The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-09-09

only by the adoption Of the former us a stand
ard OF monetary measure, and the mainten-
ancc OF silver at parity with gold by Its lim-
ited coinage under suitable safeguards OF law.
Thus the largest possible enjoyment Of both
metals is gained with value universally ao.
cepted throughout the world, which constitutes
the only practical bimetellic currency, assur-
ing the most stable standard and especially the
best and safest money for all who earn their
livelihood by labor or the produce OF husband
ry. They cannot suffer when paid in the best
money known to man, but are the peculiar and
most defenseless victims OF u debased and
huctuating currency, which offers. con- inual
profits TO the money changer at their cost.
Realizing these truths, demonstrated by long
public Inconvenience and loss the democratic
party, in the interests Of the masses and OF
equal justice TO all, practically established BY
the legislation Of 1884 and 1853 the gold stand
ard OF monetary measurement, and likewise
entirely divorced the government from banking
and currency issues. TO this long established
democratic policy we adhere. and insist upon
the maintenance OF the gold standard and OF
the parity Herewith OF every dollar issued by
the government, and are firmly opposed to the
free and unlimited coinage OF silver and to the
compulsory purchase OF silver bullion But we
denounce also the further maintenance OF the
present costly patchwork system OF national
paper currency, US constant source Of injury
and peril We assert the necessity Of such in
telllgent currency reform as Will contine the
government to It's legitimate functions, COM
pletely separated from the banking business,
and AFFORD TO all sections OF CUR country uni-
form, safe and elastic bank currt ncy, under
governmental supervision, measured in volume
by the needs OF business,
The fidelity, patriotism ana courage with
which President Cleveland has fulfilled his
great public trust, the high character OF his
administration its wisdom and energy in the
maintenance Of civil order and the on!orce-
ment of the laws, its equal regard for the
rights OF every class and every section, its firm
and cigniied conduct OF foreign affairs, ana its
sturdy persistence In uphodilg the credit and
honor OF the nation, are fully recognized by
the democratic party, and will secure TO him
place In history beside the fathers of the re-
public. We also commend the administration
for the great progress made In the reform Of
the public service, and we indorse It's effort to
extend the merit system still further We de-
mand that no backward step be taken, but that
The reform be supported ana advanced until
the un-democcatlc spols system OF appoint
ments shall be cr1dicated
we demand Str.ct economy In the appropria-
tions and in the administration Of the govern
ment
We favor arbitration for the settlement OF
international disputes.
We favor liberal policy Of pensions to de-
serving soldiers and saillrs of the United
States.
The supreme coui t OF the United States was
wisely established by the trainers o. our con-
sItution as one OF the three coordinate
branches Of the government Its independence
| la.,d A..
without fear or favor must be maintained We
condemn all efforts to degrade that tribunal or
impair the confidence and respect which IL has
deServedly held.
The democratic party ever has maintained
and ever will maintain the supremacy OF law,
the independence OF its judicial adminlstrl-
ton, the lnviolabllity Of contract and tile obli-
cations OF all good citizens TO resist every lie
gal trust, combination and attempt against
the just rights of property and the good order
| Of society, In which are bound up the peace
and happiness of our eople
| Believing these principles to be essential to
| the well being OF the republic we submit them
to the consideration of the American people.
John McAuley Palmer was born in Scott
county, Kentucky, September H. 1917. In 1881
| he removed with his father to Illinois, after
ward going to Alton college for a short time.
| Then he taught school, In 1859 he went to
| Larinville and entered the law office of John
l.. Greathouse, at tnat time the leading at.or-
ney of Macoupin county. He became the DEM
| ocratlc candidate for county clerk and was
| beaten by III majority. Years afterward
| Palmer was again candidate and was elected.
In December, 1859, he was adm. tied TO the bar.
! The night after his admission Palmer attended
u whig meetin-: at Springfield und heard Abra-
| ham Lincoln make SDppeh u hp I,lV hn
| was introduced to Lncoln and then began
| friendship that lasted all Lincolns life though
| they were often bitterly opposed 10 each other
| politically. In lSIl Palmer married Melinda
Ann Nicely. In succeeding years he held
numerous political Offices. including that OF
probate Judge and county Judge OF Macoupin
county
Gen Palmers military record was brilliant
ana extended, ending with his resignation as
military governor OF Kentucky February ",
1856 In 1868 he was the republican candidate
for governor against his own protest Iu 1872
ne refused u denomination. He said u do
not believe that President Grant should be- re-
nominated, and will not say SO; nor will con-
sent to canvass the state to promote his re-
election unless the candidate that may be
placed in the field against him is more objec-
tionable" And so Mr.. Palmer went Off after
Greeley" In 1894 when the liberal and demo-
cratic parties in Illinois were fused, Gov Pal
mer became recognized democratic leader
and was at once the champion of hard money.
Gen. Palmer was elected TO the state senate by
rnGt party in 1877. In 1890 he was elected Uni
ted States senator from Illinois, which position
ne still holds
Simon Bolivar Buckner was born in Hart
county KY, in April, 1923. He was graduated
at t c West Point military academy in 1911
and was brave and gallant soldier in the Mex
lean war. He served in the United States
army until March 20, SESNNNaA
1855 when he resigned EsssES5MsN
his commission as first kkk|yNNN
lieutenant and engaged ESSsAfl
in civil affairs. He was %HE& 1%R4SSS1
appointed superintend- M9\ EeEsSSM
ent OF the erection Of the <A YNHW
Chicago custom house EZRS G/kW :
in March, 1854 In lSi SiS21A y
he became adjutant gen. Si3t%A ~ u