The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1895-06-01
THE ONE QUESTION.
Recent Utterance $ For and Against
FREQ Coinage.
Cleveland Writes Another Lettcr-Centrai
Bimctaiiic League Issues Call for n
Convention AT Memphis Black
burn Answers Carlisle.


and twenty-seyen editors and their
friends were present at the banquet OF
the Democratic Editorial association OF
the state of New York held at Delmon-
ico's Friday night. American flags
were draped around the state coat-of-
arms behind President stephen ii.
Parker. senator David Il. Hill oc-
cupied the seat of honor on the
right Of the president. The dim
ner began at o:30 p. m, and 1t
was 10 o'clock before the speaking
commenced. Previous TO the speaking
letters expressing regret at not being
able TO be present from President
Cleveland. Postmaster General Wilson,
Secretary OF War Lamont and many
others were read.
President Cleveland In his letter said:
"Our party is so much party OF power, and
its proper action and usefulness are so de-
pcndcnt upon constant adherence 70 It's doc
trincs and traditions that no tendency In our
ranks TO follow the misleading light OF tenn
porary popular INSTRUMENTATION should 90
unchallengod Our victories have all been
won when we have closely followed the banner
OF democratic principles. We have always
been punished by defeat when losing sight Of
mcnts OF undemocrhtlc cxpediency
There IS a temptation now vexing the peo-
pie In different sections Of the country which
assumes the disguise. OF democratic party
principle. lnasmuch as Il presents scheme
which Is claimed 70 be a remedy for agricul-
tural depression and such other hardships as
nfiiict our fellow citizens Thus, because we
are the friends OF the people and profess devo-
tion 10 their interests. the help OF the mem
pers Of our party Is invoked IN support OF
plan 10 revolutionize the monetary condi-
ton Of the country. and embark upon an
experiment which is discredited by all reason
and experience. which Invites trouble and dis
nster In every avenue OF labor and enterprise.
and which must prove destructive 10 our ma
tional prestige and character.
"Whcn campaign Is actively on foot 10
force the free, unlimited and independent
coinage OF silver by the government ut ratio
which will ada 70 our circulation unrestrained
millions OF so-called dollars, intrinsicaly worth
but half the amount they purport TO represent,
with no provision OF resource to make good
this deficiency In value. and when IL IN claimed
that such q proposition has any relation TO
the principles OF democracy. IL is time for oil
who may In the least degree influence demo-
cratic thought. 70 realize their responsibility.
Democratic care and conservatism dictate
that II there exists inconvenience and hard
ships resulting from the congestion or imper-
feet distribution OF our circulating medium a
remedy should DO applied which will avoid tho
disaster that must follow In the train OF silver
monone tnllism.
Our party Is the party OF the people, not
because II Is waited hither and thither by
every sudden wave OF popular excitement and
misconception. but because while IL tests every
proposition by the doctrines which underlie
its organization. IL insists that all inter
ests should be defended In the administration
OF the government without especial favor or
discrimination. Our party is the party OF the
Ia of llor. ali
our countrymen. IL resists dangerous
schemes born OF discomfort advocated by
appeals 90 sectional OF class predjudices, and
reinforced by the lnsidious aid Of private self
ishess and cupdity. Above all. our party is
the party OF the people when IL recognizes the
fact that sound and absolutely safe
money Is the life blood OF our country's
strength and prosperity, and when IL teaches
that none OF our follow-citizens. rich or poor.
great or humble, can escape the consequences
OF degeneration OF our currency
what have written has not been prompt
ed by any fear that the democracy OF che state
OF New York will ever be an accomplish In
such an injury TO thor country as would be en-
tailed by the free. unlimited and independent
coinage OF silver: nor do believe they
Will be so Needless OF party interests as TO
support such movement have referred TO
this subject In the belief that nothing more
important can engage the attention OF the
American people or the national democracy
end IN the conviction that the voice OF the
democrats OF New York. through it's press.
should constantly be heard In every state
Yours very truly