The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-10-09

parties may have gained by shiitv de-
wees or by trimming their Sails to
every passing breeze, never in all the
life of Democracy has it achieved a
victory except by bold and outspoken
adherence to it's old beliefs and an
honest advocacy of it's distinctive prln-
cipleS.
/ am attached to my party for the
further reason that it has an enduf-
ing permanency that withstands all at
tack upon it's life from open enemies
and also has within it's membership
an element of conservative steadfast-
hess which restores it to strength and
courage, even though it may violate
the laws of Democratic health. NO
better proof of this could possibly be
furnished than is afforded by the
present situation of the party. From
a condition of weakness and demoral1-
zation it has recovered its old-tlme
responsiveness and stur diLeSs through
recupera tive ministratons of it's cor
servatism. 1t presents again to the
voters of the land a declaration OF
clear Democratic faith and a candidate
who embodies Democratic devotion
and fidelity. 1t opposes the sensation
alism and a SNOWY exhibition of over
reaching executive activity and insist
ence upon the observance of the re-
scrupulous regard for the divisions OF
governmental authority ordained BY
the fathers of the republic. In the
I lace of apprehension and uncertainty
il promises peace and reStful corfl-
dence. Instead of conquest and UNI
American intrusion in Old World
complications, it promises watchful
care of the peoples welfare at Their
homes and in the affairs of their daily
,lxxl,,s "A
verting dazzle and glitter of a foreign
expansion, which alures the unthink-
ing while it undermnes the strength
o. our national intent, the Democratic
party seeks to remind our country
men that their government needs no
larger mission than is found III the
development of the domain which
American independence and American
growth have made the dwelling place
of a free, prosperous and happy peo-
pie.
n Return to First AllegianceS.
| am hoping that these things will
be seriously considered by the young
men Of our country who are selecting
their party affiliations, or who in pres
ent political conditions seek by their
votes to meet the demands of our best
citizenship. l am addressing them as
those on whose shoulders will soon
and preserving American free institu-
tons, and assuming their sincerity
and open mindedneSS. / am asking
them whether in view of the increas-
ing tendency to light-hearted careless
ness in the administration of public
affairs, it is not we'll to insist upon q
IeturnstO old}landmarks and a renewal
OF the sentiment among our people
that the management of their govern
&c Ha,st.ll LII To
those who believe that efforts in that
direction should be made, / have no
hesitation in suggesting that within the
lines of the Democratic party they
will find those efforts organized and in
full activity.
What i have said touching the con-
servatism Of the Democratic party
under the dominance of it's true prin-
ciples does not by any means give
ground for the accusation or justify
the suspicion that Democracy is re-
dictionary or that it is dull in it's APP
LrehcnsiOn OF the varying needs of
the people. These deficiencies could
not possibly exist in party whose
length of life nearly measures the
nations existence, and whose highest
claim upon the peoples preference has
always been its servitude to the peo-
PIES welfare. 1t readily recognizes
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but it believes that these can be most
effectively and safely met by adher-
ence to the broad principles in which
it finds guidance, and by their honest
application in every emergency. 1t is
moreover distinguishing require
nlent of Democracy that in govern
mental action, whether concerning
home affairs or our relations with
ether countries, all things shall be
done decently and in order
L have endeavored to suggest with
out overstatement what the Demo-
cratic party stands for in the pending
campaign, and what present utilization
with it would signify to the new voter,
and also to that large class of young
men who are not beyond review of
their political proclivities.
/ have no desire to shun the la
mentable fact that The active support
of many young members of the party
las been lost to the organization dur
ing recent years through mistaken
leadership and un-DemoCratic eXpe-
dents. If these young Democrats are
we'll grounded in the faith the fact
that their conscientious understanding
of that faith has constrained them to
stand aloof for time from party &C
tivity will not prevent their seeing
that every consideration of political
and honor now demand of them q
return to the support of their party.
Wise counsels and the leaven of
Democratic conservatism have made
the organization again their habita-
ton and the place where they can
cheerfully and hopefully work.
A Fight For Safe COunsels.
The reinstatement of the party in
its principles, in it's moderate conser-
vatism, and in it's courageous advo-
cacy of the peoples rights and inter-
ests is complete. Its rank and file can
again take their places in it's line of
battle, rejoicing in old leadership and
hailing with delight the standards
that bear the familiar devices of true
Democracy.
The young men who fight for De-
lnocratic success in this time of poll
teal conflict will in after years have
the proud satisfaction of remember
ing that they fought for safe counsels
in the administration of their govern
ment, for the protection of our ma
tional mission against Interruption and
aversion. for the increased comfort
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