The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1878-10-25
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fairly and squarely made between jus.
tice and a fair shake for the yeomanry
on the one hand, and the interests Of
capitalists on the other. Mr.. Thomp
son represents the former, and Mr..
Denny. the latter. Mr.. Thompson Il
in favor Of q fair deal to all, without
preference TO any in legislation, while
Mr.. Denny is in favor Of continue
ton and perpetuation Of the one-sided
financial policy which has swollen the
fortunes Of capitalists until they have
become almost omnipotent, both in
the business and in the politics Of this
land, and which has at the same time
brought general epidemic Of hank.
ruptcy, poverty, want, compelled
idleness and suffering to the masses
to those who are the only producers Of
wealth, and the only substantial con.
tributors to the general prosperity.
MIR. Thompson represents industry,
Mr.. Denny represents opulent laziness.
1t isa contest Of the people against
money power--of the ioiling millions
against the kid-gloved aristocracy.
Mr.. Denny is a Republican--what
we used TO call an "Aboiit;oIst"--and
as such, stands upon the record as the
endorser and sanctioner Of all the
doings Of that party from its birth to
the present unhappy day. Whatever
Of injustice and wrong has been done
to the masses by legislation. has been
done by his party, for it has had su-
preme control of affairs for the past
eighteen years, and he has been the
constant and unwavering supporter of
its meanness.
His party, with his approval and
assistance, passed the act Transforming
u contract between the Government
aud her creditors 50 as to convert
vast debt which was unquestionably
payable in greenbacks, into one paya-
BILE in gold and silver, whereby mill
ions Of dollars we're made for bond
holders and bankers--such as Mr..
Denny. Whoever votes for Mr.. Den
ny, will thereby declare his approba.
ton Of that infamous swindle on the
taxpayers.
His party. with his approval and
help, afterwards changed the contract
again at the instance and for the profit
of the holders of the public debt (such
as Mr.. Denny,) so as to make that
debt payable in gold alone, thus tax.
ing many more millions out Of the
peoples earnings for Denny and Com.
pany. Whoever votes.fa Mr.. Denny
votes for that swindle.
His party, with his approval, pass
ed the Resumption Act. the necessary
effect Of which, and the evident design
If which, was to contract and dimin-
'sh the volume Of circulating money
50 as to produce a general fright and
panic, and. by consequence, a general
prostration in all business Except
'ercentism,) and so as 10 give to CAPT.
al an unnatural and undue purchas-
ng power-a power that almost
amounts to, one Of confscation of the
property of debtors. Who ever votes
or MIR. Denny, declares by 50 doing,
lis appreciation Of that art with all
Is cruel consequences.
His party, with his approval, estab.
ished the present National banking
ystem--a system by which a priv.
eyed few are authorized 10 lend their
no" notes 10 The people for interest-by
which their promises to pay are given
II the dignity and power and value Of
money! Mr.. Denny is President of
National Bank, and has been selected
nd put forward as the special expo
ent and champion Of that system,
nd who ever votes for him votes TO
it.
MIR. Thompson has consistently and
srsistently opposed all these meas.
res, adopted for the advantage of the
irong at the expense of the weak,
nd he still opposes them, and de. /
lands their repeal or modification
nat Justice may be done to all alike.
lie makes no war upon capitalists,
neither bankers or not, personally,
ut he denounces the system Of which ,
ley are the only real bepefciaries, as ,
must and unwise-a thing gotten up
crafty the greed of a favored set, :
order to secure their political infu.
Ice. He contends that there is no
ecessity for National Banks, and that /
70 Government In granting them the a
Itraordinsry privilege which they q
Joy, does so without the slightest I,
nsideration. 1t is a clear gift. He \
sists that il is wrong in principle as
III as in policy, for the Government ,
thus peculiarly favor these capital !,
.. He sees no justice in giving to }
In because they happen to be rich !.
ough TO own Government bonds, the
ecial and exclusive privilege Of lend. !,
Z their own notes for interest. He