The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1898-05-06


The people Of this country are now
completely absorbed IN their interest
in the war news, and, to a large extent,
they neglect to read the doings Of con-
r. gress not directly connected with the
war. 1t was the same way in the
time Of the last war, to even a greater
extent than now. Few knew and fewer
cared what congress did so that it pro
vided for the raising of troops and
supplying the sinews Of war. The
great masses, as it seems, cannot con-
slider and act upon only one thing at
a time, and that subject must be all
absorbing.
The money power know this, and at
such times are uncOmmOnly active in
pushing their selfish schemes, knowing
that they viii not be discovered until
it is too late Under precisely such con-
ditiOns as are now presented, the rails
ing Of war revenue, the exemption was
placed upon the greenbacE, and a large
bond issue, in which they might be re-
funded at par, was carried through
congress. This issue Of deprecated
currency pUFpOsely depreciated-was
concurrent with q gUld-interest-b bear
ing bond issue, into which greenbaoks
could be turned at par at the -eqUest
OF the holder, and we're non taxable.
After the war, the people secure in
their confidence in the great war party,
went about their business, and to re-
pair the damage Of that great conflict,
and to reconstruct the shattered eIe-
ments Of society, trusting implicitly to
their representatives, in congress. In
this period, the money power secured
the passage Of the various refunding
acts resulting in the contracting Of the
currency several hundred millions Of
dollars in a very few years. The peo-
pie became aroused and popular in
dignatiOn in 1868 compelled the passage
of the law fOrbiddiDg the retiring Of
the greenbacks below S146,OOOOOO.
The people went their way. The con
spiritOrs went at their work again, and
in 1869 the act was passed making the
bonds, purchased in deprecated cur
rency and payable in current moneys,
payable principal and interest in coil.
Then, by stealth, and by fraud, they
secured the demonstration of silver.
In the midst Of war, taking advantage
OF the nations necessities, in time Of
peace following, appealing to nationl
pride and a false sense Of honor, they
have piled their nefarious traffic and
plotted against the welfare of the peo-
pie who fight the battles and pay the
great burden of taxation.
The same brood of vampires are plot
ting now. The same party is in power
through whose agency they have de-
feated and defied the will Of the people.
While President Mckinley and the
administration are faithfully carrying
forward the present righteous war the
loyal support Of every citizen should
be given. But any attempt to saddle a
huge bond issue upon the nation, when
the issue Of currency and increased
coinage of silver are ample means to
meet war expense, should be strenously
resisted.
Many of the oddities openly declare
that the present war viii fix the gold
standard upon the nation. These
men are an enemy in our rear. We
hear a good deal about the work Of sup
posed Spanish spies. But look out for
plotters nearer BY. At the time Of the
critical battle Of the late war-Gettys-
burg-there was riOting in New York
City, and troops were sent from that
very field to quell the disloyaI riot. It
won't do any hurt to keep an eye that
way now, and occasionally cast aglance
at Washington and watch the doings
of congress.
Gold bonds as q war measure is q
plot Of dislOyal schemers. The issue
OF bonds Of large denominations to
bond syndieates instead OF q popular
loan In small denominations is another
head Of the money Hydra. a revenue
bill with an income tax left out; a per
manent increase Of the standing army:
these and and other measures viii be,
and some Of them are already now, on
the calendar. Eternal vigilance Is the
price Of liberty"
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