The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
AN ADDRESS TO DEMOCRATS.
A Manifesto From Executive Committee,
Association Of Democratic Clubs.
1.-THE PRINCIPLES OF JEFFERSON :"
Are Embodied in the Address. Say Its Au.
thors-A sharp Thrust at Congress and
tho Administration-Dem
Strongly Urged TO Organize.

the National Association OF Democratic
Clubs took place here at the Ebbiu House.
| There was a full attendance OF members.
and In addition some OF the officers VINO
are ox-ofIicio members OF the committee.
those present including Hon. Chauncey +.
Black. OF Pennsylvania. Hon. Joseph &.
Siblett. Of Pennsylvania; Senator Faux
ner, Of West Virginia. Representative
Benton Mcmillan. OF Tennessee Represen-
tatiye Benton. OF Missouri. proxy Tor
Governor Stone; Hon. George Fred Nii-
! nams Of Massachusetts, Lloyd l.. jack
son. OF Maryland Hon. W. j. Bryan. OF
Nebraska, proxy for James Z. Dahlman'
REPRESENTATIVE Mcclure. OF California,
proxy FOR Senator White. OF the same
state; Representative Allen, OF Misslssippi.
proxy for Senator Money. OF the same
! state: Hon. James Kerr. OF PcnnsylNanla'
| Vice President JOsephus Daniels, OF Norln
| Carolina. T.. Chambers Smith. OF North
Carolina. Mr.. Burch, OF New Jersey
proxy for G.. II. Lambert, Representative
j. II. Lewis Of Washington state, senator
Chiffon. Of Texas. proxy for Governor
| Hogg. and W. :. Mexican. assistant secre-
| tary.
Lawrence Gardner. secretary. was un-
able TO attend. owing 10 illness In ms
family. Mr. Mcmillan was chosen 10 pre-
side over the deliberations of the com
| mittee.
GREAT INTEREST DISPLAYED.
The members OF the committee say the
meeting was more fully attended ana tho
/ interest displayed was greater than al any
! previous gathering OF the committee after
q defeat in a previous campaign.
\ very satisfactory condition Of analrs
was shown. During the campaign there
! We're In existence 1900 Democratic GUNS
1900 OF which had been formed during the
| campaign and lapsed after the election
There are approximately 5000 clubs IN ex-
| istence now.
The report OF the treasurer showed
! small indebtedness. which was promptly
prov ,ded for and a new fund for carrying
on the work in hand was created. Ihere
was very general discussion OF the
" ork that had been done during the past
campaign and the methods and measures
20 be adopted for the future.
4 committee consisting Of Messrs Black
Mcmillan and Mcclure was appointed 10
prepare am address 10 the Democra'lo
voters ~ the country which was adopted
as follows.
ADDRESS TO DEMOCRATS.
The objects OF this association az set
ITO foster the formation Of permanent
Democratic clubs and societies through
out the United states and insure their ac-
tive cooperation IN disseminating Jener-
siOnian principles Of government.
ITO preserve the Constitution Of tho
United States. the autonomy Of the states,
local seif-goyernment, and freedom or
election.
TO resist revolutionary changes ana inc
Capitalization Of power.
ITO oppose the imposition OF taxes be-
yond the necessities Of government eco
nOmically administered
To promote economy I'm all branches OF
the public service.
ITO oppose unnecessary commercial re-
strlctions for the benefit Of the few At
the expense of the many.
ITO oppose class legislation which de-
spoils labor and builds up monopoly.
~ maintain inviolabe the fundamental
principles Of Democracy. equally before
the law" and
TO cooperate with the regular organi-
zation Of the Democratic party i'm support
of Democratic men and Democratic meas
ures"
JEFFERsONIAN PRINCIPLES.
These are the principles of Jeffefson
| and Of the Democratic party never sur
rendered or abandoned Boa any of The nu-
merOus and grave vlcissitudes since tho
adoption OF the Constitution and the
formation Of political parties. They are
essential as every intelligent citizen, IS
aware. 20 the preservation of the republic
and Of the rights OF the stats and Of the
people. Their Importance is self-evldent,
and We do not propose ans vindicatlon
Or exposition OF them.
"But as members Of the Executive
Committee assembled ut time when
fundamental principles are ibout 10 DO
dsregardcd by "a Democrat lately -
stalled and by largo majority OF the
House OF Representative, almost avOw-
edly 10 exert their power 20 place all
classes under tribute 10 a vast cOmbina-
tion Of mOnopolies in utter defiance OF
constitutional limitations. Of republican
principles. and OF popular rights. We feel
II our duty % call your attention 10 tho
peculiar situation and TO urge yOI 10 that
vigilance which has ever been and ever
must De the price OF liberty.
"Whon an apparent majority OF the
votes Of the ueope was countcd ont OF
| the Lall0t-bOxes last year. In favor Of tho
/ Republican candidates for President and
| Nicc-Prosidont. while We depiored the re-
suit and were convinced that no posi-
bic RELIEF could be afforded BY the party
so returned to power we were more than
willing 10 afford its agents every oppor-
! 1uultN 70 Nefu1lelfAtt hIIiNti ut INN
their policies were adequate.
A RAP AT CONGRESS.
"In common with many who last year
| voted Republican tickets under secret
protest and with serious misgvings. -
10 the future we supposed that the sc-
ministration ami it's friends la Congress.
charged with unlimited power and con-
! sciOus OF -he grave responsibility. wodld
realize tho necessity OF proceeding In
! rational manner. and that they would,
at all events. not feel IL incumbent upon
them 10 further disturb the business or
the people by rushing into revision or
the tariff laws FOR the sole purpose or
repaying the yast Outlays Of the combin-
ed monopolists IN the late campaign.
But we see at this time with alarm that
they are resolved to grant no delay IN
| the execution OF iXed and ruthless 40
/ sign They insist that saxes are not hlgh
! enough under the present law. They are
! TO be made higher and TIE producing peo-
ple already Impoverished by adverse leg
islaticn ara TO he forced 10 sufer ttii
more I'm the increased prices OF their
clothing. their food. and other necessiries
OF mfe. including implements or their
| Industries.
This monstrous bill. NJ successor 10 the
Mckinley tariff bill OF abomination ITSELF.
| -. hao, ,,,s h al through the House un1er