Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-09-19

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.The Monroe DoctFlns.
dIgnihed. but firm maintenance OF the 10
elgn policy first set forth by President Monro
and reiterated BY the presidents who have su
ceeded him, instead OF arousing HOSTILE
abroad, is the best guarantee OF amtcab
relations with other nations. IL is be
ter for all concerned that the Unite
States should resist any extensio
IN OF European authority In the wester
,r hemisphere, rather than invite the continue
e irritation which would necessarily result frol
III any attempt TO increase the influence c
monarehial institutions over that portion q
a, the americas which has been dedicated tc re-
!, publican governments.
Pensions.
No nation can afford to be unjust 20 its de
tenders. The career Of those who have SUI
III Tered In the military and naval service of tn,
h country is o sacred duty. A nation which, ltk,
a the United States, relies upon volunteer sery.
ice rather than upoa q large standing army
d ADDS to It's own security when 1t makes Rener.
h GUS provision for those who have risked thel,
lives In its defense, and for those who are de.
pendent upon them.
. The Producers Of Wealth.,
Labor creates capital. Until wealth Il pro.
. uueeo py the application Of brain and muscle
10 Tie resources of this country. there Is moth
$50 '" 'AN uiiiVuE lHo uOu-pTOuuclnR Classes
OF society. Since the producers of wealth
defend the nations flag in time of peril. their
interests ought at all times to be con-
sidered by those who stand In on.
cial position. The democratic party has
over iounu It's voting strength among those
VINO are proud to he known as the common
people, and it pledges itself to propose and
enact such legislation as is necessary TO nro.
tect the masses in the free exercise Of every
political right, and In the enjoyment of their
just snare OF the rewards OF their labor.
Arbitration.
desire to give special emphasis to the .,ank
which such Legislation as is nec-
essary TO secure the arbitration of differences
oe'"eeh employers engaged In Interstate COM
MERGE and their employees. Arbitration Ia
not q new idea-it is Simply nm ext.n.
sion OF tho court Of justice, The labor.
ing men OF the country have expressed
. desire Tor arbitration. and the rail-
roaus can not reasonably object to the de-
customs rendered by an impartial tribunal. |
society mas an interest even greater than tbe
interest OF employer or employe. and has n
right to protect itself by courts of arbitration
against the growing Inconvenience and en-.
oarrassmehts occasioned by disputes between
tnose VINO own the great arteries of
on .he one hand and the laborers who operate
them upon the other.
immigration,
While the democratic party we,oomes % ~.
country those who come with love for our in
situations and with determination and ,hi,it,
10 contribute to the prosperity of our nation
IL Is opposed to the dumping OF criminal ella sses
Upon our shores, and to the importation of
eitner pauper or contract labor to compete
with American labor.
InjunctiOns.
me recent abuses which have grown ont of
,hJuhclioh proceedings have been so emphat-
'o"iiy Vonuemhed by public opinion. that the
'en"Ve olii providing for trial by Jury in GER
Ialh contempt cases will meet with yanoro,
e"''"
Trusts.
ihe democratic party Is opposed to trusts
Y would be recreant to It's duty to the ,eon,a
the country If 1t recognized either the moral
ehe lesalrlght OF these great aggregations Of
'eaith 10 stiie competition, bankrupt rivals
-" .no prey upon society, Corporations are
ne creatures OF law, and they must not he ner~
lifted to pass from under the control n, ~
over which created them; they are permittod
D exist upon the theory that they advance tho
up4lo veal, ana they must not be allowed IN
81 'neir powers for the public injury.
Railroads.
inc right OF the United States governme,,
; regulate Interstate commerce can not ho
oest.oheu' ana the necessity for the yIporons
AeiotSe ol mat right is becoming more and
ORC Imperative, The interests of the whole
5ople require such enlargement OF the powcrs
'no Interstate commission as will
iaoie 1t to prevent discrimination between
'rSohs ana places. and protect patrons from
charges.
Pacific Railroads.
nc government can not afford to discr,m.
ate between Its debtors and must. tberefor.
ilS legal claims against the Pacifc
lnoaas' such u policy is necessary for the
otoo..oH Oh the rights of the patrons, as well
Tor the interests of the government.
Cuba.
~ peopie OF the United States, happy IL
~, .H,os mehe oi the blessings OF free govern,
90, ieei generous sympathy toward all who
, vnao'sorins TO secure like blessings for
This sympathy, while resnectin
treaty Obligations, is especially active and
'hese When excited by tho struggling of
lenporlng people, who, like the Cubans. ara
IL enough to observe the workings OF n gov.
intent Which derives all its authority from
consent OF the governed.
The Civil Service.
ha1 me American people are not in sovof
lie tenure in the civil service is esident ,o.
III the TACT that they, as a rule, make fro, -
,h' chahges IN their official representatives VI
.nose representatives, are chosen by ballot lac
W anoh 'ollce-hoidlng class is not In hart lik
~ "ian our institutions. A fixed term In for
~stltutlon now provides otherutso ieuera, ing
n the public service to a larger number of don
~ehs without impairing Its efficiency. AS
Inc Territories. oa,
nc territorial form of government is tenn .e'
IA us nature, and should give wav no 10
y as inc territory is sufficiently advanced '
'ahe us place among the states. New nea
'ico, Oklahoma and Arizona are an. r..
- 10 statehood, and their early nd vi
sion is demanded by theit material onl
be pU',t,cal Interests. The demand ing
platform that officials appointed to ad- r
nia. 1ne government OF the territories, the ,rLt
Oh Columb and Alaska should he VIII
flde residents of the territories or dis' ser,
Is entirely in keeping with the demo- fra,
theory OF home rule. / an also heartily l,+o
"p"thy win the declaration that all pub. ~,
should be reserved for the establish. Iiul
' VI iree homes for American citizens. Ere
Waterways. icb'
20 poilcy OF Improving the great waterwavs prps
country Is justified by the national TL;,
ao.er OF these highways and the enormous ~
oorho upon them. Experience has eNeI
that continuing approximations only
~ inc end, more economical than single ono
opriatlohs separated by long intervals. a.
The Tariff. wy.
w necessary to discuss the tarir mag. VI !
~ tnls time. Whatever may be tho indi- gran
~ y views OF citizens as to the relative high
Us OF protection and tariff reform. ali must IN :.
'hize mat until the money question ia 80. -
ana hhally settled the American eu |
VIII not consent to the con, riag'
'sron OF any other important cues. stric
taxation presents a problem which in urdo
form IS continually present, and a most. I,n.'
hent OF definite action upon It involves opJe'
,ciihce OF personal opinion or politicol for {
pes put the crisis presented by financial CARR
.lons can not be postponed. Tremendous no.
y VIII follow the action taken nv The vas
~ states on the money question. and de- with
impossible. The people of this nation The
9 as a high court. must render iudomant yyos
cause which greed is prosecuting against -
MY ihe decision will either give hone pionl
separation to those who toll, or shut The going
oi mercy on mankind. In the presence the !,
- oVershadowing issue, difference, NJ nse .
~ upon minor questions must be- laid a.
~ order That there may be united action Ag
I tnose who are determined that provress under
as q universal gold standard shall he burg.
tuition restorsS SILVER standard Of the ruler
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