The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-23
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To the True Democrats Of the United
states-Appeai~ for subscriptions.
The committee is conducting En- behalf
Of the Democratic standard-bearers, Cen
eral john 81 Palmer OF Illinois, and
General simon y. Blckncr of Kentucky
d. campaign To- save tu1 American republic
from the critical danger which immediate
iy threatens it. ana tO preserve Tor the
future an organized representation ol the
Democratic party.
la the result OF this election are involved
not only The industrial and business pros
perlty of ule country. including the vital
AID direct interest Dl Wa5c-clrners and
capital alike, but also the lrat elements
OF law, order ana national honor aud
even th' very foundations Of our AmcI-
can civilization.
30 less clear IS &c that upon the Ma
uOual Democracy is now deyOiyei, and
solely. the support before the american
people of the noble and bcuinceut doc
trnes and traditions OIL our great, dis
tOrical party Tie fundamental object
and duty OF the party were, IN its INST
declaration of principles, and Ia the in-
lusural address OF JEFFERSON, It's iilustr.Ous
founder. stated 10 Doe The Iuviolab.e pres
eINatiOn OF the Constitution. Through
Jos eVentful and honorable career 10 has
sought TO preserve tle autonomy Of the
sAtd5 ana the liberty of the citizens.
aud. as am essential element of that lib-
ertyI TO make secure the earnings ol his
thrift and economy.
In gross betrayal Of the Democracy,
the Chicago Convention proclaimed tie
gospel of hate between sections OF the
country, between capital and labor be-
tween employer and workman. IL de-
mandod O. deuasemeut of our currency
which means the d.sh0nor of the nation,
the reputation of private contracts and
hlc reduction of the pay ot the lalorer 90
oue-half DIS present wage. 10 asserted
in effect the right % pack courts Of JUS
tce for the purpose Of reversing tle de-
cisions which do not meet with popular
favor. IL denied the right of the Federal
authority 20 protect the mails and inter-
state commerce, upon which depend the
very existence OF our great Industrial
centres and the markets Of our farmers.
it denied tlis right even after peace was
broken. blood shed and property destroy
ed. TO all true Democrats these asser-
ti0ns are utterly abhorrcnt The National
Democracy viii do its utmost 10 defeat
this platform and tho candidates nomi-
mated upon IT,
Tho Democratic party did not perish
with the triumph of reputation and an
archy az the Chicago Convention. It's
desertlon by many who should there have
guarded 10 has made our duty imperative.
If the result in November should Dee the
election Of a Republican President, all the
more ought "a powerful and genuine Demo-
cratic organization 10 stand active and
conspicuous before the country. such an
organization would be OF vital conse-
ouencc to safe Federal administration. 10
the sound politics Of the country, and TO
its security against the extreme and per-
haps successful reaction In 1900 20 excess
IS like those threatened 10y Bryan and
Sowau.
Tie National Democratic campaign cam
not be conducted without meetings head
quarters. publications. committees ana all
the legitimate details Of politca! ectyity
and education. To DO this on the most
modest plan requires even for the criti-
cal states alone. a large sum OF money.
To contribute to these expenses accord
ing 20 his means IS the duty or every
citizen. and especially Of every Democrat.
only six weeks remain until election day.
The committee appeals 70 you FOR n
substitution 10 be sent either 70 John
y. Frenzel treasurer. OF 10 Charles j..
Canda. chairman Of the Finance Com
nittec. at the National Democratic head
quarters. No. 30 east Tweniy-third street,
New York city.
WILLIAM d. BYNUM, Chairman.
For the National Executive Committee.