Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-10-14
Cleveland to Young Men,

Ex.President Grover Cleveland, In a note
worthy article in the Saturday EUening Post
issued last week, addresses himself to new
voters and urges them to join the reunited
Democracy. After telling how he chose his
own party utilization in 1866 and affirming
that the party to. day "has recovered its old
time aggressiveness and sturdiness through
the recuperative ministratons of its conserv-
atism," Mr.. Cleveland continues:
at presents again to the voters OF the land
a declaration OF clear Democratic faith and
q candidate who embodies Democratic de-
votion and fidelity. 1t opposes sensational
ism and snowy exhibition of over reach
ing executive activity and insistence upon
the observance of the restraints of the Con-
stitution and scrupulous regard for the d.
visions Of governmental authority ordained
by the fathers of the republic. In the place
Of apprehension and uncertainty 1t prom
ises peace and restful confidence. Instead Of
conquest and un-American intrusion In Old
World complications it promises watchful
care Of the peoples welfare at their homes
and In the affairs of their daily life. AS
against the delusive and perverting dazzle
and glitter of a foreign expansion, which
al lures the unthlnking while it undermines
the strength OF our national intent, the Dem
ocratic party seeks to remind our country
men that their government needs no larger
mission than is found In the development Of
the domain which American Independence
and American growth have made the dwell
ling. place of free, prosperous and happy
people.
II 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 present political con-
ditions seek by their votes TO meet the dc.
mands OF our best citizenship. am ad-
dressing them as those on whose shoulders
will soon rest the responsibility OF protect
ing and preserving American free institu'
tons and, assuming their sincerity and
open mindedness, am asking them whether,
in view Of the increasing tendency TO light.
hearted carelessness In the administration Of
public affairs is it not well to insist upon a
return of old landmarks and q renewal Of
the sentiment among our people that the
management of their government Is a seri'
GUS undertaking. To those who believe
that efforts in that direction should be made,
| have no hesitation in suggesting that with
10 the lines of the Democratic party they
will find those efforts organized and in full
activity"
Though conservative, says Mr. Cleveland,
the Democracy is by no means reactionary
or dull In comprehension Of the varying
needs of the people. "Those deficiencies
could not possibly exist In u party whose
length Of life nearly measures the nations
existence, and whose highest claim upon
the peoples preference has always been Ito
servitude to the peoples welfare" 1t be-
lieves that new necessities should be met
by the application OF broad Constitutional
principles. In governmental action at home
or abroad the Democracy, says Mr.. Cleve-
land, believes that all things should be done
"decently and in order" Concluding, he
says:
"The reinstatement of the party In its
principles, In its moderate conservatism and
in Its courageous advocacy of the peoples
rights and interests is complete. It's rank
and file can again take their places In Id
line Of battle, rejoicing in old Leadership
and halling with delight the standards thai
bear the familiar devices OF true Democracy
"The young men who fight for Demo
cratic success In this time Of political con
fict will In after years have the proud salts
faction of remembering that they fought fol
safe counsels In the administration Of their
government, for the protection OF our ma
tional mission against interruption and per-
version, for the increased comfort of the peo-
pie in their homes, and for the defense Of
their interests against the encroachments Of
organized selnshness and greed"