The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-09-19

Modern BrtEnudngc Contihueu.
tCommnnlcated-l
Before continuing modern brigan-
daRe OF an eaTlier time In America, let
us look at the brigandage OF the pres-
ont, as 1t lie an opportune time. See
the creatures, the bankers, Insurers,
gamblers, threatening tho life oil the
Governmental II does
not acceed to their demands IN de
moralizing silver, and selling bonds,
to pIolong their usurious existence
A Congress composed IN the main OF
retained attorneys. with preat ma
Iiority OF them interested. Contrary to-
law in banking, seeking to fasten the
lyoko of banks OF issue upon the necks
Iof the wealth producers of this coun-
try, why did they squlrm SO when
Senator stewart pricked their rhlno'
ceros hides, with his resolution MIR.
Editor you or any other business man
knows very well that the money that
pusses over your counter with few ex
lceptions. is silver and silver certiil-
Gates. Where, oh where is gold,
TREASURY notes, and bank currency.
according to Esau Carlyle. We have
lin circulation about five hundred and
Itiifty millions OF silver and silver GER
ltiticutes. which is the bulk OF the
money the people have,
And If we listen to the song OF the
siren, as she sings from the vaults OF
Ithe bankers and usurers. and demone-
Tiers of silver, we will have black Fri
lday enacted over every day IN Tie
week, with ten fold Its former bor.
lrors. Take away from the people
now the silver. and sombre pail, like
la funeral cortege, will hang over tho
wealth producers OF this country, while
Insurers are gathering their harvest.
I"Honest money" is n sepulclre that is
white without, but inwardly lie filled
with wrecked homes, bankrupted busl-
ness, idle laborers, suffering and mis-
Iery for the wealth producers and col
llosal fortunes for usurers and gam
blers. Judas Voorhees, says financial
Legislation will not end with the de-
m onetizing OF silver; does he think we
have forgotten the period between rs
and rs? Are the people willing to risk
lit again2
see some OF the subsidized editors
are calling Senator PeiIer IAN ass. !"
which shows they are not students OF
holy writ or they would have discov-
cred that the ass saw the angel before
the rider Baalam did. The system of
American government as Instituted by
our fathers afforded little il any OPP
Iportunity for robbery and oppression.
Having successfully repelled their
enemies across the water their prowess
was established, and the civilized
world stood in awe of the young Re-
public. Not crowned head OF Europe
as PRED to clip the wings OF tho young
american eagle, and for four score
years the proud bird scared deiiantly
Through the American heavens or how
cred above the sacred temple OF our
Z liberties.
But alas, in an evil hour, the tempter
lcame. the guardians were betrayed,
land the very SANITARY OF our liber-
, ties became the charnal house OF Amer,
lean freedom, and the market place Of
american honor. Thirty years age
the American laborer was prospcc
Tive lord. He saw within his reach 9
home of plenty for his family. and al
old age OF comfort for himself. The
7 bright picture before him inspired In
ldustry, economy and sobrlety and tbs
laborer was peaceful, sober. respect
ed citizen. The condition of the Amer
lican people, less than half centur,
ago is graphically portrayed by Chas
who visiting this country IL
, lls42. wrote from Boston to friend IL
London. 49,.
There is not a man in this town, no
lin this State who has not blazing
lire and meat every DAY for dinner
Ipor would flaming sword in the all
ATTRACT more attention than beggal
lin tho streets. But to-day what ts tht
loutlook for the wage-worker oil thii
country. He sees before him only
toll, unremitting, half-requitted toll
hope dies out in his bosom, despon
|dency takes possession OF his heart
and unless sustained by a strong faith
in his heavenly father, and giant vii
Tho breaks beneath the weight OF op
lpression, seeks relief in u suicides
grave, or worse still, attempts Il
, drown his grief In the intoxicating
lcup, and finally drifts into the grea'
larmy of inebriate tramps. We arr
now led to the question. where fol
His amazing change IN the cohditioI
of the working classes OF this country
A There is a solution to this problem.
As have before stated, the American
lsystem OF government afforded little
lor no opportunity for robbery and op
Ipresslon. but the vast plains and TEEN
ling valleys of this grand Republic
: with it's innumerable sources o
wealth and millions OF industrious
population, was n coveted prize Ions
sought by civilized brlgandage. ~
obtain possession of this vast wealll
and reduce an intelligent people to tn
position of slaves, WAS by DO meansa
layarice were not to be stlenced, an'
lgreed was on the alert for an oppol
Itunity to seize the coveted prize.
The fatal opportunity at last pre-
I scented itself. African slavery had beef
Ia source Of cont ention from tho yer
foundation OF the Republic. and 1t
agitation finally eliminated in the &c
cession of majority of the sluy
holding States. The war cloud wa
gathering and mutterings OF dissatis
faction were portentious of acomini
storm. DIR. j. b. WEIGH.
Wilmington, Del.
;. r. 81 once went to Sunday Schoo
e and the teacher was discoursing upo
the Parable OF the Talents" am
said there was one fellow among then
with long ears, small brain, an
coarse voice, who received only on
!. talent, and wrapped 1t In napkin
lai eled 1t "a Workingman." le kno
this rest "Cudy Deunk," oh Labor wht
Crimes. j. Is. w.