The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-09-17

from any personal desire except the desire to
prove worthy OF the confidence of my country.
Human Judgment is fallible enough when un-
biased by selfish considerations, and in order
that may not be tempted to the patron
age of an office to advance any personal ambi-
tion. hereby announce, with all The emphasis
which words can express my fixed determina-
tion not. under auv circumstances, to be q cam
ddate for reelection IN case this campaign re.
suits in my election.
I have carefun1y considered the platform
adopted by the Democratic national couven-
tion, and unQualifedly indorse every plank
therein
Tho Main Purposes of Government.
Our institutions rest upon the proposition
that all men. being created equal are entitled
to equal consideration at the hands OF the gov
eCRment Because ali men are created equal,
it follows that no citizen has 4 natural right to
tniure another citizen. The main purpose of
government being to protect all citizens in the
enjoyment of LIE, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness, this purpose must lead The govern
ment, first, to avoid acts OF affirmative in
Justice. and. second, to restrain each citizen
from trcspaSsing upon the rights of any other
citizen.
democratic form Of government is con-
ducive to the highest civilization, because it
opens before each individual the greatest op-
porsunities for development, aud stimulates to
the highest erdeavor by insuring to each the
full enjoyment of all the rewards of toll, es.
Cept such contribution as is necessary to sup
port the government which protects him.
Democracy is Indifferent To pedigrce-it deals
with the individual rather than his ancestors.
Democracy ignores dinererces in wealth,
{ neither riches nor poverty can be evoked in
behalf OF or against any citizen. Democracy
knows no creed-recogniZIng the right OF each
individual to worship God according to the
dictates of his own conscience, it welcomes all
to common brotherhood and guarantees
equal treatment to all, no matter in wha:
church OF thrcuSS VITA. forms they commune
with their Creator.
Our Dual Form of Government.
Having discussed portions of the platform at
the time OF its adoption and again when your
letter Of notification was formally delivered, 1t
will not be necessary at this time to touch upon
oil the subjects embraced in the partys decla-
rations.
Honest differences of opinion have ever ex-
listed. and ever will exist, to the most effective
means of securing domestic tranquility, but
no citizen fails to recognize at all times
and under oil circumstances the absolute
necessity for the prompt and vigorous enforce
ment OK law and the preservation of the pub
| lie peace In n government like ours. law is
but the crystaliZation OF the viii OF the people,
without it. the citizen is neither secure in the
enjoyment OF life and liberty, protect
| ed in the pursuit OF happiness With
out obedience to law, government is
impossible. The democratic party is
pledged TO defend tie constitution and
inforce : the laws of the United States,
and it is also pledged 90 protect and defend the
dual scheme of government instituted by the
founders Of the republic. The name United
States was happily chosen. 1t combines the
idea OF national strength with the idea OF local
self government, and suggests ''an indisSoluble
union of indestructable states"
The EOref:,thers and Centralizat1oI.
Our wise forefathers, fearing the tendency
toward Capitalization, as well as the dangers
OF disintegration, guarded against both, and
national safety. as well domestic security
Is TO be found in the careful observance of the
in-OSa ne
noticed that, while the United States guaran-
tees to every state republican
form OF government. and is empowered
to protect each state against invasion it is no;
OF any state, except upon application OF the
legislature Of the state, or upon the app,ica-
tion Of the executive when the legislature can
not be convened. This provision rests
upon ths sound theory that the people
! OF the state. acting through their
legally chosen representatives. are, be-
cause OF their more intimate acquaintance
| with local conditions, better qualified than the
president to judge Of the necessity for federal
. assistance. Those who framed our constitu-
tion wisely determined to make as broad an
! application Of The principles of local sclf-gov-
! erament as circumstances would permit and
! We can not dispute the correctness OF the posi-
| tion taken by them without expressing dis
| trust Of the people themselves
Economy.
| Since government exists for the protection
| Of the rights OF the people. and not for their
| spoilatior. expenditure OF public money can
! be justified unless that expenditure Is neces-
/ sary for the honest, economical and efficient
| adminisi irat;cn of the government In deter
/ mining what appropriations are necessary, the
| interests of those who pay the taxes should be
! consulted rather than the wishes Of those who
| receive or disburse public moneys.
| Bonds.
An increase in the bonded debt of the United
States at this time is entirely without excuse
| TIE issue Of interest-bearing bonds within ths
| last few-years has been defended on the GROUND
| that 1t were necessary to secure gold witt
| which to redeem United States notes ana
1 treasury notes: but this necessity ha'
| been imaginary rather than real In
| stead of exercising the legal right
/ vested in the United States TO redeem it
i notes in either geld silver, the executiv.
branch OF the government has followed l
| precedent established by a former administers
| tion and surrendered the option to the holde
i OF .he obligations. This administrative pove
4 leaves the government 1t the mercy OF toos,
/ who fad pecuniaFy profit in eoaG issues. Th
fact tha. the dealers in money and securi:se
hare been spls ~ depiets % protect u