Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-11-03

we must Hrst use the most effective
means at II disposal to defeat the fu-
sion ticket. II they win, there will be
no reform party organized in the near
future. To vote for q f%usionist is to en-
dorse their betrayal OF our party. and
the abandonment Of our principles. At
times 1t Is absolutely necessary in Sc
we're cases to use heroic treatment, ana
! believe this to be n OF them. For
one, l propose to adopt the most effect
i've method, viz. vote for the Republi-
can nominees.
But there are other reasons why we
as citizens should prefer the Rcpubli-
can to the Democratic party. First; we
do not want any more object lessons
such as the Democratic party gave us
when they had their last chance, and
precipita:cd the financial crash of 1893
with all its accompanying loss. misery,
and distress.
Facts are stubborn things. and much
more reliable than theories. no mat
ter how plausible they may be. We
know, every farmer In the state knows,
as does every business and professional
man. except the professional fusion
politician, that for the past eighteen
months the average price of farm pro-
ducts have been uniformly and stead
lily increasing. Times are better. we
feel ii in the most sensitive place-our
pocket. 1t is a significant fact, that
without free coinage of silver the vol
ume OF money inscirculation Is steadily
and rapidly increasing, in fac. has in
creased faster in the past two years,
than it possibly could have done under
free coinage. August 1, 1864 the
amount in circulation as per t-eas:ir-
er's report, was S1,5i4, 903. lac, a per
capita of SELLS. August I, 1898 the vol
ume had increased to 1909, 19S ,3i4, an
increase in volume of 1924, 295, 202, or a
Per capita. increase OF S3.05, nearly Is
ger cent in two years. A remarkable
showing. All gold too, received in pay
ment for our large surplus exports, and
a healthy increase on legitimate lines,
without disturbing any business inter
est whatever. | nose that some dis
tinguished f~usionists deny this increase
in price, but TO do SO Is not only inn
prudent but pnwise. for in the past we
have contendcd that with an increase
IN the volume OF currency, prices mus;
rise. To claim o that prices are
falling with n 10 per cen increase in
circulation per capita is to give away
the whole case. not only OF paper cur
rency, but free coinage of silver also.
But then ~fusionists are not expected to
be consistent.
In my Judgment 1t would be very un-
wise for any one, and more especially
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this vigorous and healthy increase oil
circulation. rising prices and prosper
ity. THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU
DO 1T.
Second: We have just concluded the
most glorious war ever waged Tor
purely humanitarian purposes. The
Democrats and ~fusionists have tried
hard 20 make political capital out OF
he sickness and suffering inscparable
from war. Peace negotiations are be-
ing unreasonably delayed by the Span.
iards, no doubt with the hope that the
present administration may not be en-
dorsed at the polls, in which case they
| will be able 10 claim hat it was be-
cause of the unpopularity Of the war,
and II may then require the ~re-opening
OF hostilities, with all its accompanying
suffering to c a permanent peace.
| Now is a good time Tor every patriot
to show his loyalty Go the republic, by
sustaining the present administration
in securing u just, honorable and
speedy settlcmer.. l cannot think OF
one valid reason. ghy any good citizen
should cast his vote on the Sth of next
November for the fusion or Democrat
lie ticket. There are many good rea-
sons for supTVrting the Republican
ticket. To summarize a few. FIRST: tG
rebul,e and punish the men who were
| willing for the sake OF the spoil OF of.
fee to betray and destroy the Peoples
party. Second: to encourage and en-,
dorse the president under whose wise
administration an era of falling prices
financial panics, and distress has been
turned into an era ~ rising prices
prosperity and happiness, Third; tc
sustain the present administration In
The diplomatic struggle now pending tc
ecure an honorable peace with the full
Reward of q well earned victory.
The best days work you a do in
the next two years for yourself and
your country is, to cast your ballot
Early for the Republican ticket, and
| hen work hard the rest OF the day te
get your neighbors to do likewise. Fra.
ternally yours. III. l. Loucks.