The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-10-27

tons purpose and desire TO control
the Adams administration. but he had
reckoned without his host and the
president soon demonstrated to the
satisfaction Of all parties that he
would be the head OF the administra-
ton In fact az we'll as in theory. He
alienated Hamilton. At the beginning
OF his term there was an adverse
Democratic majority in the house,
and In the senate the Democratic
leader. Jefferson, presided as vice
president.
On the whole. the country was
Democratic and Adams did not have
at first the confidence OF the nation.
He was suspected, with some reason,
OF too greatly admiring the institu-
lions Of the British monarchy. He.
In common with many other conser-
vative Americans, had been shocked
by the excuses OF the French revolu-
tionists and was the implacable foe
OF the Jacobins. The Democrats, on
the other hand. had sympathized with
the French revolutionists, wore tri-
color cockades, refused TO say mis-
ter" and generally sympathized with
the extreme anti-aristocratic profess
sions of the French Republicans. Not
only were they intense republicans
but also they hated England, they
had not forgiven George III. they re-
membered the horrors OF the Revo-
luton, they could not forget that the
English government had not with
drawn the troops from the frontier
according to the treaty obligation,
and they could not forget that Eng
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search American ships. Nor could
they, either as patriots or politicians,
condone the ratification OF what they
called the Infamous Jay Treaty with
England. In short, the Democratic
Republican party was French party
and the Federslist party was an Eng
lish party.
The French Directory. enraged by
the Jay Treaty. demanded that the
United States break with England
The American ministers were prac-
tically expelled from Paris and then
Mr.. Adams sent three special ENJOYS,
Gerry. Marshall and Pinckney. They
were Inundated by being forced to
treat with three anonymous persons
known only as Y, Y and Y. These
three mysterious diplomatlsts de-
manded from the American ENJOYS a
bride Of twelve hundred thousand
francs. In the meantime, French
privateers were preying upon Ameri-
can shipping. The publication of this
impudent demand OF the corrupt Tai
lyrand created an intense sensation,
wave of anger sweeping over the
Union. Millions for defense: not one
cent for tribute" became the rally
ing cry Of the Federalists in support
OF Adams determination not to yield
to the French.
From Vermont to Georgia, good Re-
publicans, who loved France and hat
ed England, rose in protest against
the insult offered by Tallyrand and
pledged themselves to support the
president in a war against France.
even to the extent of fighting side by
side with the detested English. Those
Republicans who remained true to
their party allegiance and who dared
question the wisdom Of embracing up
on a war with France, were denounc-
ed as traitors and as enemies of the
republic.
A wave OF patriotic fervor engulfed
the whole country. In every city
funds were started by public subscrip-
ton to build war vessels. Great cities
like New York and Philadelphia actu-
ally built ships, while small towns
like Petersburg, Virginia, raised as
much as $4,000 for the new Ameri-
can navy. Vessels were built In al
most every port on the Atlantic sea-
board and In every town and the mill
tia companies were drilled and pre-
parations made for war. Miss Eleanor
Parke Custis. the step-daughter of
General Washington, set the fashion
for the ladies by presenting a stand
OF colors TO the Alexandria Light
Dragons In an address breathing de-
fiance TO the French.
Every public meeting Of any char
acter whatsoever, became a riot. The
theaters were never so well filled.
since every night both Federalists
and Republicans sought to be In the
majority, but the Federalists soon
outnumbered their French sympathiz-
ing opponents. Every Federalist wore
In his hat a black cockade. while
every Democrat sported the red,
white and blue ribbon OF the French
Republicans. When a black cockade
and tri-color met there was always a
quarrel and often a fight. Scores OF
duels were fought, Federalists would
not speak to Democrats, Democrats