The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-02
CHEERING WORDS FROM MAssACHU.
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SETS.
In another article we have referred to
the platform adopted by the Sound Money
Democracy OF Massachusetts. Since that
article was written we have seen the
platform in full, and the more we see Of
1t tho better we like 1t.
on the subject of tariff It says that "a
protective tariff as now construed is a
corrupt purchase Of government aid and
favor by manufacturing. mining and pro-
great trusts. campaign contributors, and
sectional interests to dictate their own
schedule to congressional committees,
and which pays no regard to the de-
mands and interests OF the mass Of con-
sumers. is un.A'nerican. unjust and i'm
moral. IL creates division Of the peo-
pie into classes. unduly favors certain
sections Of the country at the expense
OF others and produces corruption ana
bribery Of enormous magnitude in our
political contests"
i
ent system by competitive examinations
in appointments to government offce. be-
leving that system to be the most Demo-
cratic which makes the boiling q office
dependent on ability ana merit rather
than on partisan favoritism.
1t opposes oh attacks on the integrity
OF tho United States Supreme Court and
all efforts TO make It dependent upon
party success. n
It favors a'bltrauoE for the settlement
Of international disputes.
It condemns the tyrannical course Of
the Speaker 4 the House OF Representa-
tives in cutting of debate. believing that
the people have a right to be heard in
Congress through their chosen represen-
tatives. And this in conclusion:
Nfhile we believe that the power OF in
gnnctions. If properly used, IS beneficial
we demand. however, that combinations
Of laborers formed without malicious IN
tent and using peaceablc methods shalI
be permitted by statutes and shall not De
restricted by injunction. Combinations or
any class oil DtiTOilSs HRN'FNif NA'NN''N-
laborers or of capitalists, which act by
threats violence. intimidation. or with
malicious or with criminal intent must
always be suppressed by law in order
that the very foundations OF free gov
eminent may be preserved.
we are opposed TO the buse OF power
bv great combinations OF capital in the
destruction OF competition. the manipu-
lation OF prices. and the corruption OF
legislatures. We believe that such COM
binations which have in recent years mo-
nopolized many branches OF production
and TRANSPORTATION should be subject 70
rigid state and Federal Supervisors
While in some cases they may nave I'M
nroyed the methods Of service and produc-
lion. the fact that they have placed tnem-
selves beyond The control OF the law OF
business competition should subject them
10 the control Of statute laws
We onpoae the revolutionary doctrines
~ the Chicago platform. and we deplore
ou attempts TO Great class ana soclai us
sension We sympathize with all peace
able. rational and lawful efforts TO soiVe
the social problems of our civihzauoh'
,ledging ourselves TO foster ana strength
en- spirit OF Cancellation among our TEL
low-citizens.
with the many revolutionary utter
onces that have been ringing In our ears
for the past twelve months or more
such doctrine as this from n political as
sembly is truly refreshing and reassuring.
n shows that there are patriots and
Democrats In the old land yet. who. in
snite OF all corrupting influences and en-
vironments. are still true 20 the princi-
pies OF Democracy.
And quite as inspiring and reassufihg
were the words Of DIT. William Everett
In accepting the nomination Tor Gov
ernor. IT am not particularly solicitous'
said he. "about standing on any pat
form, because I always feel easier when
stand upon the solid earth OF American
natriotism unsupported by the ricketty
structure OF party compromise. But as
= declaration OF principles l desire no
thing better than the staunch edihce
erected last year at Indianapolis adorned
nv the candidacy OF Palmer and Buckner,
q declaration which went nearer TO salts
fving the convictions and feelings OF
truly conservative and truly progressive
men than any other which this genera
ton has seen.
"Mr. President" said he in conclusion
4 end where began. accept this nomi-
nation because il gives me something
positive TO stand by and stand for;
gold standard OF money; tariff whereby
the whole country shall gain revenue,
and no section or individual gain profit;
the courts held In unfaiierns fespeet:
the dignity OF the nation maintained
abroad. which can only be when We are
not seeking TO insult the dignity Of our
nsishbsfs: the principles OF the party
forever separated from the spoils OF OF.
fee. and no political connections formed
or maintained bur on the basis Of honst.
purity and patriotism"
We feel sratsfai for the Massachusetts,
platform: we feel grateful for the In
spIrins speech OF pr. Everett They come
IKE a ray OF light across the dark po-