Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

the unlimited coinage Of silver on the
ratio of sixteen 10 oue.'
The Democratic party IS war party.
II is not peace party Tor the sake OF
peace. 1t committed its first blunder In
refusing to unite i'm suppressing the Re
beliion, and if Il now make the Spanish
war and the manner Of its conduct an
issue, it will be defeated.
No party can be successful before the
American people which would require our
armies TO abandon Cuba, Porto Rico, or
the Philippines. 1t would be regarded
as q humiliation OF American arms to
abandon either. Dewey. by his destruc-
ton Of the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay,
involved the country I'm unexpected STRIFE,
and the treaty of peace which followed
it imposed upon the country responsl-
bilties which il cannot avoid.
imperialism" and "mlntarism" as
often as they are repeated, derive 10
force or effect from mere repetition.
"Americanism" must be brought to the
front for the solution Of the problems
which lie before us. You ask what, I'm
my opinion. would be the best way 20
bring about party harmony and united
action during the coming campaign
/ answer, let the next National Demo
cratic Convention nominate conserva-
tive man for the presidency, for example,
Senator German, Justice Van Wyck, or
ex-senator Villas. Of Wisconsin; re-adopt
the platform Of 1892; insist upon @ Wig
orOus prosecution Of the war against the
Filipinos: denounce combinations and
trusts and insist upon the independence
of Cuba Porto Rico, and the Philippines.
when capable Of sell government. Insist
upon reform in the collection OF the
revenues. and appeal TO Tie country.
Yours. etc, JOHN NJ PALMER.
Csrinv..le, H., August 2iin.
UPHOLD ALL THE PARTY PRINCE
Piles"
W. r. Hearst:
Dear S.r.--I have your favor Of August
1S.h, in which you express the confident
belief that the Democratic party can
v iu at the election neat year iI 70 can De
united, and you ask me 10 state whether
1 believe IL is possible 10 bring about 2
union Of "all those VINO formerly acted
with the Democracy and you also ask
What concessions can the dominant eie-
ment in the party hOnOrably make. and
what can the disarec el ones acceptY
IL goes without saying that the active
and sincere support Of the party candl-
dates by all Democrats IS greatly 10 be
desired; the withdrawal OF that support
at any time f. always 10 be regretted. In
1896 a large number OF Democrats, partic-
ularly In the Eastern States. refused 10
support the national ticket because they
objected 10 some part or parts or the
| platform. / would be glad 20 see all sucn
return TO the Democratic fold and sup
port the ticket next year. This ! would
like TO see done without any sackclotn
and ashes performance and also with
on. slaughtering any fatted calves or put
ting on any golden rings. The door Is
open. and all any Democrat has to do rs
10 walk in and take his seat. think
every man no means 10 give the party
a loyal support Will be warmly welcomed.
That covers the whole subject of har-
m0ny and union. What more can be
asked?
1t is difficult 10 answer your question
as 10 what concessions can be granted
by the dominant element, OF what can
be accepted by the disaffected ones There
is no occasion, il seems 10 me, for rails
ing any such question. The Democratic
party Will not disband its organization
or abandon Democratic principles TO
please any person or number or persons.
The platform will be made and the cam
didates nominated In the usual way. Each
delegation will voice its own sentiments
and those Of it's constituency. outside
Of the Committee on Resolutions and tho
National Convention, / know OF no one
who is authorized 10 propose or acccpt
concessions. All can say 10 Democrats
anywhere is 10 get into line. attend local
conventions 90 that the strong men OF
the party TN all the States may be ap-
pointed as delegates to the National Con-
ventiOn. Let every one do what he can
10 secure thoroughly representative
National Convention. with ful UNDER
standing that the action of the conFen-
ton Is 10 De afterward supported. Some
body once said that the only way 10 re-
sumo specie payments was to resume;
and In like spirit / say the only way to
harmonize r. 70 harmonize. Dickering
Is out of the question. Very truly yours,
WILLIAM J. STONE.
st. Louis, August 23d.