Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-07-03
THE SILVER QUESTION
AS 1t Looks to One of the Com
mon People.


have endeavored to show in a simple
manner some of the benehcient effects
to be derived from the free coinage of
silver. l will now consider the means
by which free coinage may become a
fixed fact. Owing to the uniformed
and missinformed condition of a large
majority of the people east OF the
Rocky mountains, most Of the voters
seem to be either opposed or indifferent
to the silver interests, and consequently
the first step to be taken is for their
education and enlightenment. To this
end | would suggest the circulating
among them Of large numbers Of leaf
let's, issued in regular order and mum.
bered. Each leaflet should be short,
plainly written, in the homely language
OF the common people, among whom
they are intended to circulate, and no
leahet TO contain more than one or two
points, beginning with the most simple.
These leaflets should follow each other,
in not too rapid succession, that the
ideas presented in each may be thor
oughly digested and understood by the
individual before his attention has been
distracted or divided by the presenta-
ton Of another idea. II few eloquent
speakers could be had to 60 through
the country and present the points oral
ly, after the circulation Of the leaflets
had ceased, the effect would Be greatly
strengthened.
Owing to the intimate relation exist
ing between this great question and the
equally great question of labor, il IS
but reasonable TO suppose that Silver
League might be formed, which, through
proper representation, by earnest, hon
est men, could secure the endorsement,
assistance and co operation of the vari.
Gus labor leagues and unions throughout
the length and breadth of the land
With such combination, actuated by
the unconHoyeuible argument Of self
interest, opposition would be vain, and
right and justice once more ind home
among the American people.
This, like the labor question, is a
great national question, and should not
be made paruzan issue, but the policy
pursued by the present administration
has made it such, and the Republican
party is its natural champion. Who
does not remember the "cheap John"
cry Of "Cievelani, the poor mans
friend" with which his deluded follow
ers shouted themselves hoars- during the
last campaign Who, now, after six
teen months Of Mr.. Cleveland ineum.
beney, can point TO any act Of his or
his cabinet, wherein the poor man has
received the least possible benefit from
his friendship2 The "cheap John
comparison still holds good, and the
"poor man" finds himself duped and
cheated before his eyes. Turn where
you will, and there you will find depres-
sion in all classes Of business and in.
dustry, and behold the country strewn
with poor mems hopes. Verify, we
want no more "cheap John" Presidents.
II there are any logical reasons that
can be advanced, showing why silver
should not be coined in our minis free
ly and equally with gold, for one
would be glad TO hear them. The only
reason have heard urged thus far, is
the undue accumulation of money in
the United States Treasury. Same ex-
cuse. Have we no deserving poor
among US, Are there no veterans Of
the late war and the Mexican war who
are old, disabled and destitute? Are
there 10 bereyed mothers, no widows
or orphans Of such who are eaking out
a miserable existanee, without the nee
cssaries Of life? Are there no internal
improvements to be mader Should not
our Army and Navy be strengthened?
And finally, have we not the hungry
Democracy feeding at the public crib1
Surely the treasury of the country need
not be over burdened with coin.
WoRKINCMAN.
EIlo Grand Lodge 4. q. d. +.
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