New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-13
FIint'S Fine Furniture.

dependence upon foreign AID FOR more q, nan pu
twenty years We have Invited the ,ir,i, "a 81
international bimeiallism has been blocked 10y ,nr
opposition Of those VINO dcriye la' in must we
from the appreciation Of gold now i"iiS ii"t ~.
wait for bimeasm 10 he hro1sht l" , III ~ s;and
who profit b. monom"t.lSmf u thc uOuoe s. H.
ard viii bring benefits 10 our people, "n" !" ia nsny
them the rilnt to enjoy those h'p"nts II oui ~
ponents would admit the rlsnt. IN" aolty ana 'n9
duty OF our peOpl" 10 act for themselves OF az
public questions without the assl.tam" IA ~" ,Lsn
propose the remedial legislation ~nlch thsy J on,
slider sufficient "" could meet ih'f III IN. 49, ~.
honorable debate but when they as-' NJ "a. o ,,
Nation is helpless to protect the rlSnt. OF ~ Nv" ~,
citizens We challenge them TO SUI mn IN anneeieS
a people whose patriotism has never pee" "ppeA 'o"
to in vain. 49,, 49,. AZ.
themselves and. without let or hindrance ir" On"
their consideratcn In taking this position. We
simply maintain the dignity oil s'Hruy n il.,y Coz
Ths gold standard has compelled the Americ n
people 70 pay an evcr-ncreasing tribute 10 the
o 'l dre ~ defend assert that National honor
requires the United States to secure Justice for All
its citizens well a. do justice TO an ~ cteu,os.
of SURPRISING richness. To proclaim themselves I'M
potent to frame financial system suited 10 lheis
language to describe We cannot enforce respect
for foreig; policy - long az We .ohiess our
selves unable to frame our own hnancial poncS.
Honest differences Of opinion have always en
ls'ed and will exist. as TO the eslsalion PSI
calculated to promote the puhlc .weal, nut "nen
IL is seriously asserted that this Nation must Dow
10 the dictation OF other nations anu a.N'P' w
policies which they insist upon. The right OF sell
government IL assailed. ana until that question u
settled all other questions are insignificant
AN APPEAL TO NEw-YORKERs
Citizens Of New-york. have travelled from the
centre Of the continent he seaboard that might
in the very beginning OF the campaign. bring you
greeting from the people Of the West and south
and assure you that their desire Is not to destroy
bu, to build up They invite you TO accept The prn-
ciples OF a living faith rather than listen 10 nose
who preach the gospel OF despair ami ADVISE endir-
ance OF the lis you have J ne advocates OF ireo
coinage believe thar. in striving 10 secure the i'm
mediate restoration Of blmetalsm they are laDoring
in your behalf well as In their own behalf. Few
OF your people may prosper under present conii-
tons but the permanent welfare o. New otk rests
built uDon the commerce OF the Nation ana must
suffer II that commerce j. impaired N'u cannot
sill un.ess the people have money with which 10
- buy unless they are able 10 sell their products
az remunerative prices. Production % wealth goes
before the exchange Of wealth thos" who create must
secure profit before they nave any thhs 20 snare
with others You cannot AFFORD TO Join the money
changers in supporting financial policy wnlch, by
destroying the purchasing power or ne products oL
toll, must in the end discourage the creation OF
wealth.
ask expect. your cooperation. 1t is true that
few Of your financiers would fashion a new hgure-
with letters OF gold ana her lace tur'l 'oNSIi ne
East. appealing for assistance 10 those VINO hve
your iea Of this Nation. You Will rather turn for
inspiration to your heroic statue when guards me
conception as II IS colossal IN proportions IL was
the gracious gift OF the sister RepuDAc ana stands
upon a pedestal which bull; by The American
people. That ngure-LlDeriy enliShtening the
worlds emblematic OF the mission ~ our Nation
among the nations OF the earth Win Govern
ment which derives It's powers from the consent
of the governed. secures 10 all The peop.e freedom
OF conscience. freedom of thought and freedom OF
special privileges to none the United states should
be an example in all that Is good ami the leading
spirit in every movement which has for object
uplifting OF the human race.