The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-04-14

democratic party in the preSi-
Dental campaign this fan were dis
cussed by prominent Democrats. repre-
senting every part of the country, who
attended the Iroquois club banquet at
the Auditorium tonight in celebration
Of Jefferson's birthday Tariff reform.
antagonism 20 trusts. independence for
the Philippines and rigid economy in
public expenditures We're some of the
suggestions offered by the speakers to
bring about this result. A feature of
the banquet was the following letter
from Grover Cleveland. who had been
invited 10 attend. but was unable 10 he
present;
Cleveland's Letter
Il very much regret the necessity
which cOnpels me to decline your
courteous invitation TO attend the cele-
bratiOn of JeffersOn's birthday under
the auspices OF the Iroquois club. IT
is especially fitting at this time of con-
fusion in political ideas and misappre-
hension as TO the meaning of true
Democracy, that the character of the
great exemplar of Democracy should
be fully appreciated. and that mis- poll
teal opinions should be better inter
preted and understood. His devotion
to the interests OF the people, his wise
conservatism, and mis- constant adhe--
ence to the public good always The
guiding star Of his career. commend
his acts and his beliefs 10 the careful
study of these who in these DAYS,
periodically seek the welfare Of our
country through the ascendency of
safe and sane Democracy.
Trusting that the celebration Of he
birthday of this great leader will prove
to be both a source of pleasure md
profit TO those who participate,
/ very rrlllV YOURS
GROVER CLEVELAND"
Greeting to Miles.
When the toastma ster introduced
General Nelson A. Miles. the 500 ban
queters rose in a body and greeted the
former head of the United States army
with decided enthusiasm.
General Miles. in his response to the
toast, Our Country" made a fOrcible
argument against Imperialism, and his
words met the approval of the audi
ence.
United states Senator Carmack of
Tennessee took for his theme Thomas
Jefferson"
The Democratic party" was the
subject discussed by Adlai Stevenson,
former vice president Of the United
States Mr. Stevenson pleaded for an
united party and the adoption of living
issues in the platform at the st. Louis
convention.
Governor L. F. c. Garvin Of Rhode
Island responded to the toast Demo
cratic Success.
Martin w. Littleton of New York
who took for his subject The Empire
State. the Hope of Democracy" de-
clared that II a platform along the
lines suggested by some Of the other
speakers was adopted and Judge Par
ker selected as a leader. the Democratic
party was bound to triumph in the
coming election.
A letter was read from John S.
Williams of Mississippi, Democratic
leader Of the national house of repre-
sentatives.
National Morality was the subject
discussed by United States Senator Gull
berson of Texas.
William F. Villas of Wisconsin, former
postmaster general, responded to the
toast Faith and Hope"
Mr.. Vilas's Speech.
To one who brings to the contemplation
of the Democratic outlook naught but the
hope. to see his country happier through
Democratic principles the famous council
table of the Iroquois club prOffers allur-
ing charm. The pleasing consciousness
pervades him that be enters here the fra
ternity Of true believers; instructed, IN
grained by the doctrines of constitutional
liberty; who put no dominion over the
tongue, but the truth of the soul behind it.
And sound Democratic faith like true
religion. is never out Of place in reckoning
the conduct of life. The time was-and II
was the day Of party glory-when Demo-
Gratis lived In close familiarity with party
principles rejoiced their souls in them by
table and fireside. at the store. on the
street. wherever in chance meeting were
fellows and hearers. Obeyed and followed
where they led. And shocknsly as hon
esty in politics has bce-N befOUled by the
corruption of protection ! trust that day
has not wholly passed II is not beiieV-
able that American manhood has become
utterly lost in the mean, false ana dc
lusive selfishUess or the cheap and taw-
dry vainglOry 10 which Republican pol
icy and practice now continually appeal
Yet lack enough cries loudly for an ODD
fashioned revival Of Democratic religion.
But we want IL with no ecstacy or trenzr-
The country has had enouSh<ano 10 spare.
Give MS back the sober commOn-SenSe OF
free government. honest sight of its tru"
objects. the common good and equal
rights Of all. intelligence and spirit 20 re-
sent the monstrous extravaganza. the per-
version of law and administration and
plumber of the people to enrich the ia
V0red few. the grating OF corruption =
sprouts on the I'd tree of liberty. Re
inspire in Us our noblest inheritance. in
dependent. self governing. self-sufticient.
individual manhood; that proud Amer
lean, conscious Of his nature and his
rights. who secs IN God his only over
lord. nor bends TO any fear of man. who
walks his day Of labor I'm field or factory.
counting room or office, as knight 10 his
duty. doubling not his self-respect
or right to respect OF all, who seeks no
secret plots, but stands for open con-
cert with ali ike fellOwmen for their just
rights and no more.
Trust in the People
What though the spoils- seeking scoffer
may cry, This is nor practical politics.
but Utopian counsel which wins no ma
jority in the polling booths. oh We Of
little faith, Here Is DemocraCy's funda-
mental commandment. trust in the poo
ple-the underlying bedrock of popular
liberty. II Is the grand stra tegy of Dem
Ocratic war. In this sign we conquer or
We conquer not at all.
Democratic doctrines address no class
interests. but with the cry of justice for
all classes. in which. truly seen. Is the
safest security or all. The party is false
to its principles. recreant TO its mission.
punished by defeat and shame when IL
fort for these Just ends of the whole peo-
pie. II can find. il deserves to find. 20
hope but in popular Intelligence. in whole
some public opinion lie reads 10 little
tory the lesson here OF party success
The American people. II seemingly some
times fIttul. has always responded in the
end 10 honest argument aauntiess and
unflinchiDg for the right That integrity
OF judgment has not departed. Least of
all have Democrats right 70 so complain
or SO despair. Confess our faults and We
shah see moro clearly. Popular resent
ment has not run AGAINST Democratic
principles but against infirmity Of faith
sci; lamentably eriev0us TO merit t.
Popular favor Mil return 10 the rekin-
died flame OF Dure principle. sincerity Of
aim union Of effort fit 10 Justify belief
. ~ results of popllar benefit
IT Is Idle follyAf reckon traffic with
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