The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-09-09
THE ILLINOIS CAMPAIGN.
Mr.. Steverson's Address to the
Prairie State Democrats
The Au-importnnt Issue % the Present
Political struggle High rarin and
Low wages-Thc forcs
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LOW wages -I0r EOFE0
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The democrats opened the campaign
In Illinois with grand rally AT bloom
ington on August -. At which wer,
present some fifteen thousand pcopl,
among whom were leading democrat,
from eli over the state. A. T.. Steven
son, the democratic candidate fol
che vice presidency. senator Palmer
Cen John &. Black. and others lie
iivered stirring speeches. and nornina
tons for various state Offices were
made. IN his speech Mr.. Stevenson
spoke upon the leading issues OF the
campaign as follows:
ours j. q government ~ the people II a
wisely provided IA our federal constitution that
once In four years Political power shall return
20 the hands 81 the people Twenfysix times
during The i0i wears Of our history have Inc
American people. In the exercise Of their rights
as electors. cast their ballots for the candidate
Of their choice for the high once Of president Of
n" United STATES We are now on the eve Of
another presidential election. The responsible.
as q determining what line Of public policy
shall be pursued and who shall b. selected a
ch,f magistrate Is again upon US
The importance Of m intelligent and coasci-
cnf.ous exercise ~ the privilege OF desi <naiing
ths'se who are 70 5c intrusted with high once
cannot be ovcrstlted In The pending struggle
for political supremacy grave public qncs tions
are a. issue. Upon the correct determination
OF these questions through the peaceful me thods
lrrsrrlbci BY Law will depend the welfare Of the
rcop'c. Itis all important. then. tina, the de-
termination at The polls bc The result not Of
prejudice nor ~ Misrepresentation but Of hon
est and intelligent discussion ~ The issues in
volycd During the short time shall Eetaln
you u Will be my cndeayor 10 suggest some Of
the reasons why Mr. Cleveland should be elect.
ed president and the democratic party restored
90 power The four years administration o.
President Cleveland was confessediy an honest
administration. None OF the predicted evils of
which democratic triumph was 10 be the fore
runner followed his Inauguration In The cam.
paign OF isri the people were told by republican
speakers that democratic success would bring
blight and ruir upon the commercial interests
Q; the country Those who predicted evil from
Mr. Clcvelands election proved false prophets
The democratic administration ending March
Z. is,S. has gone into history As an economical
Ani able administration OF the government No
scandals attached 10 any 81 it. appointments 70
once Un1cr II the rights of all propcrfy-of
81 srctions-of al the people we're recognized
and enforced
Under II The bonded debt OF the rovernmcn,
vas paid AZ maturity; trust funds were not
usci % avoid a treasury deficit. and the gold
reserve was not menaced by threats Of invasion
20 meet The current expenses 81 The govern.
mont Under that administration 40 additional
o1rlens wcre laid upon the people. AT the
close q. President Cleyelands administration
The surrlus IN the treasury. exclusive OF the
gol1 reserve. was. ia round numbers. SSloo1v1)
II Will be remembered that during The latter
half ~ his administration the important CUES
aim was; What shall b. done with the surplus
rvfcnress In view q the fact that the annual
rsvenues Of the government were then 800
o0l0OO in excess o. It's necessities the quotation
was one d practical interest 70 the American
people
what Il the condition that now confronfs us
~ the end o. three and half years OF repub
iican administration; On the basis 81 revenues
70 the government as estimated By the secre-
tarr osthc treasury for the present fiscal year.
and ~ the liabilities OF the government on ac-
cornt d the annual and permanent appropria-
lions for the same period. there will be deficit
OF iheo0o.Vn Upon the assumption that the
law repairing siseo0O for the sinking fnni
will D. complied with there 4 no escaping the
deficiency 1 have mentioned And this. TOO.
notwithstanding tina; The admins ration made
tsfarlE In providing for the sinking fund 70 an
amount rxcccding sii.0n0a0 during the last
fiscal year The bankruptcy which now threat
ems the treasury IL the result. first. OF the en-
nctmcnt OF The Mckinley tariff Inv. and. sec
Onlly. the lavish appropriations Of the Fifty
mrs; congress
The secretary OF the treasury was con-
r'raired BY what he regarded a. the exicencics
81 iir financial situation 70 extend the ,saym.lt
Of sSsrHeH Of government bonds maturing
September l Of last year. This act OF a re-
rui1acan secretary Of the treasury Is Ia striking
arputrast with that Of his democratic prcde-
csrssor. under whose wise and cflcicni admins
traitor The bonds 81 the government we're paid
~ maturity. The appropriations OF the last re.
publican congreSs-whch has conc into history
rs the billion-dollar convress-far exceeded
ahat Of any Of ~ democratic predecessors.
The large appropriations OF the first session
'nf ne present congress are. ia the main. due 10
Che reckless legislation Of the Fisfy-nrst con
ErtSs imposing the necessity Of heavy appro-
prlations upon It, SUCCESSOR Much Of the ap-
propriatons by the late session were in p1rsu-
nnce OF the requirements OF existing laws
4aws enacted by republican congress In
rhia connection IL must not Ne forgotten that
INC fcprbiic1n senate % the present congress
aided moro than s3-.eo00oO 10 the appropriation
bills as fhcy originally passed The democratic
house OK representatives. The reckless cx-
pfniisnre Q. money BY appropriations which no
pvriic neccSsity Demanded merits the condeni-
nation o. the people
For twenfy-fou years Immediately proceed
IN ne inauguration 81 President Cleveland. all
departments 81 the government were IN the
main under the control of the republican party
During that period the larger part Of the lcgis.
latlon which has been 20 potent in buraeuinr
che people with debt and taxation was enacted.
That legislation was resisted BY the Democratic
minority in congress The treasury OF tho
Cnitcd States has ever found ~ most faithful
guardians in The democratic party The tribute
81 Mr. Blaine 20 its oic-timc leaders was but
Just when he said they had guarded the treas.
ury with uneeasing vigilance against every a.
fenpt ~ extravagancc and corruption
"rhe tariff il the allimportant Issue OF he
campaign upon which we have nov entered.
shall there b revision on our tariff laws and.
~ consequence o. such legislation. a rcduc.
ton 81 taxation. or shall II become the policy on
our government 70 maintain. permanently. hirh
projections The position or the two leading
political parties upon that question cannot hc
misunderstood. The republican party. a. II.
IuStfatcd by ia recent enactment on the Me.
kinley law. stands for high protective. in
Other words. prohibi.ory tarir. The demo
cratic party, IS emphasized BY iis uitcrances
and Us acts i the advocate Of tariff reform.
The issue Is squarcly presented Upon The one
eidr are the advocates OF a high protective Or
'prsAiniiory polcy-a policy that enricIcs the
lew a. The expense OF the many. On the other
the advocates of such reduction OF farif duties
- Will give y our manufacturers the benefit -
rhnAp raw matt. Al ard lessen 10 The consumer
fhe cost % M ncceSsarIes Of life
i.pn2 enough has the wagecarnsr been de-