Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

xne democracy OF Iowa IN state conVen-
tiop assembled discern In the democratic
heartily affirm, as the expression of demo-
cratic principles enunciated since Thomas
Jefferson wrote the declaration of indie
pendence. The utterances of that plat
form concerning finance explicitly define
our faith on the money question.
The free and unlimited coinage of silver
and gold at the ratio Of sixteen to one we
hold to be indispensable to the financial,
Industrial and political independence Of our
people, and, recognizing William ]. Bryan
- preamlnently the representative and ex-
Ponent q the Platform, we earnestly favor
We impeach the republican party for
criminal fnsinoerity IN declaring. for BIZ
metallism in Its national platforms Of 1888
and 1890 and for international bimetallism
p lsee, and now, in its latest state platform,
AneuuiyocA1ly committing itself to the
gold standard. And we denounoe as being
dangerous to the public welfare Its pro-
bosal TOT legislation involving the CONVEX
4op Of the boo,o0o.o0o silver dollars and the
Ss4e!0o, 900 Of greenbacks first into exclusive
gold obligations and next into an interest
Soaring bonded debt and filling the vacuum
Created by the obliteration Of the nearly
u, 900 OK, 900 OF legal tender money with nom
legal tender bank notes.
We express our alarm at the unconcealed
OF tue lat6 republican Stal6 OOIl-
Hention by the railroad corporations, and
we call upon the people to throw Off the
cooperation yoke by repudiating the party
which IL thus fagrantly betraying them.
The war with Spain was necessary and
undertaken In the interest Of humanity,
and We commend the action Of the demo-
gratis N congress who voted ample supplies
Tor prQAecpting It to successful conclu-
siou. We demand that the solemn declara-
ltippa 81 to the purposes OF the war be
faithfully carried out by the government,
we glory IL the valor Of the soldiers and
sailors OF the army and navy and rejoice
In their unexampled victory on land and
The congress provided amply in money to
furnish them supplies and the best of care
when they became disabled by wounds or
disease. and we denounce the criminal in
competency and negligence Of the agents Of
the government who have caused them to
surfer and die in camp and hospitals for
the lack Of that care which humanity and
Justice demands. And we insist upon a
speedy, searching and impartial investi-
gation to the end that the guilty may be ex-
posed and fttingly punished.
We express our unbounded admiration
% the patriotism and self-sacrif1cing cour-
age Of the soldiers who enlisted, but were
hot sent to the front, as well as of those
who faced shot and shell and deadly dis
eaEe on foreign soil and we hold that all
ltude Of the republic.
While recognizing the Importance and de-
manding the maintenance Of an effective
navy, we hold that militarism is menace
to free institutions, and we oppose any
policy that will supply reason or pretext
time OF peace. The immortal Washington,
for profound reasons wisely warned his
oountrymen against entangling foreign al
dances. The admonition is as pertinent
as when 1t was uttered century ago,
Therefore, while sincerely desiring friendly
relations with all nations, we earnestly pro-
test against alliance with any.
As 1t is an obvious necessity and would
double the efficiency of our navy, we favor
the speedy construction Of the Nicaraguap
canal by the government Of the United
States.
We believe that the constitution Of the
United States is the most excellent organic
Law ever adopted by any people, and we
feel q Just pride In the loyalty to 1t which
the Democratic party has ever shown. But
ne believe that the lapse Of years and
changed conditions have brought about the
time when further amendments should be
Drought forward for adoption. We hold
that Its provisions for Its own amendment
are utterly inadequate to give expression
to the will of the people, and we therefore
favor the amendment Of Article 8 Of the
constitution Of the United States to the
houses OF the congress shall deem 1t nec-
essary the congress shall propose amend
ments to the constitution. which shall be
submitted to the popular vote and shall
be valid as q part thereof when ratified
BY q majority of the votes Of the people Of
the United States cast at any general OF
special election at which such question
Hhall be submitted to vote.
We are In favor Of legislation which shall
make 1t misdemeanor for any public
ofdcer OF the state to accept any pass
passes, mileage or transportation from any
railroad company in this state or to accept
any frank or pass from any telegraph, tel
ephone or express company doing bust
ness In this state.
We believe in the just and equal distribu-
tion of the taxes of the government that
its burdens and its blessings may fall lust
~ and impartially upon all alike. We de-
mand that capital as we'll as toll shall pay
its just proportion of the expenses, and
that by a just and complete equality" law
for the taxation of incomes shall be nc
longer fiction, but fact.
We renew our adherence to the Monroe
doctrine. asserting that our nationa
sphere of influence comprehends and EN-
braces the entire western hemisphere, ant
that beyond securing coaling and nava
stations in other parts of the world TO
the convenience and protection OF our com
merce we should seek to acquire no ter
fitory
Homeseekers Excursions via Chicago Grei
Western Railway.
On September 6 and Goth ant
October and 18th the Chicago Grea1
Western Ry. will sell Homeseeke
Excursion tickets to points il
Colorado, Idaho, Indian Territory
Iowa. Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri
Nebraska, North and South Dakota,
Oklahoma. Oregon, Utah, Wyoming