The times., 1898-02-26
INDORsEs THE ADDRESSES
The Jackson Democratic ASsO-
ciaiiOn Takes Action.
A UNION OF SILVER FORCES
The Fioucer Political ORGANIZATION
Heartily Approves of the Con-
csrted Movement for the Triumph
of the Righteous President
Norris's Ringing Address.

The Jackson Democratic Association.
| one of the oldest in the country, at a
large and enthusiastic meeting last night
at the Metropolitan Hotel. heartily app
/ proved the recent addresses of the ma
! tional committees of the Democratic sill
yer Republicans and Populist parties
looking to a union of the silver forces of
the country in the next Congressional
campaign and in 1890.
The meeting was a special one, and was
called by the president of the association,
Mr.. James l.. Norris, who presided.
There were present among others DR..
Charles Allen. Norman T. Elliott, i. r.
Crowley Col. William Dickson, Charles
Petit, Jesse II. Whitaker. William J.
Donovan. Cotter r. Bride, W. j. Whelan
DR. \. ]. Riezel +. Il. Keefer, Robert NJ.
Harper Bernard NJ. Kilmartin, Robert e.
Mattingly. Hon. Frank Hines, John p.
Hamlin, George w. Rae of Texas, George
V. r. Lowry. and j. Fred Kelley.
The letters of Hon. James X. Jones
chairman of the Democratic Congress
Stbildl NnIlilltNltSs 1HdfiliisiI ipNlit anu
others of the silver Republicans and
Senator Marion Butler and others of the
Populists, which were published in full
in The Times OF February 16 OF this
month, urging unity of action among the
silver elements of the different parties
We're read by DR.. Allen.
This was followed by an address by
President James l.. Norris, which, in
part, is as follows:
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constitution, number OF The members OF the
association requesting me, president, TO make
the call, that opportunity might be given our
asSOCiatlon at tins early dale TO approve OF ana
add our influence TO the efforts that are now
being made a victory for financial reform
al the coming elections.
Chairmcn Jones Towne and Butler, of the
Democratic, Silver Republican and Populist
parties have each issued an appeal 20 the peo-
pie they represent, which, in my opinion, should
be carefully read and thoroughly considered
These patriotic and practical utterances are most
timely. and should bring every thinking man 10
realizing sense OF the crisis which now CON
fronts
In NV opinion the time has come when the
libert, loving. fair-minded. law-ahiding citizens
OF this country should join together and stand to-
gether Tor radical reforms in national affairs
! believe we have reached that period when the
honest, earnest and patriotic OF our land
wherever found. under whatever political ban
ner they may serve. should unite in a stern and
unaielding demand for return 60 the first prin-
ciples of popular government rs laid down by the
fathers OF this republic. While I permit none
TO challenge my Democracy, yet | stand here not
only ready but anxious TO make common case
with those Silver Republicans and Popuists
against the common enemy.
Nothing should be left TO chance: nothing neg
lected, but every advantage should be taken and
every effort made TO make the verdict OF next
November crushing defeat for the gold standard
element. To accomplish this must have well
considered plans a continuity of purpose, and a
persistency that knows defeat. Every factor
that viii add strength TO our cause should be
made use Of and willingness to work, and a
readiness 10 discharge our full duty must pre-
vail all along our lines
Let the people he warned of the dangers which
threaten and plainly informed OF the wrongs that
have been committed. Give them TO understand
the fall meaning and purpose of the single gold
standard. what it has done IN the past and what
VIII toe its nexitable results in the future.
A letter was read from Judge W. +.
Fleming. of Kentucky first assistant sec
retary OF the Democratic Congressional
committee. regarding his inability to at
tend the meeting. The letter, in part.
said:
1t would be superfuous 70 say that the ad-
dresses referred to should be universally approved
The three parties named above. while they have
their differences. are agreed upon certain cardinal
principles essential TO free government. Neither
one Of these parties. however. is strong enough
Of themselves 10 disodge the common enemy, the
Republican party. which is entrenched in power
and which is backed, not only 10y official patron
age and The captalistic class of this country, but
ti the concentrated wealth OF the world.
When Fort Sumter fred upon. and the
Federal Union in danger. all party differences
were forgotten in the combined effort put forth
by united North in defense of the flag of the
nation. Republicans and Democrats alike. in pub
lie councils and the field of battle. stood shoul
der to shoulder until that flag waved again over
a reunited country. Our institutions are now
threatened by subtle foe more dangerous to free
dom than secession The republic is
again in jeopardy, and all patriots should unite
one man in the supreme effort 10 rescue the
hast tsfaf aT.laat
have already subverted il TO their own private
uses, aud who, unless overthrow, will surely
establish here at this capital the worst oligarchic
dcspotism, upon the one hand and the most
wretChed system of slavery of the industrial
masses. upon the other, which cursed the
hapless of men.
A union Of the patriots of America i not only
wise; il is indispensable and imperative.
a committee of seven consisting of DIR.
Charles Allen. Col William Dickson,
.:esse II. Whitaker Cotter T. Bride W.T..
Mi.rlan. Robert NJ. Harper and Robert
+ Matttngly was appointed TO draft suit
able resolutions expressing the sentiments
Of the society with regard TO the silver
movement and pledging its active efforts
for the success of the cause at the polls.
The committee reported the following
resolutions. which were unanimously
passed by the association:
Whereas the addresses lately issued by the ma
tional committees of The Democratic, Populist,
and Silver Republican parties respectively, trg-
ing a union OF the silver forces in the coming
Congressional campaign, and The greater struggle
OF 1909. meet most hearty and enthusiastic
approval
Whereas success canot be achieved except by
The harmonious cooperation of all those OPP
posed to government of. by and for the cor
porations monopclies and trusts. and who favor
the restoration of bimetslism as approved by
the fathers. Therefore he it
Resolved, That hereby pledge ourselves to
devote our most active and unceasing efforts to
the of this cause until il shall triumph
at the polls
Resolved. That this association hereby ex-
tends frlternal greetings 10 all the clubs and as
sociations throughout the United States by what
name known. organized for fhe purpose of
defeating the Republican party, and for the
stOration of 4 government ''ofs by and for the
people,
Resolved, That hereby recommend the full
est confidence. fellowship and cooperation of all
who recognize the paramount importance of the
financial and other reforms set forth in the Demo
cratic platform, regardless OF past affiliations as
sociatio action. Let the motto everywhere
be; United stand, divided we fall
Resolved, That We favor the tlevising of plan
looking To The corporation and confederation of
all associations and clubs which favor bnetaiiisn
and respectfully invite those in authority in
such club associations and I'm political organiza-
tions. TO consider and 10 devise ways and means
whereby such cooperation and confederation can
be effectively secured in the approaching cleo
lions.
The association adjourned to meet at