The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-12

Accepts the Democratic Nomina-
ton for President
Gull Text OF His Letter TO the Notifica-
fion Committee-If Elected VIII Not
stand for Second Term-his
Views the Issues.

Lincoln, Neb.. Sept. i0.-W. j. Bryan
democratic nominee for president,
Wednesday made public the following
formal letter OF acceptance:
.sIfon Stephen NJ. White and Others.
Members OF the Notification Committee OF
the Democratic National Convention--Gcn-
.lemen: I accept ne nominatlon rendered tl..,,
and In so doing desire 70 assure you that
1 fully appreciate tho high honor which
such a nomination cOnfcrs, and the grave
responsibilities which accompany an cleo
ton TO the presidency OF the United states.
NO second Term.
so deeply am 1 impressed with the
magnitude OF the power vested In the con-
stitution i'm the chief executive OF the ma
ton, and with the enormous influence
which he can WELD for the benefit or injrry
Gee, n elected, free from every personal de-
sire except the desire 20 prove worthy The
confidence Of my country; human Jniog KS,
selfish considerations, and In order that
may not be tempted 10 use the patronage OF
the Office 10 advance my personal ambition
i hereby announce, with all the emphasis
words can express, my fixed determination
not, under any circumstances, 20 be a can
Eidate for reelection In case THIS campaign
results In my election.
Endorses the Platform.
Il have carefully considered the plat
form adopted by the dcmocratic national
plank thereof.
'Our Institutions rest upon the PROPOSE
ton that all men, being created equal are
entitled TO equal consideration az the
hands OF the government. Because all
men are created equal, Il follows that no
citizen has natural right TO tnlure any
other citizen. The main purpose Of govern
ment being TO protect all citizens IN the
enjoyment Of life, liberty and the pur5,
the government FIRST 10 avoid acts OF ar
drmatlve injustice. and. second 10 rastrain
each citizen from trespa ssing upon the
rights OF any other citizen
"A democratic form OF government Is
conducive TO the highest form OF ciYiliza-
tion, because Il opens before each individ-
ual the greatest opportunities for develop
ment and stimulates TO the highest en-
deavOr by nsuring 10 each the fun enjoy
ulent Of all the rewards of toll except such
contribution as Is necessary 20 support the
government which protects him: De-
mocracy is Indifferent TO pedigrec-it deals
with the individual rather than with his
ancestors. Democracy ignores difference
fn Wealth--neither riches nor poverty can
be invoked IN behalf OF oragainstan citizen.
Democracy knows no crecd-recOgnizes the
right OF each individual TO worship God
according TO the dictates OF his own con-
science, IL welcomes all TO common
brotherhood and guarantees equal treat
tnent 70 all, no matter IN what church or
throdgh what form they commune with
their Creator.
Having discussed portions OF tho plat
form az the time OF It's adoption, and again
when your letter OF notification was form
ally delivered II Will not be necessary
20 this time 20 touch upon all subjects en-
braccd In the party's declaration.
A Dual Government.
~uIonest differences OF opinion have ever
existed and ever VIII exist as TO the most
effective means OF securing domestic tran
guilty, but no citizen fails to recognize at
all times and under all circumstances the
absolute necessity for the prompt ana Vig-
crous enforcement OF law and the preserva-
tion OF the public peace. In a government
like ours law Is but the capitalization
OF the VIII Of the people: without IL the
citizen Is neither secure In the enjoyment
OF life and liberty nor protected ia the
pursuit OF happiness. Without obedience
"a law government IS impossible. The dem
ocr3tic party is pledged 20 defend the con,
atitution and enforce the laws Of the United
States. and II is also pledged 10 respect
.sDd preserve the dual scheme OF govern
tnent Instituted by the founders OF the re-
public. The name, United States, was
happily chosen. IL combines the idea OF
sclf-government and suggests AN indls-
soluble union OF indestructiblo states.
our reyolutlonary iathefs iearlry the
an the dangers OF disintegration. guarded
against both. and national safety, as we'll
. as domestic security IS 20 be found In the
careful observance OF the limitations which
they impose. IL Will be noticed that. while
the United States guarantees 10 every
state a republican form OF government
and Is empowered to protect each state
against invasion, Il Is not authorized 10
interfere la the domestic affairs OF any
state except upon application of the legls-
lature OF the state or upon the application
OF the executive when the legislature can
This provision rests upon the sound
theory that the people OF the state, acting
through their legally chosen representa-.
tives. are, because or their more intimate
acquaIntanco with local conditions better
qualified than the president TO Judge Of
the necessity for federal assistance. Those
who framed our constitution wisely de-
termincd 10 make as broad an application
OF the principles OF local seif-government
as circumstances would permit, and we
canpot dispute the correctness OF the DO
HitlOn taken by them without expressing
a distrust or the people themselves
Economy.
"slnce governments exist for the protec-
tion OF the rights or tho people, and not
for their spoliation, no expenditure OF
public money can be justified unless that
expenditure Is necessary FOR the honest
economical and efficient administration OF
the government. In determining what ap-
those who pay the taxes should be consult
ed, rather than the wishes OF those who
receive or disburse public moneys
Bonds.
AN increase OF the bonded debt OF the
United states az this time is entirely with
out excuse. The issue OF interest-be bearing
bonds within the last few years has been
defended on the ground that they were
necessary TO secure gold with which 20 re-
deem United States notes and treasury
notes. but this necessity has been imagin-
airy rather than real Instead OF exercis-
ting the legal rights vested in the United
states 20 redeem It's notes I'm either
RI
the government has followed precedent
established by a former administration
and surrendered the option 60 the holder CT
the obligations. This administrative pol
ICY leaves the government at the mercy OF
those who find a pocuniary profit In bond
issues. The fact that the dealers In money
ard securities have been able 20 deplete
or protect the treasury, according 10 their
changing whims, shows how dangerous Il
Is 10 permit them 90 exercise controlling
influence over the treasury. department
The government OF the United States VIXEN
administered In the interest OF All the
people. IL able 20 establish and enforce
sts financial policy, not only without aid
of ryndicates, hut I'm spite OF any oppn-
eition which syndicates may present To
assert that the government Is dependent
sipon the good Will or assistance OF any
portion OF the people other than n conatl-
tutional majority n 10 assert that we have
= government In form. but without Vital
force.
National Bank Currency.
The position taken by the platform
D against the issue OF paper money by ma
ftonai banks Is supported by the highest
democratic authority, as well "a demand
ed by the interests of the people. The pres
cnt attempt OF the national banks TO force