Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-10-29

| Nc SaI6 anu uSeIpl IOT Jus WHOLE peOple'
All laws governing the tariff could be
handled in the same way by commit
tee appointed by the great manufact-
uring and industrial enterprises, and
with such honorable and charitable men
as Mr. Rockefeller or Mr.. Carnegie as
chairman of such committee, the most
wise and useful tariff laws could be
speedily put in force. not bothering
those engaged in agriculture or other
rural work. or exciting them with fire.
Quent elections as is now the case.
We have talked to Mr.. Hanna as to
many things which are now wronging
the lower classes and diverting them
from their labor. He thinks there are
too many holidays, and especially ex'
cursions to somewhat long distances,
where these people meet and exchange
exciting converse upon subjects such
as We have referred to and which they
are not capable of understanding; be-
sides this they should be at work; they
spend too much money, often gOing to
a hotel and laying out an entire days
income on one dinner. Gentlemen
/ like Mr. Astor or Mr.. Rockfellow, who
by application and economy have
amassed a competence, would never
/ think Of spending days income for
one meal. How can workmen expect
to indulge in Injuries, idle away their
' time and prosper2 We believe for their
town good, if some bene6Centlaw could
be passed which would limit excursions
and con6ne the lower classes to the
township In which they live, they
would be much better off at the end of
the year. These local laws, we pre-
sumo, must be put into effect by each
State, say through the governors,
but the governor could be sp-
pointed by committees Of local
bankers and manufacturers resident
within the State, and we think
if the present election is carried by
the honest people and Mr.. Hanna, that
by 1900 the people themselves would
unanimously vote for such changes in
their State constitutions as would re-
lieve them from the turmoil and worry
over elections. Committees could act
quickly and nOiselessly; in fact, bank
ers, money people and manufactures
are only too happy to be let alone, once
they have good laws and good men in
control.
The people west should be impressed
with the fact that our people here can
take care of themselves, come what
may. We are concerned for only the
classes that labor, whether in the fac
tory, on the railroads, OF on the farms,
1t is costing US great deal Of time, be-
sides several millions of dollars, to
teach these lessons, and they should
realize that we cannot constantly sub
scribe millions of money at presidential
elections for their cause, which outlay,
by agitatiOns is constantly increased.
In talking with Mr.. Hanna recently,
he said he would need $25, O00,0 900 from
our city before the polls closed in No
vember, caused by such men as you
and Mr.. Bryan, but we think that If
treble the amOunt is really needed our
generous people will supply 1t to keep
the ignorant people from committing pO'
litical suicide. Everyone at the last
meeting when Mr. Hanna was here
agreed to stand by him. Our newspa-
pers are loyal to the people; they are
terribly mad, however, at Mr.. Bryan
for his speech at Madison Square Gar
den, and we should not be surprised If
some Of then indulge in violent Ian
guage should Mr.. Bryan speak here
again. Mr.. Hanna has seen some Of
the most influential owners of these pa
pers since. however, and we think they
will still be lenient. Our efforts will
be toward kindness to our fellow men.
We invite you in all kindness and we'll
wishes personally, trusting you may
aid in quieting your people. We are
willing to aid you financially, if nee
essary, and are perfectly willing to
trust you without fear. Mr.. Hanna in
many cases does not allow our treas
urer to pay at once; he thinks guaran-
tees are good enough until the poll
shows actual result in the town or pre-
cinct, but in your case if you will make
known actual needs for the beginning
of the work-prOviding you are willing
to change your views in accordance
with our other followers in your State
and belong to the honest gold party
we will endeavor to provide you with
the necessary funds. You need mol
answer this personally, as some of Mr.
Hanna's agents will visit your city SCOT
and will surely call on you. 1t is no
our intention to have anyone commit
ted by letter. assure you our worE
Iistellihg in the east; most Of our manu-
facturers have converted their EN-
ployes, who are rapidly joining ou