The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-09-18
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serJ that the government is dependent upon
the assistance or good will Of portion Of the
people or other than q constitutional majority,
is TO assert that we have government in
form, bat without vital force,
National Bank Currency.
The position taken by the platform against
the issue OF paper money by national banks is
by the highest democratic authority
as well as demanded by the interests OF the
people. The present attempt of the national
banks to force the retirement of United States
notes and treasury notes in order to secure
basis for a larger issue of their own notes
the danger which arises from
permitting them 10 issue their paper
as a circulating medium. The national
bank note, being redeemable 10 lawful
money, has neVe. been better than the United
States note, which stands behind it, and yet
she banks persisteHtly demand that these
United States notes, which draw 40 interest,
shall give place to interest bearing bondR IN
order that the banks may collect the interest
which the. peopls now save. To empower ma
tional banks to issue circulating notes is TO
grant a valuable privilege to favored class,
surrender TO private corporations the control
over the volume Of paper money, and build up
a class which will claim vested interest in
the national financial policy.
The United States notes, commonly known
Is greenbacks, being Fedeemable In either gold
OF silver az the option Of the government and
not OF the option OF the holder, are safer and
cheaper for the people than national bank
notes based upon Understanding bonds,
The Monroe Doctrine.
A aignifed but firm maintenance Of the for
eign doctrine set forth by President Monroe
ana reiterated by the presidents who have sue
ceeded him, instead Of arousing hostility
abroad, is the best guarantee OF smicable re-
lRtlons with other nations. It is better for all
concerned that the United States should resist
any such extension of European authority in
the western hemisphere, rather than invite the
continual irritation which would necessarily
result from any attempt to increase the infiu-
encs Of monarchial institutions over that por-
ton Of the Americas which has been dedicated
TO republican government
Pensions.
No nation can AFFORD to be unjust to its de-
tenders. The care Of those who have suffered
in the military and naval service Of the country
is sacred duty. A nation which like the United
States relies upon volunteer service rather
than upon a large standing army, adds to its
own security when it makes generous proYi-
siOns for those who have risked their lives in
its defense ana for those who are dependent on
them.
The Producers of Wealth.
Labor creates capital Until wealth is pro-
duCed by the application Of brain and muscle
to the resources of this country, there is moth
ing to divide among the non-prOdueing classes
Of society Since the producers Of wealth pro-
tect the nations flag in times Of peril, their
interests ought at all times to be considered by
those who stand in official position. The dem
Oeratic party has ever found its voting strength
among those who are proud to be known as the
common people, and it pledges itself to prepare
and e1aet legislation as is necessary to pro.
tect the masses in the free exercise Of every
political right and in the enjoyment of their
just share OF the rewards Of their labor,
Arbitration.
desire to give special emphasis to the
plank which recommends such legislation as is
necessary to secure the arbitration Of differ
ences between employers engaged in inter-
state commerce and their employees, Arbitra-
ton is not new idea-it is simply an extern
sion Of the courts Of justice, The laboring
men Of the country have expressed desire
for arbitration and the railroads cannot
reasonably object to the decisions rendered BY
an impartial tribunal Society has an interest
even greater than the interest Of employer or
employe, and has right to protect itself by
courts Of arbitration against the growing In
convenience and embarrassment OcGaSiOned
by disputes between those who own the great
arteries Of commerce on the one hand, and
the labOrefs who operate them on the other
Immigration.
While the democratic party welcomes to the
country those who come with love for our IN
stitutions and with determination and ability
to contribute to the prosperity Of our nation,
it is opposed to the dumping Of criminal
classes upon our shores and to the importation
Of either pauper or contract labor to compete
with American labor.
InjGnctiORs,
The recent abuses which have grown ont Of
injunction proceedings have been so emphat-
icslly condemned by public opinion that the
senate bill fsvoriHg trial by jury in certain
contempt cases will meet with general ap-
prevail
The democratic party is opp8sed to trusts.
It would be Fecreant to its duty to the people
Of the country if it recognized either the moral
or the legal right Of these great aggTegatiOns
Of wealth 20 stife competition. bankrupt rivals
and thee prey on society. Corporations are
the creatures Of law, and they must not be per-
mitted to pass from under the eontro! Of the
power which created them. They are permit
ted to exist upon the theory that they advance
the public veal, and they must nos be allowed
to use their powers for the public injury.
Railroads.
The right Of the United States government
to regulate interstate commerce cannot be
questioned and the necessity for the exercise
Of thst vigorous right is becoming more and
mere apparent The interests OF the people
require such an enlargement Of the powers Of
the Interstate commerce commission as will
enable 1t 20 prevent discrimination between
persons and places and protect patrons from
unreasonable charges
Pacific Railroads.
The government cannot afford TO discrimin-
ate between Its debtors, and must therefore
prosecute its legal claims against the Pacific
railroad. Such policy is necessary for the
protection Of the rights Of the patrons as vel
as for the interests Of the government
Cuba
The people Of the United States, happy in
the enioyments Of the blessings Of free gov
eminent feel a generous sympathy toward all
who are eudsaveEng to secure Ike blessings
feF themselves. This sympathy, While. e