The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1888-08-28
ADDRESS
Democratic State Executive COmmittet

DcmOCIauC StAte LXccuuVe NOmmlttet.
HEApoUARrRRs
| DEMOCRATIC STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
PENSACOLA. Fla, Aug. II. 1888.
To the People of Fzoraia:
A few short weeks have elapsed since the
| Democratic representatives at 81. Augustine in
| augurated the most important political cnntest
which has ever taken place in our State. The
party's standard Was uniurlest under the hap
| piest auspices and the only shadow that marred
the brightness of the horizon was The fear of the
| cautious that too much conf ience might bring
| disaster
The Republican party presented at Chicago
| the appearance of n wreck abandoned at sea 10
| the cnntending winds, and left Ia the mercy of
the waves, without n master Ia direct or q pilot
| tO guide it,
AT 81. Louis was witnessed scene unpre-
csdented in the history of the nation, when the
great Democratic party selected. by acclama-
ton, as its standard bearers Cleveland and
Thurman, the embodiment OF ability, integrity
| and courage Mr. Thurman's ripe age and long
experience will strengthen The promise of con-
tinuation OF the clean record and the honest
public service which has been the history of his
own life, and which has marked The phenomenal
career OF Mr. Cleveland.
Mr. Fleming was placed at the head O the
State ticket, composed of trusted and tried mem
bers OF the party, with records above reprOach.
The canvass has not been wanting in interest
and enthusiasm over the admirable personnel of
the party leaders, but an encouraging indication
is the universal desire for popular education up
on tariff REFORM through which the burlened
public hope TO secure peace, rest and security
from change.
The public mind is rapidly clearing of false
notions heretofore prOpagated. mainly by The
misuse oil catch-wordS and misleading phrases
The people are beginning TO understand that the
level OF wages in continental Europe ia due to
dense population, where two men are an xious TO
get one mans work The number of people in
that country to be fed and clothed is very great
III proportion to the productive capacity of the
country Added 10 this is the enormous expense
upon the people tor The maintenance OF reya
families and aristocraiic classes and for the sup
port of large standing armies
Wages are higher IN England where free trade
exists, Than in any of the continental countries
that have protective tariffs.
The Democratic parry does not advocate free
trade but looks at the whole country and while
trying 10 harmonic conflicting interests believes
that justice can be done to all, with benefit To
the manufacturing interests, the release of the
farmers from tariff robbery, ard the increase of
the wages Of the laborers of the country
The policy Of pr,teciinn. which denies The
equal rights OF mrn. giving a favored class
great advantage over other men, is a system
which sets al naught the first principles of jus
tce and violates the Fundamental idea of Ameri-
can institutions
With An intelligent understanding of the real
issue fears of The result of The contest should
be entertained But. in The sIa low of recent
events. vico ory in Florida can only he secured
by The united action ot every advocate of good
government. In the metropolis of our State a
shntow has fallen upon a prosperous people
where sunshine bcamed before. In other nor
tions OF the Stale, happy homes, the resort of
love, "f joy of peace and plenty, dire disease,
with ruthless power menaces the lives of our
fellow citizens. who should become more dear
and
bounty and sympathy from sincere hears.
The situation brings To Florida its supreme
moment. While caring for the afflicted we
should remember that the Calamity may be
made greater il by relaxed vigilance the State is
list TO good government and our eff, ,rts To re
cover from the sCnurge. which now hangs over
the commonwealth like pail are obstructed by
a renewal Of Republican rule which devastated
tue State tor decade. Assoc
1t is an occasion which appeals to the patriot.
ism OF every citizen. If Discussions exist let
them be pu, aside for future settlement if they
cannot be healed. The State cannot afford to
lose the hearty, earnest support of a single true
son when so m my have been driven from their
homes, 80 per cent of whom are Democratic
voters
For the first time in twenty wears you will I've
called upon To elect county Officers and our op-
ponents. careless OF their methods, have resorted
to suggestions OF trades or swaps to advance
their State ticket Strong in the conviction of
your loyalty to party and principle violence will
not be done TO your integrity by further refer
ence to such perfdy.
The Committees appointments, outside of
Middle and Western Florida, are necessarily
suspended on account of quaran line regulations
and deranged transportation. Many can never
be renewed. As rapidly as possible new an
poiniments will be made in sub districts, where
speakers can move without interference The
campaign will have to be largely conducted by
distribution oi documents in some portion of the
State. Send address oi persons desiring such
matter to these headquarters. II you know a
person who needs information. send his address.
Again The C 'nmiitee appeals for the best en-
deavnrs of every lover OF Florida to elect our
ticket. Let no man faer. Do this and we will
win.
By order of Committee.
w. d. CHIPLEY, Chairman
l.. b. WOMBwELL, Secretary.
n. BIN view of the situation, all democratic
papers will please omit publication of appoint
mcnts outside of Middle and Western Florida,
made by State committee, and please publish
lh's address four times