The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-09-24
A CAMPAIGN COMPILATION
Completed for the Use Of
Democrats
JEFFERSON'S ADMONITION
Is Given Due Prominence on the Title
Page
A Careful Study of the Silver Question
and Concise Arguments on Ques-
TONS Pressing for Solution

Associated Press Special Wire
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-Represen-
tative Benton McMillin of Tennessee
has completed the compilation of the
Democratic campaign book of 1896. The
manuscript was submitted to Chairman
Jones and Mr.. Faulkner when Senator
Jones was here last week, and they ex-
pressed entire satisfaction with the re-
suit. The book will be ready for the
public the latter part. OF this; month.
The title page contains the admonition
of Jefferson in his inaugural address. to
bow to the will of the majority in these
words: absolute acquiescense in the
decisioit of the majority-the vital prin-
ciple of republics from which there Is
no appeal, but to force, vital princi-
pie and immediate parent of despot-
ISM"
Commencing with the Chicago can
vention it gives the platform recon-
mended by the committee on resolutions,
the speech of Mr.. Bryan on the PLATFORM
the notification speeches and letters Of
acceptance. In the first chapter it lays
down the fundamental principles of the
Democratic party as expounded by JEFF
ferson, Allen OF Ohio, Seymour of New
York and Bryan. With these it contrasts
Hamilton's idea of government
1t next takes up the silver question,
and for hundred pages deals with that
topic. Among the subjects treated are
money of the constitution, the uniform
ity of ratio, no flood of silver, the condi-
lions prior to 1878, the crime of 1873, the
motives for the decentralization, the de-
probation in value, large vvolume of
money needed, Republicans seek change
of contracts, Carlisle's recent letter, Sem
ator Falkner's protest in reply, Mr.. Bry-
ans protest, opinions of eminent Euro
peans, opinions of eminent Americans,
ability Of the United States to maintain
free coinage.
Following these are concise statements
Of fact and statistical tables. There are
chapters on McKinley's public record
on the subject of silver, Chinese immi
grafton, the force bill and the effects
Of the Mckinley tariff law. Under the
head Of the Monroe doctrine and diplo-
matte relations, the book quotes from
Jefferson, Monroe and Cleveland with
suitable comments. 1t also treats of
Harrisons Samoan policy. Under the
head Of immigration, it reviews the leg
islation on the subject, particularly the
restrictions of Chinese immigration. The
chapter on 1.-The income taxes" gives
Bryan's speech in the house on that sub
ject, the report Of the committee, Mr..
Wilkes speech, the dissenting opinions
Of the supreme court and Senator Vests
review Of the subject.
Under the head of Labor" the book
reproduces in full Mr.. Bryan's speech
at Chicago ON Labor day. 1t goes on to
to give his record on the subject of con-
tract labor, and closes with memorial
by all the great labor organizations in
favor of free silver.
There is another chapter entitled
1.-THE Business Mems Campaign" It
quoted Mr.. Bryans definition Of the bus
mess man and gives full statistics OF the
numbers Of each occupation. The chap
ter on Trusts treats Of the trust laws
passed by the Democratic party. The
chapter on the recent issue Of United
States bonds gives facts and figures.
There is a chapter on pensions, one on
public lands, one on untaxing the rich
and on the record of the Fifty-fourth
congress, and finally a chapter on the
tariff. The book in print will make
about $50 pages. The first edition con-
sists Of 10000 copies. The price Of the
volume is so cents.