The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-09-17
THE FORMAL LETTER,
William J. Bryan's Acceptance of the Democratic Nomination.
Tally Appreciates the High Honor--No De sire Save the Good VIII of his Coun- trymen-The Chicago Plat
 form Reviewed.

yesterday made public his letter accept- inc the democratic nomination. Itsfull text is as follows:
 Hon. stephen M White and Other Members of
 the Notification Committee of the Demo-
 cratic Convention:
 Gcntemen: I accept the nomination ten. ae-ed by you on behalf of the democratic party and in so doing desire to assure you that fgIiy appreciate the high honor which nomi- nation confers and the grave responsibilities which accompany an election to the presidency Of the United States. So deeply am I im- pressed with the power vested by the constitu- ion in the chief executive of the nation, and with the enormous influence which he can wield for the benefit or injury of the people, that l wish to enter the office, If elected. free from any personal desire, except the desire to prove worthy of the confidence Of my country. Human judgment is falible enough when un- biased by selfish considerations and in order that may not be tempted to use the patron age of an office to advance any personal ambi- ton hereby announce, with all the emphasis which words can express my fixed determina- N-n not, under any circumstances, to be a can- a:iate for reelection in case this campaign results in my election. l have carefully con- sidered the platform adopted by the demo- cratic national convention and unqualiiedly indorse every plank thereon.
 Our institutions rest upon the proposition that all men, being created equal, are entitled to equal consideration at the hands of the gov .crnmeat because that all men are created equal no citizen has natural right to injure lny other citizen. The main object Of govern ment being to protect all citizens in the enjoy men. of life, liberty and the pursuit Of happi- ne,s this purpose must lead the government. first to avoid acts of affirmative injustice. and second. to restrain each citizen from trespsss- ing upon the rights of any other citizen.
 A democratic form of government is condu- c!ve to the highest civilization because it opens to each individual the greatest opportunities l>v development and stimulates to the highest ..teavor by insuring to each the full enjoy raent of all the rewards of toll. except such contribution as is necessary to support which protects him, Democracy is indifferent to ped igree-it deals with the individual rather than with his ancestors. Democracy ignores difier- enres in wealth, neither riches nor poverty can be invoked in behalf or against any citi- zen. Democracy knows no creed, recognizing the right of each individual to worship God ac- Coring to the dictates of his own conscience i: welcomes all to common brotherhood and guarantees equal treatment to all, no matter in what church or through what forms they commune with their Creator.
 Having discussed portions of the platform at the time of it's adoption and again when your letter of notification was formally delivered 1t will not be necessary at this time to touch up- on all the subjects embraced in the partys declarations. Honest differences of opinion have ever existed and ever will exist as to the most effective means of securing domestic tranquility, but no citizen fails to recognize at all times and under all circumstances the absolute necessity for the prompt and vigor- ous enforcement of the law and the preserva- ton of public peace In . government like ours law is but the specialization of the will tk .sNs ta secure in the enjoyment of life and liberty, nor protected in the pursuit of happiness, Without obedience to law, government is im- possible.
 The democratic party is pledged to defend the constitution and enforce the laws of the United States and it is also pledged to perfect and defend the dual scheme of government in- stituted by the founders of the republic. The name United States was happily chosen. It combines the idea of national strength with lhe idea of local government, and suggests an "indsso!uble union of distinct states" Our wise forefathers, fearing the tendency toward centralization as well as the dangers Of distn- eEration, guarded against both, and national safety. as we'll as domestic security, is to be found in the careful observance of the limita- ton which they impose. It has been noticed that while the United States guarantees to every state republican form of government, and is empowered to pro- .ect each state against invasion, 1t is not au- thorized to interfere in the domestic affairs 3; any ostate except upon the application ot the legislature of the state, or upon the application of the executive when the legislature cannot bs convened This provision rests upon the sound theory that the people of the state, acting through their legally chosen representatives. are, be- cause of their more intimate acquaintance with the local conditions, better qualified than he president to judge of the necessity for federal assistance. Those who framed the constitution wisely determined to make as broad an application of the principles Of local self government as circumstances would per nit,and we cannot dispute the correctness of the position taken by them without expressing i!strust of the people themselves
 Economy.
 Since governments exist for the protection oi the rights of the people and not for their Spolation, no expenditure of public money can oe justified unless that expenditure is neces- sary for the honest, economical and efficient administration of the government In deter mining what appropriations are necessary, the interests of those who pay the taxes should be consulted rather than the wishes of those who receive or dsburse public moneys.
 Bonds.
 An increase in the bonded debt of the United States at this time is entirely without excuse. The issue Of interest-bearing bonds within he last few years was defended that they were necessary with which to obtain gold with which to redeem bonds and United States notes and treasury notes: but this necessity naS been imaginary rather than real Instead ot exercising the legal right vested in the United States to redeem its coin in either gold or silver, the executive branch of the govern- nent has followed precedent established by ! former administration and surrendered the option to the holder of the obli- ,ations This administration policy leaves the government at the mercy of those who dnd pecuniary profit in bond issues The fact that the dealers in money and securities have been able to deplese or protect the treas- ury according to their changing whims. shows how dangerous it is to permit them to exer- cise controlling influence over the treasury department The government of the United States, when administered in the interest Of all the people, is able to establish and maintain its own financial policy, not only without the hid of any syndicates but in spite of any oppo- sition which the syndcates may exert To as- sert tha. the government is dependent upon the assistance or good will of portion Of the people or other than constitutional majority. Is to assert that we have government in form but without vital force
 National Bank Currency.
 The position taken by the platform against the issue of pa per money by national banks IS