The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1898-06-10
FACTS FOR THE PEOPLE.
How Republican F~insnciers sacri-
nee the People Of "nusiness
Interests"

va 'f't
is dangerous because he is both ig-
norant and INSCRIPTIONS. His ig-
norance Of the laws and history Of the
country by which he is tolerated Is SO
dense that be declared, In a recent
speech, that the gold standard was es-
taDlished by a democratic ADMINISTERS
ton in 1884. when every schoolboy
knows, or ought 10 know. that the
famous enactment OF that year was the
change Of ratio from 1871 TO sixteen 10
one. The sole object Of this act, as ex-
planned by Benton, in his speeches and
writings, was 10 establish bimetallism-
1t was a Benton-democraiic law. and IL
accomplished its purpose, as explained
in previous papers of ihiss series. III gave
us nearly 80 years Of actual and practi-
cal bimetallism. and the equal and free
circulation Of both gold and silver; and
that was the only period in the whole
history OF our government when the
two money metals worked side by side,
in doing the business of the country.
Neither before nor since the beginning
and ending of that era Of u~nequaled ma
tional prosperity and happiness have
the people enjoyed the privileges and
benefits of the double standard. Rising
from the lower levels of the mass OF
common people, by the fortuitous wind
ings OF doubtful circumstances, and the
special privileges of plutocratic legisla-
ton, the secretary now looks down
with undisguised contempt on the stem
that produced him. He never speaks OF
the ommon people without a sneer at
their supposed Ignorance and incapac-
ity for self-goyernment. Those who
may take the trouble 10 examine his
portraits will find indelibly stamped on
his face the smirk Of the self-satished
hypocrite and the sardonic smile OF the
smooth-policy man. Taking Hamilton
as his model, he has neither the sense
nor the education 10 initiate the great
founder of the monocratic party.
This dangerous creature of circum-
stances, this s~oulless and cold-blooded
worshiper of the almighty dollar. is now
in a position to do his country infinite
harm. and events show that he does not
hesitate to use his opportunities. n
war now in progress between the
: United States and Spain ought to be a
; cash war. There is no reason underline
sun. or the necessities of this govern
: ment, present or prospective, for the
increase of our bonded debt. The last
treasury statement, issued the hrst OF
> the month. shows an excess OF S2OO,0oo,-
600 of gold in the treasury. including
3 the unnecessary and dangerous SloO,'
0oO. 600 of reserve. This is idle money,
and idle money, like idle men, is al
G WAYS dangerous. Money that's boarded
n and not allowed to go into circulation
Is a pernicious menace TO the liberties
Il of the people. 1t had better not be u
d. existence. The most extravagant esti
mate of the expense of the war yet pub
ushed places the amount at 100000
n per day. We have, therefore, now in tn
treasury, money enough to prosecute
n the war for nearly seven months. In ad
= dition TO this, the government has al
* unused and idle seigniorage in silver o
f. more than $40. 900, 600. and the capacit.
er to safely and benefcially absorb $1,000,
OOo. 600 Of greenbacks II necessary.
Yet. in spite OF these facts. the secre
tary Of the treasury proposes to issu
$500, 600. 900 OF interest-bearing bonds
and the plutocratic press. obeying IN
commands of it's masters, approves IN
traitorous proposition. on the groun
that it is necessary 10 sustain the cred
Of the government 1t is a new thing !
n political economy when n government
lie can strengthen its credit by borrowin
lie money when IL has a useless surplus Q
hand. How long would an individu;
of pursuing a similar course, retain tn
re confidence of his neighbors or escaT
err bankruptcy? The subservient pres
re goes TO the length OF accusing sue
a sturdy patriots and defenders OF u
I'd peoples rights as Richard +. Bland an
v. those who support him. of ~"copperhea'
at ism" and ~disloyalty because they dai
rs TO raise their voice against this Dor
Sc conspiracy. The old silly and frazzls
% cant Of a 50-cent dollar is also throw
ia in their teeth, and they are accused
a. wanting TO pay the volunteers in d
nv preciated money. The people WI
ali make such stupid accusations mistal
~ the spirit. and cast reflections upon u
H. intelligence of the splendid young m'
IN who are volunteering 10 fight the ba
y. Ties OF this war. They are not enlistir
.ta for Sl3 q month"; Every Ohe Va ~ :"
-. left a good position and risked III
81. health and happiness, home. love al
!, ambition-everything that is dear
80 humanity. TO fight the grandest al
j., most unselfsh war that the nations
!. the earth have witnessed. They ha
staked all in the game of battle to ma
~ strangers and aliens free; TO protect y
tuous womanhood; 10 put bread in
the mouths OF helpless and starving
low creatures. Little do these chiv
rous heroes Of our own time and e
-, Grafton care for the pitiful stipend II
the government pays them for tn
services; and none but the basest a
pr most sordid minds could think OF 81
resiing such a proposition.
" And after the war is over, its purpoi
=, accomplished. the boon OF liberty
the right 10 live guaranteed TO a peo
unallied TO US by the ties of blood
political associations, these unseli
VIII Champions of justice and right will