The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-09-16

groenpGcks, being redeemaDle IN either golu OF
silver at the option Of the government and not
at the option OF the holder, nre safer and
cheaper for the people than national bank
notes based upon intereSt-bearing bonds
TIL. MoSRoE DOCTRINE
A diniled but firm maintenance Of the for
eign policy OF tho United States as set forth
by President Monroe and reiterated by tho
presidents who have succeeded him, instead o!
arousirg hostility abroad is the best guarnn-
tee Of amirable relations with other nations.
1t is better for all concerned that the United
States should resist any extension ofEuropean
authority In the western hemisphere rather
than invite the continual irritation which
would necessarily result from any attempt to
increase the influence Of monarchinl institu-
tions over that portion OF the Americas which
las been dedicated to republican government
PENSIONS
No nation can afford 70 be unjust to its de-
tenders. The care OF those who have suffered
In the military and naval service OF the coun-
try is a sacred duty. A nation which, like the
United States, relies upon volunteer service
rather than upon large standing army, adds
TO It's own security when It makes generous
provision for those who have risked their lives
in lis defense and for those who are dependent
upon'thel.
THE PRODUCERS OF WEALTH.
Labor creates capital Until wealth is pro-
duced by the application OF brain and 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 Gre
ate the nations prosperity in time OF peace
and defend the nations flag in time OF peril,
their interests ought ut all times TO be consid-
cred by those who stand in official positions.
The democratic party has ever found its voting
strength among those who are proud TO be
known as the common people, and 1t pledges
itself topropose and enact such leg Station as
Is necessary to protect the masses in the free
exercis, Of every political right and In the en-
joymPnt Of their just share of the reward OF
their labor.
ARBITRATION.
desire TO give special emphasis TO the plank
which recommends such legislation as is nee
essury to se;ure the arbitration Of differences
between employers engaged In Interstate COM
mcrce and their employees. Arbitration is not
q now idCa-it is simply an extension of the
court Of justice. The laboring men Of the
country have expressed desire for aroitra-
tion, and the railroads cannot reasonably OBJ
ject TO the decisions rendered by an impartial
tribunal, Society has an interest ever greater
than the interest of employer and employe, and
has right TO protec: itself by courts of arbi-
LIuLlOl ubulHSb blC blpNHlb Inconvenience N'N
embarrassments occusioned by disputes be-
tween those who own the great arteries of
commerce on the one hand ana the laborers
who operate them on the other
IMMIGRATION.
While the democratic party welcomes 20 the
country those who come with love for our in
stitutions and with determination and ability
TO contribute TO the prosperity Of our nation.
it Is opposed to the dumping Of criminal classes
upon our shores and 10 the importation OF
either pauper or contract labor to compete
with American labor.
INJUNCTIoNs.
The recent abuses which have grown out OF
injunction proceedings have been so emphat-
ically condemned by public opinion, that the
senate bill providing for trial by jury in certain
contempt CASES will meet with general ap-
proVaL
TRUSTS
The democratic party is opposed to trusts
1t would be recreant to its duty to the people
of the country If 1t recognized either the moral
or the legal right Of these great aggregations
of wealth to stifle competition, bankrupt rivals
and then prey upon society. Corporations are
the creatures OF law and they must not be
permitted to pass from under the control Of
the power which created them; they are per-
mitted to exist upon the theory that they ad-
vance the public veal, and that they must not
be allowed to use their powers for the public
injury.
RAILROADS.
The right Of the United States government
to regulate Interstate commerce cannot be
questioned and the necessity for the vigorous
exercise Of that right Is becoming more and
more imperative. The interests of the whole
people require such Gn enlargement Of the
powers Of the Interstate commerce commits
sion as will enable it to prevent discrimination
between persons and places and protect pa-
irons from unreasonable charges.
PACIFIC RAILROADS,
The government cannot afford 10 diScrimi-
nate between its debtors and must, therefore,
prosecute its legal claims against the Pacific
railroads. Such q policy is necessary for The
protection of the rights Of the patrons as well
as for the interests OF the government
CUDA.
The people OF the United States, happy in
the enjoyment of tho blessings OF free govern
ment, feel generous sympathy toward all
who are endeavoring to secure like blessings
for themselves This sympathy, while respect
ing all treaty obligations. is especially active
and earnest when excited by the struggling Of
neighboring peoples who, like the Cubans, are
near enough to observe the workings OF gov
ernment which derives all its authority from
the consent OF the governed.
THE CIVIL SERVICE,
That the American people are not in favor Of
life tenure In the civil service is evident from
the fact that they, as u rule, make frequent
changes in their official representatives wher
those representatives are chosen by ballot.
permanent of1ice-holdlng class is not In har-
mony with our institutions. liked term In
appointive offices, except where the fedora
constitution now provides otherwise would
! open the public service to n larger number o
| citizens without impairing It's efficiency
THE TERRITORIES
The territorial form Of government is TEN.
| porary in It's nature and should give way a.
soon Us the territory is sufficiently advanced t
| take its place among the states New Mexico
Oklahoma and Arizona are entitled to state.
hood and their early admission is demanded by
| their material and political interests. The de-
| mund Of the platform that officials appointed
| to administer the government Of the terri
| tories, the District OF Columbia and Alaska
| should be bona tde residents OF the territories
| or district is entirely in keeping with tn,
democratic theory Of home rule. l am alst
heartily in sympathy with the declaration tha
| all public lands should be reserved for the es
tablishment OF free homes for American citi
| ZenS
WATERWAYS
The policy OF improving the great waterway
OF the country is justified by the nationa
character Of thoss waterways and the enor
nous tonnage borne upon them. Experienc
has demonstrated that continuing appropria
tions are, In the end more economical thai
single appropriations separated by long in
| tervals.
| THE TARIFF.
| It is not necessary TO discuss the tariff ques
ticn at this time. Whatever may be the indi
vidual views Of citizens as to the relativ
meri,s.of protection and tariff reform all mus
recognize that until the money question is full
and finally settled the American people wi