tn" American people need today
in that form Of patriotism that ali lead
thcm 10 trdy and understand the prob
Ions OF government and viii Civ. them
the moral courage 10 DO whaf they be
lieEe to b. right. no matter what the