The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-03

OF influence, and he should WELD 1t for
the Democracy with all his might.
g. Hilsboro, O., July 21. 1897
To the Fayette RcglStor-Democrat.
Washington c. H. O.:
Gentlemen: The above article In
your paper OF the eth inst. containing
cut of myself, together with quite a
pleasant reference to me, has come to
my notice. I am very grateful to you
for the kind words, and write now to
assure you that your kindness 10 fully
appreciated.
Heads me 10 think that somewhere
there must exist mlstslton idea about
the position occupied by myself and
my friends since the Columbus conven-
tion.
Certolnly no true friend OF mine can
think he for a moment reflects my
wishes when he intimates that he will
"go back" on the ticket nominated at
friends are not made of that sort OF
material; and they al know that
would consider every enc Of them alb
sOlutely lost who Is not found In the
front ranks OF the silver troops firing
at the enemy as fast as he can load his
guns
That l was disappointed in not re-
ceiving the nomination is undeniably
true, for do not hesitate to cay that
would rather be the leader Cif could
OF the Democratic forces in Ohio in the
coming cOmpaign In their fight for
right, for Justice and for humanity than
TO occupy the place of our distinguish
ed fei;ow-cit,zen, William Mckinley, In
the White House, II that involved. as
Il does With him. the maintenance Of
the gold-standard iniquity.
Sitting there with Marcus A. Hanna
by his Side, dulling his ears to the
groans OF agony arising from the mill
ions Of his people who are suffering
for the want Of an honest dollar, or the
chance to earn one. and knowing as
he does that the restoration of silver
to Its proper place IN our monetary
syGtom is the great and only cure for
the existing condition. yet fettered with
the golden manacles forged IN Wall
street, placed upon his wrists In ac-
cOrdance with the terms OF the con-
tract made prior to his election, AMI
being thus powerless, William McKin.
ey viii SEQ his term of Office expire,
having covered a period Of misery, OF
failures and distress never eQualed In
the history OF this country.
Hence I say that to be able to lead
in this fight would be to enjoy greater
pleasure than Major Mckinley finds In
occupying the presidential chair, and
20 be 50 near and miss 1t was naturally
q disappointment. But We are men, not
children at play; and what. may ask,
Is the ambition OF the disappointment
of one or score of men when we con-
slider the magnitude OF the issues in
yOlved In this campaign? TO me the
silver cause Is the cause OF humanity
and OF civilization. The young man
Eeea the conditions OF life growing
harder day by day; he sees old business
houses, founded upon years OF expert
ence and accumulations OF capital, tot
tering on the verge Of insolvency or
moldering from inactivity; he sees the
Of la
for want OF credit. because everything
in the nature Of property Except
money! has been constantly decreas-
ing In price; TO him the future looks
gloomy indeed. lie hesitates to take
on himself the responsibility OF estab-
lishing home, and our daughters are
often forced to go out and join In the
Etruggle for daily bread, and expose
themselves to the plttiless forces OF hu-
man nature 10 Its selfish greed for gain,
and thus gradually our homes are be-
ing destroyed.
To me 1t seems that the gold stand
ard is causing more misery and more
destruction Of human happiness than
all other things combined and in the
contest to change this brutal policy
which Is destroying our homes and
threatening the foundations OF ouE CIV
illzatlon, in this fight for the people.
surely no man SHOULD hesitate as to the
position he ought to take.
This is the beginning OF the second
battle. The roster OF the troops win
not satisfy me until II contains the
name OF every friend have in the
state. Why should or my friends
complain OF the result of the Columbus
convention? II was an open and an
honorable eight on the part OF every
candidate. and Mr., Chapman did not do
or say aught improper to secure the
prize, and 1t is our duty, as II win be
my pleasure. TO help him and uphold