The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-27

pliSh but little, and this fact gives peculiar
Importance to tho contests in the congress
siunal districts of the State. Missouri should
be represented by an unbroken Democratic
delegation i'll tho House of Representatives.
and we urge on all members of the party to
see that nothing is neglected necessary to
secure that result. Let there be, not only
u thorough organization, but a spirit of de-
termination and energy in the management of
all details concerned with awakening interest
and polling n full vote.
In; the last congressional elections there
was irrefragable proof that the most sinister
and corrupt means were used in congress ion
al districts in various States to defeat Demo
cratic nominees specially representing tariff
reform. The same spirit and the same pur-
poses exist now, and will work, through hired
agents, even more recklessly. than before.
Let Democrats beware of all such conspira-
tors, expose and denounce them whenever
possible, and in all matters act together with
unity and enthusiasm to elect the nominees Of
the party, who are all men of acknowledged
ability and experience.
DEMOCRATIC RECORD IN MISSOURI.
During a national campaign matters of
local or State history and party management
are necessarily somewhat overshadowcd but
it IS upon this committee to re-
mind the voters of the State of the magnifi-
cent progress and success attending Demo
cratic asccndency in Missouri. For a period
of nearly eighteen years the Democratic
party has had control of the affairs of the
State, and the results in themselves form an
unanswerable argument for continuing it in
power. In all departments aud directions
the State has advanced in prosperity.
In populatiOn; in agricultural and mineral
Inyrn1nnpnant. - 3ho MOUTH 80 ta,r,, o.l
cities; in railroad building; in the manage
mcnt of revenues, of institutions of learning
and charity; in the improvement of the public
school system and the protection of State
school moneys; and In all other matters of
general concern there has been substantial
success and advancement. The natural re-
sources of Missouri are great and varied, but,
unless the management of public affairs had
been wise, honest and energetic the proud
eminence the State now enjoys could never
have been achieved. In not one par
ticular has the Democratic party for
fcited tho confidence of our citizens.
The history of its use of power in
this State is a glorious vindication of It's
genius and purpose. The credit and finan-
cial reputation Of a State show the Judgment
of the outside world on the management of
its affairs. Since January /, 1871, about the
time that tho Democracy obtained ascen-
deDcy, the bonded Indebtedness has been
greatly diminished, and the financial stand
ing of the State and It's various municipalities
has been such as to secure to the
people a much lower rate of IN
tcrest on their public obligations.
In the last Auditors report the actual
bonded debt is given: January 1, 1887, at S1O,-
81, OOO, or a reduction Of nearly so per cent.
sc tI, l,Et l., ,t.ht,., ~. -z.l:--
of reduction in rate of interest. And it must
be added that, during this period, the penal,
charitable and educational institutions of the
State have been greatly extended and i'm
proved. All obligations have been promptly
met, and, so far as possible, debts due by rail
road corporations have been enforced, and,
to u large extent, collected. The
success of Democratic rule in Mis-
souri, is even more forcibly illustrated by the
outside quotations of its securities. In 1865
we have official authority for the fact that
the highest price paid for Missouri bonds
was 40, and the lowest 81 per cent. In 1870
the figures has risen to 81 and 50; in 1850 they
were quoted at 1l0, and In the last Auditors
report il is stated that "a Missouri bond hay
ing ten years TO run is now worth 1259I."
These figures are sufficient, without going in
to further particulars, to conclusively estab-
lish the advancement of the credit and repu-
tation of the State under Democratic rule.
In the management OF tho public schools and
of State school money! subject SO dear to
all thoughtful citizens-successivc Demo
cratic administrations nave made an admira-
bic record. The total apportionment in 1870
was S3l1, 1853 30, and in 1856 was over $780,
600. The history of the State since 1870 is
one showing progressive prosperity, and the
Democratic party is justly entitled to credit
for the wisdom and energy displayed in its
management of public affairs. To it also
is due the abrogation of a partisan
and prosCriptive constitution, and the rccre-
alton of our organic law on principles of wis
dom and justice; for the wise revision of the
State statute and the extension in usefulness
of the State University, the schools for the
blind, deaf and dumb, asylums for the insane
and other institutions. The Democratic party
in Missouri stands upon its records, and, in
State as i'll national affairs, points TO services
actually performed as the proof of its patri-
otto spirit.
OUR STATE TICKET.
The State ticket presented to the people
by the Democracy is one in every way entitled
to support and confidence. At its head is ID.
X. Francis of st. Louis, nominated for Gov
ernor; Il citizen whose career and character
specially qualify him as u Democratic candi-
date. He possesses genius, acquaintance with
public affairs and u spotlcss reputation, and
has exhibited 10 ordinary executive ability
Mayor of st. Louis. The nominees for
all other positions of honor and trust are men
well known to the people and enjoying their
respect and confidence.
IN CONCLUSION.
The national platform and the national and
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now before the people, and no sounder, purer
principles, nor better men, nave ever appealed
to public support. 1t is the party of liberal
principles, of plain, simple Democratic ideas,
OF equality, fraternity ahd common sense.
II has nothing to do with inLOl-
GRANGE, rldicalism, privileged classes,
crank notions and fanaticdl meth
obs. All these are Republican in origin
and use. 1t aims To elect good and true men
to office, to manage the government on the
basis Of honesty and prudence, of the great
est good to the greatest number; TO maintain
the national honor at home and abroad to
rchukc and control all Influences seeking in
any way to cndangcr the rights of the hum
bIcst citizen; TO cOniinc The national and
State governments within Constitutional
limits, aud 10 transmit to pUstcrity, IL Union
OF states, indlssoluDlc and indcsiructible-
securing true freedom and true justice to all
classes.
At the November elections every vote for
81, s.t 1,1-n Il n NTpfn for tho tIInHn