The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-09-09

tocracy Casts Reflections Upon the
Democratic Party's Sincerity Regard
ing its Adoption of a Populistic Plat
form, Alleging Coercion - Pop Party
| the Genuine and Only.
Washington, Sept. s.-The following
address and appeal for funds were is
sued from the Populist headquarters
today:
ITO Every American Patriot:-The
| Peoples party, as its name implies, IS
| the champion of the masses who labor
and produce wealth 1t was summon
| ed into existence by an industrial con-
ference that represented the produc-
ers Of the nation. When 1t sprang into
the political arena, it was the only par
| ty demanding the re-enactment of laws
| for the suppression of monopolies and
| for the equal protection Of all citizens
| against the entertainments of corporate
power. It is now the only party in ex-
istence which, with individual member
ship, demands equal rights to all and
special privileges TO none. To the ef-
forts of mis- party is due the revolt of
the masses Of the Democratic party,
which resulted in turning down the
Cleveland administration and its Brit
ism financial policy, and the nomination
OF William J. Bryan on platform de-
handing financial independence for the
United States.
PLUTOCRATS.
1.-THE plutocratic elements that hereto
fore dominated Democratic conventions
and dictated nominations are now Wig
orously resenting the action of the Chi
cago convention which they consider an
unwarran table interference on the part
Of the voters. They have organized and
are now the open and aggressive allies
of the gold Republicans and with their
money and votes will do everything in
their power to defeat the will Of the
people by the election Of Mckinley. the
Republican candidate, whose nomina-
ton was dictated by, and whose admin
istration is engaged to, a combination
of American and English monopolists
and plutocrats.
COERCED
'sThe mission of the Peoples party is
to restore the government to the people.
To this end 1t has nominated Bryan for
president and Mr.. Watson for vice-pres
ident, which is not only the true opera
tive ticket for the silver voters to unite |
upon, but which is also the best silver |
ticket in the field. Our friends must |
not abate one jot or little Of their in |
terests and efforts TO advance the prin- |
ciples Of the Peoples party simply be- |
cause another party has been forced |
70 adopt nearly all of our principles. It |
must be remembered that the control Of |
the national Democratic convention was |
obtained by the silver men of that par |
ty only through bitter contest in each |
state-a contest, however, which was
forced upon the party and its leaders
by the existence and rapid growth of
the People party. Had it not been for
the Peoples party each one or the old
parties would this year have been run
ming a goldbug for president, as they
have IN each campaign for the last
twenty years. The Peoples party has
made this political revolution possible,
and its continued existence and growth
is necessary TO secure reforms for which
the Populists and silver Democrats are
alike contendlng IN this campaign.
WAVERERS.
at must also be remembered that
there is now considerable minority in
the Democratic party who, though sup
porting the action of the Chicago con-
vention, do so from policy and behind
their present position is lurking many
a doubt and mental reservation. That
these doubts and mental reservations
may yet REINFORCE the boiling pluto-
Gratis OF the Indianapolis convention,
and render the action of the Demo-
cratic party uncertain in the future, are .
possibilities to be discounted, and the
Peoples party is the only agency
through which the people can do this.
Therefore, it is the interest and duty
of every good citizen who believes in a
government. as understood and admin
istered by Jefferson, Jackson and Lin
coin, TO upbuild and strengthen this new 4,
organization which has made reform i:
and relief possible in this campaign. !
HELP
The Peoples party proceeds from the
people, and must receive its support
from the people direct. Small contri-
buttons from the individual members
Of any political party would furnish an
abundant campaign fund for all legiti-
mate purposes, and enable the party re-
ceiVing it successfully to compete with
any corrupt organization OF bankers.
and venal politicians.
Therefore, in behalf of the people of
The United States, who produce wealth
and pay taxes the Peoples party ma
-ional committee appeals to all who are
able and willing to do so TO contribute
he sum of one dollar to our national
fund.