The Butler weekly times., 1897-03-11

money Is oil good now, but its value must not
srher be threatened 1t should all be put on
enduring basis not subject to easy attack.
m its stability to doubt or dispute. Our
wrency should continue under the su-
wyision OF the government. The sew
ml forms OF our paper money offer,
nmy Judgment % constant embarrassment to
DE government and a safe balance in the treas
m, Therefore believe it necessary to devise
,ystem which, without diminishing the circu-
y sing medium or Offering u premium for its
uutraction, will present u remedy for those ar
ansemcnts which, temporary in their nature,
pght well in the years Of our prosperity have
Mn displaced by wiser prov 'Sions. With ade-
Ua,e revenue secured, but not until then. we
IN enter upon such changes in our fiscal laws
WILL while insuring safety and volume to
or money no longer impose upon the govern
rent the necessity OF maintaining 50 large
mld reserve, with its attendant and inevitable
snptations to speculation. II. therefore. con-
snss In It's wisdom shall deem 1t expedient to
rate commission to take under early con-
, aieraton the revision OF our coinlGa, banking
I'd currency laws an give them that exhaust
n careful and dispassionate consideration
aat their Importance demands, shall concur
asuch action. II such power is vested in the
resident, 1t IS my purpose To appoint COM
nsson Of prominent. well-informed citizens
different parties who will command public
Wnddence both on account Of their ability and
peeial fitness for the work
The question OF international bimCtallism
VII have early and earnest attention. 1t will
emy constant endeavor to secure cooperation
With the Other great commercial powers Of the
World. Until that condition H. realized when
be parity between our cold and silver money
y ) supported by the relative value OF the two
ntals the valu" cf the silver already
nned ana of that which may her =
Ter be- coined must he kept constant
y at par with gold by every resource at Our
mrmand. The credit OF the government, the
integrity OF its curreucy and the inviolability
aits obligations must be preserved. This was
ee co1'llnliny verdict OF the people and it
VII not be unhecded
Economy is demanded in every branch of tho
nyernment at all times. but especially il
friods Ike the present Of deprcS> ION in Ousi-
Ness anu distress among the people. The sever
M economy must he observed in all public cE
eElitureS and cXtravaCanCc stopped whcr
\ tsrr 1t is and prevented wherever in th'
sture II may hn q developed. The government
sould not be permitted to run behind or III
aease It's debt in times like the present. y Ge
iriency is inevitable so long as the expenditure
athe government exceed its receipts. 1t cal
While large annual surplus Of revenue ma,
nHite waste ami extravaganza, inadequat
syenuc creates GistruSt and undermineS pub
Rand private credit Neither should be en-
mungcd
The best way for the government to maintain
Scredit is to p1y as 1t goeS-not by reSortiu
4 slclnS. but by keeping out Of dcbt-througi
nadequate incorn secured by system of tax
sion. external or internal. or both. 1t is tn
s'tled policy of the government. pursued fror
Ae oeginning, practiced by all parties and al
ahlstrationS to raise the bulk of our revcnu
ccm taxes on foreign productions entering tn
United States for sale. and avoiding. for IN
rcst part, every form OF direct taxation. ez
Wpt In the time of war. The people have de
aared that such legislation should be had a
MI s!re ample protection and encourage to til
\ 1ustries and the development of our country
Is, therefore earnestly hoped and eXprctc
aat congress, VII, at the earliest practic;
moment enact revenue legislation that Sha
Faf. reasonable. conservative and just an
slieh, while supplying sufficient revenue fG
pco.ie purposes, VIII still be signally beneticii
4 eaa helpful 10 every section, and every enter
Fist Of the people
IN the revision OF the tariff. especial attentio
/ mould be given to the re-cnactment and eNteI
ssn ,o OF the reciprocity principle Of the law {
n "'ioVi WHICH 81 Ercut ~ WIS Sl'S
0oif foreign trade in new and advantageot
IatSets for our surplus agricultural and MAI
uaetured products
l me depression of the past four years hi
aifn with especial severity upon the gre;
VoW OF toilerS of the country and upon nor
MORE Than the holders of small farms Ayr
Witare has languiShed and labor suffered. II
e'Nai OF manufacturing will be u relief
WI. No portion of our population
uorc devoted to the institutions
IVY government nor more loyal
Meir support, while none bears more chez
.uy or fully its proper share in the nlaint'
Slee OF the government or is better entitlt
rs wise and liberal care and proteCtio
sSisiation helpful to producers is beuetci
al Business conditions are not the mo
Nou'islag. 1t will take time to restore Il
rosperity Of former years The restoration
1hoence and the revival OF business whlt
~ Q, all parties - mach desire depend mo-
So upon the pr2mp., energetic cni INTEL
l - - aetlon OF congress than upon any oth
-ss.e agency affecting the situation.
.as detsaratioa Of tAe party nov restored
rNar has heen in the past that Of 'oppoS
- 20 CT c'IH6iaa.soas OF capital organized
NNsS or ofaerwiSr, 20 control arbitrarily t!
s.aoition OF trade alreu; ouc citizens" and
NJ supported 'Svgl legislation a> will preyo
~csSecu;ion OF gll clemes tn oppreSS the pc
os GnCue charges on their supplies, or
=. - rates FOR the transportation OF their pro
~ A. 20 market" THIS purpose viii be >tea
Sforsued both by the enforcement of the lay
existence ond tSs Recommendation o.