Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1888-07-26
STi,EETER ACCEPTS.
u. VIII Hun for President on tho
labor Ticket.

New WINDSOR, July IA, J, Strceter,
the Presidential candidate Of the Union
Labor party. has transmitted to j. w.
Goshorn, OF the National Executive Com.
miltco Of that party, his acceptance OF
nomination. In letter. after extending
his thanks for the distinguished honor
conferred upon him, Mr. Strectcr says;
hold to the principle that the pros
pcrity of the nation l. measured by the
prosperity Of It's industrial classes. IL tho
people are struggling with poverty, the
nation Is poor, though the treasury Is
OVERLOOKING with idle money. Such Is
our condition to-day. The intent OF our
government should be TO protect tho
weaker members from the cncroachment
Of the stronger. This fundamental prin'
ciple has been subvcrtcd, and we have a
government Of class, u monied nrlsto'
crazy. We need more money in circua.
lation, and the coinage Of silver should
be MS free Ms that of gold, The money in
the public treasury should be used for tho
payment OF bonds and tho interest stop.
ned. We have tried n change from ono
political party to another, but 1t gives the
peoplc no relief We ARE even worse oil.
opoles, greed, combinations and trusts,
aud has not protected tho people against
their spoilations Is not worth the support
of the working people. These unholy
monopoIes and combinations have In
creased until they have forced upon tho
country another "irrepressible conflict"
involving the happiness and prosperity OF
sixty millions Of people. u conflict that
Al al hun
this country or the people who inhab!t II.
To settle slavery the conflict cost the
government money and life. II Ia hoped
this conflict may be settled peaceably NJ
| the ballot box But settled II will be, let
us hope, without seas Of fire and rivers OF
| blood. The tariff Is a minor issue when
compared with the greater issues inyoly'
| ed. No legislation on the tarlil will pro-
tect the people from the monicd comb.
nations now sapping the prosperity OF
the people. believe, however, In re-
vision of the tariff laws and that protcc.
| ton should be given where needed and
| taxes reduced whenever II can be done
| safely. We aie in favor OF temperance and
good government. But the higher Chris.
tinn civilization Ia opposed to the removal
| Of the government tax on whisky and
| lODhcCO, u WOUIu NC TcltoRIuhc "VFe-
mcnt OF demoralizing tendency and would
lead thousands OF young men into the gut.
ter and degradation. We are friends OF
the soldiers, mot In sectional sense, to
antagoniZe the blue and gray, but for.
getting the past, let us plant freedom and
| the flag upon the hilltops Of every State
and conccdc to all n patriotic DEVOTION to
our flag Laws should be enacted TO com
pei employers and employees with dis
agreements to arbitratc. Corporate cap
tal Is too arrogant and relies too much on
the Pinkcrton MALTA. The very sight OF
this force irritates the working people
when In trouble and has tendency to
widen the breech between capital aud
labor. In Illinois, VIC pay n large tax to
maintain an efficient MALTA and police
force. and why this private militia has
headquarters In Illinois is more than
can tell. Their services should be dispen
,cd with. The ownership or control Of
lines OF Communication OF transportation
Is demanded by the people Equal pay
'or equal work for both sexes Is justice,
The platform Is good IA whole and
meets my appreciation.