The sun., 1896-09-13

and 10 these the late National Democratic Cor
truths which can be demonstrated. and Il cor
rectly defines Democratic principle. 1t assert
sSs 10 al Of
condition; TO the largest freedom of the indtvid
Of n. rsSeqa s9ea
constitutional vgor. and 70 the support 9t n
states in Nil their just rights; to economy IN th
| public expenditures: TO the maintenance OF th
public faith and sound money, and II is opposet
to paternalsm and all class legislation.
CHICAGO S Convention ] nat attack Individual frssdom
the right OF private contract, the indepenneEc'
Seh sho 70 SnfSTGc Fsaes "%s ssy
| reckless attempt to increase the price OF sivel
by Legislation TO the deeasement OF 9pr none,
| paper money by the Government. Thoy nban-
don for Republican allies tho Democratic cause
/ of tariff reform. to court the favor OF protec-
tonists to their fiscal heresy.
1t then asserts with earnestness and In terms
the duty OF Democrat 10 first vote thc ticke,
and then read the platform, that In view oil
these and other grave aSpartmres ir9m 9 Demo ai-
dates OF that Convention nor be bound by Its
"The Convention held in indianapolis then
declares. with force and exnctnoss, the Demo-
cratic doctrines with respect to taxation,
tlon and asserts that none OF these can be right
fully imposed except for public purposes. and
not for private gain. and reatirms the historic
Democratic doctrine Of tariff for revenue
only =. chan ,,., ,v ,,. co,x.r,,on q, q,
OF mankind has shown thnt by reason OF their
natural qualities gold is the necessary money Of
While VIII silver % Is Conveniently m adepted to minor
transactions. and the most beneficial use OF both
together can be insured only by the adoption
measure and the maintenance Of silver
at parity with gold by iis limited
Thus, tho largest possible enjoyment OF both
metals is gained with value universally ac-
the only practical bimetaliio currency. assuring
the most stabe standard. and especially the
best and safest money for all who earn their
Livelihood by labor or the produce OF husbandry
They cannot suffer when paid in the best money
known to man. but are the peculiar and most
currency which offers continual profits to the
money changer at their cost. ,,
long public Inconvenience and loss. the Demo-
cratic party. IN the interests Of the masses and
of Of equal @ Justice to all practically established
standard of monetary measurement and like
wise entirely divorced tho Government from
tablished Democratic policy we adhere, and in
sist upon the maintenance OF the gold standard
and of the party Herewith of every dollar is.
sued by the Government, and are firmly opposed
to the free and unlimited coinage OF silver. and
to the compulsory purchase of silver bullion,
terso demand of the Democratic platform OF
1892 that every dollar coined or issued by the
m m,g es
tion which assembled in Chicago in July OF the
present year. in demanding the unlimited COIN
age OF silver dollars on the ratio OF 412% grains
OF standard silver to 25.S grains of standard
gold with full legal tender quality for all debts
try q scheme from witch every voter may ex-
pect whatever advantage TO the country or him
self his reason. or even his imagination. can
suggest.
full legal tender silver do not agree as to what
United States OF their favoritc measure. The
more Intelligent know that 1t is impossible by
an e
Mr.; Bryan, who must be regarded as the on
sis Ss belief Gs The free hs silver
United States alone would increase the value
ounce, to Sl."9, and he asserts his belief that
under unlimited coinage the silver dollar, con-
b%ning nh. aS Erans Of standard silver e9nsd
containing a5:s grains Of standard gold in oil
1t is something that this opinion has no
support in the experience OF mankind. II is
foundation other than The Confident nssertons ns nS
OF those who shnrc in that belief. No party in
the country ever undertook so much as do the
mercial, parity in value OF about 434 500, ,o4l
States under the authority Of the acts
OF the 18th of February. 1873. and OF
July IA. lSBO ana OF all the silver dollars that
hereafter may be coined, but they assume the
task Of advancing the value of the silver coin
age OF all the nations OF the world to an equal
and value with coins OF gold. II
the expectations of such of the ad vocates of
free coinage Of silver are realized it would be
difficult upon their own premises to perceive
what would be gained by those who expect
cheap money.
Accepting their claim that under free coin
age the dollar of silver would become OF equal
and value and equal power in the
markets and in the pay inent Of debts. through
put the civilized world. the silver dollar would
then be AS difficult to procure as the dollar OF
gold 10 now. They complain now that the dollar
of gold has too much purchasing power and is
But the real expectation OF the great body of
supporters of the free coinage of silver. and one
much more in harmony with the experience of
mank ind. is that the unlimited coinage of silver
would give TO the country deprecated and
values and be used in the paynent of debts, but
would be attended and followed by the ruin OF
Sate credit, and irreparabe mischief.
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen, our plat
1orm commits us to the maintenance of the
uded by deceptive sophistres. are supporting a
coalition which disHvows the traditional faith
for them is that they may be defeated, and
when defeated, they may return to the safe
john FoWs of New YoEi
Gen. Buckner Of his nomination. and their ad-
iresses stirred the audience to tremendous en-
Col Feliows,s oratory was the triumph OF the |
evening. He had n theme that accorded with |
his tastes and feelings.
Gen. Buckner did not read his speech, and it |
was delivered In good style. though his voice is |
unframed in public speaking and was hardly |
oud enough for the rear OF the house He |
ooks more of soldier than his dstin- |
yuished colleague, and is handsome !
nan whose beautiful head OF abundant hair |
makes him marked figure anywhere he goes. |
)ne OF his best hits was his likening the "reRu- |
arity" Of the Chicago Convention to the reg
ilarity" of Benedict Arnold's proceedings. He |
apped this By tho remark that Washington |
md his compatriots were the boilers OF that |
lay.
BUCKNER's SPEECH.
Gen. Buckner said in his speech:
MIR. CHAIRMAN. Mn. FELLOWS: ] cannot fit |
ingly express my acknowledgment to you,
Mr. Fellows, for. the very graceful and
Eloquent terms in which you have an
lounced to me the action Of the Ma
ional Democracy. ] know. sir, that a spirit
ctuatcs that Convention at indianapolis which
ooked more to that general principle OF
Democracy. that spirit of nRtionalism, rather
han any merit In me in selecting Its candi-
ateg.
1T was known that | had been prominent
n the border in advocating the true princi-
lies Of Democracy. but not. Mr.. Chair
nan, for any merit in me, but because
ervaded the Democratic party. that feeling
ryrtalized around me as an object to be asso-