Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-10-31
LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK.

1t is not often that there is great
er necessity for a decided expression
of the voice of the people than there
is at this time. Next Tuesday will see
successful defense of the principles
of our republican form ofgovernment,
or it will witness a vast stride toward
Capitalization and the reign of mo-
nopoly and corporate power.
The people must either rally to the
support of the Democracy or connive
at the success of Republicanism and
all that it means in these days.
In all soberness and earnestness,
we ask the voters to consider the sit
uation. Notice who it is that are sup
porting the parties. In the Repuh-
lican ranks will be found, almost to
man, the nillionaires and monopolists
of the country. Go where you will
YOU will find the great corporations
contributing immense sums TO the
Republican campaign fund. They
are making every endeavor for the
success of that party, for its success
means still further additions to their
colossal fortunes and still greater
favors TO class already fostered too
indulgently. On the other side will
be found the masses of the po ople on
ly. No contributions are pouring i'll
to the Democratic treasury from
the wealthy manufacturers. An APP
peal to the corporations of the coun-
try, an application 10 the trusts for
campaign funds, will meet with no
and file must battle without the
sinews of war, and the only reward
they ask is the good of their country.
The actions of the first session of
the present Congress make d distinct
issue. The Republican party has
been the party of extravaganza.
Coming into power with a surplus OF
hundred millions, the Treasury to-
day is empty. To recruit its squan-
dered finances, il has forced upon the
people tariff bill that wrings from
them whether they will or not their
hard earned money, while the same
law piles up millions for the manufac-
turers The force bill than which no
greater blow at the liberties of the
people was ever struck, is another
creation of that party. Having passed
this bill through one House of Con
gress, it is only hung up to await what
an outraged people shall say about it.
If their party is upheld, the bill will
pass. If the Democracy shall be en-
dorsed, the schemers will not dare
pass it.
The Democratic party can point
with pride to its record. There was
never a cleaner, more economical,
more patriotic administration than
that of Grover Cleveland. There was
no extravaganza when a Democratic
House controlled legislation. There
were no scandals There was no cor
ruption in high places. The Mills
bill, law framed in the interests of
the whole country, with a fair consd-
GRAFTON for consumeras well as manu-
facturer, was only defeated in a Re
publican Senate. Our country was
prosperous and our government was
in good hands.
The plain issue is now before the
people. \ vote for the Republican
candidates is vote to endorse the
Mckinley bill, the force bill, all the
extravaganza and Incompetence Of
this administration.
A vote for the Democrats is an eX-
preston of condemnation of these
things, a rebuke to the monopolises,
and blow in defense of the liberties
Of the people.
This is still free country, and all
may vote as they please. But remem-
Der, as you make your bed so you
must lie.