New-York tribune., 1909-04-14
LOVE FEAST
4 DINNER OF HARMONIES.
National Democratic Club Observes
Birthdau of Patron Saint.

bTLBIIUH OF ULTUU OutitC.
Four hundred Jerersonian Democrats celebrated
the birthday anniversary OF their patron saint last
night at the annual Jefferson dinner Of the National
OF Ohio Governor Marshall of Indiana and
Senator Chamberlain OF Oregon the principal
speakers.
Thomas Jefferson is so far removed from the
Democratic planetary system OF the present hour
that it entirely feasible for Charles F. Muir
ply. William J. Conners, Senator Patrick H. Nc
Carren ard Richard Croker to get together Of an
evening and engage IN orical obser-
vations without Of loss Of delegates patron
age. It love feast and the distinguished visi-
tors had the best OF attention.
The nearest thing TO noteworthy feature at the
dinner the warning by Governor Marshall that
with bank stocks and other monetary inter
must sacrifice their personal desires for the
good Of the commonwealth if they wish TO emulate
Thomas Jefferson.
Governor Harmon spoke against the exaltatlon
Of the federal above the stae government and
ascrIbed Republican policy all the alleged eX-
t-avagances Of the federal government He at
tackled the policy OF spending hundreds Of millions
dollars on the Panama Canal. to he followed
by subsidizing shipping.
Governor Marshall said that II the fathers could
strike out the Constitution q single phrase they
would strike out the general welfare clause. He
said It had been distorted and made the mother
Of evils untold Jefferson never dreamed Of using
the functions Of government 10 exploit private
business. hs added. He said he did not believe
that any man was entitled TO more than life, lib
erty and +he pursuit OF happiness.
The harmonies were slightly and temporarily
5arred when President Fox of the Democratic Club,
the presiding officer. announced that letters Of re-
gTet from distinguished absentees would be read by
ex-Chartties Commissioner Keller. who thereupon
announced that the letter from Governor johnson
Of Minnesota the only he would read. AS
there letter from Bryan il looked A little
queer TO some, but later II learned that the
Bryan letter was signed by Brother Charles
saying that the Peerless Leader busy lectur-
ing, and could not attend the dinner.
The others who sent regrets Mayor Nc
Clellan. Governor Burke Of South Dakota Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson OF Princeton. Governor
Swanson OF Virginia. Champ Clark. Democratic
leader OF the House; Senator Culberson. OF Texas,
and Representative Rainey.
APPLAUSE FOR CROKER
Richard Croker entered the dining room at $50.
and round Of applause greeted him Soon after
ward Senator McCarren and Representative Fitz-
gerald arrived, and they, too attracted attention
The room brilliantly decorated with the na-
tional colors and flowers. Back OF the das an
oil portrait Of Jefferson. with electric device
under It giving the figures ''1743-l909."
At the guests table with President Fox the
speakers mentioned. the Rev. Joseph F. Mooney,
ex-Justice Morgan J. OBrien. Justice FitzGerald,
Norman E. Mack Democratic national chairman:
ex-Judge Alton 3. Parker. President John A Ben
sci Of the Board Of Water Supply; President Mo
Gowan of the Board of Aldermen, Corporation
Counsel Pendleton and eK-Judge D. Cady Herrick-
Some Of the others present Charles r
Murphy, Justice Dugro, Justice Guy, Judge War
ren ". Foster. Representative Charles Y. Fornes,
Daniel T. Cohalan, Thomas F, Smith, Representa-
tive William Sulzer. Andrew Freedman, John
Whalen, Controller Metz. Deputy Controller John
H. McCooey. Justices Truax and Platzek Water
Commissioner John II. O'Brien and John r. Carroll.
Richard Croker to have been at the guests
the boys" and his wishes we're gratifcd A place
made for him at the table with Andrew
Freedman, Samuel Untermyer Controller Metz
Senator McCarren and others.
LETTER FROM GOVERNOR JOHNSON.
John ". Keller read the following letter from
Governor Johnson Of Minnesota:
I write TO express my regret that because Of Of
fetal engagements in Minnesota, cannot be pres
of the birthday anniversary Of Thomas JefTerson
AIta9ugn aIsa9 a century and a generation have
s so e95nIne Penne9 The Immqrtal document
as the foundation rock OF Republic
The storms of war, of panic. of political strife
enuncaed in the great Decleration stands strong
er not only in the hearts OF American freemen. but
fore IN history Nay, more the Declaration OF In
dependence has become more than American in its
sphere 927 Of influence It has become the beacon
fd lgnd OF me world: II has brought millions OF
treedora-Iovlng citzens 10 our shores from all
countries and clnes. II has shed its rays of light
CIVILIZED people II has given hope and courage to
distant continents and in the isles of the sea
Its principles those of freemen in every land
and in every Its truths the general ak
IONS Of true government wherever found II is /
alike the inspiring force and the cornerstone of |
every constitution upon which the rights OF
men. Its guiding hand is before in every story
Of the Republic. It simple and gospel is the |
epitome of every onward and upward movement Of /
our political life Laws and administrations in /
stitutons and organizations, conditions and move
rnents, national and local, corporate and private
patriotic and selfish, good and bad. and go /
In the tidal changes Of modern life, but beneath /
and through all, pervading all and abiding ever, the /
spirit OF '76 lives and reigns with power in the /
hearts and lives Of nearly ninety million Ameri- /
cans, and is to-day as never before the greatest |
dominant force for good government. for free and |
government, for Just and true govern
rnent in the world.
Democrats especially do we'll honor the memory !
~ this man. for 10 him have ever and will /
sver look for the fundamental truths for which |
stand 49,
York City and Of the Empire State.
TWO GOVERNORS SPEAK
President Fox in introducing Governor Harmon. /
.aid. He comes from that state which is called
ths mother OF Presidents" There much ap- |
nsuse for Mr. Harmon. who said:
cn.cial privilege can take form, however /
--,e Sious and assume gerb, not the flag |
y the Union which hide IL or win favor from /
he nolttical descendants of Thomas Jefferson. Nor
an tolerance Of IL by them be won by any real /