The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-03

the person first to feel the injury and last to
feel any possible benefit from an imitation
OF the currency. Not only would he for one
feel the effect of the prostration of Industry
and business which would at least be the
iirst result OF a change to the silver standard
would VIS wn in t fna wore away as It probably
effects Of an inflated currency under unlim-
ited silver coinage began to be manifested
ne would ma the prices of food Of clothing
OF rents rising, but his wages would remain
stationary, for IL is an economic fact that in
an era or rising prices wages are the last to
ieei me lnnuence. $50 long as steady work
is assured. the laborer3 is much better off
under the condition of falling prices such
as we nave had for many years, as the cost
S Se production dsrreasaa Of commodities has
and improved methods of manu-
iacture for the necessities of life. and even
JUS Injuries nave becoma cheaper, while by
reason OF various influences. wages have
risen. In 1870 the average wages paid to
iaporers was 1902 per year. In 1890 these
nau increased to $4S5, more than SO per cent
commodities had fallen the silverites tell u.s.
from 20 to 40 per cent
:, onder the operation of gold standard,
therefore, no matter what its injuries may
nave been to other classes Of citizens, the la
porer is at least IS per cent better off than he
was IN 1870 Does he wish to reverse this
cost of living? ! think these facts have only
TO be presented to the attention of the work
lngmen to convince them that any grievances
which they may be persuaded they have,
cannot be cured by the humbug, remedies pre-
scribed by Mr.. Bryan s8f /
Against such threatened calamites we have
met as democrats and patriots to protest. Our
purpose is too serious to permit differences on
minor matters or personal jealousies to di-
vlde our councils or weaken our influence.
we nave come here as democrats to ex-
ert such influences as we may have among
democrats for the good of our country and
the preservation OF our party organization for
nf nCnf Dana
un-democratic the work of the party organ
izatlon at Chicago, let us be true to every
democratic instinct at Indianapolis Let no
man say that in this convention any false note
of democracy sounded We stand for all
That should inspire good citiZenship-honest
money, enforcement of law and order, respect
Ior authority, the preservation of the national
credit, the just payment of debts, the dignity
and welfare of labor, the prosperity and fair
name of America. United in such cause we
can go forward with the American flag as our
banner and the words national democrats
inscribed on its folds We know no sectional
issue or interest. We stand behind the broad
shield OF patriotism, and in that sign we shall
conquer.
Gov. Flower read his speech from
manuscript in a clear voice. 1t was
frequently interrupted with applause.
The mention of President Cleveland's
name in the speech was given an ova-
ton. His characterization Of Mr.
Bryan as ambitious, unsteady and I'M
safe, as a ''demagogue and word
Juggler," received a storm of ap-
plause. His statement that bimetal-
lism was genuine democratic doc
trine was received In silence. Gov.
Flowers speech was concluded at
1:45. It's delivery had occupied about
forty-hve minutes. Gov. Flower then
assumed the gavel, and by his direc-
ton the staes were called for members
of the committees on resolutions, Gre
dentials, the selection Of national COM
mitteemen and vice presidents.
When Gov. Flower finished there
was roll call of states for the ap-
pointment Of committees. The con-
Vention then took a recess until
O'clock