The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1896-09-18

result from any attempt to increase the infiu-
ence OF monarchial institutions over that por-
ton OF the Americas which has been dedicated
| to republican government
Pensions.
No nation can afford to be unjust to its de-
tenders. 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 upon large standing army, adds to its
own security when It makes generous provi-
sions for those VIII" have risked their lives in
its defense and for those who are dependent on
them.
The Producers OF Wealth.
Labor creates capital. Until wealth is pro-
duced by the application OF brain and muscle
to the resources of this country. there is MOTH
ing to divide among the nom producing classes
OF society. Since the producers of wealth pro-
tect the nations flag in times Of peril their
interests ought at all times to be considered by
those who stand in official position The dem
ocratlc party has ever found its voting strength
among those who are proud to be known as the
common people. and it pledges itself to prepare
ana enact legislation as is necessary to pro-
test 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.
l desire to give special emphasis to the
plank which rec ommends such legislation as is
necessary to secure the arbitration Of differ
ences between employers engaged in inter-
state commerce and their employees. Arbitra-
ton is not new idea it i simply an extern
sion of the courts of justice. The laboring
men OF the country have expressed u desire
for arbitration and the railroads cannot
reasonably object to the decisions rendered by
an impartial tribunal Society has an interest
even greater than the interest of employer or
employe. and has right to protect itself by
courts of arbitration against the growing in
convenience and embara SSmeut occasioned
by disputes between those who own the great
arteries of commerce on the one hand. and
the laborerS who operate them on the other.
Immigration.
While the democratic party welcomes to the
country those who come with love for in
situations and with determination and ability
to contribute to the prosperity of our nation,
IT is opposed to the dumping of criminal
classes upon our shores and to the importation
of either pauper or contract labor to compete
with American labor.
Injunctions.
The recent abuses which have grown out of
injunction proceedings have been SO emphat-
ically condemned by public opinion that the
senate bill favoring trial by jury in certain
contempt cases will meet with general APP
prevail
The democratic party is opposed to trusts.
1t would be recreant it's duty to the people
of the country if it recognized either the moral
or the legal right of these great aggre cations
Of wealth to stifie competition, bankrupt rivals
and thee prey on society. Corporations are
the creatures of law, and they must not be per-
mitted to pass from under the control Of the
power which created them. They permit
ted to exist upon the theory that they advance
the public veal. and they must no: be allowed
to use their powers for the public injury.
Railroads.
ipht off he
to regulate interstate commerce cannot be
questioned, and the necessity for the exercise
of that vigorou, right is becoming more and
more apparent. The interests Of the people
require such an enlargement of the powers OF
the interstate commerce commission as will
enable it to prevent discrimination between
persons and places and protect patrons from
unreasonable charges.
Pacific Railroads.
The government cannot afford to diScrimin-
ate between its debtors, and must therefore
prosecute its legal claims against the Pacific
railroad. Such policy is necessary for the
protection of the rights of the patrons as well
as for the interests of the government.
Cuba.
The people of the United States. happy in
the enjoyments of the blessings of free gov
eminent feel a generous sympathy toward all
who are endeavoring to secure like blessings
for themselves. This sympathy, while re-
speeding all treaty obligations, is especially
CLING OF neighboring people. who like the Gu
bans are near enough to observe the workings
OF government which derives all its authority
from the consent of the governed.
The Civil Service.
That the American people are not in favor OF
life tenure in the civil service is evident from
the fact that they, as rule, make frequent
changes in their official representatives when
those representatives are chosen by ballot. A
permanent Office lding class is not in har-
executive offices. except where the federal leg |
isfation now provides otherwise, would open |
the public service to larger number of citi- |
zens without impairing its efficiency.
Water Ways.
The policy Of improving the great water ways
of the country is justified by the national char
acter Of these water ways and the enormous |
tonnage borne upon them. Experience has |
that continuing appropriations |
are, in the end, more economical than single |
appropriations separated by long intervals
The Tariff.
1t is not necessary to discuss the tariff ques-
ton at this time. Whatever may be the in
dividual views of citizens as to the relative |
merits Of protection and tariff reform, all must |
recognize that until the money question is
fully and finally settled the American people
will not consent to the consideration OF any
other important question. Taxation presents
a problem which in some form is continually
present, and postponement Of def.
mite action upon IL involves ne
sacrifice of personal opinion political
but the crisis presented by financial
conditions cannot be postponed. Tremendous
results will follow the action taken by the
United States on the money question and de.
lay is impossible. The people of this nation.
sitting a high court must render judgment
in the cause which greed is presenting against
The decision will either
give hope and inspiration to those who toll. or
shut the doors OF mercy on mankind. In the
presence of this overshadowipg issue, differ.
ences OF opinion upon minor questions must be
laid aside in order that there may be united
action among those who are determined that
progress towards a universal gold standard
shall be STAYED and the gold and silver coinage
OF the constitution restored
WILLIAM j. BRYAN