Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-10

NATIONAL BANK CURRENCY.
"The position taken by the platform
against the issue of paper money by ma
tional banks ts supported by the highest
Democratic authority. as well as oe-
mlnded by the interests Of the people.
The present attempt OF the national
banks to force The retirement Of United
States notes ana Treasury notes, In
order TO secure a basis for larger issue
OF their own notes. illustrates the danger
which arises from permitting them q
issue their paper as a circulating me-
oium. The national bank note be-
ing redeemablc in lawful money, has
never been better than the United states
note which stands behind IT, and yet the
banks pcrsisteutly demand that these
United States notes. which draw no in
tcrest. shall give place TO interest-bear-
ing bonds. in order that the banks may
collect the interest which the poope now
save. TO empower national banks TO
issue circulating notes is 90 grant valua-
blc privilege TO a favored class sur
render 90 private corporations the control
over the volume Of paper money, and
build up a class which viii claim a vested
interest In the national policy. The
United States notes, commonly known as
greenbacks. being rcdecmable in either
gold or silver at the option Of the gov
ernment. and not at the option of the
holder. are safer and cheaper for the
people than the national bank notes
based upon interest bearing bonds.
THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
"A dignided but firm maintenance Of
the foreign policy. first set forth by
President Monroe and reiterated by the
Presidents who have succeeded him, in
stead OF arousing hostility abroad. is the
best guarantee Of amicable relations
with other nations IL is better for all
concerned that the United States should
resist any extension Of European au-
thority In the Western hemisphere
rather than invite the continual irritation
which would necessary result from any
attempt TO increase the influence on
monarchical institutions over that por-
ton of America which has been dedi-
Gated to republican government
PENSIONS.
"No nation can afford 10 be unjust 10
IT'S defenders. The care of those who
have suffered in the military and naval
service Of the country is sacred duty.
A nation which. like the United States,
relies upon volunteer service rather than
upon a large standing army. adds TO IFS
own security when it makes generous
provision for those who have risked their
lives in It's defence. and Tor those who are
dependent upon them.
THE PRODUCERS OF WEALTH.
Labor creates capital Until wealth
IS produced by the application OF brain
and muscle to the resources of this cOun-
try. there is nothing TO divide among
the non-prOducug classes Of society.
Since The producers of wealth create the
nations prosperity IN time of peace, and
ON them depend the nations flag in time or
peril their interests ought al all times
To- be considered by these who stand in
official positions. The Democratic party
has ever found its voting 1trensth among
those who are proud 20 be known as' the
common people. and it pledges itself TO
propose and enact such legislation as is
necessary to protect the masses in the
exercise Of every political right and in
the enjoyment of their just share of the
rewards of their labor.
ARBITRATION.
i desire TO give special emphasis TO the
plank which recommends such legislation
as Is necessary 10 secure the arbitration
Of differences between employers engaged
iu Interstate commerce ana their em-
pl0yees. Arbitration is not new idea;
10 is simply an extension OF the court Of
Justice. The labOriug men.Of the country
have expressed a desire for arbitration,
and railroads cannot reasonably OBJECT 20
the decisions rendered by an impartial
tribunal Society has an interest even
greater than the interest OF employees
and has a right 10 protect itself by courts
OF arbitration against the growing neon
venieuce and embaua sments occasloneI
bv disputes by those VINO own the great
q hn
and the iaborers who operate them upon
the other.
IMMIGRATION.
while the Democratic party welcomes
20 the country those who come with love
for our institutions and with determine
ton and ability TO contribute 10 the
prosperity of our nation, it IS opposed 20
tho dumping % criminal classes upon our
shores. and 20 the importation of either
rauper or contract labor 10 compete with
American labor.
INJUNCTIONS.
..The recent abuses which have grown
out of Injunction proceedings have been
500 emphaucally condemned by public
opinion that the Senate bin providing for
trial by jury in certain contempt cases
VIII NEE. with general approval
TRUSTS.
"The Democratic party is opposed TO
trusts. IL would be recrcant 10 its duty
10 the people of the country If II recog-
nizcd either the moral or the legal rigft
OF these great aggregauons OF wealth to-
stiae competition bankrupt rivals. ana
then prey upon society. Corporations are
The creatures of law. and they must not
Dee permitted TO pass from under the con-
trol of the power which created them;
they are permitted 10 exist uRon me
theory that they advance tho public veal,
and thav must not be- allowed 10 use
their powers for the public injury.
RAILROADS
"Tbe right OK the United States Govern
mert 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 am enlargement OF the powers Of The
Interstate Commerce Commission as VIII
enable 20 to prevent discrimination be-
tween persons and places. ana otect
patrons from unreasonable charges.
PACIFIC RAILROADS.
"The government cannot afford TO dis
crinirate between its debtors ana must,
therefore. prosecute it, legal claims
against the Pacific railroads. Sucn a
policy Is necessary for the Dr0te ,iion
Of the rights Of the patrons OF the roads,
as wei as for the interests CT the gov
crnment.
CUBA.
"The people OF the United Sltcs, tappy
in the enjoyment of the blessings Of
free government. feel generous SYM
pathy toward an who are eadeavoring TO
secure ike blessings Tor themselver. III |
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