Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1896-04-03
Let Not the Opportunity Pass

Its hoped that every precinct in ev-
cry county in the State will send full
delegations to the Democratic county
conventions now AT hand. That in
this county meets on Saturday, the
llth instant, and its primary duty is
to elect delegates to the Tacoma Con-
ventIon. This is momentous time
in the history OF the party. 1t is q
time when party ties will be as ropes
OF sand unless Wisdom directs our
counsels. Its future usefulness, il not
existence, is to be decided, for without
a plank fayoring a reconciliation OF
Of silver, it will lose much of its follow
ing and gain nothing to compensate
for it from any other source.
In order to bring this matter before
the PEOPLE, the ideal democrat, the
unit OF population, the individual SOW.
ereign, in its simplest form, the follow.
ing resolutions are submitted for use,
unless some other form is preferred, for
expressing the prevailing sentiment on
a subject which overshadows all others
in Importance:
WHEREAS, We believe that in order
that the desires Of the masses may be-
come known, respected and enforced,
the primary conventions should adopt
platforms and instruct their delegates to
the county conventions. Therefore be it
Resolced, That we are in favor of the
free and unlimited coinage of both gold
and silver at ratio OF Is to /, independ-
ent of the action Of any or all other ma
tons, and be it further
Resolred, That the delegates to be
elected at this primary convention be
and they hereby are instructed to vote
only for such delegates as shall most
unequivocally declare themselves to be
in favor of the free and unlimited coin
age of both silver and gold at ratio of
l6 to /, independently of the action of
any or all other nations, and that they
in turn will vote only for such men as
delegates to the National Convention as
Will without doubt work in harmony
with this resolution.
Since the call for the State Delega-
ton Convention was made at 80 early
date as to excite grave suspicion
that an attempt is being made to take
a"snap judgment" on the people,
and secure an endorsement of the
gold-bug policy in that body, the peo-
pie have been very justly excited and
we are surprised at the unanimity that
existe and the enthusiasm that is felt
in the interest OF the poor mans cur
rency, the medium of exchange whose
rehabilitation will enable him to live
on and ultimately get out of debt, and
make it possible for his eyes to again
behold the bright rays of prosperity
radiating from cloudless sky. The
gold-bugs in the Democratic party of
Thurston county are surprisingly few,
and it is reported that the same con-
dition exists throughout the State.
A few words of admonition. While
the silver sentiment is strong, it must
find expression from the people by q
little effort before the sword departs
from Judah. Many a just cause is
embarrassed, if not lost, by the apathy
which over-confidence begets. At
tend the primary in your precinct.
1t will be the best work you have done
for many day. 1t will be your share
of effort towards return of the
peace and prosperity before Shylock
tempered with our currency and
struck down silver to strengthen his
grasp on gold and make it the means
OF enforcing usurious returns. Do
not fslter. 1t is no time for hesita-
ton, The wolf is at the door OF many
= habitation. His fsngs are ready to
rend and tear. In behalf Of all you
honor, love and cherish, make your
influence felt mow on this great ques.
ton.