The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-09-18


ing bonds, in order that the banils may collect
the interest which the people now have To
empower national banks 70 issue circulating
notes is 10 grant a valuable privilege 20 a Ia
vorct class surrender 10 private corporations
the control over the volume OF paper money.
and build up class which WIN claim "a vested
interest In the national financial policy. The
United States notes. commonly known rs
greenbacks, being redeemahle IN either gold
or silver at the option OF the government. aud
not az the option Of the holder are safer and
cheaper for the people than national bank
notes based upon interest bearing bonds.
The Monroe Doctrine.
a dignined. but firm maintenance OF the for
cign policy first SGT forth by President Monroe.
and reiterated by the presidents who have sue
cecded him. instead Of arousing hostility
abroad, is the best guarantee OF amicable
relations with other natioas. IL is bet
ter for all concerned that the United
states should resist any extension
OF European authority in the western
hemisphere rather than invite the continual
irritation which would necessarily result from
any attempt 10 increase the influence OF
monarchial institutions over that portion OF
the Americas which has been dedicated to re-
publican governments.
Pensions.
No nation can afford TO be unjust 10 its de-
tenders. Tho career OF those who have suf-
Sered in the military anu naval service OF the
country Is a sacred duty. A nation which. like
the United States. relies upon volunteer serv-
ice rather than upon q large standing army,
adds TO - own security when IL makes Eener-
Gus provision for those who have risked their
lives in is cefense and for those who are de-
pendent upon them
The Producers OF Wealth.
Labor creates capital Untn wealth is pro-
duced by the application OF brain and muscle
70 tie resources OK this country. there IS moth
ing 70 divide among the nol- producing classes
81 society. Since the producers OF wealth
defend the nations flag IA time OF peril. their
interests ought az an times to be con-
sidered by Those who stand IN ON
cial position. Tho democratic party has
ever found its voting strength among those
who are proud to he known as the common
people, aud it pledges itself to propose and
enact such legislation as Is necessary 10 pro-
tect the masses Ia the free exercise OF every
political right and 10 the enjoyment Of their
Just share OF the rewards OF their labor.
Arbitration.
desire to give special emphasis to the plank
which recommends such legislation as Is nee
essary 20 secure the arbitration OF differences
between employers engaged IN Interstate COM
merce and their employees. Arbitration IS
not new idea-it is simply an extern
sion OF the court Of justice. The labor
ing men Of the country have expires sed
desire for arbitration. and the rail-
roads can not reasonably object 10 the de-
cisions rendered by On impartial tribunal
Society has an interest even greater than the
interest Of employer or employe, and has n
right 10 protect itself by courts Of arbitration
against the growing Inconvenience and en-
barrassments ocrasiOned by disputes between
those who own the great arteries II commerce
on the one hand and the lGborers who operate
them upon the other.
Immigration.
While the democratic party welcomes to the
country those who come with love for our in
stitutions and with determination and ability
70 contribute 70 the prosperity OF our nation
1t is opposed to the dumping OF criminal classes
upon our shores. ana to the importation Of
either pauper or contract labor to compete
with American labor.
Injunclions
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 GER
tain contempt cases viii meet with general
approval
Trusts.
The democratic party Is opposed to trusts
IL would be recreant 10 ITS duty 70 the people
% the country II Ii recognized either the moral
or the legal right of these great aggreRations OF
wealth 10 stiiie competition, bankrupt rivals
and then prey upon society. CORPORATIONS are
Nut NftdbuIt. ~ Jaw, anu tity must not DC per-
mitted to pass from under the control OF the
power which created them; they are permitted
20 exist upon the theory that they advance the
public veal, and they must not be allowed 10
use their powers for the public injury.
Railroads.
The right Of the United States government
TO regulate interstate commerce can not be
questioned. and the necessity for the vigorous
exercise OF that right Is becoming more and
people require such enlargement % the powers
OF the interstate commerce commission as will
enable IL 20 prevent discrimination between
persons and places. and protect patrons from
unreasonable charges.
Pacific Railroads.
The government can not afford to discrim-
mate between its debtors and must. therefore,
prosecute Its legal fclaims against the Pacific
railroads. Such policy is necessary for the
protection OF the rights OF the patrons, as well
as for the interests OF the government.
Cuba.
The people OF the United States. happy in
the enjoyment OF the blessings OF free govern
ment, feel a generous sympathy toward all who
arc endeavorlng TO secure like blessings for
themselves. This sympathy. while respecting
all treaty obligations. is especially active and
earnest when excited by the struggling OF
neighboring people, who. like the Cubans, are
near enough to observe the workings OF q gov
eminent which derives all its authority from
the consent OF the governed
The Ciyil Service.
That the American people are not In favor
/ OF life tenure In the civil service IS evident
from the fact that they. as n rule, make fire.
| quent changes In their offcal representatives
I when those representatives, are chosen by ballot
| permanent ONCE -ho!ding class IL not In har-
mony with our institutions. hxod term ID
appolntvc Offices. except where the fedora
constitution now provides otherwise. would
open the public service 10 larger number o.
citizens without impairing its efficiency.
The Territories.
The territorial form OF government Is tenn.
porary in It's nature, ana should give way M
soon as the territory Is sufficiently advanced
TO take its place among the states. New
Mexico, Oklahoma and Arizona are en-.
! titled TO statehood. and their early adj.
| mission is demanded by their mnteria
and political interests. Tue demand
OF the platform that oflcals appointed to al.
minister the government OF the terri cries .he
District of Columbia and Aasaa should be
bona nde residents OF the territories, or dis.
trict, is entirely in keeping with the demo.
cratic theory % home rule. am also hearth,
In sympathy with the declaration that all pub.
lie lands should be reserved for the establish.
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