The Forrest City times., 1895-04-19
CLEVELAND ON FINANCE.

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tHEc6eo. April Is. The business men
and citizens of Chicago who invited
President Cleveland to visit Chicago, are
10 he disappointed. The invitation read:
As business men and citizens Of Chicago,
irrespective Of party Affiliations we respect-
fuilv invite you and Mrs. Cleveland to public
reccption TO be rendered to you in this city. to
sAprt@ss our deep sense OF appreciation of your
SAateHfoanlike and courageous action in main
zaaning the financial credit of our government
AND your uncompromising attitude in favor OF
ane preservation OF q sound national cur
xeacy."
Hon Henry S. Robbins, who is said
70 be the author of the movement and
\ member of the committee. has. re-
eoaved the following letter: ss.k,
EXECUTIVE MANSION -.
WARRINGTON. -. G.. April 10. 1905. 4
10 &essTs YIN =. Baker, George w. Smith tohn
A. Roche. Y. w. Harreg Darid Keily and
acxrs y Robbi,.s =
GENrIEMEN-I am much gratiied hy the ex-
eeedingiy kind and complimentary invitation
5se nave rendered me on behalf of many citi-
.aens Q. chicago to be their guest at gathering
N the interest of sound money and wholesome
financial doctrine.
my attachment TO this cause IS so great and
KNOW SO well the hospitality and kindness OF
sne people OF Chicago that my persosa al inclina-
Aoa = strongly in favor of accepting your fat
-e.hg invitation. but my judgment and my
ssiifnat e OF the prophecies of nv official place
~salge nae TO forego the enjoyment of particle
za1ang IN the occasion you contemplate
nope, however, the event will mark the be-
ginning OF an earnest and aggressive effort to
disseminate among the people safe and pru-
ersf financial ideas. Nothing more important
s1n engage the attention of patriotic citizens
because nothing is so vital to the welfare of our
Elbow countrymen and to the strength. pros
rcz1ty and honor of our nation
Ihe situation confronting US demands that
saosc who appreciate the Importance of this
sAn1ees' ana those who ought to be the first to
see impending danger, should no longer remain
indifferent or overconfdent
soUND-MoNEY SENTIMENT
III the sound-money sentiment abroad in
Aie land Is to save from mischief and dis
asser II must be crystalized and combined and
Aaoe Immediately active. 1t is dangerous to
eHooA the TACT that large number of our
Reopae- with scant opportunity, thus far to ex-
anime the question in ali its aspects have
Acser1neiess been ingeniousiy pressed with
Snecious suggestions, which in time of mis-
Anfsune and depression find willing listeners
prepared to give credence to any scheme which
pAAusiply presented as a remedy for their
unfortunate condition What is now needed
1sore than anything else is a plain and simple
MesenSaAon of the argument in favor of sound
money In other words, it is time for the
american people to reason together as mem
sSrs Ut great nation, which can promise
Ahefn continuance of protection and safety
o1-y 50 long as its solvency is unsuspected and
hsnor nnsullied and the soundness of its money
snQuessioaed. These things are Unchanged
1r the illusions of debased currency and
Ero0ndless hope Of advantages to be gained
ny. = disregard of our financial credit and
ssagnmercial standing among the nations ~ tha
uSrid.
III Our people were isolated from all others
Ind the question of our currency could be
HeAIed without regard to our relations to 9TH
es countries, its character would be matter
1 comparatively little Importance III the
-Axserican people were only concerned in tie
maintenance OF their precious life among
themselves they might return to the old DAYS
al BARTER, and in this primitive manner ACQUIRE
1ron each other the materials TO supply the
wants OF their existence. But if American
1iFnlzaIlon Is satisfied with this it would alb
lectly fail in its high and noble mission.
TEMPTATION OF THE FARMER.
In these restless days the farmer is tempt
I'D by the assurance that, though our currency
MAY be oebased, redundant and uncertain
such situation win improve the price of his
products Let US remind him that he must buy
rs well As sell: that his dreams Of plenty are
shaded by the certainty that if the price of the
ahings he has to sell is nominaIly enchauced
the cost Of the things he must buy will not re-
main stationary; that the best prices which
cheap money proclaims are unsubstantial and
sansase, and that even II they were real and
RsApahle, he must necessarily be left far be-
Hxnd in the race for their enjoyment. 1t ought
nos 70 be difficult to convince the wage
ssSner that If there were benefits arising from
adegsnerated currency, they would reach him
least OF all and last of all. In an unhealthy
stimulation OF prices an increased cost of ali
the needs OF his home must be long his por-
Gon, while he is at the same time yexed with
vanishing visions OF increased wages and
easier Tot The pages Of history and expert
enre are full of this lesson.
An fnsidious attempt is made to create a
prejudice against the advocates of a safe and
SoCnsf currency by the Institution, more or less
directly made, that they belong to financial
and Business classes, and are, therefore. not
oRiy out of sympathy with the common people
al the land. bat for selfish and wicked pur-
posses are willing to sacrifice the interests Of
asuse outside their circle.
II believe that capital and wealth, through
rombfnatrons and other means, sometimes
gain undue advantage; and il must be con-
seeded that the maintenance of a sound cur
rsncv may, in a sense, be invested with a
greater 81 less importance TO individuals
rording to their condition and circumstances.
ft is however, only difference in degree,
since il is utterly impossible that anyone in
our broad land. rich or poor, whatever may be
hiS occupation, whether dwelling in a center of
81 our domain, can be really benefited by
financial scheme, not alike beneficial TO all our
peaple. or that anyone should be excluded
safe character and value OF the currency OF the
.oantrY.
ALL IN BUSINESS.
~fn our relation TO this question, we are all
n business for we all buy ana sell: all
hzye 70 do with financial operations, for we all
earn money ana spend 1T. We can not escape
eur .interdependence. Merchants and dealers
shops and manufactures. Wherever the wants
al man exist, business and finance. in some de-