Tombstone prospector., 1896-09-29
ACALL FOR AID,
Appeal of Chairman Jones of
 The National Committed. -

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 The Democratic Party in the pre- sent contest is engaged in the defense of the plain people against iha en- crcschments of the favored ci.s es This is purely an economic issue. In its Importance, however, is ov.r- shadows every question which has oc- cupied public attention since the tragic campaign of 1860.
 It presents the alternative ct once imperative and terrible. l, is impera- tive because delay may take from us the possibility of choice, and terrible because of the dire consequences which must follow failure.
 Is the American Union big enough strong enough. and patriotic enough to have its own financial policy' If not then VIC are the ssrfs of the money changers of Europe and sheir agents in this country, and are doomed to . vassslage more ignominous and more degrading than that against which our fathers fought . century ago. Our nj mAnhood, our freedom, the fruits of our industry, integrity of our homes. everything that enlightened men hold desr-all these are the plsythirgs Of alters and the prey of usurers.
 The American people are not ready to surrender the liberties for which their forefsthers shed their blood. We believe that liberty and seli-goyern- msnt are destined to remain the herit. ! sge of this splendid nation; that we shall not be lated to become c living lie, a-nation of slaves, csllous and de- graded enough to wear only the mask of freedom.
 We have allied sgsinst us in thi, contest, not only the financial forces of Europe, but the subsidized pres. and all the monopolies and trusts he re at home. who are determined If possi- ole to fix forever their relentless yoke on labor for all time,
 To oppose them we must relic upon the patriotism suti heroic msnlines. of the plain people-ths toilers who create the wealth which specula,or, absorb. With unlimited money ir their hands, our enemies are printin, and distributing misleading and un truthful statements; hired speaker' und -emisssries are everywhere at. tempting to mislesd and deiude th' people.
 To meet and cou nteract this V, must distribute documents for th' dissemi ipsiion of the truth; we mus explode their fslacies, their misstate men,s and their utter selfishness.
 To do so NC need money rat ono and can only hope for help from th iplsin people. We ask only for tn necessary means to souius. vigorou and aggress,Ye acampaien.z No matte in how small sun,s no matter whs humble con tribution.. Let the friend of liberty and national honor contrit ute all they can to the good cause. T. the overfowing treasury of the none power we will oppose the accumulate offerings of the masses, fighting to b free and ssk the Rul-r If the univers for His blessing.
 Wherever there is bank or none order office remit,ances may easily b made to Wm. P. St. John, Treasure of the National Democratic Commit tee, Hotel Bartheldi, New York CTJ A receipt will be returned in every iI stance.
 ; When victory is achieved over tn interruptions combination which r end. avoring to thrust William M. q Kinley into the presidential chair, tn 4 recorded list of the contributors f this good cause will be Q roll ot h0ns