"We didn't come here to parley.

We knew YOUR sentiments and what YOU think is your duty.

We know what we consider OURS--and so do you.

But we're here to give you a chance, either as mayor, or, if you prefer it, as the oldest citizen here, to take a hand in our business to-night.

We're not ashamed of what we're going to do, and we're willing to abide by it; so there's no reason why we shouldn't speak aboveboard of it to you.