The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-09-19

opposition which the SyndlcateS may exert
To assert that the government is dependent
upon the assistance or good will ola portion OF
the people or other than a constitutional ma
jority, is to assert that We have a government
IN form, but without vital force.
National Bank Currency.
The position taken by the platform against
the issue OF paper money by national banks is
supported by the highest democratic authority,
as well as demanded by the interests OF the
people. The present attempt of the national
banks to force the retirement Of United
States notes and treasury notes in
order to secure a basis for a larger
issue OF their own notes illustrates the
danger which arises from permitting them to
issue their paper as a circulating medium. The
national bank note, being redeemable in law
full money. has never been better than the
United States note. which stands behind it,
and yet the banks perSistently demand that
these United States notes, which draw no in
terest, shall give place to interest-bear-
ing bonds, in order that the banks may collect
the interest which the people now have. To
empower national banks to issue circulating
notes Is to grant 4 valuable privilege TO a IA
vOred class, surrender 10 private corporations
the control over the volume of paper money.
and build up a class which will claim a vested
interest In the national financial policy. The
United States notes, commonly known as
greenbackS. being redecmable in either gold
or silver at the option OF the government. and
not at the option Of the holder, are safer and
cheaper for the people than national bank
notes based upon interCst-bearing bonds.
The Monroe Doctrine.
\ dignifed, but firm maintenance OF the for
eign policy first set forth by President Monroe,
and reiterated by the presidents who have sue
ceeded him, instead of arouSing hostility
abroad, is the best guarantee of amicable
relations with other nations. 1t is bet
ter for all concerned that the United
States should resist any extension
Of European authority in the western
hemisphere. rather than invite the continual
irritation which would necessarily result from
any attempt 10 increase the influence OF
mOnarchial Institutions over that portion OF
the Americas which has been dedicated to re-
publican governments.
Pensions.
Nc nation can afford to be unjust to its de-
tenders. The career OF those who have suf-
fered in the military and naval service of the
country is a sacred duty. \ nation which, like
the United States. relies upon volunteer serv-
ice rather than upon 4 large standing army,
adds To its own security when it makes gencr-
Gus provision for those who have risked their
lives in its lcfense. and Cor those vino are de-
pendent upon them.
The Producers of Wealth.
Labor creates capital. Until wealth IS pro-
tuCtl ny int dplilCdl4OI VI DIdllI anu luuNClt
to TIE resources Of this country, there is noth-
ing to divide among the nOl-prOjUciEg classes
If society. Since the producers OF wealth
defend the nations flag in time OF peril. their
interests ought ct all times to be con-
Sidercd by those who stand in OIL
cial position. The democratic party has
ever found its voting strength among those
who are proud to be known rs the common
people, and it pledges itself to propose and
enact such legislation as is necessary to pro-
tect the masses in the free'exercise of every
political right. and in the enjoyment OF their
just share of the rewards of their labor.
Arbitration.
IdeSire to give special emphasis to the plank
which recommends such legislation As is nee
eSsary TO secure the arbitration of differences
between employers engaged in Interstate COM
merce and their employees. Arbitration is
not a new idea-it is simply an extern
sion Of the court Of justice. The labor
ing men Of the country have expressed
4 desire for arbitration, and the rail-
roads can not reasonably object to the de-
ciSiOns rendered by an impartial tribunal
Society has an interest even greater than the
interest Of employer or employe. and has Il
right to protect itself by courts OF arbitration
against the growing inconvenience and en-
barraSsmentS OccaSioncd by disputes between
those who own the great arteries Of commerce
on the one hand and the labOrers who operate
them upon the other.
Immigration.
While the democratic party welcomes to TIE
| country those who come with love for our in
stitutiOnS and with determination and ability
to contribute to the prosperity OF our nation,
it is opposed TO the dumping of criminal classes
upon our shores, ami to the importation of
either pauper or contract labor TO compete
with American labor.
Injunctio1s.
The recent abuses which have grown out Of
Injunction proceedings have been so emphat-
ically condemned by public opinion, that the
senate bill providing for trial By jury in Ger
tain contempt cases will meet with general
approval.
Trusts
The democratic party is opposed to trusts.
Il would be recreant 10 Its duty to the people
Of the country If it recognized either the moral
or the legal right OF these great aggregationS Of
wealth 10 StItie competition, bankrupt rivals
and then prey upon society. CORPORATIONS are
the creatures of law, and they must not be per-
mitted to pass from under the control of the
power which created them; they are permitted
to exist upon the theory that they advance the
public veal, and they must not be allowed to
use their powers for the public injury.
Railroads.
The right Of the United States government
TO regulate interstate commerce can 1T be
questioned. and the necessity for the vigorous
exercise OF that right is becoming more and
more imperative. The interests OF the Mole
people require such enlargement Of the powers
Of the interstate commission as will
enable it to prevent discrimination between
persons and places. and protect patrons from
unreasonable charges.
Pacific Railroads.
The government can not afford to discrim-
| mate between its debtors and must, therefore,
prosecute its legal claims against the Pacific
railroads. Such u policy is necessary for the
protection of the rights of the patrons, as well
as for the interests of the government.
Cuba.
The people OF the United States. happy In
the enjoyment OF the blessings OF free govern
ment. feel 4 generous sympathy toward all who
are endeavoring to secure like blessings for
themselves. This sympathy, while respecting
all treaty obligations. is especially active and
earnest when excited by the struggling of
~neighbOring people, who. like the Cubans, are
near enough to observe the workings OF a gov
ernu;ent which derives al its authority from
the consent OF the governed.
The Civil Service.
| That the American people are not in favor
| Of life tenure in the civil service is evident
from the fact that they, as a rule, make fire.
Quent changes in their official representatives
when those representatives, are chosen by ballot
A permanent office holding class is not in kar-
mony with our institutions. \ fixed term in
appointive offices, except where the federal
] constitution now provides otherwise, would
open the public service 10 a larger number OF
citizens without impairing its efficiency.
The Territories.
The territorial form of government is tenn