The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1895.
WHO Is THE RENEGADE ?

Commenting on the fact that the Demo-
cratic Committee OF Texas has ruled out
Of the primary elections all Democrats
who did not support the Chicago plat
form in 1896. the Atlanta Constitution,
whose editor is a member OF the National
Committee and exoficlo member of the
Georgia State Committee. says:
In This view Of the case the Constitu-
ton has not advanced any test that
would keep pentents out Of the fold. On
the contrary. it has suggested that mca
who are willing to accept the Chicago
platform and who will pledge themselves
TO support the Democratic caldi lltes
shall be eligible TO participate IN the
primaries OF course. this does not apply
10 those who are so opposed TO Demo-
cracy that they cannot accept the Ch.ca-
10 platform Active opponents q The
doctrines set forth in that declaration
cannot be expected to take part La Demo
cratic primaries.
This is an interesting announcement.
Georgia is to elect a Governor next year
and there is an interesting contest within
the Democratic party as 70 who shall be
nominated for that position. There are
many Democrats who reflsel IN 1875 to
endorse the Chicago platform. ana our
information Is that the number in -pposi-
ton has not decreased But according TO
the Constitution they are to be i"ncu cut.
In the name OF common relso1 We ask
what is the offcnse Of these Democrats
that they must be excluded from parlici-
pating in the party primaries? There
was a national platform in 1'92 and all
who stood on that platform were rcccg-
nized as Democrats. That platform de-
nounced Republican protection as n fraud
and a robbery and declared 70 70 he a
fundamental principle OF Democratic
party that the Federal government has
no constitutional power to impose and col
Iect tariff duties except for the purpose
Of revenue only. on the subject of silver
Il said: 1--WE hold 10 the use Of both gold
and silver as the standard money If the
country. and to the coinage % both gold
and silver without Discriminating against
either metal or charge for mintage. hut
the dollar unit OF coinage Of both metals
must DC of equal intrinsic AMI exchanrea-
Bile value. or be adjusted through inter-
national agreement or by such safeguards
OF legislation as shall insure the mantle
nance Of the parity Of the two metals and
the equal power Of every dollar at all
times in the markets ana IN the payment
Of debts"
II also recommended the repeal Of the
prohibitcry ten per cent. tax On State
bank Issues.
IL endorsed the Democracy of Grover
Cleveland, former President OF the United
States.
Now compare if you please the plat
form Of 1896. on the tariff question IL
says: 1--WE hold that tariff duties should
be levied for purposes OF revenue" but
the time honored word "only" Is left off
and. we are assured by Mr. Tillman and
others. designedly so. IN order 10 catch
the Republican vote.
The convention also went step farther
and said that Il opposed any agitation Of
further changes in abe tariff laws. until
the money question should be settled
On the subject OF silver. Il said: I'VE
demand the free and unlimited coinage
of both silver and gold at the present
legal ratio Of l6 TO without waiting for
the consent OF any other nation. We de-
mand that the standard silver dollar shall
be full legal tender. equal with gold, for
ali debts. public and private"
On the subject OF state banks Of issue
the original draft OF the platform took a
distinct stand against them. and although
at the earnest request Of Senator Daniel
and some others that planK was sono-
what modified. It's recommendation is GER
tainly more against State banks OF issue
than In favor OF them.
The platform made no mention what
ever OF the Democratic administration.
and the resolution TO endorse cleve!ands
administration was voted down, thing
absolutely without precedent.
We say nothing about the government
by-injunction" plank and the threat
against tho highest court in the land
and other Populistic utterances. But wo
ask In all candor with this comparison