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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13
BRYAN's BATTERY BLASTS.

Bryan is a power, and single-handed
ces of Imperialism in the west, headed
by Mckinley and his cabinet, with Mark
Hanna, Quay, Plat ct. al. thrown in.
His words of eloquence and power ap-
peal to all liberty-loving Americans who
believe in the declaration of American
independence. His speeches are full of
gems, brilliant epigrams and pointed
with thrusts at Imperialism and mill
tarism. We here give specimens from
prairie states:
What is the difference between a re-
public and an empire? The difference
is that $4,000 soldiers are enough for a
republic of 7O,OOO,OOO, but it takes 1OO,-
900 soldiers for an empire of 100000
more.
You want an English standing army
but you are not willing to have an En-
glish income tax to pay your standing
army. You want an English colonial
| policy, but you are not willing to have
an English income tax to support 1t.
1 must apologize for quoting the Dec
cloud now, but the clouds roll by.
Whip! Why, of course we can whip.
We can't tell how long it will take or
how much it will cost or how often we
will have to repeat the whipping, but
we can do it. But shall a great nation
act upon what 1t can do or upon what II
ought to do?
1t takes 10000 British soldiers to make
life bearable for 100000 British citizens
in India; and it takes a native army OF
100000 to help British army of 10000
to keep 100000 people of British birth
in the saddle while they ride 00,000 00(
of people in India.
Republicans object to Democrats quo.
ting from Lincoln. They never quote
from Lincoln now.
But they say we must not make any
speeches in this country against forciblt
lanneXation while the war lasts. MY
friends, II Is not the speeches made II
this country that are melting the Fill
lipinos to armed resistance. If their re-
sistence iH due to speeches made in thii
lcountry, their resistance is due L
speeches made by generations that arr
/. lpast.
You ask me why protest against for
chile annexation? You ask me why
protest against war of conquest wage(
by republic? / tell you do not wan
to plant the seeds of despotism at ou
Iown doors. / hate despotism and Low,
the Declaration of Independence.
Republicans say IL we give up tn,
Philippines Europe will laugh at US
IWen, when our fathers said all men ar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

Mayor Jones, of Toledo, the golden
rule" candidate for governor, spoke last
week at the Westerville fair, and made
a political speech in his own behalf.
Soon after Doc. Norton, the member of
congress from the Tiffin district, ar
rived to give talk, having been invit-
ed. The Doc. started in, but not polit-
ically. Soon one of Jones's men on the
platform, as was Jones, put question
at Norton and followed it up with 9TH
ers, all of which fairly woke the Doc up,
when he sailed in and soon had the
crowd with him.
He interrogated Jones as to his fresh
ness as a reformer when he had been for
thirty years an active Republican, work.
ing to get the country into the very
state and condition that he now would
reform. His Jones tick with no other
name on it was simply ridiculous, but
there are always some few people will
ing to fool away their votes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

reated equal they laughed at us; when
they said government is only by consent
of the governed, they laughed at us.
Who laughed? Why, the aristocracy
and the crowned heads.
Suppose we sent our sympathy to the
Beers. In an hour England would send
back: "what about the Filipinos?"
Must we keep these islands because
Dewey sank q Spanish fleet? Schley
sank one, and we promised to free
Cuba.
The money for the war of conquest
comes from the people. They put 1t in.
II there is anything coming out the syn
dlcate will get 1t.
They said God pushed lis in aud shut
the door" 1 don't believe in shackling
our weaknesses and desires on God.
When God chooses TO soeak He will
choose some other mouth piece than
Mark Hanna.
Republicans give three reasons for i'm
perialism. Moneys in it, Gods i'll 1t,
and we're in it.
England has a colonial policy, and
there is scarcely day in the year that
she has not q war somewhere. If we
must stand by the administration be-
cause there is a war, why, there will be
one party permanently in power.
If you want to know what Imperial
ism" means read the treaty made the
other day with the Sultan of Sulu.
There are no slaves here, but that treaty
provides that slave working for moth
ing day can buy his liberty when he
gets the price, which is fixed at S2o.
The blessings of the Republican party
are now being spread all over the Phil
ippines by means of 13-inch shell. This
thing of civilizing and lifting a Ecople
to higher plane on the point Of bay
onet has been tried all over and Is fail
ure.
The farmer not only has his own nose
on the grindstone, but he is turning the
grindstone himself.
If you tell me it is a Christian duty
to go over there and govern the Filipi-
nos against their will, and Chrlstianize
them, tell you find nothing like that
in our gospels. The gospel for Filipinos
is the gospel of liberty, love and broth
erhood of man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13
on TRIAL.

We may say the party in power Is on
realize 1t, and this accounts for the
roundabout route to reach Chicago and
their speeches on the way. 1t was a
notable parade.
It must be admitted, however, that
William Jennings Bryan is a greater at
traction than the whole cabinet from
Washington. Col. Bryan's crowds are
ahead of anything ever known in this
country, and the interest increases, for
he captivates and captures the people.
Truth is mighty. "Ye shall know the
truth, and the truth shall make you
free"
The election in Ohio is important, es-
pecially important, and the Hanna party
understand it. But this administration
is on trial and the people are the jury,
and the issue is, guilty or not guilty?
Pledges were given, oaths taken, and
the question recurs, have these been
kept?
The Republican party in the national
convention platform promised improve
ment in the administration of the gov
ernment, in economy, in better manage
ment, etc., if they got power. Have
these been verified?
The great increase in expenditures in
every department shows their falsity
and demonstrates their rmismanagement.
Commission after commission has been
lappointed without any good excuse, and
at heavy expense. Men convicted or
removed from high office, continue to
draw full pay, one of whom does yet.
Is this economy? Is it better or more
judicious management?
The president and his secretaries and
others in their late speeches claimed
that their policy toward the Filipinos
was patriotic and that they therefore
should be sustained. If Admiral Dewey
was no need of war with them; that
they were well-disposed toward us and
helped us to take Manila-why was not
pacific and generous policy pursued,
as was the case in Cuba:
But what is patriotism? The Century
dictionary says: Love of ones country;
the passion which moves a person to
serve his country, either in defending 1t
from invasion or in protecting it's rights
and maintaining it's laws and institu-
tions."
Bishop Berkeley, in his "Maxims''
says: Being loud and vehement, either
against CO art or for a court, is no proof
of patriotism" A court means the ad-
ministration. 1t is likely that Aguin-
aldo and his friends claim they are the
patriots. There is strong opinion pre-
vailing throughout this country that the
administration has badly and sadly
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

There are no fixed majorities in this
country. And this fact should encour-
age Democrats to be getting into line
and to chat with their neighbors over
public affairs in which all are interested.
Every good citizen wants good govern
ment and not too costly. Economy is
important and honesty is everything.
The idea of corrupt leaders of the par
ty in power demanding from those at
work in public institutions that they pay
over 8 per cent of their salaries is an
outrage that should defeat any party. 1t
is force draft in order to corrupt.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13
McKINLEYIsM.

"Clevelandlsm," said Mr.. o. H. P.
Belmont, at Dallas Texas referring to
the course and the wrecking conse-
auences of the New York Democracy
especially, of Grover Cleveland G. Co.
i'McKinleyism,, is now on parade and
showing its power and glory and re-
peating the old saw, "The king can do
no wrong" Infallible kings, who rule
by the grace of God, have long claimed
It. Royal rulers never go to confession,
not needing to, for they never make mis-
takes, not they. Now will any one tell
us the difference between Clevelandism
and McKinleyism?
Are they not much alike in goldbug-
gerry, If not humbuggery 1t may be
Cleveland had less suavity, was more
the dictator, had no Hanna to arrange
and manipulate for him. The Cleve-
land administration issued bonds, and
so does the Mckinley arrangement. The
Philippine war and other requirements
increase the expenditures about $780,
900, 900 year.
But the Reeds, Shermans, Boutwells,
Bushnells, Hoars, Masons and others re-
alize that they have McKinleyism on
their hands, and they think it heavy
load to carry. They think this Philip
pine war is the result of bad, if not cor
rupt, management Indeed, the disgust
of some of these distinguished men is
beyond expression. The despise Sen
ator Hanna and the administration
over which he has such control.
The presidents interstate tour for a
denomination began last week, being ac-
companied by his cabinet. They reach
ed Chicago at p m. on Saturday, hav-
| ing made twelve speeches on the way.
These talks were generally brief, some
only six minutes or so, but all were
"set speeches." carefully prepared be-
lforehand. In some cases the President
had one or two OF his cabinet take a
hand.
The president on Saturday evening
spoke at the Marquette Club Lincoln
Day banquet. This tour and visit was
a Hanna arrangement, under the ex-
cuse of attending the unveiling of the
soldiers monument. In his speeches
made from the tail end of the train the
president defended his Philippine policy
gave his party credit for present pros
perity, and ranged as traitors citizens
who do not approve of his course.
President Mckinley used to be the
champion of silver, but not word had
he to say in that direction. No refer
ence was made to his silver commission
to Europe that cost 100000 or so, and
turned out such a fiasco. AS Macbeth
says to Banquo's ghost, "Shake not thy
CORY locks at me-"
The prosperity" claimed is of course
to credit the tariff, and so the adminis-
tration. No credit was given to our
boUntiful crops, and the short crops
elsewhere and the demand for iron in
every shape the world over, which this
country can luIuiSn CnedpeT IMAM OIH-
ers What has increased tariff and other
taxation got to do with these, which are
| the real basis of prosperity? When did
robbing the many to enrich the few ever
make a prosperous people throughout?
OF course the growth of trusts was not
referred to. The fact is it was assump-
| ton and falsity all through, and they
the oracles.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13


Hostilities have not yet begun in
South Africa, although preparations
continue. 1t is pretty evident that the
civilized world is adverse to Britain on
this Boer question. The Transvaal and
the Orange Free State are not under
British control and there is doubtless a
feeling they ought to be. The gold
and diamond mines make this region
more important and desirable. The gold
production Of the Transvaal last Au-
gust was over 100000, and the yearly
output over $1OO, 900, 900, while the rest of
the world in 1898 produced about $780,
100000. The value Of the diamonds ex-
ported each year run up to five millions.
All this is quite important.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

The Cleveland Leader says McLean's
attack on trusts and bosses is the devil
rebuking sin" This sweet Hanna organ
also boots at Mclean helping the needy.
Indeed these Hanna sheets see nothing
good in our JohnR. Hanna & Co., trusts
and corruption, increasing the ma
tional debt, increased tariff taxation, no
tax on incomes, ETC., etc, are things that
suit these tools and instruments of
wrong
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13


In 1890 the revenues of the general
government were $4OS, $50, 9S2, and expen-
ditures $318,040,710 The army and navy
that year cost $66,5S9,O44
The fiscal year ending June 80, 1899,
shows receipts $515, ,96O,62O, and the ex-
penditures $6O5.O72, ,17s, of which $293, 1885,
359 went for the army and navy.
McKinley's administration has in
creased taxes and raised the revenue in
every possible way, yet the deficit
amounts to $50. .111,559.
Taxes have been increased 81 per cent
by the Republican administration and
the expenditure has doubled since 1890
In addition, the interest bearing debt
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

Republican papers lauded Auginaldo
to the skies when he went from Hong
Kong to the Philippines and led his ar
my to help us to overcome the Spanish.
Why were not the Filipinos held as
friends? While Dewey was in control
they continued friendly? Why the
change? Is it not patriotic in the Fill
ipinos to contend for liberty? Was it
not in the Americans Of 1776? If not,
why not?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

That expansion business in the Phil
ippines, thus far, has not made much
progress, Notwithstanding our brave
troops and their efforts. Their suffer-
ings too have been gr' :, and the cost
well, the powers that oe are keeping that
back. They are not telling the cost in
money and suffering and loss of life; not
on the way to Chicago. They prate
about prosperity and patriotism" not
telling about the trust prosperity, how
ever. Their campaigning is not to ex-
pand the truth by giving correct infor-
nation and facts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

The news from Washington is that
censorship on press dispatches to and
from Manila has been abolished. The
press is a power, and election is draw
ing nigh,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13
TOOK HIS vALuABLEs.

Massilloh, Oct. Hilary Curley, a
we'll known young man of this city, who
was a soldier in Cuba during the late
war telephoned his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Curley, of South Erie street
from Allegheny Monday evening that
his room in that city had been burglar
lied and all his clothing, a considerable
SUM Of money, and some jewelry had
been taken. Curley is a fireman on the
Pennsylvania railway and was making
his home in Allegheny.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

The Republican party few years ago
was for free silver at 16 to 1. Now they
are for the British gold standard, serv-
ing the English Jew bankers and bond
holders, bowling down to Mammon, and
then claiming to be saints.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICKET.

For Representatives.:
DIR. M. M. BAUER, of Lake.
WILLIAM MORGAN, East Greenville.
JOHN G. WARWICK, of Navarro.
For Probate Judge
JOHN K. BOWERS, of Canton.
For Prosecuting Attorney
ATLEE POMERENE, of Canton.
For Sheriff.
FRANK B. SCHLAFLY, of Beach City.
For County Commissioner
ED. ]. MEYER, of Canton.
For Treasurer
ELI L. MOTIFS, Minerva.
For Infirmary Director
ELSON VANDERGRIFT, N. Franklin.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

A transport, name not given, sailed
the other day for Manila with $1,50O,0O0
in gold, sent by the government to pay
the troops and officials there. This is by
no means the first supply and will not
be the last
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13
EYMAN ACCEPTS
THE PLACE.
Has Been Persuaded That he
Ought to Take 1t.
NEWS NOTES FROM MAssILLoN.
Young Man Sends Word That His Room
Has Been Entered and Ills valu-
ables Taken--Topics of
the Town.
Special to News-Democrat.

Special to News-Democrat.
Massillon, Oct. 11.-Word has been re-
ceived here that DR.. Eyman will accept
the superintendency of the Massillon
State hospital and will arrive here to
take charge of the new institution Mo-
vember 1. DR.. Clark, the present capa-
BILE assistant superintendent, 1t is un-
derstood, will be retained. This will be
highly gratifying to that physician's
numerous Massillon's friends who hold
him in the highest esteem.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

For Governor:
JOHN r. M'LEAN, Hamilton.
For Lieutenant Governor:
A. w. PATRICK. Tuscarawas.
Supreme Court Judge:
DEWITT c. BADGER, Franklin.
Attorney General:
WILLIAM H. DORE, Seneca.
Auditor of State:
GEORGE A. sIGAFOOs, Darke.
State Treasurer:
JAMES l. GORMAN, Lawrence.
Eoard Of Public Works:
f. d. MALIN, Lake.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

The Sultan of Sulu has forty wives
and score or more Of concubines. "old
Glory floats over the harem, placed
there by William Mckinley. Will the
Christian people Of America endorse
or condemn? Their votes will tell.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

Is this country to be ruled by trusts
and boodIers? Are the leaders in power
to be allowed to force Doodle from the
employees in postoffices and other public
offices? Does the presiden. sanction the
infamy? He surely must know it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

Dewey fooled the Spaniards," says
a Hanna organ. And the Spaniards
fooled our administration and got $780,
100000 in gold, and we got costly war.
The Spanish are ahead in the fooling
business
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

Hanna organs prate about progress
and prosperity" and in contrast "sur-
render" and free silver. These sheets
know not even-handed justice. They
are supporters of trusts and goldbug
rascality. Their progress means sad
ding this country with a moneyed oil
garchy
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

A mans democracy is only counted on
election day, and that is the day for
every good citizen to serve his country,
and this is patriotism. The Democracy
is the party Of truth, justice and the con-
stitution
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

This administration is on the side
of Spain in the Philippine affair and
paid $4,000, 900 to get there. This spec
ulative trust party is very patriotic if
there own say-so is to be taken.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

"The panic of 1885," say the penny
whistle Hanna sheets. The panic Of
1898 was under the Mckinley tariff law
of 1890, assisted by the clearing house
bankers of New York. These are the
facts. So try again.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

If the Sulu Islands belong to the Uni
ted States, is 1t lawful for any man,
sultan or slave, to live a polygamous
life? Voters of Ohio, answer this ques-
ton at the November election.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

The Hanna administration organs may
boast of an increase in trusts, in taxes,
and some other lovely things-lovely,
for they will help the party in various
ways. The trusts, of course, will honor
Mr.. Hanna's demands.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

Among it's other distinguished visitors
Chicago is pleased to welcome William
Mckinley of Washington, d. c., the
well-known member of the StOnema-
sons union.-Chicago Record.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

Ex-Governor Sidney Edgerton, of
Akron, now over so years of age, and a
Republican all his life, has accepted an
invitation to preside at the Democratic
meeting on Friday evening, which will
be addressed by Hon. A. w. Patrick and
Gen. 1. r. Sherwood.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

1t would look quite like eternal JUS
tice if President Mckinley were to force
Luzon to become an American state in
time to have it's electoral vote cast for
Bryan.-Chicago Record
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

The Hanna machine in Ohio is to be
put into running order by corruption oil
which costs money. Hence the call
upon all the u. S. and other officials
over the country.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

Our candidate for governor is a man
of substance and a man of heart. He
is not of the trust class, nor of the heart
less class, nor of the Hanna class.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

The Democracy has argument; the
other side has money. On the other
side are trusts, combines and all gam
bling arrangements.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

One of the presidents notices was:
mo Step Backward" The president,
however, has gone back on civil service
and free silver.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

Can any good citizen approve or de-
fend the disgraceful letter instructing
postmasters how to evade the law, in
paying assessments for the Hanna cam
paign fund?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

Hanna sheets quote from Aguinaldo's
last proclamation, written here for cam
paign purposes. Forgery is nothing for
these fellows
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

The charge is that Judge Nash, repub-
Iican candidate for governor though a
citizen of Columbus, pays no taxes.
No explanation has been given as yet.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

Let Democrats of Ohio turn out and
vote the Democratic ticket, state, dis
trict and county, and victory will be
Ours
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

of the government has grown from $780,
0OO,OO to 1,1S2, ,149,O50.
When the president and his cabinet
are campaigning, let them touch on this
increase of debt and taxes. Let them
explain to our people. The next fiscal
year will show great increase.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

The president is a mighty man, but
Bryan draws the crowds and by his ar
gument and eloquence carries convic-
ton,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13
SENATORIAL TICKET.

For State Senator
]. V. LAwLER, of Carroll county.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

managed this whole Philippine pur-
chase. We speak more in pity than in
anger, for we feel for the gallant Amer
leans in Luzon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13
JUDICIAL TICKET.

For Common Pleas Judge,
c. T. MEYER, Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

So it seems Judge Nash, the Republic
an nominee for Governor, residing in
Columbus, pays no taxes. Why is this
thus?
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-10-13

William Jennings Bryan's pen and
voice are mightier than his sword.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-15
Tine PhiIoaonhic Clinton.

T suppose said a philosophic glut- ton, that I ought to be, and as mat ter of fact I am, grateful that have never had very much money. If had plenty of money I should doubt less long ago have killed myself with rich food. As it is, am still living to enjoy my corned beef and cabbage; saved from myself by circumstances that seemed cruel, but that were really kindly, as I suppose may befall in the experiences of any Of us.
 What We need most indeed, is pro- lection against ourselves"