The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-09-23
SPEAKS TO THE POINT.

lection, Finance, Free Rural Mail De-
livery and Equal Taxation.
We take pleasure in publishing the fol-
lowing extracts from speech recently de-
livered by Mr.. j. w. Fordney.
Mr.. Fordney makes no pretenses to being
a platform orator but prefers to put his case
In plain, common sense way and appeal
to the sound judgment of the American
voter rather than to attempt to excite ana
harrow his emotions. 1t is a compliment
to the intelligence and good judgment of
the voters of the district, but is a deserved
one aud when the eighth day of November
comes around the voters will show that they
have taken home his words and have
studied the measures advocated by him
where they can best decide for themselves
and where, free from all excitement they
can see that the plain matter. Of fact way OF
looking at these questions Is the best and
safest. The large part of our most intelli-
gent farming class too should read with con-
siderable satisfaction the words of our con-
gressional candidate Upon the question Of
free rural mail delivery and equal taxation.
Mr.. Fordney lie firm believer In the bene-
fits of the latter and sees no reason why a
success cannot be registered for the former
and better still intends to work for 1t II sent
to congress.
The speech Is in part as follows:
We are all members Of the grandest Gov
eminent upon which the sun shines. All
are interested in getting the greatest good
out of the laws enacted by Congress.
1t does not matter much by whom the law
was proposed, or by which party passed. so
long as each of us see some tangible evil
dence that we derive our share of the bene.
fits. The last tariff measure seems to have
been inspired by wisdom and is proven, by
the monthly Government reports to be par
ticuarly and solely for the benefit of Amer
lean aborers, farmers and manufacturers.
The balance of trade is millions of dollars
in our favor and increasing. Our exports
of agricultural and manufactured products
exceed, by millions, those of any previous
year in our history. These facts make us
thankful and hopeful. When the farmer
finds fairly. good market for his surplus,
1t means that others have the ability to buy.
When the manufacturer has ready sale
for his goods, then the laboring man finds
steady employment. Peace and prosperity
hinge largely upon these two conditions,
hence 1t stands to reason that protection
and reciprocity will always be popular with
Americans. espe cially when we remember
that America is the very best consumptive
market on the globe. To open our markets
to foreign goods, in the hope of finding a
foreign market for our goods. is like trading
q dollar for dime; not clever PROPOSE.
ton.
will say that there Is not one within the
reach Of my voice, but who thoroughly
realizes that the financial policy of this
Government is today as good as the best In
| existence, similar to the systems such ad.
vanced nations as Germany, England and
France are proud of. Shall we abandon
this trio Of enlightened neighbOrs and joir
forces with belated Mexico and China!
Would that be an onward move? Every
American is proud Of our dollar with thu
governments pledge behind 1t and we'll b
may be, for that pledge permits 1t to keeI
company with the best dollar that drifts in
to the channels Of trade, national and inter
national. Silver should be used as Target!
as national safety will permit.
The republican party believes in treating
the deserving sailors and soldiers With un
limited generosity. And surely we all fee
deeply grateful to the boys who latel,
fought so bravely and VIGOROUSLY for tn
old flag. They are all heroes and tn,
country must never see them want.
And friends, there Is another question o
growing interest to the farming community
1t is the permanent establishment of FIRE
rural mail delivery system, wherever prac
teal. The farmers are entitled to 1t and
firmly believe that ii can be put In opera
ton at a small first cost and prove self
sustaining In a short time. Every farme
is also interested in an equitable system Q
equal taxation. Every honest man favor
such legislation. Every republican pla,
form insists upon 1t and think the time
near at hand when by thorough and ur
biased revision, this desirable object will b
attained.
could not close without commencing th
administration of our soldier and statesma
, President, VIM. Mckinley. His christian
like and heroic efforts In behalf of Cuba
and American rights entitle him to unlimi
ed praise. He stood like stonewall, wh
time-serving demagogues\ hurled epithe
and abuse full, in his face. But when tt
clouds broke away, we all realized no
sorely tried he was, but how true and Draw
5 how conservative, deliberative and yet ],
Q dicious; he was not only accorded the a,
Q miration Of every true American, but of Il
best people of the world. And KNOWN
. the man as we do, we should enthusiastica
: ly endorse his peace proposals and If
9 hoists the stars and stripes over the Phi
9 lipines, as he has In Hawaii and proposes
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