The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-07-02
with the lightest possible drain upon their

resources, and maintain that SS.9ss8
High Standard of civilizations
which has distinguished our country for
more .haily a century Of its existence. The
income of the government, II repeat, should
equal its necessary and proper expendi-
lures. rs A failure to pursue this policy has
compelled the government to borrow money
in time of peace to sustain its credit and
to pay its daily expenses. This policy
should be reversed, and that, too, as speed
lily as possible tt must be apparent to all
regardless Of past8party ties or affiliations.
that 1t is our paramount duty to provide
adequate revenue for the expenditures fof
the government, economically and prudent
~ administered. The Republican party has
heretofore done this, and confidently be-
lleye 1t will do it in the future, when the
party again has been entrusted with power
III theSeXecutive and Legislative branches
Of our government. The national credit,
which has thus far fortunately resisted ev-
cry assault upon it, must and will he up-
held and strengthened. If sufficient reve-
nues are provided for the support of the
government there will be no necessity for
borrowing money and increasing the public
debt. $9SI
The complaint Of the peop:e is not against
the administration for borrowing money and
Issuing bonds to preserve the credit Of
the country, but against the ruinous policy
which has made this necessary. 1t is but
an incident, and a necessary one, to the
policy which has been inaugurated. The
inevitable effect of such a policy is seen
in the deficiency of the United States treas
ury, except as it is rep.nnished by loans
and in the distress of tie people who are
suffering because Ct the scant demand for
either their labor or the product of their
laDor. Here is the fundamental trouble.
the remedy for which is Kepuoican opDor-
tunity and duty. During all the years =
Republican control following resumption,
there was 4 steady reduction of the public
debt, While the gold reserve was sacredly
maintained, and our currency and credit
preserved without depreciation, faint or sus-
plcon 1t we would restoi,, this policy,
mat brought us uneXampIed prosperity for
more than thirty years, under the most
trying conditions ever known i'll this COM
Try, the policy by which we made ard
bought more goods at home, and sold more
ABROAD, the trade balance Mould be quickly
turned in our favor and gold would come
20 US and not go from US in the settlement
u such balances in the future >. 4
The party that supplied by legislation the
vast revenues for the conduct of our great
est war, and promptly restored the credit
OF the country at it's close and that from
its abundant revenues paid large share
OF the debt incurred in this war, and that
resumed specie payments andaSplaced cur
paper currency upon a sound and enduring
basis, can be safely trusted to preserve
Doth our credit and CURRENCY with honor
stability and inviolability. The honor Of
our government is as sacred as our flag,
ana we can be relied upon to guard it with
the same sleepless vigilence We hold its
safety above party fca!ty and have often
demonstrated that party ties avail nothing
when the spotless credit of our country
is threatened. The money of the United
States and every kind of form of it. wheth-
er Of paper, silver or gold must be as
good as !, '~-
The Best in the World
I,<: - -.
face value at home, but it must be counted
at par in any and every commercial center
OF the globe. The sagacous and far-seeiug
pollcy OF tie great men who founded our
government; the teachings and acts Of the
wise nnancler at every stage in our his
Tory; the steadfast faith and splendid
achievements Of the great party to which
we belong, and the genius and integrity of
our people have always demanded this, and
Will ever maintain it, The dollar paid to
the FARMER, the wage Garner and the Den-
sloner, must continue forever equal in pur-
CHASING and debt-paying power to the dollar
pau to any government creditor The con-
test this year will not be waged on lines
o.; theories and speculation, but in the
hght or severe practical experience and
new and dearly acquired knowledge. The
great body of our citizens know what they
want, ana that they intend to have. They
know Tor what the Republican party stands.
and what its future return to hover means
70 them. They realize that the Repub-
mean party believes that our work should
be done at home and not abroad and
everywhere proclaim their devotion to the
prlnc'pies OF protective tariff, which, while
supplying adequate revenues for the gov.
eminent will restore American production.
and serve the best industries of American
laoor and development. Our appeal. there
fore, is not to a false philosophy or vain
theories. but 10 the masses OF the Amer.
lean people, the plain, practical people.
whom Lincoln loved and trusted, and whom
the Republican party has always faithfully
striven to serve
Inc PLATFORM adopted by the Republican
national convention has received nv care
1ul consideration and has my approval. It
is matter Of qualification to me, as l am
sure It must pc to you and Republicans
everywhere, and to all our peole that ex-
preston of its declaration nf principles are
SO direct, clear and emphatic. They are
too plain and positive to leave any chance
Tor doubt or question as to their purport
and meaning. But You Will not expect me
to discuss its provisions at length, or n
any detail at this time 1t will however.
be my duty and pleasure at some future
time, to make to you, and through you to the
great party You represent more formal
acceptance Of the nomination rendered me.
No one could be more profoundly grateful
than for the manifestations of public
confidence Of which you have SO eloquently
spoken. It shall be my aim to attest this
appreciation by an unsparing devotion to
what, esteem the best interests OF the
people. and in this work ask the counsel
and support Of you gentlemen and Of every
other friend Of the country.
The generous expressions with which you,
Sir, convey the official notice Of the nomi-
nation, are highly appreciated and as fully
reciprocated and I thank you and your
associates Of the notification committee and
the great party and convention at whose
Instance you come for the high and excep-
tional distinction bestowed upon me.
Another FiIibustcrer. .s#a N.
Boston, July ]. The Standard says