The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-04

creed and condition: to the largest free
dom OF the individual consistent with good
Government TO the preservation OF the
Federal Government IN its constitutional
,ie0r and u the support Of the states IN
an their just rights to economy IN the
public expenditures to the maintenance
or theh public faith and sound money;
and 10 is opposed % paternalism and al
class legislation
THE CHICAGO PLATFORM.
The declarations Of the Chicago Con-
vontion attack Individual freedom tho
right OF private contract, the uuepeh-
deuce OF the judiciary and the authority
OF the President to enforce Federal laws.
They advocate a reckless attempt IN IN
crease tho prise OF silver legislation 10
the debasement OF our monetary standard
and threanten unlimited issues Of paper
money by tho Government. They abandon
for Republican allies the Democratic
cause Of tariff reform 20 court the ia'or
of protectionists 20 their fiscal heresy.
In view OF these and other grave de-
partures from Democratic principles we
cannot support the candidates Of that
convention nor be bound by It's acts. The
Democratic party has survived many de-
feats. but could not survive victory
won I'm behalf Of the doctrine ana policy
proclaimed In its name AZ Chicago.
The conditions. however. which make
r,,ssible such uttcrances from a National
convention are the diect esult OF class
legislation by the Republican party. II
sim nrociaims as IL has for years. the
rov-or and duty OF government 10 raise
ana maintain prices by law and IL pro-
-, rfaff
oppressive and unjust taxation.
REPUBLICANIsM
The National Democracy hero recon-
voued therefore renews its declaration OF
fifth I'm Democratic principles especially
as Applicable to the conditions OF the
times Taxation, tariff. excise or direct.
is rlrhtnllly imposed only for public pur-
nose. and not Tor private gain us
amount is Justly measured by public eN-
,7ondifnres. which should Dee limited ~
l,-,r,ious economy. The sum derived Dy
the Treasury from tariff and exercise
leyios is affected by the state or trade
and volume OF consumption. The amount
ro,nired by ths Treasury is det rmined
10 tho anpropriations made by Congess.
nh. demand of the Republican party Tor
o., fro~eaee I'm tariff taxation has us
,.r..evt i'm the deficiency OF revenue when
i,, its causes in the stacnation or trade
a,9 reduced consumption duo entrey
=, .to foss OF confidence that has iolo"-
- ,bo ponuiist threlt u free coinage
ors 5en~ociation Of our money and the
,,.r,,hfioan practice of eXtravagant az
..i,,fors bevonl the needs OF good
government a. r,-.,,,fg,i,
MI
,or,,ontions of Chicago and St LOUIS TOT
.t,str oo-onoroNon with tho RepunIlcah
,.,,,g in Creating these conditions. Whlch
aro rieaded In justification or heaVy IN
crease OF the burdens Of the people oy
further resort 10 protection.
we therefore denounce protection and
rs auv. free coinage OF silver. as schemes
for the personal profit Of few nj tne
exncuse of the masses, ana oppose 'ne
toro narf16s which stand for these schemes
as hostile 10 the people OF the republic.
whose food and shelter. comfort and
prosperity are attacked by higher taxes
and deprecated money. In fine, we re-
affirm The historic Democratic doctrine
OF tariff for revenue only.
SHIPPING.
We demand that henceforth modern and
liberal rolicies toward American ship
ping shall take TIE place of our inita-
tion Of the restricted statutes or the
eighteenth century, which have been aban-
doncd By every maritime power but the
United States. and which 20 the nation 5
humiliation have driven American capital
and enterprise To the use OF alien hags
and alien crews. have made the StaS
and Stripes an. almost unknown emblem
in foreign ports and have virtually ex-
tlngulshed the race OF American seamen.
We oppose tie pretence that dlscrhai-
mating duties viii promote shipping. that
scheme IS an invitation 20 commercial
wdriare upon the United States. un-Amer-
ican ia The light Of our great commercial
TREATIES. Offering no gain whatever TO
American shipping while greatly increas-
ing ocean frelghts on our agricultural
ana manufactured products
GOLD STANDARD.
The experience OF mankind has shown
that by reason Of their natural qualities.
gold Is the necessary money OF the large
anairs OF commerce and business. whls
silver IS conveniently adapted % minor
transactions and the most beneficial use
OF both together can be ensured only By
the adoption Of the former as STANDARD
Of monetary measure. and the Inainte-
nance OF silver az a parity with gold by
IS limited coinage under suitable safe
guards or law. rhus the largest p3ssiois
enjoyment OF both metals is gained with
ylme universally accepted throughout
the world which constitutes the onll
practical bimetaillc currency. assuring ths
most stable standard. and especially the
best and safest money for all who earn
their livelihood by labor or the product
OF nusbandry. They cannot suffer when
paid In the best money known 70 man,
but are the peculisr and almost de-
rencefess victims or a depased ana nuctu-
aung currency which offers continual
nroats 10 the money Granger az their cost
CURRENCY.
Realizing these truths. demonstrated by
long public lnccnFeniencs ana loss, tn9
democrats Inrty, iIs tho interests iot
lcontinueh ON Second Palel.