The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1917, 1915-01-12

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reforms In court procedure advocat-
ed by the president were the two
questions taken up in his address. 1t
was understood tonight that he would
press both subjects on congress at
the earliest possible opportunity.
At the reception after the address,
! the president shook hands with sever
al thousand persons. When he reach
| ed his private car afterwards he was
tired out He conflded to friends that
he was greatly pleased with his recep-
ition. The president plans to take up
the same subjects he discussed today
In the series Of speeches he will make
| On his return trip from San Francisco
In the spring.
Presidents Speech.
| The president said In part:
"GoysTnc. Ralstcn. Ladies' and Cen
tlemen: You have given me a most
royal welcome. for which | thank you
from the bottom OF my heart. 1t ia
rather lonely living in Washington. I
have been confined for two years at
hard labor and even now / feel that
am simply out on parole. You notice
that one OF the most distinguished
members OF the United States senate
ls here to see that go back. And yet
with sincere apologies to the senate
and house of representatives I want
to say that draw more inspiration
from you than I do from them.
Should Think Of Home.
They. like myself, are only servants
Of the people Of the United States.
Our sinews consist In your sympathy
and support, and our renewal comes
from contact with you and with the
strong movements Of public opinion In
this country. That is the reason why
for one would prefer that our
thoughts should not too often cross
tho ocean, but should center them
selves upon the policies and duties OF
the United States. II we think OF the
United States, when the time comes we
shall know how this country can
serve tile world. will borrow very
interesting phrase from distinguish
ed gentleman Of my acquaintance and
beg that you will keen vonr moral
powder dry.
jackson Was Fortnight man.
| But l have come here on jackson
Day. II there are Republicans pres
ent hope they will feel the compelling
influences OF such a day There was
nothing mild about Andrew Jackson;
| that is the reason spoke Of the com
pelling Influences of the day Andrew
jackson was fortnight man who be-
leved everything he did believe In
lighting earnest. And really, ladies
and gentlemen, in public life that ia
the only sort OF man worth thinking
about for O moment. :.
IL was not, ready to, fight for
everything L believe in. I would think
It my duty to go back and take back
seat. like. therefore. to breathe the
air Of Jackson Day. I like to be re-
minded OF the. old militant hosts of
Democracy which believe have como
to life again In our time.
Republican Party q Back Number.
the United States had almost for
gotten that 1t must keep Its fighting
ardor IN behalf OF mankind when An.
drew jackson became president: and
you Will notice that whenever the
United States forgets It's ardor for
mankind, Democrat is elected presi-
DENT The trouble with the Republican
party ts that Il has not had new ifina
Tor thirty years. ! am not speaking
as politician. am speaking as !. a
historian: have looked for new ideas
In the records and have not found
4 any proceeding from the Republican
ranks" fn d i,'Y'..s: J
The president said II was only nat
ufei that when tho country wanted
things done H. elected q Democrat pres.
| ttdent. ~ sIs75 ,I 20.
4; ""l would not speak with tllsrespect
4 OF the Republican party. I always
speak with great respect Of the past.
The past was necessary to the present:
and was sure prediction OF the fii-
ture. The Republican party Is still q
covert and refuge Tor those who are
afraid, for those who want to consult
| thelr: grandfathers about everything. e !.
You Will see. therefore. that r have
come to you In the spirit Of jackson,
Day, Il got tired OF staying In WASH
lngton and saying sweet s. things. Y
wanted to come out and get In contact
with Sou once ii10=s art.. sag ,a.hss ,~a.;h:ss. i!
really thought. ss ,: . 4
The Independent Voter.
4 My friends. what II particularly
want you to observe Is this, that poll
j tics IN thig country tioes not depend
ahy longer upon the regular members
lof either PARTY There ID mot enough
lregnlat Republicans In this country
j sostake, and hold national power; ana
/ Eamust tnime i1tSly add there are not
enough regular Democrats q ii, this
il country 10 40 'it either, This country
4 III guided ahd its policy Ii dateI ID
4 ~; the Ind epenednt yotsr, and I have
4 Come to AK You how va can heat
h prove. TO the ;trdope lent ,Sntef mat
Il the tn1tfnment no needs t1X fhe Defnos
Il cratic party and that IT woA il be hone