The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1898-11-03
TO THE DEMOCRACY
IF the 4th Congressional District

TO THE DEMOCRACY
Of the 4th Congressional District.
Fellow Democrats: After q most
spirited CONSTRUCTING two primary
elections the Democracy of this Dis
trict has nominated the Hon. Phanor
Breazeale, of Natchitoches, as it's can.
didate for Representative of the seth
Congress. All antagonisms, if any
have been engendered by the primary,
have been reconciled and naught but
harmony should now animate the
ranks Of our party. Every participant
in the primaries has acquiesced in the
result. The duty of Democrats is
plsin-our candidate must be elected.
The issues before the people have
been thoroughly discussed. Mr..
Breazeale is ayoung man of high char
acter, we'll equipped by education and
long party service to voice the senti-
ments of the Democratic party in the
House of Representatives at Wash
ington. The Democratic party stands
for the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver, is opposed to monopolies and
trusts, which enrich the few at the
expense of the toiling masses; it
stands for government in the interests
of all the people rather than the
classes; strict construction of the
Constitution and an Income Tax
Never before in the history of the
Republic have graver questions pre-
sented themselves to the American
people. The question how to deal
with the territory acquired by Amer
lean valor, the increase of the navy,
the reorganization of the army, of
fostering care of our expanding COM
MERGE, the construction of the Nicara-
guam canal, the care of ievees of the
great rivers, the reduction OF govern
mental expenses to limit consistent
with the preservation of the dignity
of the Republic, all can be best serv
ed by Democratic Congress. Every
indication points to a majority of
Democrats in the popular branch Of
the national Legislature. A Democrat
can best serve the interest of the
people of this District.
The Peoples party have nominated
Hon. II. L. Brian, aud they are max
ing strenuous efforts to secure his
election. We, therefore, earnestly
implore every true Democrat to take
nothing for granted in the coming
election, to devote his best efforts in
securing every Democrat attendance
at the polls on election day, see that
| November Sth is great rallying day
at the polling precincts, and that an
overwhelming majority be given Mr..
Breazeale. That time is short. Re-
member that the standard-bearer of
the Peoples party is the ally OF the
Republican party, which has made no
nomination in this District; that party
inflicted SO much of misery and
grievous oppression on the white
people of Louisiana. The Democracy
of Louisiana stands for honest gov
eminent and is the hope of prosperity
for our beloved State.
Owing to quarantine restrictions a
vigorous campaign is impossible. The
duty OF the hour demands the indi-
vidual efforts of every Democrat; it
requires that one day shall be set
aside for party service on the Sth OF
November; the enemy is in the field
and he counts on your inactivity;
therefore the interest of good govern
ment, the future of the Democratic
party and your welfare and prosperity.
demand your efforts on Nov. 8, 1898.
j. HENRY SHEPHERD,
Chairman Campaign Committee 4th
Congressional Democratic Com.