Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-01

pecially excursions to somewhat long
distances, where these people meet
and exchange exciting converse upon
subjects such as we have referred to,
and which they are not capable OF
understanding; besides this they
should be at work; they spend too
much money often going to a hotel
and laying out an entire days income
on one dinner. Gentlemen like Mr..
Astor and Mr. Rockefeller who by ap-
plicatlon and economy have amassed
a competence, never would think Of
spending days income for a meal.
How can workmen expect to indulge
in luxuries, idle away their time, and
prosper? We believe for their own
good, if some beneicent law could be
passed which would limit excursions
and confne the lower classes to the
township in which they live, they
would be much better of. at the end
of the year. These local laws, we
presume, must be put into effect by
each state, say through the governors,
but the governors could be appointed
by committees of local bankers and
manufacturers resident within the
state, and we think if the present
election is carried by the honest peo-
pie and Mr.. Hanna that by 1900 the
people themselves would unanimously
vote for such changes in their state
constitutions as would relieve them
from the turmoil and worry over cleo
tions. Committees could act quickly
and noiselessly; In fact, bankers,
money people and manufacturers are
only too happy to be let alone, once
they have good laws and good men in
control.
The people west should be Impress
ed with the factthat our people here
can take care of themselves, come
what may. We are concerned for
only the classes that labor. whether
in the factory, on the railroads, or on
the farms. It is costing us great
deal Of time besides several millions
of dollars to teach these lessons, and
they should realize that we cannot
constantly subscribe millioRs'Of money
at presidential elections for their
cause, which outlay by agitation is
constantly increased. In talking with
Mr.. Hanna recently he said he would
probably need twenty-five millions OF
dollars from our city before the polls
closed in November, caused by such
men as you and Mr.. Bryan, but we
think that if treble the amount Is
really needed, our generous people
will supply it to keep the ignorant
people from committing political sui
eide. Everyone at the last meeting
when Mr.. Hanna was here agreed to
stand by him. Our newspapers. are
loyal to the people; they are terrible
mad, however, at Mr.. Bryan for his
speech at Madison Square Garden,
and we should not be surprised if
some of them INDUCED in violent Ian
guage should Mr.. Bryan speak here
again, Mr.. Hanna has seen some of
these papers since, however, and we
think they will be still lenient. Our
efforts will be towards kindness to
our fellow men,. We. invite you IN all
kindness and with well wishes per.
sonally, trusting you may aid in
quoting your people. We are will
ing to aid you financially If necessary
and are perfectly willing to trust you
without fear. Mr.. Hanna in many
cases does not allow our treasurer to
pay at once; he thinks guarantees are
good enough until the poll shows the
actual result in the town or precinct,
but In case if you will make known
Your actual needs for the beginning
of the work (providing you agree to
change your views in accordance with
our other followers in your state be-
longing to the honest gold partly we
will endeavor to provide you with all
necessary funds. You need not an
swer this personally as some of Mr..
Hanus's agents will visit your city
soon and will surely call on you. It
is not our intention to have any one
committed by letter. i assure you
that our work Is telling in the east
most of our manufacturers have con-
Yerted their employees, who are rapid
" joining our clubs. There is not
much trouble once the way is shown
them.
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