The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-29


tirely out Of the question. Let us assume,
that the more moderate views of those who
, would pay off the bonds with the present
greenbacks are the true expouu1ers of the
platform. Let us even suppose that the Gov
eminent could raise surplus of 100000, 900
next year, to redeem the bonds of 1862, with
out oppressive taxes; and could pay off the
bonds without depreoiating the currency.
What Is the profit, aud what the loss 7 The
creditors OF the nation, who have bargainsd
for $500, 900 900, would receive only $3.50 000,-
600. Here would be clear saving of $780,
600, 600 10 the people. II there be 40 000, 900
of people, the net gain to each person would
be s375 Each family of six persons, that
lost nothing by the bonds or the currency,
would be the richer by 322 so.
On the other hand, something would be
lost The pride which each American has
justly taken in his fatherland would be gone
forever. The nation would be stained, dis
honored, disgraced before the world. The
cause of government by the people, in so far
as 1t is identified with us, would be made
byword and a reproach throughout Christen-
dom. Our national selfrespect would bs
gone; and we and our children forever would
be made conscious that we belong to a oom-
munity of swindlers, country whose honor
cannot be trusted.
During the late war one fact helped the
Union cause in Europe more than a thousand
arguments. 1t was that Massachusetts, fought
for the Union, and Mississippi against it.
Massachusetts, had always paid her debts with
honor, and was respected. Mississippi had
cheated her creditors, and was despised.
Here was q fact widely known, and appeal
ing in practical form, which they could un-
derstand, to the people of Europe. Thousands
Of them rejected the Rebel bonds, and bought
the Union bonds, in consequences OF it. Thou
sands more gave their sympathies and hopes
a NUb IN thnxy Iyr,ax 20 ha
against Jefferson Davis and his followers,
whom they knew to be dishonest.
The Democratic platform proposes that the
nation shall throw away the policy of Massa-
ohusetts, and adopt that of Mississippi. IL
do 1t, We throw away the proud reputation aud
conscious honor with which the men OF Massa-
chusetts and of the Union have been able to
face the world. We embrace for ourselves,
our children, and our country, the universal
contempt which civilized nations have given
to the repudiators of Mississippi.
The question is a fair one. The profit and
loss are before the people. Each man must
judge for himself which is worth the most to
him, the honor and dignity of his country, or
the sum of 1914. Every father of a large
family must decide for himself and his chill.
dren, whether he would rather leave them
citizens OF respected and glorious commu-
Dity, or receive, for their disgrace and his use
the profit of $22'50.
Would it not be a pitiful sight to see the
men OF 1861, who gave their sons aud broth
ers for the honor and the safety of this land,
sell it all from them, in the day of its triumph,
for 1915 per head II that which, three
years ago, we rejoiced to secure at the cost of
a dearly loved life for nearly every family,
should now be traded off by the friends of the
heroic dead for twenty-five dollars and fifty
cents per household
The honor of the United States, the good
faith of their people, the fame of their sue
cesses, and the dearly bought fruits of their
terrible struggle, are in the hands of the
people. A body of ambitious politicians bids
for them ALL and offers you, citizens, 1915
each, if you will sell them out and part with
them forever. The question for November is,
are you for saIel ana Is that your pricei