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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-07-07
THE NEW REPUBLICAN PAR,
TY.
The die is cast.

1ue repuOncan national cO1-
vention has spoken finally and
fatally. 1t has pledged the party
to gold and dedicated it's servi.
ces to the cause of those who
own gold, loan it and deal in it..
In doing this it has forsaken
it's promises of the past and i'm
periled it's hope of the future.
From now on it matters little who
leads the republican party; 1t
will be as Strong as the senti-
ment for gold standard is, but
no stronger. It will be- aban-
doned by tens of thousands of
old time members who never can
and will surrender their opinions
of Wall street. True, it will re-
=ceive to it's bosom those demo-
Gratis whose wealth can be in.
creased BY the application Of the
single gold standard, but the los.
SEES will far outnum Der the
gains. ::
The old republican party is
g dead new republ party has
appeared. The traditions Of the
past no longer inspire leaders
and arose followers. The free.
ing Of the slave, the saving Of
the union; yes, even the protec-
lion Of American manu- actures,
are boast but family heard amid
the wild huzzas for gold. Gold is
now the. besall and end all of Re-.
pub licanis SalVatio on BY gold
Pros perity Govern
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-07-07

The National Democratic Con
vention which meets to-day at
Chicago with silver men in con.
troll will be 9 historic event. Note
our predictio on. B
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-07-07

ing on in this country and
in other countries for a
single gold standard,
would if successful pro-
duce widespread disaster
in and throughout the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-07-07
TUESDAY, JULY 9TH, 1885,
HARD TIMES.

HARD TIMES.
WHAT 1T LEANS AND HOW TO
CURE 1T.
When we speak about hard
times we do not mean to say
that the American people are
generally suffering for the neces-
saries of life, We have not come
to that yet, out here at least.
The farmer raises plenty Of food
stuff, and the clothes with which
he was provided during the
good times of the past, are not
quite worn out yet. Nor is it
hard times to all classes of peo-
pie. In fact the man with steady
work and good wages, and the
man drawing fixed salaries from
state or nation, and also the men
who live on interest, provided
they can collect it, are just now
having grand good times. In
other words, the man who has
the dollar coming in with regular
ity is having a glorious time.
Living is cheaper than ever.
Bankrupt stock of clothing, etc.,
is now being sold all through the
country for a good deal less than
it cost to make it. House rent is
down and going down all the time.
The regular tramp. is having a
splendid time. He don't want to
work, and not being able to get
any, he has good excuse for
begging. So when we speak
about hard times, we have no
reference to the above classes.
Just what proportion of the
twelve or thirteen million heads
of families in this country that
constitute these favored classes
is hard to estimate. Perhaps
from 20 to rs per cent would be a
large estimate. We think we
can safely say that 100000
heads of families are suffering
from hard times. This latter
class are made up of all the pro-
perty holders of the nation-not
counting in those whose property
consist in money on hand, or gilt
edge securities-in other words,
the producers of real wealth.
And they are hard up, as we say,
not because they lack the neces-
saries of life, but because they
lack dollars. Every owner of
property have certdin unavoid-
able money obligations for taxes,
interest and running expenses.
If he cannot meet these money
demands the sheriff disposes
him of his holdings be it small or
large; be it home, farm, factory,
. or merchandise. Hard times is
essentially a money famine
among the great middle produce
ing class of the nation. It is a
scramble for dollars by those
who own property. Everyone
of our 100000 property hold
ers are trying to dispose of pro-
perty for money, for dollars, to
meet their obligations. Owners
of all kinds of property are under
bidding one another for the dol.
lar. They must have the dollar
to keep the sheriff away. Hence
they are now exchanging twice
the amount of property for a dol.
lar that they did few years ago,
There is no more property in.
proportion to population than
there was five years ago. Hence
it is not overproduction of goods
that ais the nation. The trouble
is a scarcity Of dollars. If the
same quantity Of dollars are in
the country that existed five:
years ago, the holders Of them
are keeping them hoard ed re-
fuse to exchange them for goods.
Money is locked up, cornered /
kept out 81 Giro ulation. So far
as the effect on the money value.
prices of goods are conce rned.
well not exist. on
must be let loose to|
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-07-07

producers as against the n
money brokers and bond
holders, owes a duty to his ~ p
conscience and to his coun-
try which can only be dis 4
charged by putting forth
every effort in his power that the
blight of the single gold standard
may not be fastened upon this
people.
JOHN B. SANDBoRN
FRANK A. DAY
S. H. MOER
d. r. MORGAN
CHARLES E. ROGERS
r. S. MUNGER
FRANK M. NYE.
CLINTON MARKELL
JOHN LIND
CHARLES A. TowNE
JOHN DAY SMITH
d. G. CASH
S. B. HOWARD
JAMES R. BENNEr
H. E. HOARD
J. H. T RIGGS
H. ID. STOCKER
CHORUS:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-07-07
TELLER AND HIS FOLLOW
Frs

Hhens g nan hos has spent
.thirt i've Of the best years Of
his lfein the serVic .of. D poliitii-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-07-07

VentlOn IN 1883 it con
demned "the policy of
the Democratic admin
estratiOn in it's efforts to
demOnetize silver" In
1892 in it's platform 6
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-07-07
WHY they BOLT.
Sixteen Prominent Republic
cahs Give Their Reasons
for Leaving the Party.

Following is the address of the
silver Republicans to their party
in this state:
To the Republicans of Mime
sofa The greatest issue which
has arisen in this country since
the abolition of African slavery
now confronts the American peo-
pie. The common people have
viewed with increasing alarm the
efforts of a = foreign mon
upon this T6><nation the
singlegold standard of
value. In the past they
turne with the in
SEPARATION of faith to the Republi-
can party for protection against
that power which seeks to strike
down one-half the redemption
money of the world that the other
half may purchase double the
amount of the products of toll.
They had right to expect such
protection. The Republican par,
ty was born of the common PEG.
pie Its mission has been to dig
nifty labor; to secure to him who
tolls in field, in shop or mine the
just fruits of honest labor. From
the day of the party's birth until
the present time no article of Re.
publican faith has been more pro.
nounced than the belief in bi-me.
tallism. 1t has been written in
it's platforms and taught by all it's
great leaders, In national con.
Evening star., 1896-12-09
CONTROLLER ECKEIS.
Some Suggestions Made In His An
nuRl Report.

nual Report.
o.. In, his, annual, report to Congress- Mr.
Eckels. controller Of the currency, suggests
the following amendments to the national
bank act: That the loans and discounts of
banks to their executive officers ard en-
ployes be restricted In amount and secured
by proper collateral; that no loan be made
to direetor, lqt an executive officer. of the
bank. except upon collateral security, or a
satisfactorily indorsed note; that directors
be required to make an examination of their
bank once each year. upon day to be
designated by the controller; that assista ut
cashiers Under certain conditions be author
lied to sign circulating notes and reports of
condition; that. provision be made for aa-
mlnlsterlng general oaths taken under the
natioha1 bank act-'
That in places having 4 population of less
thah 1'Uo inhabitants. national banks shall
De permitted, under regulations to be male
by the controller of the currency and an
proved by the Secretary Of the Treasury, 10
be organized with capital stock of nor
less than $25oW, and with corresponding
reduction in the amount of bonds required
to be deposited with the treasurer OF the
United States.
That national banks be permitted under
such regulations and restrictions as shall
be MADE by the controller of the currency
and approved by the Secretary of the Trea s.
ury to establish branch hanks in towns and
vfHdses' wnefe no national bank is. eStak-
lished and where the popula ton does mt
exceed ] 600 Inhabitants, such branch banks
TO nave the right to receive deposits make
loans and discounts. and buy and sell ex-
chanse, but IN no case to be permitted to
issue circulating notes other than of the
parent bank 1t shall in all respects be
CONSIDERED as part Of the parent bank.
ana IN each case where such branches are
maintained the controller shall receive in
the reports OF the central bank g. stats-
ment properly sworn 10 and attested. of
the condltfon Of IT'S branches He shall -afs1
have the right of separate and Independent:
examinations. and he may, whenever he
aeems II necessary, require. before grant
ifs the right to any bank to maintain
branches. that the paiti-up capital stock Of m
such bank be increased to an amount to be
py MIN liked. with the approval of the Sec
retary of the Treasury.
Ihat the semi-annual tax on circulation
pe reduced to one-fourth of per cent.
Ihat the issue of circulating notes to the
mitted. 'e pei
Evening star., 1896-12-09
BUSINESS MEMS LEAcuE.
Seh"tor 0unE Opposed to the Pro
posed Ornnuixo< <1nn


Senator Quay does not belle 70 IN maxine
the possession of a million dollars or so
necessary requisite for entrance to the
Senate. When Mr. Quay,s attention vas
called to the interview of Thomas Dolan.
published in Philadelphia, he said:
My views upon the connection between
business and politics were mentions ,d in n
speech at republican meeting in Pitts
burg few days previous to the presid antial
election.
Il am opposed to the entire scheme of
the National Business Mems League as
disclosed by Mr.. Dolan. Its basic theory
is that organized wealth shall die tate high
once ana SO take possession of the gov
overthrown as disastrously as was Bryan
ism. Bryan invoked the masses against
the classes. The promoters of his league
invoke class against the masses and all
other classes. No league of business men
or other men. based upon wealth or other
foundation, can erect governing cla SIS
In this country. In the United States
Senate we have millionaires and business
men enough to serve all legitimate pur-
poses. Senators are needed who Lave no
specialties, but who will act for the in
terests of the country in gross without
special affinities. The people most 6cserv-
ing of representation and most IN need
of legislative protection are the farmers,
the small storekeepers, the artisans ard
the laborers, and 1 stand by them and
against this so-called league. 1 so into
the barricades with the bolrgeoise and the
men in blouses. In conclusion, do not be-
lieve that 10 per cent of the business men
Of the country sympathize with this
league. There must be less business and
more principle in politics else the re-
publican party and tise coua.ry will go
to wreck. The business issues are making
our politics sordid and corrupt The tre-
mendous sums OF money furnished by husi-
ness men. reluctantly in most instances,
are polluting the well-springs of our ma
tional being"
Evening star., 1896-12-09

a struggle is going on among the masses
of the people to emancipate themselves
from the bondage of adverse conditions.
Among all these, the saloon has been the
most potent factor in holding them in bon
dage, and its fetters must be broken be-
fore there can be any permanent improve
ment. That the saloon must 60 is ap-
parent to every observing man. and that
it ought to go must be apparent to every
thoughtful man.
Gentlemen of the AEti-Saloon League, 1t
gives me great pleasure to welcome you
to your own capital. and to express my
sincere and earnest hope that your efforts
may be crowned with complete success"
President Price made a brief address. in
the course Of Which he commended Mr..
Irursdell for the strong language used by
him In speaking about the temperance
cause.
Rev. Mr.. Russelrs Address.
Rev. Howard Russell of Columbus, Ohio,
general superintendent of the work OF the
American Anti-Saloon League throughout
the United States, spoke on The Church
ve-sus the Saloon" Mr.. Russell claimed
that prohibition was taught in the Bible
and said that ST. Paul was an advocate of
total abstinence. He urged that no Chris
tisn ought to have anything to do with the
barrel house OF the bar" and further sail
the church ought rot to have any compile
ity with the drink traffic.
There could" he said, ''be no better
business for church members to be en-
gagged in than trying to destroy the liquor
business.
I'm ssking the church to join with those
opposed to the saloon in wiping them out
we do not ask the establishment of any
more machinery. The church of Christ is
the best organized power in the land 10
Carry en- the moral suasion reform, which
must be conducted before people will con-
sent to have the traffic dealt with by law.
THE church is responsible for all the
good that has been done toward aboliShing
the liquor traffic, but there is need for
more systematic effort. There is a most
powerful need for the teaching of more
temperance lessons in the Sunday school,
If we would save from ruin the rising gen
eratiCn."
Mr.. Russell ueated sensation among
the audience by reading what he said was
a copy of part of a speech delivered by d
liquor dealer in Ohio, in which the latter
urged that his fellow saloon keepers dis
tribute nickels among the boys with a view
to having them to spend money at the sa-
loon, thus creating in them an appetite for
drink.
In concluding Mr.. Russell urged that the
memEcrs of the churches should work
every day III the year for the aholishment
of the saloon. with the same degree of
energy that the saloon men exercise toward
pushing their business.
The concluding address of the evening
as by DIR. ID. u. Mann of New York, right
worthy grand templar Of the world. The
speaker indorsei all that Mr.. Russell had
said Il. reference to the evils of the liquor
traffic and coniended that lodges of tenn
perance people ought TO be maintained to
counteract he influence OF the saloon. He
was, he said. bitterly opposed 10 the entire
liquor license system, and thought the
whole traffic ought 10 he abolished.
Evening star., 1896-12-09

ures. The thorough working of such Il
system involves some redistribution of post
offices and some discoHtinuances which can
not low be safely attempted. The rules in
imposing fines and deductions on railroad
companies have been. modified so as to
avoid the temptation to make slow sched-
ules for escaping fines. for unavoida BILE de-
lays, and relieving the department from
paying for a service not rendered.
During the weighing Of the railroad mails
recently. several officials of the roads
sought to pad the mails: and detailed and
damaging evidence against one of the more
important lines Is now before the Attorney
General with a request for criminal prose-
oution. Changes in the criminal law are
imperativelys necessary to insure conviction
for such frauds. 3.
Twelve thousand and ninety appoint
ments Of postmasters were made during the
year, of which 1,341 were due to removal
There were 1aS fraud orders issued during
the Year. The headquarters of all or nearly
all of the avcwed lottery concerns have
been removed to foreign shores, but it is
thought much matter sent by them reaches
addresses in this country through the mails
which the department practically has no
power to prevent and that express COM
panies carry large sums of money from our
Teople to them.
Civil Service QuestiOns,
The Postmaster General concluded his re-
Port with two significant recommendations
The first is to secure fixity of tenure during
efficiency and good behavior to the three
assistant postmaster generals whose work
is entirely non-politcal, whose capacity to
deal with the large machinery and great
expenditures of their respective bureaus
must come in great measure from expert
ence, and who preserve the continuity Of
the department not in mere desk or division
work, but in general administra ton.
The second is: ITO cover into the civil
service as many as possible of the post
masters themselves. The 1O0W or more
postmasters are now the chief spoils of an
incoming administration. Under the pres
ent system these officials are too apt 10
think that their obligations to party is
higher than their duty to the pubic. and
that the zaaS and activity with which the,
meet that obligation is surer guaranty Of
&C ntinuance in office than any like zeal and
activity for the public service To this be-
lief. l am .sHre;' is. traceabfe the excessive
and occasionally reprehensib,e partisan ac-
tiVity exhibited by many postmasters fdur-
irg the late and during preceding presi-
dental campaigns.
Evening star., 1896-12-09
Army Orders.

lieut. l.. P. Dawson, 11th Infantry, has
been relieved from duty under the orders
of the commanding general of the Depart
ment of the Colorado and ordered to join
his company.
Pest Chaplain L. r. Groves has been re-
Eeved from duty at Plattsburg, n. y, AMI
ordered to duty at Vancouver barracks,
Washington.
Lieut. F. II. Webber. Goth infantry. hav-
ing been reported incapacitated for active
service has been placed on the retired list.
Lieut.. ]. d. l.. Hartman, lst Cavalry,
has been relieved from duty at Evansville.
Ind, and ordered to take charge of the re-
cruiting station at Albany. n. Y.
The following transfers i'm the 9Th Cav
airy have been made: First Lieut.. John Nj.
Jenkins. from Troop / to Troop NJ; First
Lieut. Richmond McA. Schofeld, from
Troop NJ to Troop l.
Evening star., 1896-12-09
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Evening star., 1896-12-09
A Flag Report Denied.

The Turkish minister authorizes the pub
lication of the following statement:
THE reports published recently In some
Of the American papers that the American
flag has been torn down and trampled upon
in Flaskeny and in another Armenian viz
lage are entirely without foundation.
1.-The Turkish legation is authorized to
contradict eategorically all such statements
ard reports as false and perfldious."
Evening star., 1896-12-09

Hrtnters' Jn& tfee fifffe sc8oo'
master Of aoosrfising', saps:
IT iscRaimse for f9e 1pas6tnsfon
Star, ane pro8a8fp frut8fuffp
efatmso. f6af no ef8er nem ,roper
IN f6e eounfrp goes info 50 Sarse
a percentage Of off f8e 6ouses
tu!fein q RADIUS Of fupeatp mites
from tie office Of publication.
Evening star., 1896-12-09
A banana Firm, Fails.

Unit3 I'd States Consul O'Hara at BIuefields
reports to the State Department that the
Bluefields Banana Company, big Texas
corporation. engaged In the steamship bus
mess between New Orleans and Blue(ields,
ard owning twenty-five banana plantations
on the Bluefields river, has failed and pass
ed into the hands OF receiver Efforts are
being made to induce the Nicaraguan gov
ernment to advance funds to help the com
pany out: It Is believed all creditors will
Evening star., 1896-12-09
Estimates for Next Year

The estimates for the current fiscal year
ard 1898 follow: Estimated revenue for 1897
$S!),O99. 145.O7; expenditures estimated, 1897,
So. 81 .5G4.22; deficiency for 1897, s5.472,
1915. 1898: Estimated total revenue for
1897. S9,O09, 145O7; add 8 per cent (as es-
timated increase over 1S9O, $7.127, ,831 81
total estimated revenue for 1898, $D622
076.6S; expenditures, estimated, for 1873,
$97. .515. .411.15; deficiency for 1885, estimated,
81, ,2S3, ,33447.
Disc ussins the merits Of the postal sys-
tem the Postmaster General says the peg
pie Of the United States may congratulate
themselves that in nc important respect
are they behind any other county in .nair
postal facilities. and in many things are
in the van. Touching the consolidation of
small Offices with the nearest money order
offices, the hope Is expressed that the limi-
tation imposed by the last Congress on
the authority of the Postmaster General to
consolidate post offices will be repealed,
and that the appropriation bill for the com
Ing fiscal year will permit this -eform to
be carried forward as rapidly as public in
terests will allow. as once fairly started,
its demonstrated success will finally nlece
its benefit beyond controversy. The Post
master General thinks 1t the most feasible
method for bringing post Offices into the
classified service.
Evening star., 1896-12-09
sergeant" Carriers,

The inspector or so-called spy" system
Is indorsed. and money asked for its con-
tinuance. The carrier system is to be i'm
proved by giving 1t semi-military charac-
ter In the large cities Mr.. Wilson goes so
far as to suggest that certain number of
carriers be designated as "sergeants," and
that they have supervision over a certain
number Of subordinates
The results Of the rural free delivery ex-
periments are yet incomA,ete. Time is re-
quired to familiarize the people with the in
Lovation and develop its benefits or fall
Evening star., 1896-12-09
Has Not Yet Rearnel.

Mr.. Payne says that. the report that he
had resigned the ice presidency Of the Mil
warkee Electric Railway and Light Com
parry was entirely erroneous and that it
could be said autnoritativeiy that he had
not resigned.
Evening star., 1896-12-09
New York Office. AZ Potter Buildinp.

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per month.
Saturday Quintuple Sheet Star, 81 per year. with
foreign postage added. $500.
entered at the Post Ofice at Washington. d. C..
as secondc class mail matter)
" All mail subscriptions must be paid In advance
Rates Of advertising made known application
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-06-24
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