Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-08-15

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In conclusion. permit me 70 say q WORD In 70.
gard 70 International btmetallism we are not
opposed 10 IN international agreement iook'ns
70 tho restoration OF bimetallism throughout
tho world. Tho advocates Of FREQ coinage on
ali occasions have shown their willingness 70
cooperate with other nations In the rcinstate-
ment OF silver. but they arc not willing 10
await tho pleasure OF other governments when
immediate relief In needed by the people OF the
United States. and they further believe that m
dependent action offers better assurance OF IN
ternational bimetalliim than servile de-
pcndenco upon foreign aid. For moro than ~
years we have invited the assistance OF Euro
pean nations, but all progress In the direction
of international bimetallism has been blocked
by the opposition OF those who derive Pc
summary benefit from the appreciation OF gold.
How long must we walt for bimotallism TO DO
brought 10 us by those who profit bymono-
mctallism' II the double standard VIII or ing
dement's 70 tne peopl s. msU wA u'"' 'A'A ~
''sH' " r euos a 49, 1o shou,d Act.
II our Opponents would admit tho right. tho
ability and the duty Of our people 70 act for
themselves on all public questions w,.n a INC
,ssis'ance nna aSSs ,son r,o N tho romedial
legislation which they consider sufiicient we
could meet thcm In tho field Of honorable de-
bate, but when they assert that TINS nation u
helpless TO protect the rights OF Us own o''i-
tens, we chailenSc them 70 submit '.one W
people whose PATRIOTISM mas ne'er oech aP-
pealed TO In vain.
We shall not oncnd other nauons "neh wo
declare the right OF American people 70 gov
srn themselves. aud without iet or hlnurauce
from without, decide upon every question pre-
sentod for their consideration. In taxing thIs
position, we simply maintain tno usn"S VI
the 70ooo,ooo citizens VINO arc secoau w nons
In the capacity for scf-governmeht' Inc soio
standard has compelled tue Amo1oau Poop,o
10 pay IN ever increasing tribute 10 inc crea-
ltor nations Of the world-a trtbutc which no
one dares to defend
Citizens OF New YORK, nave ttaVeieo Irom
the center OF the continent 70 tue seaooara
that might, In the very beginning OF tne cam
paign, bring you greeting from tue PeoP,e ou'
west and south. ana assure you tna' their ae-
sire Is not to destroy but 70 puiid up fney IN
vite you TO accept inc princ.pics Y, Nns
faith. rather than listen 10 those VINO preach
the gospel OF despair and ADVISE endurance OF
the Ills you nave =,
I ask. expect your co-operatoh. " ~
true that few OF your nnanclers wouia
fashion new ngure-a inquire IoPIesenaS
Columbia her hands pound ias. WIN ,es,
ters OF gold and her race turned towaro
the east. appealing Tor assistance 70 those
who live beyond the sea- put .nis hgure
can never express your IDEA OF tnis nation
You will rather turn Tor the INSPIRATION W 'ae
heroic statue which guards tne enIranee 70
your city-a statue as patriotic IN conceptions
rs Il IN colossal In proportionS was .so
gracious gift ota sister republic and stands
upon pedestal when was o s Us r sns Mr
lean people. ,ha' nST,1 =, no mission