The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-16
BRYAN'S LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE,
PLATFORM ENDORSED.
His Formal Reply to the Democratic Com.
fnittee

His Formal Reply to the Democratic Com.
Mr.. Bryan made public on Wednesday his
letter accepting tho Democratic nomination.
In It he says;
"Hon, Stephen NJ. White and other Members
OF the Notification Com mittee OF the
National Committee.
"Gentlemen-l accept the nomination ten
dered by you on behalf Of the Democratic
party. and In so doing desire is assure that
FULLY appreciate the high honor which such q
nomination confers, and the grave respon-
sibilities which accompany an election to the
presidency Of the United states.
II have carefully considered the platform
adopted by the Democratic national conven-
ton, and unqualiaedly indorse every plank
thereon.
"Having discussed portions OF the plat.
form at the time Of its adoption and again
when your letter OF notification was formally
delivered, IL will not be necessary at this
time TO touch upon all the subjects embraced
In the partys declaration.
"Our wise forefathers fearing the ten-
dency toward Capitalization as well as the
dangers OF disintegration, guarded against
both and national safety, as we'll us domestic
security Is to be found In the careful obser-
vance OF the limitations which they impose.
II will be noticed that, while the United
States guarantees to every state republican
form OF government and is Empowered to
protect each state against invasion, IL is not
authorized to interfere in the domestic af-
fairs Of any state. except upon application
OF the legislature of the state or upon ap-
pllcation OF the executive when the leglisla-
ture cannot be convened, This provision
rests upon tho sound theory that the people
OF the state acting through their legally
chosen representatives are, because OF their
more intimate acquaintance with local condi-
Il
Judge oftheir necessity for Federal assistance.
Those who framed our constitution
wisely determined to make rs
broad an application of the prin-
eiples OF local seli-government as clrcum-
stances would permit and we cannot dispute
the correctness OF tho position taken by
them without expressing distrust OF the
people themselves.
"slnco governments exist for the protec-
tion OF the rights OF the people, and not for
their spoliation, no expenditure Of public
money can be justified, unless that expendi-
ture is necessary for the honest, economical
and efficient administration Of the govern
ment In determining what appropriations
are necessary. the interests Of those who pay
taxes should be consulted rather than tho
wishes of those who receive or disburse pub
ho moneys.
"An increase in the bonded debt of the
United States at this time Is entirely without
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 has been imaginary rather than
real.
"Tho position taken by the platform
against the issue OF paper money by ma
honal banks is supported by the highest
Democratic authority, rs well as demanded
by the interests Of the people. The
present attempts of the national banks to
force the retirement of United States notes
and treasury notes In order to secure basis
for q larger issue Of their own notes, illus
trates the danger which arises from permit
ting them to issue their paper as Il circulat-
ing medium. The United States notes, COM
monty known as greenbacks being redeem
able In either gold or silver at the option OF
government, and not at the option OF the
holder, are safer and cheaper for the people
than national bank notes based upon inter-
est bearing bonds.
The Monroe doctrine is endorsed and PEN
sions approved. The settlement OF labor dis
putes by arbitration is urged and trusts are
condemned
1T Is not necessary to discuss the tariff
question at this time. Whatever may be the
Individual views of citizens as to the relative
merits OF protection and tariff reform, all
must recognize that until the money ques-
tion Is fully and finally settled the American
people will not consent to the consideration
Of any other important question. Taxation
presents problem which In some form Is
continually present and postponemrnt OF
definite action upon 1t involves no sacrifice
OF personal opinion or political principles;
put the crisis presented by financial condi-
lions cannot be postponed.