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 dangers of expansion, and the changes that must occur in our political ideals, if this policy is adopted, no voice has been raised more strenuously in calling the attention of our people to those ideals which have heretofore prevailed, that ours is a nation founded upon the consent of the governed, upon justice and liberty, upon peace and prosperity. If we do not wish its influence for democracy and freedom to “perish from the earth,” must dedicate it anew to those principles which it has exemplified in the past.

(Signed,).&emsp;

, February 10, 1899.&emsp; , Esq., Secretary.

complimentary dinner to Hon.. Entertaining, as I do, a very high opinion of the, public services of Mr., it would give me great pleasure to take part in the dinner, but the state of my health is such that I am unable to do so.
 * I am in receipt of invitation to attend the

Thanking the Committee for the invitation,

(Signed,).&emsp;