The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-10-15
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spend too much money, often going to
a hotel and laying out and entire days
income on one dinner. Gentlemen like
Mr.. Astor or Mr.. Rockefeller, who by
application and economy have amassed
a competence, never would think of
spending a days income for one meal.
How can workingmen expect to indulge
in luxuries, idle away their time and
prosper 4? We believe for their own
good if some benefcent law could be
passed which would limit excursions
and confne the lower classes to the
townships in which they live, they would
be much better off 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 gov.
ernors could be appointed by commit
tees of local bankers and manufactures
resident within the state, and we think
that if the present election is carried
by the honest people and Mr.. Hanna,
that in 1900 the people themselves woul |
unanimously vote for such changes in
their state from the turmoil and worry
over elections. Committees could act
quickly and noiselessly; in fact, bank
ers, 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 impressed
with the fact that our people here can
take care of themselves, come what may.
We are concerned only for the classes
that labor, whether in the factory, ON
the railroads, or on the farm. 1t is
costing us a great deal of time, beside
several millions of dollars, to teach these
lessons, and they should realize that
we cannot constantly subscribe millions
of money at presidential elections for
their cause, which outlay by agitation
is constantly increased.
In talking to Mr.. Hanna recently he,
said he would need $4,000, 900 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 that amount is really needed the
generous people will supply it to keep
the ignorant people from committing
political suicide. Everyone at the last
meeting, when Mr.. Hanna was here,
agreed to stand by him. Our newspa-
pers are loyal to the people they are
terribly mad, however, at Mr.. Bryan
for his speech at Madison Square Gar
den, and we should not be surprised if
some of them indulged in violent Ian
guage should Mr.. Bryan speak here
again. Mr.. Hanna has seen some of
the most infential owners of these pa
pers since, however, and we think they
will still be lelient. Our efforts will
be toward kindness and we'll wishes
personally, trusting you may aid in
quieting your PEOPLE. We are willing
to aid you financially, if necessary, and
are perfectly willing to trust you with
out 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
your 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 belonging to the
honest gold party, we will endeavor to
provide you with all necessary funds.
You need not answer this personally,
as some of Mr.. Hanna's agents will visit
your city soon and will surely call on
you. 1t is not our intention to have
onyone committed by letter. assure
you that our work is telling in the east /;
most of our manufacturers have con-
verted their employees, who are rapidly
joining our clubs. There is not much
trouble, once the way is shown them.
Wishing every success to you If you
elect with us, and with best wishes
personally, am, sincerely,
J. FRANCIS F0RSYTHE.