The advocate., 1897-09-29
POPULIsM AND BRYANTsM.

hullOI AuVOCdl6s-OuF muJudI IIl6uu,
Hon. A. G. Shinn, in an article published
in a late issue of the Advocate, asserts
that "POpulism and Organism are
synonymous terms" and takes occasion
to Criticise the position of the Advocate
on the subject Of fusion. In view Of
facts as they exist at this time, 1t Is
hard to understand how Brother Shinn
reaches his conclusions. 1t cannot be
affirmed with truth that Bryan stands
for anything more than the free coin
age Of silver and the ascendency OF the
Democratic party, which may include
"a return to just laws" Popullsm, how
ever, stands for something more. 1t
demands the enactment Of new laws
based on the natural rights of men, and
not limited by precedents and accepted
theories in relation to property, when
such precedents and theories do not
meet the requirements Of modern life.
POpulism does not necessarily mean 'to
nstionalize all the essentials Of exist
ence, land, labor, transportation and
money" 1t does mean, however that
the power of law shall control and pro-
hibit the Capitalization Of land titles
That labor shall be provided with all
necessary legal machinery to protect
itself against the unjust demands OF
aggregated wealth. That not only the
means Of transportation, but all public
utilities, shall be subject to public con-
troll, and when necessary, public owner
ship. That money Of all kinds shall be
issued direct by the government, and
it's legal tender value regulated by law,
and not by foreign bankers and money
lenders. And these propositions, while
including the free coinage of silver, are
much broader than anything repre-
sented by Organism or the Democratic
party at this time.
The demands of the Peoples party
have been duly formulated, and until
another national convention shall de-
clare itself upon pending questions, it Is
the duty of every POpulist to oppose any
movement or proposition that may have
a tendency to weaken our organization
II no other reason exists, that given by
Wharton Barker is good enough for me-
Mr.. Barker in the American says: "The
POpulist party has the force to give
direction to the chaotic elements seek
ing emancipation. The oppOr-
tunity to unity the chaotic forces
stands before the P0pulist party. Let 1t
seize that opportunity. To seize 1t, 1t
has but to show itself worthy Of leader
ship"
Brother Shinn's communication would
seem to indicate that he deems 1t the
part of good politics for the Peoples
party to go out of business. This may
suit the views out Of our very good
friend from Franklin county but he
should not forget that Clevelandism with
all it implies is still potent factor in
the Democratic party. quote the fol-
lowing from the Topeka Journal Of Sep
tember 81, 1897:
"New York, Sept 21.--Henry George
will be asked to accept the nomination
for Mayor of New York on the platform
OF the free silver Democrats.
There is nothing left for the Chi
cagO platform men-who are the regu-
lar Democrats--to do but to nominate
a. ticket. The action Of the
State committee and the influences that
are at work in the Democratic organi-
cations in the Greater New York are
such that the Democratic voters feel
that they must take matters in their
OWL nduuSs IL JuuS6 EdEhSI
should withdraw and loyal Demo
crat, known to have stood by the party
and the ticket last fall, should be sub
stituted, we would gladly aid in his
election. If he remains on the ticket
we will do our best to defeat him."
This shows Clevelandism practically
running the Democratic machine in New
York, with bolt in prospect.
In Maryland the party has united
under the leadership nH Mr. German and