The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-09-23

!asel by selfish considerations, and in
DeS shat may not be tempted to use the
patronage Of an Office to advance any per-
sonai ambition. hereby announce. with all
ttio emphasis which words eau express, my
nIsd determination not, under any circum-
stances, to he a candidate for reelection in
cslsa this campaign results in my election.
\ 81 have carefully considered the platform
\S2pted by the Democratic National Conven-
k,nd unqualifedly indorse every plank
SSS discussed portions Of the plat
e time o. It's adoption, and again
lettEFot notification was formally
will not be necessary at this
ich upon all the subjects en-
he partys declarations.
'emocratic party is pledged to de-
q Constitution and enforce the laws
United States. and 1t is also pledged to
Zse"t an i',iefend the dual scheme Of govern
DM.nt instituted by the founders Of the Repub-
Mc. Our wise forefathers, fearing the tendency
toward Capitalization, as we'll as the dangers
Of d sintegration, guarded against both, and
Eatio.a' safety, as we'll as domestic security.
IS to b. found in the careful observance OF
ahe limitations which they impose. It will
De noticed that. while the United States
guarantees to every State republican
Sorm of government, and is empowered to
yro:ect each State against invasion, 1t
- not authorized to interfere in the
domestic affairs OF any State, except
upon application Of the Legislature OF
he State or upon the application OF the Exc
outivs when the Legislature cannot be con-
yensI. This provision rests upon the sound
theory that the people Of the State, acting
through their legally chosen representatives,
are, because OF their mora intimate acquaint-
ance with local conditions, better qualified
than the President to judge OF the necessity
tor Federal assistance. Those who framed
our Constitution wisely determined to make
- broad an application Of the principles Of
seenl self-government as circumstances
would permit. and we cannot dispute the
without expressing distrust OF the people
themselves.
san increase in the bonded debt OF the
Enited States at this time is entirely without
AeEcuse. The issue CT interest-bearing bonds
Hithin the last few years has been defended
0n the ground thar they were necessary &c
eacure gold with which to redeem United
States notes and Treasury notes: but this
necessity has been imaginary rather than
nal Instead OF exercising the legal right
yeS ed in the United States to redeem its
bonds in either gold or silver, the executive
precedent established by a former Admins
hation and surrendered the option to the
Solder OF the obligations. This admins
tYatiye policy leaves the Government at the
mercy Of those who find pecuniary profit
In bond issues.
"The fact that the dealers in money and
securities have been able to depete or pro-
Acct the Treasury according to their chang
ing whims, shows how dangerous It is TO
permit them to exercise controlling infu-
enee over the Treasury Department. The
Government of the United States, when ad-
MiBistered In the interest of all the people,
b able to establish and maintain its own
financial policy, not only without the aid OF
any syndieates, but in spite OF any opposi.
don which the syndicates may exert.
| National Bank Currency.
"The position taken by the platform
against the issue OF paper money by National
banks is supported by the highest Demo-
eratic authority, as we'll as demanded by the
interests Of the people. The present attempt
af tn. National banks to force the retire
menr OF United States notes and Treasury
notes, in or;ler 10 secure a basis for larger
issue of th.ir own notes, illustrates the
danger which aris,'S from permitting them to
jBue their paper as q circulating medium
The EarionTl bank note, being redeem
able in lawful money, has lever been
Better than the United States note, which
stands behind II. and yet the banks persist
sntly demand that the United States notes,
Ehich draw no Interest, shall give place 20
Interesting drawing bonds in order that the
banks may collect the interest which the peo-
pie nJH save. To empower National banks
10 issue circulating notes is to grant valua-
Die privilege t. u favored class, surrender to
private corporations the control over the
yolOne os paper money and build up class
which will claim vested interest in the Ma
dopai financial policy.
aTha United States notes, commonly
known as 2reeubacSs, being redeemable in
sxther gold or silver at the option Of the
holier, are safer aud cheaper for the paople
than National bank notes based upon inter-
ss:-berinc bonds.
The :monroe Doctrine.
= "a dignitled but firm maintenance OF the
Foreign policy first set forth BY President
Monroe. aud reiterated by the Presidents who
have succeeded MIN, instead OF arousing hos
aility abroad, is the best guarantee of AMIGA
Me relations with other Nations. II is better
S,f all concerned that tie United States
rAoulu resist any extension OF European au-
abority in the Western hemisphere rather
than invite the continual irritation which
would necessarily result from any attempt to
increase the influence Of moncrchical insti'
sutions over that portion Of the Americans
4hich has been dedicated to Republican
government.
Pensions.
.sNo Nation can afford to be unjust to 1t!
defenders. The care OF those who have SUI
isrei in the military and naval service OF th'
aosntry Is q sacred debt. A Nation which
BIKE the United States, relies upon volunteer
service rather than upon a large standing
n-my, adds to Its own security when II make:
generous prov sion for those who have risket
Nheir lives In it's defence, and for those wht
ne dependent upon them.
The Producers Of Wealth.
Labor creates capital. Until wealth !
asoduced by the application OF brain AM
muscle to the resources OF this country, ther
in nothing to divide among the non-produc
ing classes OF society. Since the producer
H wealth create the Nations prosperity L
time OF peace, and defend the Nations fa
aa time of peril, their interests ought at al
dimes 10 be- considered by those who stan
in Official positions. The Democratic part
ARs ever found its voting strength anon
fhose who are proud to be known as tn
eommon people, and it pledges itself to pre-
nose and enact surh legislation as is neces
i1ary to protect the masses In the free exercls
sa syery political right and in the enloYmel
al their just share Of the rewards OF thel
.Asbor"
Continuing, Mr.. Bryan says he favors tn
Mbitration of differences between employer
Iand employees; Is opposed to "the importf
mon Of either pauper or contract LABOR I
lapmpete with American labor" and SUP
Ports ''the Senate bill providing for trial D
Fn1y in certain contempt cases." Upon tn