Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-16

his own In ColfnK, Grant parish, Louisiana,
In one of the many attempts Of Republic
cans to manufacture political capital.
Two sets Of oficers-one white and one
colored-were appointed by Gov. Kellogg,
neither Of which knew Of the existence Of
the other. Al result riot occurred 10
obtain power, by which dfty-three persons
were killed, among them William Ward
leader Of the colored men, the infamous
Kellogg boas,ing that the death Of every
negro was worth fifty thousand votes 20
the Republican party in the North. Such
stories had their effect upon the North.
although happily the Southern negro l.
beginning 10 discover the true knay-
cry Of the party which pretends to be
his friend. He showed that the Demo
crat have more claim than Republicans
in bringing about good times, by remone-
iization Of silver, and $50, 100000 saved
| in last Congress, which measures received
the two-thrds vote Of Democrat, and not
more than four or five Republican votes.
| But the strongest reason for oar prosperity
is found in enforced economy and abund-
ant crops against the famine prevailing in
Europe. His speech throughout was log
ical and convincing.
The second speaker, Hon. William A.
Wallace, Of Clearheld county, was then
introduced as distinguished leader Of
the Democratic party for years, in return
for which Mr. Wallace, after the applause
which greeted him had subsidized, returned
thRnks 70 his ueighbors, AS he termed his
Centre county audience, for the Garnet
and unwaycring support he had received
from them during his long and ardu-
Gus career. He plunged at once into a
true exposition Of the centrAlizing ten
dencies Of the Republican party and Of
the dangers that menace the Liberties Of
the people by the unwArrau,ed and unoon-
su;utional exercise Of Federal power over
their home concerns. This is govern
ment Of the people, by the people and
for the people and government should
therefore be from the bottom and
not from the top. The individual Is the
unit and not the State He said thA,
the present; issue j. whether the indi.
vidual IS superior to State, or State superb
OF 10 the individual. Il Ia the old question
Of Federalism and Republicsnism. From
this be passed 60 a confederation Of the
benefits which had been derived from the
extra session Of Congrcss-ihAi it had
brought the people back 70 elementary
thought. lie referred 20 the testimony of
George G. Gorhan, late Republican Secrc-
iAry Of the Senate that there are ~ 900 Of
fec holders, all contributing their money
and working in every possible way for the
Republican party. The postmaster in
every hamlet and town u but an emissarv
of the party 10 distribute documents.
He disagreed with the plea Of the Senator
from Maine that the troops ST the polls
are not 10 be feared. For, although only
100 are placed in Pennsylvania, they have
the majesty Of the government at their
bscks, and no man dare resist arrest.
Federal power has 20 increased In The Su.
preme Court that from 1876 10 '7s the cases
increased from 2o5 20 1925, while there was
a corresponding increase Of only about one
thirs the business and population Of the
country. Federal election laws seetn TO be
the apple in the eve Of Republicans upon
which they acpend TO keep them in power.
The Federal government can rightfully
exercise no powers except such a. have
been expsessly delegated to IT, With
regard 10 finances, it is the policy Of
the Democratic party 10 control the enor-
nous national debt for tho benefit Of the
people and not for syndicates and bankers
Without reconciliation Of silver by the
Democratic party, the resumption scheme,
Of which the Republicans are inclined 90
boast, would have been dead letter He
agreed with the former speaker in the
causes which brought about the great
financial depression, and showed plainly
how increased labor, making two BLADES
Of grass grow where one was before pro-
duced, the reduction in our imports Of
S237 ,0o0, 600, the return Of our bonds, re-
dueed expenses and demand for surplus
production abroad, contribute 20 make the
sunlight Of prosperity again touch the hill.
tops. But what " in future years cIrcum.
stances are reversed, and there is no de-
mand abroad for our production, where
will otR market be Should IL not be
itHHh w tue VI NtNFse Ni our
rivers7 Should IL not follow the broad
aow Of the Mississippi Then, should we
not do all in our power 10 spread the doc
trine Of the Democratic party, "Pcace and
Unity ?" instead Of the opposing doctrine
Of the Republicans, "Division and Dis
traction ~ The broad and sunny South
lies unframed, and the North Is forced TO
bar the burden Of taxation alone. A feel.
ing Of selhshness, If nothing else, should
impel us TO do our utmost 10 extend 10 the
South the open hand Of friendship.
Touching upon State politics, ho dwclt
with considerable sarcasm upon It's record
under Republican administration for the
last tlftcen years, Ii is said by some that
Democrats would do no better II In power,
but this is begging the question, as the
proper action under such circumstances is
20 put out those who are doing wrong and
10 substitute others. To elec. Butler will