The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1896-09-18
dumping of criminal classes upon our shnrea

dumping Of criminal classes upon our sbcres
and to the Importation OF either pauper or
contract labor to compete with American Ia
Dor.
lSJUNcrIoSs- Tho recent abuses which
nave grown out OF Injunction proceedings
nave been so emphaticaly condemned by
public opinion that the Senate bill providing
FOR trial by jury in certain conteIn pt cases.
Will meet with general approval.
TRUSTS The Democratic party Is oppos-
cd to the trusts. 1t would be recreant to its
duty to tho people OF the country IL it recog-
nized either the moral or legal right OF these
great aSgregations Of wealth to stiffe compe
titicn, bankrupt rivals and then prey upon
society. Corporations are the creatures Of
Jaw. and they must not be permitted to pass
from under the control of the power which
created them. They are permitted to exist
upon the theory that they advance the public
veal, and they must not be- allowed to use
their powers for the public injury
RAILROADS right OF the United States
government to regulate inter State commerce
cannot be questioned, and the necessity for
the vigorous exercise ofthat right Is becoming
more and more imperative. The interests of
the whole people require such an enlarge
ment OF tho powers OF tho Interstate Com
mercc Commission rs will enable 1t to pre-
vent discrimination between persons and
places, and protect patrons from unreasona-
ble charges.
Pacific RAILROADS Tho government can.
ors and must, therefore, prosecute its legal
claims against the Pacific railroads. Such a
policy is necessary for the protection OF the
"Shts OF the patrons rs well as for the inter
'stS of the government.
CUBA.-Thc people of the United States,
happy III the enjoyment Of tho blessings OF
Tree government. feel u generous sympathy
towards all who are endeavorng to secure
like blessings for themselves. This sympathy,
while respecting all treaty obligations, Is cs-
md IN liar ifaHh
the struggling of neiShboring peoples, who,
Ike the CuDans, are near enough to observe
the workings of "a government which derives
all its authority from the consent Of tho gov
erned.
The CIVIL SERvIcE.-That the American
people are not in favor OF life tenure in the
civil service is evident from the fact that
they, as rule, making frequent changes in
their official representatives when those rep
resentatives are chosen by the ballot. A per-
manent Oflice-holding class Is not In har-
mony with our institutions. A flxed term in
appointive offices, except where the Federal
constitution now provides otherwise. would
open the public service to larger number
OF citizens without impairing its efficiency.
IHE ETERRIToRIES.-Thet territorial form OF
government il temporary in Its nature and
should give way as soon rs tho territory Is
sufficiently advanced to take its place among
the States. New Mexico, Oklahoma and ART
zona are entitled to statehood and their early
admission is demanded by their material and
political interests. The demand of the plat
form that officials appointed to administer
the government Of the Territories, the Dis
trict OF Columbia and Alaska should be bona
fde residents OF the Territories and district,
Is entire in keeping with the Democratic theo-
ry OF home rule. l am also heartily in SYM
pathy with declaration that all public lands
should be reserved for the establishment Of
free homes for American citizens.
WATERWAYS Tho policy Of improving the
great waterways OF the country Is justified
by the national character OF those waterways
and the enormous tonnage borne upon them |
Experience has demonstrated that contin- |
uing appropriations are in the end more
economical than single appropriations sepa- /
rated by long intervals. I
The TARIrF.-It Is not necessaryto to discuss (
the tariff question at this time. Whatever
may be the individual views Of citizens as to Z
the relative merits OF protection and tariff re-
form, all must recognize that until the mon-l
ey question Is fully and finally settled the,,
American people will not consent to the cor -
etderation OF any other fmporrHue questfhJl
Taxation presents problem which In Sme
form Is continually present, and postSne-
ment OF definite action upon 1t involvs no
sacrifice OF personal opinion or politicaprin-
ciples; but the crisis presented by fipncial
conditions cannot be postponed. Tnnen-
dous results will follow the action tain by
the United States on the money questit and !.
delay is impossible The people OF tb na- :
tlon, sitting as high court, must ,nder
Judgment In the cause which greed iFose-
cutting against humanity. The decisi will Y
either give hope and inspiration to tho who ?
toll or ''shut the doors cf mercy oman o
k::nd." In the presence OF this overshowing o
issue. differences Of opinion upominor l
questions must be laid aside in ORC that u
there may be united action among thb who oI
are determined that progress towara uni Fl
versal gold standard shall be stayedd tho n
gold and silver standard Of the copution X
restored. (Signed) W. ]. fAs. II