The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1899-11-03
Gen. ". S. Taylor, kentlcky's Next Governor



81 per capita in money in circulation
than we had when Mr.. Bryan was
nominated for president; that we have
passed through a successful war with
Spain, without disturbing the financial
standard: that the farmers are obtain
ing good prices for all their stock and
produce, and that all the dire prophe-
eies made by free silver orators in
1896. have long since vanished.
Neither will weary your patience
discussing the great eastern problem
for am at this time much more inter-
ested in the freedom of Kentuckians
than the freedom Of the Filipinos.
In view OF the assaults which have
been made upon the administration,
and especially upon the governor, by
the Louisville Democratic platform
and the press and speakers advocating
the same, 1t will not be considered inn
proper that l should say a word in
reply.
Cry Of Political Pharlsse.
Now and then, some political Phari-
see, with eyes turned toward heaven,
thanking God that he is not like other
men, which, by the way, Is a source
of profound thankfulness to other men
as we'll, exclaims, Anything better
than another Republican administra-
ton" One unacquainted with the
facts would suppose that the Repub-
llcans had looted the treasury and
trampled upon the rights Of the peo-
At the outset, these gentlemen might
be reminded that 1t is not disreputsble
ror any man to have principles and
dare to maintaiB them. Among the
Republicans OF Kentucky are gentle
men who. In point OF intelligence, pa
triotism, culture ana social position,
will compare with any who belong to
any other party in this state. Terms
of reproach should not be employed
by the Kentuckian against his brother.
We sprang from a common ancestry.
Side by side our kindred have bled and
died upon the battlefield. Side by side
they have made our splendid history.
Their dust is mingled with one COM
mon soil. Their glorious deeds are one
common heritage. Monuments TO their
memory have been erected by all the
people. Cursed be the man, paralyzed
his tongue and withered his hand, who,
on account of partisan feeling, would
forget the decent respect he owes to
his fellow-man.
II the Republicans have been un-
faithful stewards, turn them out OF
power, but in the name OF fairness, let
the charge be manifested by proof
TaInef Indu By abuse.
II, on the other hand, the Repub-
licans have given a better administra-
ton than their predecessors, then you
owe IL to the state and yourselves TO
endorse their conduct OF public anairs.
You are gravely told In the Demo-
cratic platform that a Republican
governor has vetoed Democratic legis-
lation favorable to the interests OF the
people and hostile to the expressions
~
This Is a serious charge, ana mere
and now say was made without the
slightest foundation Of truth.
There was never moment In my
life that my sympathles did not go out
TO the people as against any oppression
OF organized wealth. Having, during
the years OF my young MANHOOD,
struggled with poverty II would De I'M
possible for me TO turn dear ear 10
the appeals OF OF to refuse helping
hand TO those who, hampered by pow
erty, are fighting the great battle OF
life. But while this is true, ! have
never been inspired with the principle
OF the soldier, who, during the civil
war, inquired of a comrade whether ne
had "airy dollar" and being answered
in the affirmative, exclaimed, 3ee
right down here and let's play Tor VINO
shall have II.
have never believed that the cor
porations should be allowed to plum
der or unjustly take one cent from the
people; nor have ] ever believed that
the people should plumber or unJustly
take one cent from the corporations.
Corporations have rendered possible
the present splendid position OF TINS
country among the nations OF the
world They have constructed rail-
roads, telegraph and steamboat lines,
erected manufactures and developed
mines, thereby giving employment 70
millions OF people; they have enabled
the farmer 10 reach markets IN TINS
and other countries, which otherwise
were inaccessible; they have helped 10
build the ships and equip and clothe
the soldiers and seamen who have won
the most exalted position In all his
tory: they have conferred countless
blessings on this nation, and assisted
In making Il the richest and most pro-
gressiye OF the civilized world.
That they have, In many instances,
oppressed the people, can not be ques-
TONED. That they have, In many IN
stances, been generous and talr' Is
Now, how are these expressions TO
be remedied. Are they TO be remedied
by requiring corporations. TO transport
goods without compensation, OF with
out at least collecting reasonable
rates? Are they to be regulated by
senseless clamor and abuse, and by ar
raging the corporations and the peo-
pie against each otherf
Not business Methods.
BY no means. These are not the
methods by which we are governed IN
the business Affairs OF life The only
correct remedy is TO be found IN the
passage and enforcement OF laws,
wnlch, while they protect corporations
In every right, VIII punish them Tor
every wrong. They should pay the
same rate OF taxes upon their property
and bear the same burdens as the peo-
DIE. / view with alarm the aggresa-
lion OF trusts. But safety at least may
always befOund In the people, VINO, 20
prevent any harm must and VIII see 70
Il that such laws are enacted As WI
prevent any invasion and protect mem
In the enjoyment OF their rlshts