New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05

der the stimulating conditions Of democratic gov
To-Sigat we meet mere 10 celebrate the last and
believe. the most important victory OF the Demo
which this struggle vas conducted and me gior!oQs
be fought throus bout the land upon broader issues
Gentlemen. ] ask you to rise ard. with glasses
brimful OF good wine. >our hearts are brimful OF
mayor. our friend George 3. Mcclellan.
THE MAYOR FOLLOWS.
After the applause following Mr. Cockran's
speech had died away, he introduced Mayor
Mcclellan, who was nolsily greeted. Mayor Nc
Clellan addressed his friends as follows:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlenep; thank you most
for this evidence of your confidence and regard. It
would be Dresumptuous Of me were 10 take this
demonstration OF yours entirely 10 myself
Tas T 6T36. Pary vs95S ID 5 f tt
first successful skirmish preliminary 20 The great
LaItie when Is TO be fought ms year aiG So IN
tended SO much for the man who stands before you
sent ss Tor the cause which he had the h0h0F 10
And for that cause I ask you to join with me in
this great Democratic city the glad news 10 our
oFeShFeh me Iand thaL we 10 Wes2
the State and nation FROM Republican misrule Be-
us; because much has been given TO US much WI!
Let US. then at the beginning of this Presidential
year present 70 the country the spectacle OF -,
worthy of the name Of Democrats. Nor is there
prouder name in all our countrys history. Most OK
American people We're uncOmpromisng Democrats,
I2e to thg P59cpesp OF nsF perm b S pb
servants, courageous, sagactous and lncorrupuble:
The Democratic faith that was IN them taught
herents bowed with reverence to the expression OF
tanned the doctrine of human rights, not Tor rhem
selves alone but for all the children o. mem ana
lieved in national honor and not in national pride
country cause. but never TO Cypress another peo-
PIE IN greed for gain or in the name Of conquest
increase the wealth OF the world and 70 prevent
the enactment OF laws which would interfere wiki
taught the sancty OF private property, and It's rep
dciai branches Of the government always strove TO
preserve that right invoate II recognized the pos
OF her principles TO to aid MS In our devel-
ica's sons so fought and bIed and died that the ma
ton was respected of all the world. and soon no
TO attempt aggression upon her soil
When The infsnt republic passed from the rule Of
unuously for nearly half a century under Demo
great and maintained its greatness. 1t had earned
the love and confidence OF the people long before
We who have Inherited the precious creed Of De,
Office OF the Democratc party has not passed away
that its example is still a guide for men, and an
pies the eternal truth and cannot die.
The people IN the past trusted the Democracy;
but proves that It has Kept unsuiiied the heritage
OF the fathers, and that il means TO be guided in
the future in the past by the incompatible prin-
ciples OF him who wrote the Declaration OF hide
Wherever they tonight. in the East the
Mezt in the North or the South ler az Democrats
and unworthy motive. united for common object
the days gone by. stand for right and Justice
within and without the boundaries OF cur country;
the world that we may restore the rule Of the PEG,
The Mayor spoke without notes He was
warmly appauded several times, particularly
as ne ended his address.
Mr.. OLNEY INTRODUCED.
Mr.. Olney was next introduced. with a refer
ence to his action in the Venezuelan controversy
under President Cleveland. Mr.. OIney said:
1t gives me great satisfaction, Mr.. Chairman. TO
nihcance. For my friend. the guest OF honor, IL
reward Of faithful and distinguished public service
he now finds himself the chief magistrate Of the
which any man might envy him.
York election voters aligned themselves chiefly ac-
corcing 10 their views on national questions. II
follows that national politics are not only not out
of place here but are specially appropriae 70 the
this opportunity to declare my conviction that, IN
treating their municipal contest as matter of
tOnal moment, the citizens OF New-York judged
wisely and rendered an important service TO the
The resuIt-ith all that it inplies-is most CRATE
IT is also not wholly unwelcome, I believe to a not
inconsiderable body Of citizens who, while bearing
realize that for its own good its ascendency and
control ought not TO be too permanent or too abso
Ours IS a government by party. But government
by party without a strong consistent and coherent
Opposition without an opposition which is founded
upon principle and not upon mere greed Tor office,
ii,rt tn the eEcessns II ey;II irI1 mere Is no
long continued there limit to the corruption
that viii faint every branch Of tho public service
the Republican partys misfortune likewise-that
for the last seven years IL has had continuous and
endlspaJeq G"l[to' ~ an GepaTt j OF the gen
party in power had been confronted by a united,
well organized and patriotic opposition, who
doubt that the Republican party would have been
spared many folies and the country many serious
calamties?
Gates that there will be such opposition IN the
future. Extreme Republican partisans fond
opposition 10 the Republican party appeal
10 the intellect and the conscience OF the American
not since the Civil War have vital principles been
more stake than they Will be IN the coming
national elections.
WHAT IT MUST STAND FOR
The Democratic party Will, OF course. bow TO the
future ii viii and must stand for certain things Of
tried by its record, past and recent, cannot claim
TO stand for and cannot be trusted 10 stand for.
In matters OF foreign policy the Democratic
party viii stand for international morality and
decent international conduct; for observance OF
respect for the rights OF every nation however
consent OF the owner; for continuing traditional
role as the defender Of the weaker States OF this
for ninding our own business generally without
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