The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-09-17
". ]. BRYAN ACCEPTS
SENDS HIS LETTER TO DEMOCRAT
&c NOTIFICATION COMMITTEE
short Document, but He Presents
the Case in Plain, Unmfstak-
able Language.

Lincoln, Nsb, Sept. 9.-The following
litter of acceptance of William J. Bryan
Of the nomination for president OF the
United States by the democratic party,
was forwarded to Chairman Stephen Nj.
White, of the notification committee, to-
day:
Hon. Stephen NJ. White and other mem
bers of notification committee OF the
democratic national convention:
Gentlemen: 1 accept the nomination
rendered by you ON behalf OF the demo-
cratic party, and in SO doing desire to
assure you that l fully appreciate the
high honor which such a nomination con-
fers, and the grave responsibilities which
accompany an election to the presidency
Of the United States So deeply am / i'm
pressed with the magnitude of the power
vested by the constitution In the chief ex-
ecutive OF the nation, and with the enor-
nous influence which he can WELD for the
benefit or injury Of the people. that l wish
70 enter the office, II elected, free from
every personal desire except the desire to
prove worthy of the confidence OF my
country Human judgment Is fallible
enough when biased by selfish considera-
lions. and in order that l may not be
tempted to use the patronage OF the Of
fce to advance any personal ambition.
hereby announce, with all the emphasis
which words can express, my fixed de-
termination, not under any circumstances
70 be a candidate for reelection In case
this campaign results in my election.
Il have carefully considered the plat
form adopted by the democratic national
and unQualifedly indorse
each plank thereof. Our institutions rest
upon the proposition that all men, being
created equal are entitled to equal con-
at the hands of the govern
a a re- fad au1laI
II follows that no citizen has a natural
right to injure another citizen. The main
purpose of government being to protect
all citizens In the enjoyment of life. lib
srty, and the pursuit OF happiness. this
purpose must lead the government, hrst,
70 avoid acts of affirmative injustice. and
second. to restrain each citizen from tres
passing upon the rights of any other cit
ken.
"A democratic form of government is
conducive to the highest civiliz alton, be-
cause 1t opens before each Individual the
greatest opportunities for development,
and stimulates to the highest endeavor
by insuring to each the full enjoyment OF
all the rewards of toll, except such contri-
button as Is necessary to support the gov
eminent which protects him. Democracy
Is Indifferent to pedigree; 1t deals with
the individual rather than with his an
eestors. Democracy ignores differences In
wealth; neither riches nor poverty can be
invoked In behalf or against any citizen.
Democracy knows no creed-.recognizing
the right OF each Individual 10 worship
God according to the dictates OF his own
1t welcomes all to a common
brotherhood and guarantees equal treat
ment to all. no matter in what church or
through what forms they commune with
their creator.
Having discussed portions OF the plat
form at the time OF Its adoption, and
again when your letter of notification was
fol mally delivered, 1t will not be neces-
Bary at this time to touch upon all the
subjects embraced In the party's declara-
ton.
Dual Government.
Honest differences OF opinion have ever
existed and ever will exist as to the nost
effective means of securing domestic
tranquility, but no citizen fails to recog-
inxe at all times and under all circum-
stances the absolute necessity for the
prompt and vigorous enforcement OF law
and the preservation OF the public peace.
fn a government like ours law Us but the
OF the will of the people;
without 1t the citizen Is neither secure In
Mo enjoyment of life and liberty, nor
protected In the pursuit Of happiness
Without obedience to law. government is
THE democratic party is pledged to
iefend the constitution and enforce the
avs of the United States, and 1t is also
pledged to respect and preserve the dual
'cheme OF government instituted by the
OF the republic. The name for
he United States was happily chosen. 1t
combines the Idea of national strength
with the Idea OF local self government,
md suggests an indissoluble union OF in
lestructible states. Our revolutionary
'athers. fearing the tendencies toward
a. well as the dangers OF
guarded against both, and
national safety as we'll as domestic Sc
,prity Is to be found In the careful OBJ
ssrvance Of the limitations which they
Impose.
TT will be noticed that while the United
states guarantees to every state a repub-
lean form OF government, and is empow-
sred to protect each state against inva-
sion, 1t Is not authorized to interfere In
Tho domestic affairs of any state except
Upon the application of the executive
when the legislature cannot be convened.
This provision rests upon the sound the
,ry that the people of the state, acting
through their legally chosen representa-
ives are, because OF their more intimate
with local conditions. bet
er qualified than the president to Judge
y the necessity for federal assistance.
Those who framed our constitution wise
y determined to make as broad an ap-
'-%>->%N<@
government as circumstances would per-
nit. and We cannot dispute the correct
less OF the position taken by them with
nut expressing a dlstrust OF the people
Government Economy.
Since governments exist for the pro-
ection OF the rights of the people and
ot for their spoliation. no expenditure of
ublic money can be justified unless that |
Expenditure Is necessary for the honest.
economical. and efficient administration of |
be government. In determining what ap- |
ropriations are necessary, the interest OF |
hose who pay the taxes should be con- |
ulted, rather than the wishes of those |
Tho receive or disburse public moneys.
An increase In the bonded debt OF the |
United States at this time is entirely
Tithout excuse. The issue OF interest |
caring bonds within the last few years
~ been defended on the ground that
hey were necessary to secure gold with
hitch to redeem United States notes and |
'easury notes. but this necessity mas been
imaginary rather than real Instead of
xercising the legal right vested in the
nited States to redeem It's coin in either
old or silver. the executive branch OF
10 government has followed a precedent
'tabfshed by 4 former administration
40 surrendered the option to the holder
the obligation. This administrative
'ncy leaves the government at the mer-
or those who find q pecuniary profit
bond Issues. The fact that the dealers
money and securities have been able
deplete or protect the treasury accord
to their changing whims, shows how
ngerous II In to permit them to ex-
Use controlling interest over the