The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-02-10

Democratic party at that time. to
abide by the advice he gave to the
Montana gentleman?
Great principles can only be advanc
ed by organization, and party organ
lzatlon can only be effective by LOYAL
Submission. The Democratic creed
comprises more than one article. 1t
is not necessary for me to enumerate
to you what are the fundamental
principles OF Democracy.
Differences of opinion should be
fought out within the party ranks,
and every man has a right to retain
his opinions and views and to strive
some day to have them prevail, not
outstanding he submits, after being
over-ruled by his party associates and
Loyalty supports their verdict. There
are presidents for this submission in
ch1rch,social and labor organizations.
and every organization that success
fully combats for high ideas and
against wrong ones can only do so on
these lines.
The resolutions of no convention
are binding upon another There
have been 10 two platforms of either
party since the first convention met
until the present time, that have been
exactly alike
Democracy invites the greatest dis
cussiOn. 1t admits of the widest diff
ferences Of opinion, 1t brides no
mans right Of speech. 1t gives every
member Of the party al opportunity
TO express his views 1t is catholic
1t Is progressive. It seeks for en-
hghtenment. 1t meets in caucuses
and conventions for discussion, where
every man has the right to full ex-
preston of his views and opinions
and to advocate the adoption of his
peculiar theories, no matter what they
may be. Ana so tenacious is the Ma
tlOnal Democratic convention of the
rights OF individuals that it requires
CONTRARY to the rule of the republican
party where majority vote prevails),
| tWO-ihlrds vote to select its stand
ard bearer, thereby emphasizing the
respect that the Democratic party has
| for individual rights,
[ know that we live in an age where
money and its requirement and pos
session absorb the minds of men more
| than any other thing Still / do not
believe that money is the highest
IDEA for man to worship; and | cannot
see how one who firmly believes in the
fundamental principles Of the Demo
cratic party and all that it means for
mankind, and therefore as firmly alb
hors the principles of the Republican
party, can directly or indirectly aid OF
abet It or restore it to power, simply
because there is difference Of opin-
! ion mot alone confined to their OWL
party regarding the circulating me
dunn. 1t seems to ne that it is al
uncalled for sacrifice to do so.
We profit in this country today by
the uIseltishness of our forefathers
who jn0pardized all their possessions
saw their homes desolated, suffered
prlvations aud hardship to establish /;
great principle and build up a grea
nation. Had they been governed il
their action by pecuniary advantage
! w Ciitit lIIuC- vi lloltutt W lIl' djNlCt
OF those who were possessed of large
means ID the great centers, would W.
today have the opportunities that ARE
before us. And is it not a fact tina
II the question of the perpetuity o
this Union had been left to the decis-
ion of those of large properties ant
merchants of extensive credits in east
alt1aS fn,, lnr,nnf {hnf fhor.
would now be within our domain TIVE
nations, one recognizing freedom, an(
the other upholding slavery.
For nearly forty years the republi-
can party has controlled the nationa
Legislation of this country, and what
ever Of harm has come to the people
by reason Of Legislation. is due to tina
party l believe, and yOu DO, I an
sure,-that they are responsible 70
the mlsmanagement of our finance
and for the discomfort that is prevail
ent among the people. Can you ez
pect from tina. party any betterment
either ID finances or in other matters
And is not a mistake, therefore, to il
any way aid them to retain power il
the land, notwithstanding your owl
party may have erred according :,
your view Of matters-On the question
The ''serfdom" to which you refe
IN your communication, will not b
perpetuated by allegiance to tn
Democratic party. 1t will however
come all too soon by supporting, di
rectly or indirectly, the republican,
and allowing them to remain in con
troll Of our government. I do no
plead for despotism'' but against it
for no despotism will exist in this lanc
by reason of loyal support of the vii
and wishes Of the Democratic party a
expressed in its conventions.
L have written you hurriedly, and il
rambling manner as a Democrat
and because | honor and respect YOU
Notwithstanding we differ so RADICAL,
at times on some matters On III,
fundamental principles of Democrac,
you and | are in thorough accord.
Hoping that | may have the homo
Of meeting you personally when yol
come to Milwaukee some day in til,
future, | am
Respectfully yours.
E. G. WALL.
Mr. JOHN NAGLE.