Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-09-19

over the volume OF paper money, and b1ild mp
q class which will claim q vested interest in
the national financial policy
The United States notes. commonly known
n greenb backs, being redeemable 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 oanb
notes based upon interest-bearing bonds
The Monroe Doctrine.
A dignifed but firm maintenance of the for
eign doctrine 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 amicaole re-
concerned that the United States should resist
any such extension of European authority in
the western hemisphere. rather than invite the
continual irritation which would necessarily
result from any attempt increase the inf1u-
ence of monarchial institutions over that por-
ton of the Americas which has been dedicated
TO republican government
Pensions.
No nation can afford be unjust it's de-
tenders. The care of those who have suffered
in the military and naval service of the country
is sacred duty. A nation which like the United
States relies upon volunteer service rather
than upon q large standing army, adds to its
own security when it makes generous provi-
sions for those who have risked their lives in
its defense and for those who are dependent on
them
The Producers of Wealth.
Labor creates capital Until wealth is pro-
duced by the application of brain and muscle
to the resources of this country. there IS moth
ing to divide among the non-producing classes
of society. Since the producers of wealth pro-
tect the nations flag in times of peril. their
interests ought at all times to be considered by
those who stand in official position The dem
ocratic party has ever found its voting strength
among those who are proud to be known as the
common people, and it pledges itself to prepare
and enact 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 the rewards OF their labor.
Arbitration.
I desire give special emphasis to the
plank which recommends such legislation as is
necessary to secure the arbitration of differ
enceS between employers engaged in inter-
state commerce and their employees Arbitra-
tion is not a new idea-it is simply an extern
sion of the courts of Justice The laboring
men of the country have expressed a desire
for arbitration and the railroads cannot
reasonably object to the decisions rendered by
an impartial tribunal Society has an interest
even greater than the interest of employer or
employe, and has right to protect itself by
convenience and embarrassment occasioned
by disputes between those who own the great
arteries of commerce the one hand, and
the laborerS who operate them on the other.
Immigration.
While the democratic party welcomes to the
country those who come with love for our in
situations and with determination and ability
to contribute to the prosperity of our nation,
it is opposed to the dumping of criminal
of either pauper or contract labor to compete
with American labor.
Trusts.
The democratic party is opposed to trusts.
1t would be recreant TO its duty to the people
of the country If it recognized either the moral
or the legal right of these great aggre cations
of wealth to stifie competition. bankrupt rivals
and thee prey society. Corporations
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 permit
ted 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.
Injunctions.
The recent abuses which have grown out OF
injunction proceedings have been emphat-
ically condemned by public opinion that the
senate bill favoring trial by jury in certain
contempt cases will meet with general ap-
prevail
Railroads.
The right of the United States government
to regulate interstate commerce cannot be
questioned. and the necessity for the exercise
of that vigorous right is becoming more and
more apparent The interests of the people
require such enlargement of the powers OF
the interstate commerce commission will
| enable it to prevent discrimination between
persons and places and protect patrons from
unreasonable charges.
Pacific Railroads.
The government cannot afford to discrfmin-
ate between its debtors, and must therefore
prosecute its legal claims against the Pacific
railroad. Such policy is necessary for the
protection of the rights of the patrons we'll
as for the interests of the government
Cuba.
The people of the United States, happX in
the enjoymentS of the blessings of free gov
eminent feel generous sympathy toward all
who are endeavoring to secure like blessings
for themselves This sympathy, while re-
speeding all treaty obligations, is especially
active and earnest when excited by the stu tx
Cling of neighboring people, who like the GU
bans are near enough to observe the working
of a government which derives all 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 frequent
changes in their official representatives when
those repres entativeS are chosen by ballot A
permanent office holding class is in har-
mony with our Institutions A fixed term IN
islation now provides otherwise. would open
the public service to larger number of citi-
zens without impairing its efficiency.
The Territories.
The territorial form of government is ter..-
porary in Its nature and should give wa as
soon the territory is sufficiently advanced to
take its place among the states New Mexico
Oklahoma and Arizona are entitled to statehood
and their early admission is demanded by their
material and political interests The demand
administer the government of the terri
tories, the District of Columbia and
Alaska, should be bona hde residents of the
territory district is entirely in keeping
am also heartily In sympathy with the declara-
ton that all public lands should be reserved
for the establishment offree homes for Ameri-
can citizens
Water Ways.
The policy OF improving the great water ways
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