The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-10
Says He supports the Platform. In
Guiding the Reputation and Anti
Supreme Court PIanks.
REVIEWS THE DECLARATIONS
AND GIVES HIS REASONS FOR IN
DORSING ALL OF THEM.
Less Rant in His Letter than in His
Speeches-Itinerary of His Trip
South and East.

layeI letter from William Jennings Bryan,
accepting the nomination for the presiden-
cy rendered by the Chicago Popocratic
convention was given to the public to-day
as follows:
Hon. Stephen NJ. White and Others, Members of
the Notification Committee OF the Democratic
National Convention:
Gentlemen-I accept the nomination ten
dered by you on behalf of the Democratic
party, and in doing desire to assure you
that | fully appreciate the high honor
which such a nomination conferS and the
grave responsibilities which accompany an
election to the presidency of the United
States. So deeply am l impressed with the
magnitude of the power vested by the Con-
stitution in the chief executive of the Ma
ton and with the enormous influence
which he WELD for the benefit or in
jury of the people that | wish to enter the
office, if elected, free from every personal
desire except the desire to prove worthy
the confidence of my country. human
judgment is falIble enough when unbiased
by selfish considerations, and in order that
L may not be tempted to use the patronage
of the office to advance any personal am
bition, [ hereby announce, with all the en-
phasls Whlch words can express, my nAed
determination not under any circumstances
to to, be a candidate for reelection IN case
have carefully considered the platform
adopted by the Democratic national con-
plank thereof.
Our institutions rest upon the PROPOSE
ton that all men, being created equal are
hands Of the government. Because all
men are created equal it follows that no
citizen has a natural right to injure an
other citizen The main purpose of gov
eminent being to protect all citizens in the
enjoyment of life, liberty and the pursuit
OF happiness, this purpose must lead the
government, first, to avoid acts of affirm
ative injustice, and, second to restrain
each citizen from trespassing upon the
rights of any other citizen
Democratic form of government is
conducive to the highest Civilization be
greatest opportunities for development,
and stimulates to the highest endeaVor by
insuring to each the full enjoyment of all
the rewards of toll except such contribu-
ton as is necessary to support the govern
ment which protects him. Democracy is
indifferent to pedigree--it deals with the
individual rather than his ancestors De-
mocracy ignores differences in wealth
neither riches nor poverty can be invoked
mocracy knows no creed. Recognizing the
right of each individual to worship God
science. 1t welcomes all to a common
brotheIhood, and guarantees equal treat
ment to all, no matter in what church or
through what forms they commune with
their Creator.
DUAL GOVERNMENT
Having discussed portions of the plat
form at the time of its adoption and again
when your letter of notification was for
mally delivered, it will not be necessary
at this time to touch upon all the subjects
embraced in the party's declaration. Honest
differences of opinion have ever existed
and ever will exist as to the most effective
means of securing domestic tranquility. but
no cltlzen fails TO recognize a all times
ana under all circumstances, the absolute
necessity for the prompt and vigorous en-
forcement of law and the preservation of
the pubic peace. In a government like ours
law IS but the disqualification of the will
OF the people; without it the citizen is
hn inx
liberty, nor protected in the pursuit of
happiness. Without obedience to law gov
r a1 is impossible The Democratic
party is pledged to defend the Constitution
ana enforce the laws of the United States.
ana 1t IS also pledged to respect and pre-
serve the dual scheme of government insti
tuted by the founders of the Republic.
me name United States, was happily
CHOSEN. 1t combined the idea of national
and suggests IAN indissoIIbJe
union of indestructible States" Our reyo
tot iona fathers. fearing the tendencies
toward Capitalization, as well as the dan
seIS OF dlslntegration guarded against
both and national safety as well as do
mestlc security. is to be found in the care
full observance of the limitations which
they impose. 1t will be noticed that. while
me en- United States guarantees to- every
Is empowered to protect each State against
INVASION tis it is not authorized to Interfere
MON one oomeste affairs Of any State. except
t taas,o of the State. or upon Ira
dppncatlOn Of the executive where
the Legislature cannot be convened. This
provision rests upon the sound theory that
the people of the State. acting through
tnelr legaily chosen representatives. are.
because OF their more intimate acouaint
ance with local conditions, better Qualified
imam the President to Judge of the neceS
s Ely Tor FEDERAL assistance. Those who
framed our Constitution wisely determined
TO make as broad an appIfca ton Of the
principles of local government as cir
3unstahces would permit. and we cannot
dispute the correctness of the position TAX
EN- by them without expressing a distrust
OF the people themselves
Since government exists for tho nroteo
elon OF the rights of the people and not
Ior their spoliation, no expenditure of
p pUpnai money can be justified unless that
economical and efficient administration OF
aTe goxe ti In determining what
est of those who pay the taxes shouId he
rather than the wishes of those
VINO receive or disburse public moneys
BOND ISSUES
An increase in the bonded debt of the
United States at this time is entirely with
out excuse. The issue of Understanding
bonds within the last few years has been
defended on the ground that they were
necessary to secure gold with which to
redeem United States notes and treasury
notes, but. this necessity was imaginary
rather than real. Instead of exercising the
legal right vested in the United States to
redeem its obligations in either gold or
silver. the executive branch of the gov
eminent has followed a precedent estab-
lshed by a former administra ton and sur
rendered the option to the holder of the
oDllBaUons. This administration policy
leaves the government at the mercy of
those who find pecuniary profit in bond
issues. The fact that the dealers in money
ana securities have been able to deplete or
protect the treasury. according to their
whims. shows how dangerous il
s 10 permit them to exercise a controlling
influence over the Treasury Department
The government OF the United States
when administrated in the interest of ali
the people. is able to establish and enforce
is financial policy. not only without the
aid of syndicates, but in spite of any op-
position which syndicates may present To
assert that the government is dependent
upon the good will or assistance of any
portion of the people other than a con-
'tltutionai majority is to assert that we
nave government in form. but without
vital force.
The position taken by the platform
against the issue of paper money by ma
ional banks is supported by the highest
Democratic authority, as we'll as demanded
attempt of the national banks to force the
of United States notes and
notes in order to secure a hasis
'or a larger issue of their own notes IL
ustrates the danger which arises from per-
hitting them to issue their paper as a cir
,ulating medium. The national bank note
being redeemable in lawful money, has
never been better than the United States
lote which stands behind il. and
yet these banks persistently de-
nand that these United States
notes. which draw no interest. shall give