The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-10-10

bers from 81, 800, 600, 900 in 1898 to
81, 500, 900, 900 in 1896.
In this connection, the following in
formation from the report of the Di-
rector OF the United States mint for
1895, concerning gold and silver, is in
teresting aud instructive:
Estimated gold in the
world. .,.s.... "a, 0s6, 500, 900
Estimated silver in the
world ... 4,o70, 500, 900
Estimated gold in the
| United States 61S, LOG, 900
Estimated silver in the
United States. -. e25, 900. 900
Estimated stock OF money, per
capita, in the United States last year:
Gold, 50. rs; silver, IS. so; paper, s.. 90
Amount OF gold coined In
the q. S., l792-1s96. 81, 792, 900, 900
Amount Of silver coined
In the U. S., 1792-1sy6. 6S7, 900, 600
Amount of gold, silver
and paper currency in
q. S. Qncluding that
in the treasury. -. :. 2,345, 900, 900
Amount OF gold, silver
and paper in circulation
in the U. S. !, 500, 600, 900
Money in the U. S., per
capita, Qncluding that
in treasury. ~ 30 SO
Money in the U. S., per
capita, in circulation 81 10
The above shows that there is about
an equal amount of gold and silver in
this country and in the world. The
demonstration or taking out of cir
culation of either would reduce the
money about one-half, which would
bring on further depression of BUSH
ness.
Until this campaign, no great POI
litical party has declared for gold and
a single standard. Washington, Adj
ans, Hamilton, Jefferson and other
eminent men OF the same period diff
fered widely on many things, but all
were of one accord in the establish
ment and maintenance OF double
standard, of gold and silver.
The charge is freely made by Re-
publicans that Bryan's election would
demoralize business. injure property
and affect values unfavorably. There
is nothing in Mr.. Bryan's record to
cause such apprehension, but If there
was, responsibility makes men eau
tious and conservative. 1t is not the
first time that party has attempted
for political ends to frIghten the peo-
pie into believing that the success OF
It's opponent would bring disaster up
on the country. During the memoir
able contest between the Federalists
land Democrats, when Adams repre-
sented the New England idea of f.
nance and government, and Jefferson
was on the other side, there was an
effort on the part OF Adams support
ers to arouse the same apprehension
among the people. 1t was said that
Jefferson was an infidel from the hills
of Virginia, knew comparatively moth
ing about finance or business, that he
prated too much upon 'sthe rights OF
the people, had put forth the prin-
ciple that "all men are created equal,-
and If elected the business interests of
the country would suffer, property
would become depressed, and the gov
eminent would be In danger. Not
withstanding this he was elected, and
reelected, and to this day the coun-
try honors his memory. Again, when
the great struggle came between the
Wings and Democrats, when Jackson
and Clay were pitted against each
other, it was urged by the Wings and
Others who favored the moneyed inter-
ests including the United States Bank,
that jackson was from the far West,
did not understand the interests of the
whole country, was purely a military
man, pointed to the fact that he had
hung two men without law or Jury,
that he had had no experience in civil
affairs, and said that he would usurp
powers that did not belong to the Ex-
ecutive, and that the government
would be unsafe in his control, and
yet he was twice elected, and made a
model President. When Lincoln was
a candidate, those opposed to him
used the argument that he was IA
Western man, without experience in
governmental matters, that he and
his supporters were sectional in their
views, and under his administration
the country would go to the dogs
you know the result. The same fears
were alleged by the opponents of Gen.
Grant when he was candidate-that
he was purely military leader, and
that his election would be fraught
with evil consequences.
gather from these analogles that
there is nothing alarming in the cry
of danger to property and vested
rights if Bryan is elected, and that
the statement is intended to influence
capital and timid voters.
For campaign purposes, the Repub-
licans charge the Democrats with be-
ing Populists, ETC., but this should
have no influence upon the issues in
volved, nor weaken party allegiance.
If the members of any party, Populist
or Republican, find more to commend
in the principles OF the Democratic
party than in their own they have
right to vote for the candidate of
their choice.
The Democratic party has existed
since the days of Washington. 1t has
had the confidence of the people in a
remarkable degree, has been charged
and trusted with the control OF the
government for about seventy years,
or two thirds of its existence, and the
country prospered greatly under its
administration Of affairs. 1t has seen
the rise and fall Of many political or
CARNATIONS, and judging the future
by the past, it will continue on in its
efforts for the liberty and prosperity
OF the people.
Very truly yours,