Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-12

exchange for commodities or labor which
they deem useful and valuable. u the busl-
ness OF the country is not prosperous. the
people viii get very little silver and obtain
no profit from free mintage
HARD TIMES OR HARDER.
"But-and here is the popular argument in
favor OF free silver coiuagC-wc have had
hard times under the gold standard That Is
true. and what is also true that under the
silver standard We shall have much harder
times. II Is the great falacy OF the day
to be attributng our hard times to the
sold standard, The craze for free silver as
a cure for hard times is cNplicablc ON the
same theory that man who has been a long
time sick despite the attentive care of CN-
pert physicians, Will call for any uuaCk who
advCrtisCs to cure all the ills OF humanity.
Hard times have come through the severe
and roststlcss working Of economic laws
which go their way in spite OF local enact
mcuts OF psrliamcnts or congresses. one OF
the chief causes Of hard times today Is the
agitation for radical change in the cur
rency OF the country. II the American peo-
plc put down by an overwhelming majority
this agitation, bury It out of sight. one chief
cause OF hard times will he out of the way.
Good times may be expected to come back
surely, even II only gradually. The over
production that glutted our markets
has been used up Capital is anxious to do
something with it's money, II II can be in
vested safely Our wondrous natural re-
sources involve investments to develop them
and, confidence restored, the outlook is
bright. But the essential thing Is conf
dence There are a hundred aspects Of
this question which | do not touch upon.
| merely throw cut some few thoughts
which show reasons for my own present
political faith aud which may be Of some
hcncht to others In forming their own judg-
mcnt | may OF course. be mistaken. But
l have come to look upon the present agita-
tiOn as the great test Of universal suffrage
and popular sovereignty. Can the people
defend public honor and the institutions
of the country at the polls as they have
done on the Geld OF battle? Can they be so
calm and deliberate in their Judgment. so
careful to weigh all things in the scale OF
reason and TO avoid all rash experiments
that they can be trusted with the settle
ment of grave social and political prob
lens? That is the question that is before
us at the present moment"
Republican Rallies Wen Attended.
OXFORD, Neb Oct. 11.-(Special) Two
large meetings were held here Saturday
afternoon and evening. Attorney Boehmcr
of Lincoln lin Germany Interested his audi
cnce for nearly two hours, when Hon. John
V. Farwell OF Chicago gave his experiences
with free trade and the tarif and the cur
rency in his over fifty years OF business
life. and succeeded in holding his audience
for another hour with eloquent facts and
figures. Mr.. Headlung and Attorney Sum-
mcrs Of Lincoln also made the evening a
Mckinley ovation.
SNITHFIELD, Ncb. Oct 11.-(SpecialD--.
Smithfield was treated to a fine republican
meeting last night The house was full and
running over. and Hon. J. b. pugh OF Mindcn
delivered what many pronounce the
best address they ever listened to. The au-
dience was largely mixed and yet it was
held for three hours and the enthusiasm
was something wonderful.
FAIRBURY, Neb.. Oct. 11.--(Special)-
The Fairbury Mckinley club and Drum
corps went to Hebron on yesterdays train
to participate in the rally at that place
last evening.
WAKEFIELD, Mob. Oct. 11.--(Special)-
Congressman George d. Perkins OF Iowa
spoke here Friday night to a good audience
on the political issues from the republican
standpoint. His address was a mastery de-
fense Of sound money. He completely rid
died the Bryan fallacy of cheap dollar and
proved by history that the republican party
had done more for silver than all other po-
litical parties put together. Superintendent
j. G. Haup, of Dakota county republican
candidate for state senator In this district,
was present and made a brief, but telling
address, which was literally applauded. Prof.
HauD is making a vigorous and effective
stumping tour OF the whole district. and is
gaining votes every day. His fusion OPP
pOnent Nick Fritz, of Pcnder depends on
the Indian vote and the free silver demo-
cratic-populist votes to elect him. without
any effort on his part. But Haup will be
elected. and this part OF the state is go
ing to roll up a decisive majority for the
whole republican ticket on November 3.
How DiII Greene Gets Drinks.
GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Oct ll.-tSpecial)
1T is rumored that judge Greene Of
Kearney. now candidate tcr congressman
from the Sixth district. pawncG n crff hut
ton with you some time ago fo- the price
Of a few drinks? Is that trus." was asked
OF a Grand Island liquor dealer.
The latter smiled and for a p'omcnt made
no reply He began to walk away hut
turned and said "Will you Erumisr not
to use my name?'
The promise was given ana the liquor
dealer proceeded to the cash drawer and
returned with a much won plated cum
button.
"And did Judge Greene leave that herc?"
Judge Greene pawned that Nith laS bar
tender for a few drinks
Judge Greene, who has twice or even
three times taken the bichlOride of gold
cure at an institute in this city. is very
evidently again a backslider. Gnl though
the button was pawned nearly year ago
he has so far failed to redeem it.
FAIRBURY, Neb Oct. 1l.-(Speclal)-I
Colonel l.. c. Pace of Lincoln addressed