The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-28

able markets. Much Of IL is lost because
of a lack Of information and Ignorance
Of the conditions and needs OF other na-
tions. We must know just what other
people want before we can supply th'lr
wants We must understand exactly now
10 reach them with least exp nse II we
would enter into the most advantageous
business relations with them.
1.-The ship requires the shipper. but the
shipper must have assured promise that
his goods will have a sale when they
reach their destination. n Is good
rule IL buyers Will not come 10 US, Tor
us To go 10 them. II Is our duty
10 make American enterprise and indus
trial ambition. "a well As achievement,
terms Of respect and praise, not only az
homo but among the iamhy OF nations
the world over.
There is another duty resting upon
the national government. TO coin money
and regulate the value thereof This
duty requires that your government shall
regulate the value of its money by the
highest standards OF comm rcial honesty
and national honor. The money or inc
United States Is and must forever be
unauestloned and unassailable. If doubts
remain they must be removed; II weak
ulaces are discovered they must De
strengthened. Nothing should ever tempt
us, nothing ever Will tempt "
10 scale down the sacred debt or the
nation through "A legal technicallly.
Whatever may be the language OF tha
conduct the United States will discharge
an Of It's oblig lions In the currency re-
cogniZed as the b. 70 throughout the clNl-
lied world at the times OF payment. nor
wi we ever consent that the wages OF
labor or it's frugal savings shall be scaled
down by permitting payment IN dollars
of less value than the dollars ace plfu rs
the standard in every enlightened IA
lion Of the earth.
Under existing conditions our citizens
cannot be excused If they do not re-
double their efforts 10 secure such imam
cial legis' alton as will place their hon
orable intentions beyond dispute
"All those who represent. as you 40,
the great conservative but progressive
business i'm this country, owe II not only
10 themselves but TO the people 10 insist
upon the settlement OF TINS BreaS purS-
ton now or else TO face the aUerhauN'
that ii must be again submitted Tor arpl-
.fration AT the polls. This IS our pam
any 70 more than seven million voters
who fifteen months ago won great po-
litical battle on the issue, among otheis
that the United States government woulu
not permit a doubt 10 eNist auNWneIs
concerning the stability ana ui'esiis v'
its currency or the invlol blty OF Us 90
ugations OF every kind. That - my IN
terpretatiou OF that victory. whatever
eff6rt therefore is required 10 make the
settlement of this vital question c'esI
md conclusive for all time, We are
hound IN gOO0 COlcNltiiN' ~ "''@f
and II possible realize.
DISCUSSION SOLICITED.
THAT Is our commissioners present
.harter from the people. II VIII not sur
nee for citizens nowadays 10 say SIMPLY
that they are I'm favor OF SOUND mon !,
that Is not enough. The people purpose
must he given the vitality or PUBIC Jaw.
Ietter an honest effort with failure lhan
the avoiding OF - pla n and commanding
a duty. The difficulties In the pam Oh
satisfactory reform, II must DE- au,n,Ns' a.,
are neither few In number nor sisne :"
degree. hut Progress cannot ran 10 De
made with a fair and thorough trial. An
horast attempt will be the best PROOF OF
s'ncerity OF purpose. DISCUSSION ranhot
hurt. IT will only help the cause Leu US
have full and free discussion. We are
Tho last to avoid or evade H. lntelngeht
discussion will strengthen the indifferent
and encourage the friends OF stable
system OF finance. s.,u.
Nations and rartles without abiding pr n
ciplss and strong resoA tion 10 enforce
them even III " cost "A continuous strue-
ola 10 do so and Temporary sacrlnce. are
never in the highest degree successtui
leaders in the progress or MANKIND for
ms 10 attempt nothing In the race or prev
aIent fallacies and the constanf euort 10
srrsod them IS TO lose valuable ground
. already won. and practically 10 weaken
the forces OF sound money for the battles
OF the future. -. -.
.aThe financial plank OF the -. Louis
nlatform is still as commanding unon
Republicans ard those who served WIN
them i'm the last camraigr as on the d9y
n was adopted and promu' ga'ec- happ "
the tariff part or the platform has al
ready teen ergrafted into pubic statue
hut that other plank, not already builded
into our iegislat on. Is or binding force
upop all OF us. What Is II?
FOR SOUND MONEY.
THE Republican party Is unreserved'y
for sound money: II caused the enactment
OF the law providing for the resumption