Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-10
NR. BRYAN GIVES OUT HIS LETTER And Nobody o. K.'d It for Him,
 Either.
 THE PEOPLE WILL DO THAT He Stands Square1y Upon Every Plank of the Chicago Platform. TT. IS TERSE AND ADMIRABLE. General Black Declines to Run for Governor on the
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ment. In determining what appropri- atlons are necessary the interests of those who pay the taxes should be con- s1dered rather than the wishes of those who receive or disburse public moneys Bonds and Their Issue.
 An increase in the bonded debt of the United States at this time S entirely with out excuse. The issue of interest-bearlng bonds within the last few years has been defended on the ground that they were necessary to secure gold with which to redeem United States notes and treasury notes; but this necessity has been imag- mary rather than real. Instead of ex- ercising the legal right vested in the Unted states to redeem its bonds in either gold or silver, the executive branch of the government has followed precedent established by former ad- ministration and surrendered the option to the holder of the obligations. This administrative policy leaves the govern ment at the mercy of those who find ps- cuniary profit in bond issues. The fact that the dealers in money and securities have been able to deplete or protect the treasury according to their changing whims shows how dangerous it is to per init them to exercise a controlling in- fiuence over the treasury department. The government of the United States, when administered in the interest of all the people, is able to establish and main- tain it's own financial policy, not only without the aid of any syndicates, but in spite of any opposition which the synd.cates may exert. To assert that the government is dependent upon the as- sistance or good will of portion of the people other than a constitutional ma jority is to assert that we have a gov ernment 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 high est democratic authority, as well as de- manded 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 basis for 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 rsdeemable in lawful money, has never been better than the United States note, which stands behind 1t, and yet the banks consistently 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 save To empower national banks to is sue circulating notes is to grant valua- ble privilege to favored class surren- der to private corporations the control over the volume of paper money and build up class which will claim vest ed interest in the national financial policy.
 The United States notes, commonly known as greenbacks, 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 the national bank notes based upon interest-bearing bonds.
 The Monroe Doctrine.
 A dignifed but firm maintenance of the foreign policy first set forth by Presi- dent Monroe and reiterated by the presi- dents who have succeeded him, instead of arousng hostility abroad, is the best guarantee of amicable relations with other nations. It is better for all con- cerned that the United States should re- sist any extension of European authority in the western hemisphere rather than invite the continual irritation which would necessarily result from any at- tempt to increase the influence of mon- archial institutions over that portion of America which has been dedicated to re- publican government.
 Position on Pensions.
 No nation can afford to be unjust to its defenders. 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 upOI u ldTSt StdDulDS army dQuS tO LIS own security when it makes generous provision for those who have risked their lives in it's defense, and for those who are dependent upon them.
 The Producers of Wealth.
 Labor creates capital Until wealth is produced by application of brain and muscle to the resources of this country there is nothing to divide among the non producing classes of society. Since the products of wealth create the nations prosperity in time of peace, and defend the nations flag in time of peril their in- terests ought a all time to be considered by those who stand in official positions. The democratic party has ever found Its voting strength among those who are proud to be known as the common peo- ple and it pledges itself to propose and enact such legislation as is necessary to protect 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 Endorsed.
 I desire to give special emphasis to the plank which recommends such legisla- tion as is necessary to secure the arbitra- ton of differences between employers en- gased in Interstate commerce and their employees Arbitration is not new idea it is simply an extension of the court of justice The laboring men of the coun- try have expressed desire for arbitra- tion, and the railroads cannot reasonably object to the decisions rendered by an impartial tribunal Society has an ia- terest even greater than the interest of employees, and has a right to protect itself by courts of arbitration against the grow ing inconvenience and endorsements occasioned by disputes by those who own