The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-09-05
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The Democracy Of Oklahoma owes
nothing to the Populist party. All
debts which were forced upon DEM
ocracy by the Populist leaders in 1896,
have been paid in full. But there is
an open account yet unsettled show
ing o large balance on the political
ledger due from Populism to Democ
racy II is not the desire of the Dem
oerats Of Oklahoma 10 force the collec-
tion OF this debt, but display OF good
faith benceforth on the part Of the
Populists will, in measure, liquidate
sll obligations outstanding.
The chief tenets OF Democracy are
advocated by Populists. They believe
ss we do, that this country can never
revel in prosperity and her institu-
tions enjoy immunity from the domino.
tlon and clutches of the plutocratic
classes until our monetary system is
placed on firm bimetallie foundation;
until such laws are enacted as will
prevent the concentration OF wealth
in the hands Of the few, and until
trusts are overthrown Added TO this
is the new question of imperialism.
which Republican president seeks to
force upon this country
We're the territorial extension poll
icy of the president even remotely
sanctioned by a single one OF the
principles proclaimed by the fathers
OF the nation, or II the people had su-
thorized the president TO adopt such q |
policy, it certainly would be unjust to
him TO obstruct the work. But no
such authority has been given 10 him
by the people nor has he any consti- !
tutionAl right TO adopt such policy. |
He is going forward on the supposi.
tion that "we have outgrown the con
stitution," himself being the sole Judge
OF his right to set that instrument
aside. And it is because Of the as.
sumption of such authority that the
Democrats and Populists and all the
conservative people of the country are
protesting against any and all policies
that need TO have the operation of the
constitution suspended TO accomplish
their consummation.
On these Issues Of paramount interest
the Democratic and Populist parties are
unit Two years ago the two parties
Joined hands on platform and prin-
cipie. On the issues before the people
today Populism stands for Democracy,
but when 1t comes TO the selection OF
men to represent these issues the Pop
ulists entertain peculiar, II not erratic
views. In Oklahoma particularly the
Populists place candidate before prin-
ciple They proceed on the theory
that the platform should be moulded
70 the man, and that to fully justify
the claims of the platform the man
should wear the Rarb Of Populism. In
other words, Populists revel In the
name OF Populism. Their own plat
form under a Democratic caption is
N-Dh"oNeANAs IN ohAaAOhh lheTc 10 no
questioning these facts. Time has
verified them A streak Of yellow
tracery becomes visible in the Populist
marrow when dealing with Democrats
The Populist politician. especially, is
like the man from the country who
has read OF the schemes of the city |
confidence men-he is always afraid Of
being go!dbrieked lie iorgets party |
principles, entertAins a hazy idea Of
fealty, and quietly keeps wire edge
on his hArpoon. There Is an ingrow-
ing desire on the part Of the average
Pop politician to show bad faith when
his enthusiasm is at It's highest. These |
Populistie traits have been noticeable |
in every campaign in Oklahoma where
the Democrats and Populists have
sought TO treat. Democracy has al
ways gotten the worst OF il and fusion
has brought no benefits TO either
party. Rev. Callahan was placed in |
congress by Democrats. where he was
registered as Populist True, free
silver votes elected him, but during
the progress Of the campaign several
Of his own party managers, overcome
BY Jealousy, "laid down" 10 use the
street vernaeulsrl on him, and the
Democrats carried the reverend gen,
tleman TO victory. Two years later
the Democrats requested an exchange
Of honors. The Populists demurred
and demanded another dose OF Gala
han. A riotous convention ensued, in
which the Democrats asked few con
sessions from Populists. These eonces.
ions were never granted they we're
Ton. Following the nomination Of
Judge Keaton, loyal free silver Dem.
'erat. the Populists pledged him their
upPort. Keaton represented what
hey advocated. They fnally grew
nthusiastie, two leaders even uade