The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-08-15

by laws: there f. far more reason for the prs.
venting private individuals from setting aside
legal tender law. The money which is by law
made legal tender in the course Of ordinary
business will be accepted by 90 out of evsrr 100
persons. Why shonld the Tooth man be per-
mitted to exempt himself from the general
rule?
Special contracts have a tendency to in
rease the demand for a particular kind OF
money, and thus force it to a premium Have
not the people n right to say that a compare
lively few individuals shall not be rmitte
to derange the financial system Of The nation
in order to collect a premium in case they sue
coed in forcing one kind of money to a pre-
MUM
There is another argument to which I ask
your attention Some of the more Jealous OPP
ponents Of free coinage point to the fact that
IS months must elapse between the election
and the first regular session of congress
and assert that during that time in
case people declare themselves in favor
OF free coinage, all loans will be
withdrawn and mortgages foreclosed. II these
are merely theories INDUCED in by those h
have forgotten the provisions OF the constitu-
ton, 1t will be sufficient to remind them that
the president is empowered to convene con-
gress in extraordinary session whenever the
public good requires such action.
II in November the people by their ballots
declare themselves in favor of the Immediate
restoration of bimetallism, the system can be-
inaugurated within a few months. II, how
ever, the assertion that loans will be with
drawn and mortgages foreclosed is made to-
prevent such political action as the people may
believe to be necessary for the preservation OF
their rights, then a new and vital issue is
raised.
Whenever il Is necessary for the people as a
whole to obtain consent from the owners OF
money and the changers Of money before they
can l~egislate upon financial questions, we shall
have passed from a democracy to a plutocracy-
But that time has not arrived. Threats and
intimidations will be of no avail The people
who in 1776 rejected the doctrine that kings
rule by right divine will not in this generation
subscribe to a doctrine that money is omnipo-
tent.
In conclusion, permit me to say a word in re-
gard to international bimetalIlsmL We are not
opposed to an international agreement looking
to the restoration OF bimetallism throughout
the world. The advocates OF free coinage on
all occasions have shown their willingness to
cooperate with other nations in the reinstate-
ment of silver. but they are not willing to
await the pleasure of other governments when
immediate relief is needed by the people Of the
United States. and they further believe that in
dependent action offers better assurance of in
ternational bimetalliim than servile de-
pendence upon foreign aid. For more than 20
years We have invited the assistance Of Euro
pean nations, but all progress in the direction
OF international bimetallism has been blocked
by the opposition Of those who derive pc
cuniary benefit from the appreciation Of gold.
How long must we wait for bimetallism to be
brought to us by those who profit by mono
metallism? II the double standard will bring
benefits to the people, who will deny them the
right to enjoy those benehts2
Our Government Should Act
II our opponents would admit the right, the
ability and the duty of our people to act for
themselves on all public questions without the
assistance and regardless Of the wishes of
other nations, and then propose the remedial
legislation which they consider sufficient, we
could meet them In the field OF honorable de-
bate, but when they assert that this nation Is
helpless to protect the rights OF its own citi-
Gems. we challenge them to submit theirs to q
people whose patriotism has never been ap-
pealed to in vain.
We shall not offend other nations when we
declare the right OF American people to gov
ern themselves. and without let OF hindrance
from without. decide upon every question pre-
scented for their consideration. In taking this
position. we simply maintain the dignity OF
the 10000 900 citizens who are second TO none
in the capacity for self-government- The gold
standard has compelled the American people
to pay an ever increasing tribute to the cred
itor nations OF the world-a tribute which no
one dares to defend
Citizens OF New York. I have Travelled from
the center of the continent to the seaboard
that 1 might, in the very beginning OF the cam
paign. bring you greeting from the people o1s
west and south. and assure you that their de-
sire is not to destroy but to build up They in
vito you to accept the principles OF a living
faith, rather than listen to those who preach
the gospel of dispair and advise endurance of
the ills YOU have
The advocates OF free coinage believe that,
in striving to secure the immediate restoration
of bimetaIlIsm they are laboring in your be-
half as well as in their own behalf. a few of
our people may prosper under present condi-
tions, but the permanent welfare OF
New York rests upon the producers OF
wealth The great city is built
on the commerce of the nation and must suffer
II that is impaired, You cannot sell
unless the people have money with which to
buy and they cannot obtain the money with
which to buy unless they are able To sell their
products ut remunerative prices.
I ask. 1 expect your cooperation 1t is
true that a few Of your hnanciers would
fashion a new hgure-a figure representing
Columbia, her hands bound fast with fet-
tiers OF gold and her face turned toward
the east, appealing for assistance to those
who live beyond the sea- but this figure
can never express your idea OF this nation.
You will rather turn for the inspiration to the
heroic statue which guards the entrance to
your city-a statue as patriotic In conceptions
as II is colossal in proportions: 1t was the
gracious gift OF a sister republic, and stands
upon u pedestal which was built by the Amer
lean people. That f~gure-Liberty Enlighten-
ing the Worlds emblematic OF the mission
OF our nation among the nations of the earth
government which derives its powers from
the consent OF the governed secures to all the
people freedom OF conscience. freedom of
thought and freedom OF speech, guarantees
equal rights to all aud promises special privi-
leges to none. The United States should be an
example in all that is good AMI the leading
spirit in every movement which has for it's
object the uplifting Of the human race.
The delivery of Mr.. Bryan's speech
consumed nearly two hours and it's
finish was greeted with hearty ap-
plause. The vice presidential nomi-
nee, Arthur Sewall, was next intro
duced, and Gov. Stone presented him
with the formal nomination document.
NJ GA-ynl nnnAA n GhArf GNannh COW
ing among other things:
We believe that we need and must have the
broad and expanding foundation of both gold
and silver to support n n monetary system strong
and stable, capable of meeting the demands of
q growing country and an industrious, ener-
getic and enterprising people: a system that
will not be weakened and panic-stricken by
every foreign draft upon us; a system that will
maintain a unity of just values and the nations.
money and protect US from the frequent huctu-
atoms of to-day, so disastrous to every busi-
ness and industry of the land.
We demand the free coinage OF silver, the
opening of our minis to both money metals
without discrimination. the return to the
money of our fathers, the money OF the con-
stitution, gold and silver. We believe this Is
the remedy and the only remedy for the evil
which we are suffering; the evil that IS now So
fast devastating and impoverishtng our land
and people, bringing poverty to our homes and
bankruptcy to our business, which. If allowed
to continue. will grow until our very nstttu-
lions are threatened.
The demonetizing of silver has thrown tho
whole primary money function on gold, appre-
eating its value and purchasing power.
Restore the money function TO silver
and silver will appreciate, and its pur-
chasing power increase. Take from gold
its monopoly. its value will be reduced and
will again obtain under natural causes
We shall then have a broad and unlimited
foundation for a monetary system, commensu-
rate with our countrYS needs and future de-
Velopnent. not the unsafe basis OF to-day, re-
duced by half by the removal of silver and
continually undermined by foreigners carrying
| from US our gold.
Upon the conclusion of Nh. Sewall's
address, at precisely 1852, the meeting