The San Francisco call., 1896-09-09

Per oolIar is representative money, because it
is simply promise 10 redeem in the real dol
lar It's value is not in the stamp, but in the
TACT that the stamp pledges a real dollar be-
hind it, The present silver dollar is partly
real and partly representative. 1t mas 81 cents
worth OF value and 4S cents worth OF faith
lalth that the Government viii fulfill its pledge
ol keeping 1t at parity with gold. The pro-
posed silver dollar under free coinage would
De neither real nor representative; it could not
say even with the paper dollar, Il know that
my reoeemer liveth," for there would be no re-
oemption. and without redemption its value
would sink to its bullion value of 52 cents.
We want neither cheap dollars nor cheap men
nor cheap Presidents
We must educate the people that political
independence is one thing and independence
OF the laws OF trade and nature is another
The most puerile and grotesque idea even OF
the boy orator is his repeated and pet notion
that because this country declared political
independence OF Europe in 1776 it ought TO
declare an independent monetary standard in
1896. He seems to think that we ought to
have a distinct American measure of value be-
cause we have distinct American measure OF
liberty. We can have American geography
because our rivers and mountains and glori-
Gus fields with their rich haryests are our
own; but we cannot nave an American ar1th-
metic, because two and two do not make i've
ana n1ly does not make q nunuEel III Iue
United States any more than in Europe. We
can have an American political economy, be-
cause political economy is parity matter OF
conditions and our conditions are ferent
from those of Europe; but we cannot have an
American algebra, because algebra is not an
experimental but an exact science, In algebra
X represents the unknown quantity, and thus
it represents Bryan after the election, and not
even the Y ray will be able to disclose his
,sz Ill
an independent measure shows a callow and
shallow mind. Do we not want commercial
relations with Europe? Do We not seek 10 ex-
tend our trade? Then why do we not want
common medium OF exchange?
Above all and beyond all we must educate
the people that National honesty and indi-
vidual honesty are the best policy. Nations
and individuals cannot close out with the
world on one transaction and quit They
must keep up the account, and for every act of
fraud they will pay double the mex time. We
are against the outflow of good circulation and
the inflow OF bad citizenship. We find CON-
munism, revolution and anarchy no more at
tractive and no less dangerous when urged by
the rhetoric of Bryan than when enforced by
the bomb OF Altgeld or the pitchfork of Till
man. We must teach the unceasing lesson of
patriotism and rectitude, and must educate
the people TO maintain National honor as ss-
ana to be no more ready in 1896 to cut in two
the standard of value which is the basis and
measure of all business security than they
were in 1861 to cut in two the Union, which is
the basis and measure of our National great
ness and glory.
We are met at the home of the great patrioJ
and statesman, the boy soldier and the man
orator and leader, VINO by an unerring choice
is fifty made the standard-bearer in this sec
hat tf1a for National safatv n well
fare. Let US go from his enkindling presence
and his glowing words with fresh inspiration
and renewed strength for the campaign of ed
ucation.
Mr.. Smiths address was well received.
He was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause and cheering.
At the conclusion of the address the
editors adjourned for the purpose of call
ing upon Majo r Mckinley.
1t was but a short walk to Major Nc
Kiniev's house. Upon their arrival there
the editors formed themselves in groups
about the porch. The spokesman was
John Hopley, the Oldest editor in the
State. He spoke at some length on the
political Questions of the day. Major Nc
Kinley was roundly applauded when he
stepped forward to speak. He said:
M. President and Gentlemen of the Repub-
lican Press Association of Ohio: have been
deeply moved by the gracious words of your
venerable spokesman. You could not have
chosen one of your membership to give the
expression to the sentiments of your associa-
ton more pleasing to me than my old and
honored friend, Mr.. Hopley, whose efforts in
behalf of the Republican party have been un-
ceasing for more than forty years. [Applause.l
1t gives me great pleasure, gentlemen, to
welcome you, one and all, to my home. Canton
just now, judge, is a very fair newspaper town
and no newspaper writer or publisher ever
comes here who is not warmly welcomed
whether he gets what he comes for or not, and
no matter what he may say when he goes
away. Laughter and applause.l feel that
know something of the Republican editors of
Ohio. cannot recall time that they have
not been faithful ana friendly, nor can forget
that in some of the closest campaigns in the
State their intelligent and unfaltering sup
port has brought victory. This year they are
more earnest more aggressive, more thorough
and more efficient than they have ever been
before. They appreciate the overmastering
Importance OF the issues inv olved in the pres
ent contest and are leading, gloriously lead
ing, in the educational work which is indis-
pensable to the success OF the party of right
action.
Gentlemen, it is a post of singular honor
which you occupy to-day. l cannot remember
any period, except the war, when the Repub-
ncan press so signally represented National
honor and National welfare now. [Great
applause.l 1t is not often given to political
party it is this year given to ours to stand
by The National honor and evade dishonor and
repudatlon and disquiet. [Applause.l 1t is
the good fortune of the Republican party to
stand in this contest for what Is best in gov
eminent, what is patriotic in citizenship. for
what tends 10 the support of the great integ-
rity Of the Government, its currency and
credit 1t is a great strain on any party but
the Republican party is not without trial
amidst grave responsibilities. 1t has per-
formed supreme duty before 1t has met great
trusts before. 1t has discharged them, too.
with wisdom. courage and fidelity, and it will
meet them now, new ones, with unfaltering
purpose to serve tn best interests of the peo
pie and of all the people [Applanse.l For
tunately in this contest the Republican party
Is not alone in its support of the Republican
candidate. Conservative men are with it. All
OF the most powerful Democratic newspapers
are behind it.
All OF them stand for patriotism and Ma
tional honor. They are welcome; thrice, four