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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
BI-METALLISM.

please define bimetallism and cite
your authorities. 1t is asserted by Re
publican bolters that the Republican
party has repudiated bimetallism.' Is
this a fact, or is it a falsehood?"
A SUBSCRIBER.
BimetaIlism is the use Of two metals
as the standard OF values, at fixed
ratio. All dictionaries so define 1t. But
the practical workings Of bimetallism,
in our own history, and in that of every
other nation that has tried il, proves
that il is only practicable when the
coinage ratio fixed by law. is exactly
equal TO the market ratio. In other
words, IL the bullion value in one coin
is cheaper than the bullion in the other,
the cheaper coin is used exclusively,
and the dearer coin sold as bullion.
Mexico, Japan. and most Of the coun-
tries of South and Central America,
have bimetallic laws. but the actual
standard is silver at its bullion value,
while gold coin sells for its bullion
value, at twice its face value in silver.
The free silverites impudently claim
to be bimetallists. Their ratio-l6 to
lis utterly at variance with the mar
ket ratio, which is about so to l. Hence,
in practice it would mean silver mono
metallism. The Republican party has
always stood for real bimetallism. The
only way in which it is now possible is
by international agreement at a new
ratio. The st. Louis platform declares
for that, and against the l6 TO ratio,
because the latter means a drop to the
silver standard.
Thomas Jefferson, at the time the
first coinage law was being discussed.
wrote the following, which explains
the meaning of bimetallism, as properly
used:
I'VE are in favor of the coinage and
currency Of silver and gold in our
monetary system. The proportion
between the values Of gold and sill
yer is a mercantile problem alto
gether. The proportions established by
law have varied in different ages and
in different countries. Just principles
will lead us to disregard legal proper
tions altogether, TO inquire into the
market price of gold in the several |
countries with which we shall princi- |
pally be connected in commerce, and |
to take an average from them. A COM
mission should therefore be appointed |
to inquire what are the proportions be-
tween the values of fine gold and fine
silver in the markets of the several |
countries with which We are, or prob
ably may be, connected in commerce,
and what would be a proper proportion
here. having regard to the average
Of their values in those markets, and
to other circumstances. and the coinage
Of gold and silver at our mints should
be at the ratio thus determined"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

Don't think because you are stick and
nothing seems to give you relief that
YOU can't be cured,
There must be a cure for YOU some
where, ~
II your doctor can't cure you per'
haps he has mistaken the cause, Any
body is liable to make mistake some
times
one in three Of us suffer nom In
digestion. and one out OF three dys-
peptics doesn't know It. That Is, he
may know he is sick, but he blamcs It
to something else,
Indigestion Is the cause NJ half ot our
dangerous Diseases
Shakers Digestive Cordial. made from
tonic medicinal roots and herbs, Is the
most natural cure for indigestion II
relieves the symptoms ANA cures the
disease gently, naturally, efficiently
giving fresh life, strength and health to
sick dyspepucs.
At druggists A trial bottle Tor II
cents. .....
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Pensions for Veterans.

The veterans " the Union armies de.
serve and should receive fair treatment
aud generous recognition. Whenever
practicable they should be given the
preference IN the matter " employ
mont. and they are entitled to the en-
ac.mcnt of such laws as best cnlculat-
ed TO secure the fulnllmcnt VI the
pledges made TO them In the dark days
ot tho eountrys peril, We dcnouncc
the practice ~ the pension bureau SO
rccklossly and unIustly carried ON by
the present administration. OF reducing
pensions and arbitrarily dropping
names from the rolls, as deserving the
scvcrcst condemnation Of the American
people.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
ENGLISH CAPITAL ron AMERICAN
INVESTMENTS.

Important to Americans seeking Eng
hsh Capital for new enterprises. A liSt
containing the names and addresses OF
$50 successful promoters who have placed
over flOO, 100000 Sterling in Foreign In
vestments within the last six years, and
over f1S,OOO,OOO for the seven months Of
1896. Prica, Is. or SIS, payable by postal
order to the London and Universal Bu-
reau Of Investors, 20, CheapSide. London.
e. G. Subscribers viii be entitled, by ar
rangement with the directors TO receive
either personal or letters Of lntroductoln
to any OF these successful promoters.
This list is first c.as5 In every respect,
and every man or firm whose name ap-
pears therein may be depended upon.
For placing the following 1t will be
found inyaluable-Bonds or Shares OF In
dIstriai, Commercial and Financial con-
Germs, Mortgage loans, Sale Of Lands,
Patents or Mines.
Directors:-
SIR EDWARD c. ROSS,
HON. WALTER c. PEPYB.
CAPT. ARTHUR STIFFE.
COPYRIGHT
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Independence of Cuba.

From the hour Of achieving their own
Independence the people Of the United
States have regarded with sympathy
the struggles Of other American peoples
to free themselves from European dom
nation. We watch with deep and abld-
Ing interest the heroic battle OF the Gu
ban patriots against cruelty and op-
preston, and our best hopes go out for
the full success Of their determined con-
test for liberty.
The government of Spain, having lost
control Of Cuba and being unable to
protect the property or lives OF resi-
dent American citizens or to comply
with its treaty oblgatloncs we believe
that the government OF the United
States should actively use It's Influence
and good offices to restore peace and
give Independence to the island.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Reciprocity With Other Nations.

We believe the repeal Of the reel
procity arrangements negotiated by the
last Republican administration was n
national calamity. and we demand
their renewal and extension on such
terms as will equalize our trade with
other nations. remove the restrictions
which now obstruct the sale OF Amer
lean products In the ports Of other
countries and secure the enlarged mar
kets Of our farms. forests and factories.
Protection and reciprocity are twin
measures Of Republican policy, and go
hand in hand. Democratic rule has
recklessly struck down both. and both
must be re-establlshed. Protection for
what we produce. free admission for
the necessaries OF life which we don't
produce, reciprocal agreements OF mu-
tual interest which gain open markets
for US in return for our open market to
others. Protection builds up domestic
industry and trade and secures our
own market for ourselves. Reciprocity
builds up foreign trade and finds an
outlet for our surplus.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

Let parents not live for their chill
dren. but with them" The mother
should allow 10 false modesty TO
stand in the way OF her daughter ;
knowledge Of herself. OF her possibill-
ties, Of her perils. For over thirty
years DR.. Pierce has used his "Favorite
Prescription" as a strengthened. pu-
rifer. a regulator. 1t works directly
upon the delicate. distinctly feminine
organs, in a natural soothing way
1t searches out the weak spots and
builds them up. \ woman who would
herself should sent q cents
to the Worlds Dispensary, Buffalo. n.
Y, for DR. Plerce's Medical Adviser, a
book of zoos pages.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
A Protective Tariff.

We renew and emphasize our allcgi-
ance TO the policy OF protection as the
bulwark OF American Industrial inde-
pendence and the foundation " Amer
lean development and prosperity This
true American policy taxes foreign pro-
ducts and encourages homo induHtry;
eign goods, Il secures the American
market for the American producer; Il
upholds the American standard OF
wages for the American workingrnan;
II puts the factory by the side OF the
farm. and makes the American farmer
less dependent on foreign demand and
price: II dlffuses general thrift and
POUNDS the strength OF all on the
strength OF each. In It's reasonable APP
plication II is just fair, and impartial,
equally opposed to foreign control and
domestic monopoly. TO sectional dis
elimination and individual favoritism.
We dcnounce the present Democratic
tariff as sectional, Injurious to the pub
lie credit and destructive TO business
enterprise. We demand such equitable
tarir on foreign imports which come
into competition with American pro-
ducts as will not only furnish adequate
revenue for the necessary expenses OF
the government. but viii protect Amer
lean labor from degradation to the
wage level OF other lands. We are not
pledged to any particular schedules
The question OF rates Is a practical
question. to be governed by the condl-
tlons OF the time and production; the
ruling and uncompromIsing principle
Is the protection and development OF
American labor and industry, The
country demands a right settlement
and then It wants rest.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

that these silver kings are directly and
strongly interested in having Bryan
elected. There is, Q. T., Senator Stew
art, who even in 1874 was decided
gold bug" but later after having be-
come great silver mine owner, be-
came the most fanatical champion OF
silver and is now publishing silver
paper In WASHINGTON, in which he sup
ports Bryan. The Hearst estate pub
fishes silver papers both in SAN Fran
cisco and in New York, which work
hard Tor Bryan and II is we'll known
that Hearst is now negotiating for the
establishment of a Bryan organ In
Chicago. II. &, Chambers, owner OF the
Ontario silver mine, has been one ~ the
most persistent silver lobbyists In
Washington. publishes the salt Lake
Herald. and is one OF the leaders Of
the "Bimetallic League" which FOR
four years has been pouring a flood Of
silver pamphlets upon the country and
sends out expensive speakers TO preach
free coinage. The president of this
league is General \, ], Warner, who re-
ceives an annual salary Of $4,000, That
Senators Jones ot Nevada and Mantle
of Montana are among the most earn
est of free coinage men is a familiar
fact
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

All communications intended for publi-
cation should be directed to the editor.
Business communications OF all kinds
and remlttances must be addressed to
The Astorian-
The Astorian guarantees to its sub
Scribers the largest circulation OF any
newspaper published on the Columbia
liver.
Advertising rates can be had on appli-
cation to the business manager.
The Weekly Astorian. the second Oldest
weekly In the state OF Oregon, has, next
to the Portland oregonian, the larges,
weekly circulation in the state.
Jno. f. Handley s Co, are our Port
land agents and copies of The Astorian
can be had every morning at their stand,
Ia Third street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Admission of Territories.

We favor the admission OF the re-
naming territories at tho earliest prac-
tlcablc date. having due regard 10 tho
interests OF the people of the terrific
rieS and Of the United States All the
federal officers appointed for the terri.
tories shall bc selected from bona nde
residents thereof and tho right Of self
government shall be accorded as far m
practicable
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
FREE PILLS

Send your address to II. T. Bucklen \
Co. Chicago. and set treo sample box
OF Dr. Kings New Life Pills, A trial
will convince you OF their merits, These
pills are easy In action and arc partieu-
larry effective In tho cure OF Constipation
and Sick Headache. For Malaria and
Liver Troubles they have been proved
Invaluable. They are guaranteed to be
perfectly free from every deleterious sub
stance and to be purely vegetable. They
do not weaken by their action, but by
giving tone to stomach and bowels great
ly invigoraet the system. Regular size.
SO per box. Sold by Chas. Rogers,
Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

Have you noticed that the rcpudia-
ton Of silver as money standard is
still going ON all over the worldG With
in the past few months Chile, Ncuez-
uela. and Costa Rica have announced
their determination Ia reform their
monetary systems and adopt the sim
gle gold standard. Russia has announc-
ed the same policy. Russia has over
IFS, ,OOO 900 population-nearly twice that
Of the United States, She will abandon
the silver standard and adopt the sim
Gle gold standard instead. And now
comes France. which has just declared
that all silver one and two franc pieces
of dates previous TO 1866, and all small
er silver coins older than 1864, are not
current. The mint is to purchase the
old coin at its market value as bullion.
in order to get it out OF circulation.
The holders Of these coins will lose
half their nominal value. France has
thus an experience ON small scale
of what would happen in this country
il we were foolish enough To adopt the
free coinage Of silver at 10 to l. In
place OF loss OF half ON only a small
fraction OF our currency. all silver and
paper money would drop one-half in
value
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Monroe Doctrine.

We rcasscrt the Monroe doctrine In
Its full extent and rcafIlrm the right OF
the UnuIted States to give the doctrine
effect by responding TO the appeals OF
any American state for friendly inter-
vcntlon in case of European cncroach-
mcnt We have not lnterfcrcd, and
shall not Interfere. with the existing
possessions OF any European power in
this hemisphere, but those possessions
must not, on any pretext. be extended.
We hopefully look forward to the
eventual withdrawal Of the European
powers from this hemisphere. and the
ultimate union Of all the English
speaking part Of the continent by the
free consent Of its inhabitants
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Immigration Laws.

For tho protection ~ tho equality OF
our American citizenship and Of tho
wages or our workingmcn against tho
fatal competition of low.prlced labor,
We demand that tho immigration laws
bo thoroughly enforced. and M extend
cd IN to exclude from entrance To tho
United States those who can neither
read nor wrlto.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Declaration Of Principles
REPUBLICAN PARTY.

can policy VI dlscrlmluatlnR dutlcH for
the up-huilding VI our merchant marine
and the protection of our shipping IN
the foreign carrying trade, So that
American ships the product " Amer
team labor, employed In American ship.
y,rlr, ,Rillng undcr the stars aud
stripes, aud manned otilocrod ana
owned 10y Americans may regain tho
ear yinS ut our foreign commerce,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

II you have ever seen a little child
in the agony Of summer complaint.
you can realize the danger Of the trou-
BILE and appreciate the value Of instan-
taneous relief always afforded by De-
Wits Collie and Cholera Cure. For
dysentery and diarrhoea 1t is a relia-
bic remedy. We could not afford to
recommend this as a cure unless 1t
were a cure. Chas. Rogers, Druggist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Protection to Sugar Producers.

We condemn the present admlnlstra-
ton for not keeping faith with the
sugar producers Of this country. The
Republican party favors such protec-
tIon as will lead to the production on
American soil OF all the sugar the
American people use, and for which
they pay other countries more than
slOO,OOO,OOO annually.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

BE regular and puuctual in all
things" was one Of the old maXims,
taught long ago. The last is not for
gotten, but the first is scare remem-
bered so irregular is the life of most
people nowadays The only corrector
Of this evil is Simmons Liver Regula-
tor, which keeps the liver active and
prevents the ills of irregular living:
Dyspepsia, Biliousness, Constipation,
etc. 1t also cures these troubles.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
ALL FREE.

Those who have used Or, Kings New
Discovery know its value. and those who
have not have now the opportunity TO
try Il free. Call on the advertised drug
gist and get trial bottle free Send
your name and address to II. T.. Bueklen
& Co, Chicago, and get sample box
OF New Life Pills free, as well as a
copy OF Guide to Health and Household
Instructor, free. All OF which Is guar
anteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. Chas Rogers. druggist, odd
Fellows building.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
BUcKLENs ARNIcA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, tetter, chapped hands chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and pos
tive cure for piles, or no pay required.
II is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price, 25
cents per box. For sale by Charles
Rogers, Odd Fellows building.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Armenian MaSSacTeS.

The muSsacrcs In Armenia have
aroused the deep sympathy and just
Indignation Of the American people.
and We believe that the United states
should exercise all the influence Il can
properly exert to bring these atrocities
to an end In Turkey, American resi-
dents have been exposed to the gravcst
dangers and American property de-
stroycd. There and everywhere Amer
lean citizens and American property
must be absolutely protected ut all
hazards and at any cost.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

II doesn't matter much whether sick
headache, biliousness, Indigestion, and
constipation are caused by neglect or
by unavoidable circumstances; De-
Wits Little Early Rlsers will speed
lily cure them all. Chas. Rogers,
Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

Many a days work is lost by sick
headache, caused by Indigestion and
stomach troubles. DeWltts Little
Early Risers are the most effectual pill
for overcoming such difficulties. Chas.
Rogers, Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Foreign Relations.

our foreign policy should be az all
times nrm. vigorous ana dlgnlncd. and
all our interests In the western hemis-
phere carefully watched and guarded
The Hawaiian Islands should be con-
troIlcd by the United States and no for
clgn power should be permitted 10 In
tcrtcrc with them The Nicaragua
Canal should be built owned and OPP
Grated by the United States. and by
the purchase OF the Danish Islands we
should secure u proper and much.nccd-
ed naval station In the West Indies.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Free llOmeSteadS.

We believe In an immediate return
To the free homestead policy OF the
Republican party and urge tho passage
by congrcSs of the satisfactory free
homestead measure which has already
pasacd the house and Is now pending
In the senate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Enlargement Of The Navy.

The peace and security OF the repub-
lie and the maintenance OF It's rlghtful
influence among the nations Of the
earth demand a naval power commen-
surate with It's position and RESPONSE
billty. We therefore favor the contIn-
ued enlargement Of the navy and a
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Wool and WOOIenS.

To all our products-to those Of the
mine and the field, as well as to those
Of the shop and the factory-to hemp
to wool, the product of the great indus
try Of sheep husbandry, as well as to
the finished woolens Of the mill-we
promise the most ample protection.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

II DUH, spirluess and stupid; u your
blood is thick aud sluggish; II your
appetite is oapricious and uncertain,
You need a Sarsaparllla. For best re-
suits take Dcwitts, Il recommends
itself Chas, Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

Theories Of cure may be discussed
at length by physicians, but the suf-
ferers want quick relief; and One Min
ute Cough Cure will give it to them.
A safe cure for children. 1t is "the old
harmless remedy that produces imme-
dite results" Chas. Rogers, druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Civll Service.

The clvil Service law was placed ON
the statute book by the Republican
party, which has always sustained II,
aud wc renew our repeated dcolara-
tlona that II shall be thoroughly and
honestly enforced aud extended wher-
ever practicable.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Contains no Ammonia or Alum.

The longest bridge in the world Is
over the st. Lawrence river, 9,11 feet
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Alaska Representation.

We believe the citizens ~ Alaska
should have representation In the con-
grcas NJ the United statcs.to the end
that nccdful legislation may be- lntclli-
gently enacted.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
CONSTIPATION

SHOULD not be regarded as
a tnfing ailment-in fact, nature
demands the utmost regularity Of
the bowels, and any deviation
from this demand payes the way
often to serious danger. II IS
quite as necessary 10 remove
impure accumulations from the
bowels as it is 10 eat or sleep, and
no health can be expected where
a costiye habit Of body prevails.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
hynChlng Condemned.

We proclaim our unqualified condom-
nation Of the unclvillEed ahd barbarous
practices wcll known an lynchlnE or
killing ~ human beings. suspected or
charged with crime. without PROCESS Of
law,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
National Arbitration.

We favor the creation NJ national
board NJ arbitration to settle and ad.
Just differences which may arise be-
tween employer and employed engaged
In Interstate commerce.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

The whole system r. drained and un-
dermlned by indolcnt ulcers and open
sores Dcwitts Witch Hazel salvo
speedily heals them, Il is the best
pile cure known Chas Rogers, drug
g,st.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
Free Ballot.

We demand that every cltlsrn ot tho
United states shall be allowed TO cast
one frro and unrestricted ballot. and
that such ballot ahall bc counted and
returned an cast.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02

Boys will be poys" but you can't
afford to lose any W them, Re ready
for the green apple season by having
pewitts Chollc and Cholera Cure In
the house. Chas. Rogers, Druggist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-09-02
THE MASSES AND THE CLASSES >

In the speech which William ]. Bry-
an livered in Chicago to the crowds
that were cheering him he said: If
were backed by the great trusts and
combinations 1 know that they, as soon
as / had taken my seat, would demand
of me that l should use my power TO
rob the people for their sake" In view
of these words it is very seasonable to
recall the fact that Mr. Bryan Is indeed
backed by the strongest and richest
trusts and combinations to be found
in our country. They are composed Of
the owners of the silver mines Of the
Rocky Mountains, and they have uni
ted to have passed free-coinage law
Would our readers like to know how
rich these trusts and combinations are?
The Chicago Tribune recently furnish
ed q table of their wealth Here il is: