Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1896-09-12

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concerned that the United States should resist
any such extension Of European authority In
tho western hemisphere, rather than invite the
continual irritation which would necessarily
result from any attempt TO increase the infiu-
once OF monarchial institutions over that por-
tion Of the Americas ehich has been dedicated
to republican government
Pensions.
No nation can afford to be unjust 70 its de-
tenders. The care OF those who have suffered
In the military and naval service Of the country
Is sacred duty. A nation which like the United
States relies upon volunteer service rather
thon upon largo standing army, adds TO It's
own security when II makes generous provi-
sions for those who have rlsked their lives In
It's defense and for those who ore dependent on
them.
Tho Producers OF Wealth.
Labor creates capital. Until wealth is pro-
duced by tho application OF brain ana muscle
to the resources OF this country. there Is moth
Ing to divide among the non-producing classes
OF society. Since the producers OF wealth pro-
tect the nations flag In times OF PERIL their
interests ought ut all times to DO considered by
those who stand In oflicial position. The DEM
ocratc party has ever found Its voting strength
among those who arc proud 10 pc known ~ tue
common people, md It pledges itself 70 prepare
and enact legislation rs Is necessary TO pro-
tect the masses In tho free exercise OF every
political right and In the enjoyment OF their
just shars OF tho rewards OF their labor.
Arbitration.
I desire to give special emphasis TO the
plank which recommends such legislation rs ID
necessary to secure the arbitration OF differ
enccs between employers engaged In inter-
state commerce and their employees. Arbitra-
ton Is not new idea-t Is simply an extern
sion Of the courts OF justice. Tho laooring
men OF the country have expressed desire
for arbitration and the railroads cannot
reasonably object TO the decisions rendered oy
IN impartial tribunal Society has IN interest
even greater than tho interest Of employer or
employe, and has right TO protect itself by
courts OF arbitration against the growing IN
convenience ana embarrassment oceasioneu
by disputes petwccn those VINO own tne srea.
arteries OF commerce on the one manu-, anu
the iaoorers VINO operate them on the other'
Immigration.
While the democratic party welcomes TO the
country those who come with love Tor our IN
stltutions and with determination and ability
70 contribute 10 the prosperity Oh our nation.
It Is opposed TO the dumping OF criminal
classes upon our shores and TO the importation
OF either psnpcr or contract labor 70 compete
Win american lnpor
injunctions'
The resent abuses which nave grown out OF
injunction proceedings nave oeeh so empna'-
icaiiy condemned py pubic opinion tnat tnc
senate Dill iaVoring trial py Jury IN cer'uln
contempt cases Will meet Win general up
prevail r...
trusts
u would De recreant 70 IT'S auty 70 .ne peoPle
OF tne country u Iecosni]co cl'hcr .no lola'
OF the icRai rignt oi THESE great ussrctaions
OF wealth 70 stihc competition. bankrupt TWAS
ana tnen prey on society oorpora.'ons arc
the creatures OF law, nnu tney mus. not % per
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power which created them They are permit
ted TO exist upon tue theory that tney ADVANCE
the public veal ana they must not DC allowed
TO use their powers Tor the pubic injury
Ha'roads.
The right OF the United states government
to regulate Interstate commerce cannot be
questioned. and the necessity Tor the exercise
OF that vigorous right Is becoming more ana
more apparent Inc interests o' 'ne peoP'o
require sucn ah cniargemeh. OF ,ne po~e's III ~,
the Interstate comneIve co'nn'ssion % wiz
enable u 10 prevent aiserimIna.lon oc'meen
persons ana places anu pro'ce' pa''ohs ifoi'
unreasonable cnarges'
Pacific Railroads.
The government cannot afford TO discrimin-
ate between It's debtors, and must therefore
prosecute Its legal claims against the Pacific
railroad. such policy is necessary for the
protection OF the rights OF the patrons rs wen
Us for the interests OF tho government.
Cuba.
The people OF the United States. happy In
the enjoyments OF the blessings Of free gov
eminent feel generous sympathy toward oil
who are cndeavoring TO secure like blessings
for themselves. This sympathy, while re-
specting all treaty obligations, is especially
active and oarnct when excited by the strug-
Cling OF neighboring people. who like the Gu
bans are near enough to observe the workings
OF government which derives al! It's authority
from the consent Of the governed.
The civil Service.
That the American people IRE not In favor OF
life tenure In the civil service Is evident from
the fact that they as rule. make frequent
changes I'm their ofacial representatives when