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Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04
Wolcou Has No Show.

The chances of carrying Colorado
for Mckinley this year were hardly
worth considering at best. ana they
have practically disappeared with the
complete fusion of the Democratic,
Populist and Silver Republican fac
lions In that state. Senator Wolcott,
whose eloquent and forciblc speech as
temporary chairman OF the Philadel-
phla convention aroused admiration.
viii doubtless make plucliy fight for
the Republican ticket. but the odds
against him are apparently too great
to be overcome. In 1896 Colorado gave
Bryan 1Gl 1913 votes to 2G271 ballots
east for Mckinley, and the majority
10y which the fusion forces won tho
day In the state election of 1898 was
about $4,000. These figures indicate
that the Colorado Republicans have re-
gained much of the ground they have
lost. but they also show that the four
electoral votes of the state are virtu-
ally certain to be cast again for Bryan.
Bulletin uiep.).
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04

free trade with Spain, and the country
was prosperous. When Miles landed
he was welcomed by the populace. He
promised them American liberty under
the American flag. General Miles was
conscientious and Is not 10 be blamed
for the outcome. But what have we
given them. We have qunrtered our
troops on them without their consent
We maintained our military satrnpy,
which has taken place of their provn-
cial government. We have denied them
representation In our American Con
gress. We refuse them n territorial
government, and, as n crowning infa-
my in the chapter of tyrannies. have
impoverished their people by dlscrim-
mating protective tarllf. What crimes
have been committed In llbcrty's name {.
If this is the freedom which the Re
publican party claims TO have extend
ed TO ten million people we don't won.
der they cry out against II and sigh
for the days of Spanish oppression
once more. Our treatment of this un.
fortunate island people Is no whit bet
ter than was George HIS Of the Amer
lean colonies. II IL no wonder the
added ten millions don't appreciate the
liberty" we are giving them, and that
our army of G5.0oO men Is needed to
keep them in possession of this "llb-
crty." In Cuba, we have not yet kept
our promise OF independence. and In
the Philippines government by force
hns taken the place of government by
consent. But even when peace is
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04
Words Of Senate r Hoar.

1t matters not where Senator Hoar
now stands. He has sacrificed his
manhood, his principles, for party.
These words, however, came fresh
from his heart when he was a patriot
before n partisan, and he cannot now
gainsay them:
''If we had dealt with the Fill
pinos as we should have done, we
should have had no war. We
should have had no loss of life.
We should have had no large eX-
penditure of money. We should not
have trampled on the doctrines
upon which our Institutions are
founded. We should not have in
Cured the undying hatred of the
people of the Philippines. We
should have received from their
gratitude everything in the way of
commercial advantage or advan-
tage of military or naval station
that their gratitude could bestow.
we should nave the Slory-ol
which the glory of no other country
in history could be compared-of
being the great liberator in both
hemspheres."
No man true to himself could utter
these sentiments and then fall into
line with the powers instrumental in
bringing about the un-American state
of affairs, so graphically pictured. In
persona, Senator IIoar is with the
party of Mckinley, but in spirit he is
with the party of Bryan. or is n foyer
with truth, for the words above are
the words of an American. Il patriot
and a Democrat.
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04
New Birth Of Freedom.

"'ro ten millions of the human race
there was given II new birth of free
dom and to the American people "A
new and noble responsibility
Sounds well. doesn't lt? It's out of
the Republican platform. But IL 1t
true? Has new birth Of freedom been
given ten millions of the human race?
If there has, and Mr.. Mckinley did II,
he deserves reelection. But let's see
If he did 10 begin with Porto Rico.
That island was peaceful. II did not
rebel nj Spain. II was accorded repre-
sehtaton in the Spanish Cortcs. II had
municipal home rule ana home gov
ernment OF the province. 1t enjoyed
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04

Congress has the right under the con-
stltution to issue paper money" he
said, st was given to them to be used
by themselves, not to be delegated to
individuals or corporations
President Jefferson perceived the
danger of giving the banks too much
power. II believe" he said, that the
banking institutions are more danger
mics. Already they have raised up
money aristocracy that has set the
government at defiance. The issuing
power should be taken from the banks
and restored to the government and
the people to whom it belongs. Let
the banks exist. but let them bank on
treasury notes"
The platform of the Democratic par
ty adopted at Kansas City expresses
the present Democratic attitude to-
word the conspiracy to perfect "A paper
money trust in the United States: I'VE
denounce the currency bill enacted at
the last session of Congress as a step
forward in the Republican policy
which aims to discredit the sovereign
right of the national government to
issue all money, whether coin or paper,
and TO bestow upon national banks the
power to issue and control the volume
of paper money for their own benefit.
a permanent national bank curren-
cy, secured by government bonds, must
have a permanent debt to rest upon,
and if the bank currency is to increase
with population and business, the debt
must also increase. The Republican
currency scheme is therefore Il scheme
for fastening upon the taxpayers a per-
pctual and growing debt.
1--WE are opposed to this private cor
poration paper circulated as money,
but without legal tender qualities, and
demand the retirement of the national
bank notes as fast as this government
paper or silver certificates can be sub
stituted for them"
PRIVATE BANKS USURPING GOV
ERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS.
The concentration of power in the
hands of n few men is shown by the
fact that the National City Bank of
New York. an institution controlled by
Standard Oil interests, carries n cash
reserve of S4O,000,OO0, and is practi-
cally the financial agent of the United
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04
PRINTERS
BOYCOTT
M'KTNLEY.
big Six" Of New York,
Which Beat Blaine Out
Of the Presidency, Is
Now After McKinley's
Scalp.

big Six the famous printers
union of New York City has started
out in earnest to put into effect it's
declarations made some days ago to
boycott the Republican party and its
national ticket.
AT recent meeting the executive
committee was instructed to confer
with the officers of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor and the Central Fed
Grated Union of New York City to take
active steps to institute II national boy
colt against the Republican party.
Speakers will be sent by the union to
speak against Republican candidates
at the meetings of labor organizations
throughout the UnitedeStates, and mil
lions of circulars will be scattered
throughout the country calling on all
workmen and labor organizations to
boycott Mckinley on election day.
1t was agreed to follow the plan
adopted by the union in the campaign
of 1884, when james G. Blaine and
Cleveland We're the opposing candi-
dates.
Typographical Union No. 6 c"Blg
Six has nearly 6.OOO active members,
and the influence of such powerful
body will certainly be Il factor in the
national election.
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04
Imperialism Suits England.

The London Times of recent dat,
said:
Englishmen have seen with un-
grudging satisfaction the entrance
of America on the path of imperial
expansion, which they have them
selves trodden with such conspic-
uous success. But 1t must be con-
fcssed that considerable strain is
put upon our sympathy by such
laundering as the order regulating
the trade of Porto Rico, which
reads as If 1t We're borrowed from
our own navigation acts which the
Americans themselves found SO
oppressive"
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04
Keep Colorado in the Bryan
Column.
(Ncw York Ncrdict.)

The Ncrdict's advlccs from Colorado
indicate very clearly that that state
will again enroll its electoral vote In
the Bryan column. 1t may be by II CON
sidcrably reduced plurality. but that
fact will not alter the result. There
will he fusion ticket in the field COM
posed of candidates selected harmon
iously by the Democrats, the Popullsts
and the Silver Republicans. Every en-
crgy will bc bent TO carrying II fusion
Legislature. which shall elect II sue
ccssor to Senator Wolcott.
While II Is true that many Silver Re-
publlcans will return to the Republi-
can party. their loss Will simply be felt
In the reduced figures for the fusion
state and Democratic national tickets.
There are estimated TO have been co.
600 of them in the state. and allowance
IL made for the return of half of them
TO their old allegiance. This Is consid-
cred Il very conservative estimate.
There are enough Democratic and Pop
ullst votes to carry the state without
the Silver Republicans. hut thousands
of them are as staunch Bryan men to-
day ns they were in 1896. Senator Tel
Ter Is one of this number.
Colorado possesses the most striking
specimen of trust anywhere in oper-
alton in the United States. II IL
known as the American Smelling and
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04
Mr.. Coates a Popular Candidate.

No man will draw more votes TO the
combined Democratic, Silver Republl-
can and Popullst ticket In Colorado
this fall than David G. Coates. the
nominee for lieutenant governor.
Standing as he does, at the head of or
ganzcd labor In Colorado. he will
bring to the ticket the unanimous sup
port of that element, and II Is n power.
ful one. Not only that, but Mr.. Contcs
X well qualified for the position, ana
when elected will discharge his official
duties In n manner that will reflect
credit not only upon the large class
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04

States government. This bank has
become so powerful in national politics
that it forced Secretary of the Treas
ury Gage to deposit millions of govern
ment money in its keeping on the
ground of its political service to Pres
ident Mckinley. The written cores
pondence on this point is notorious.
This Standard Oil bank carries a larg-
er cash reserve than the sixteen ma
tional banks of Chicago. 1t controls
the money market of Wall street.
VIII you vote for Mr.. Mckinley and
paper money issued by private
who says that "the issue of money is n
function of the government, and the
banks ought to go out of the govern
ing business?
Mr. Bryan has put the question in
language that every citizen can under
stand:
''The first question in an industrial
nation is, Where ought the control of
the currency to rest? In whose hands
can this almost omnipotent power be
trusted? Every writer of political
economy, from Aristotle to Adam
Smith, allows that II change in the cur
rency alters the price of every ounce
and yard of merchandise. and every
foot of land At present the banks
and the money kings WELD this pow
er. They own the yardstick and can
make it longer or shorter as they
please. They own every pound weight
and can make it heavier or lighter as
they choose. This explains the rid
die, so mysterious to common people,
that those who trade in money always
grow rich, even while those who trade
in other things 20 into bankruptcy.
Another objection to national banks
of issue is that the moment the nation
al bank is permitted to issue money.
that moment il becomes. for pecuniary
reasons, the enemy of any paper mon
cy."
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04

Says Georges Weekly: big fat
bosses In the employ of corporations
Will now begin TO 20 about among their
worklngmcn, telling them that the fac
Bryan. one boss said to nm Irishman:
DO you know, Mike, that II that man
Bryan Is elected wages will be reduced
forty per cent? Mike replied; 'Sure
and II that is so you'd be the first one
to vote for him."
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04

No finer example of selfmade Ameri-
can manhood is to he found within the
states borders than Hon. James B.
Orman, Democratic, Silver Republican
and Populist nominee for Governor of
Colorado. Mr.. Orman has hewn his
own way, and for more than a score
of years his name has stood as n
synonym for honesty and fair dealing
and himself as Il conspicuous example
of the highest and best type of Demo
crat With Mr.. Ornan at the helm,
the state will he assured of progress
sive business administration. equal to
the most successful which have gone
before.
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04

The Republican newspapers insist
that there is but one soldier to every
thousand American inhabitants. Even
so, that is one soldier too many if
possible to dispense with him. In the
troublous days following the civil war,
when the entire western frontier was
beseiged by hostile Indians. 25.OOO sol
diers sufficed. Why should 1OO,0 900 be
needed now.
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04
THE MONEY TRUST.
National Brokers Usurp the
Governments Prerogatives
by 7l,e New Finan>
cial Bill,

Do you want to see the whole power
of issuing paper money in the United
States given to national banks? That
is the plain purpose of the Republican
party. Its leaders declare that the
government must go out of the bank
ing business. In other words. they
desire to place the absolute control of
the volume of the money supplied in
the hands of bankers, to be increased
or decreased rs their private interests
passed By Il Republican majority in
Congress is a long stride toward this
favorite scheme of the banking trust.
National bank paper money rests
upon the government debt. represent
ed by bonds. The banker draws in
terest on his bonds and. besides, has
his money to lend at interest He
draws both from the government and
from the people ON the same money at
the same time
Is this dishonest system to be ex-
tended? Is it safe to intrust such
power to men to be used for their pri-
vate profit?
SMALL BANKS. LIKE SMALL
DEALERS, ARE DISAPPEARING.
The independence of small banks
and bankers is disappearing A few
great banks practically control the
rest. These giant institutions are
owned by industrial combinations like
the Standard Oil trust, the sugar trust,
the steel trust, the beef trust. Do
you realize what it means to take
from the government its legitimate
work of issuing legal tender paper
money and substitute for that money
the private notes without legal ten
der attributesl of banking corporations
owned and controlled by the industrial
trusts?
That is what Republican victory this
year means.
President Jackson faced conspir-
acy of this kind and defeated it. IF
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04

thoroughly rc-establishcd, who could
hope for n better state of affairs than
has come about near at home. where the
people were passive and accepted our
rule? In view of these facts the boast
of giving liberty To ten millions will
certainly be received by the country as
falsehood and hypocrisy. The Demo
Gratis should demand that the liberty
be actuniiy given both in letter and in
spirit and II will not only save the
honor of our country, but prevent any
recurrence of such criminal procedures.
Knoxville Sentinel.
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04

The Standard Oil Company-the
especially beloved offspring Of the
Republican party-has declared quar-
terly dividend of twenty per cent
equivalent to $SO,OOO.OOO or four per
cent. on $2OOO,OOOO0o. -Four years
more of McKinleyism, and the United
States will have little left but the war
in the Philippines.
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04

Governor Thomas, in his eloquent
speech delivered while acting ms tenn
porary chairman of the Democratic
convention at Kansas City. gave utter
ance to the following true and consls-
tent Democratic sentiment. 1--WE have
chccrfully submitted to n burdcnsomc
taxation that Cuba might be free: that
Porto Rico might cnjby the heritage
of our constitution. We have conse-
Grated our sons to the cause of liberty
and sent them freely forth to cxtin-
guish the last vcstlgc OF dcspotlsm In
our hemisphere. We protest against
the payment of tribute or the devotion
OF life to the cause of empire. We will
emulate monarchy neither In conquest
nor In government. We would per-
pctuatc the Monroe doctrine and realize
with Jefferson that its first and fundn.
mental maxim is never to entnnglc
ourselves in the brolls OF the old
world"
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04

The development of our own domes-
tic resources should be the policy of
this nation-not the exploitation of
new and untried regions. There are
abundant opportunities Mt home, and
If we make the best of them there will
never be need to expand beyond our
own door-steps.
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04
His Claim Allowed.

Mr. Mckinley ventures TO cite ms a
Republican claim to public confidence
the refunding provision of the new
currency law. which was designed to
perpetuate the national debt for the
profit of the national banks.-New
York Journal
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04
War Taxes.

The platform adopted mt Kansas City
favors the reduction and speedy re-
peal of war taxes and Il return to the
time-honOred Democratic policy of
strict economy in governmental expen-
diturcs." This is an important pledge.
for the war taxes are coming to be n
heavy burden. An Arkansas newpaper
says that the government puts n fine
upon the citizen
When he sends telegram.
When he draws check.
When he becomes a member of n cor
poration.
When he transfers his stock.
When he insures his life or house.
When he assigns his assurance.
When he makes note to raise
money for the payment of his other
taxes.
When he buys n money order.
When he executes n lease.
When he sends paid telephone
message.
When an indemnity bond is given.
When the citizen executes an In
strument necessary in the sale of mer-
chandise on change.
When he ships goods by freight or
express.
When he clears vessel and files
manifest
When he buys n ticket to go abroad.
When he executes n power of at
torney.
When he buys proprietary medi-
cine.
When he chews gum.
When he uses perfumes or his wife
INDUCES in cosmetics.
When n note Is protested.
When warehouse receipt is given.
When merchandise is entered at
custom house.
These taxes are being felt by the
people. Under Republican policies cor
porations escape the burden which
falls upon those least able to bear tho
burden.
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04
MARCH OF THE TRUSTS IN A SINGLE STATE.
How the Trust Monster GrowsMore Than Three Billion Doll
in New Jersey Since 1898

In order to understand why Attorney General
GrigEs-who was selected from the trust lawyers
of New Jersey-does not enforce the antitrust law.
look at the following record 1t shows that since
January !, 1S9S-two years after Mckinney elec-
tion-the trusts organized in that state alone have
a total capitalized value of $3.131. 100000.
Trusts Incorporated in New Jersey since Jauu-
ary !, 1S!jS-more than three billion dollars
Gilpin observer., 1900-10-04

which he represents, but on the people
Of the entire state as well.-Trinidad
Advertiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Failure to appoint an executive coun-
Gil in Porto Rico, it ia said, has left
Governor Charles II. Allen no power TO
act.
The hall in Philadelphia in which the
republican national convention will
meet June 10 has been flushed and
turned over to the committee.
Complaint is made that Speaker Her
derson Ia more tyrannous 10 his trea'-
ment of members of the House than
Gear" Reed ever was.
The bill permitting the marriage Of q
man and his deceased wife's sister pa
ed its second reading 10 the British
House of Lords yesterday.
Right Rev. John Moore, the aged
bishop Of the Roman Catholic diocese
OF 81. Augustine, Fla, was stricken
with paralysis while delivering a sci
mon 10 the pulpit Of st. Mary's Church,
Allegheny, Pa, on Sunday. His co.,
dition Ia serious.
General de Gallifet, French minister
OF war, caused storm in the Chamber
of Deputies, yesterday, by denouucing
Boulsngerism. The premier-Wsldeck
Rouss ,au-added fuel to the fame by
declaring that spying was done at The
war Office against the detective service
Insults were hurled at the premier and
the minister OF war, but finally conf
dence was voted in the government, al
ter hot and furious debate, in which
Count Boni de Castellsne was the lead
er for the opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
THE CHURCHES.

Prior TO the final adjournment OF the
Methodist Protestant General Confer.
ence at Atlantic City, n. j., on Sstur-
day night, the revision Of the discipline
was completed. This was the most te-
dious work of the conference, and,
while no radical chan Ies were made,
the changes were 30 numerous that 1t
will result in new discipline, practi-
caDly. The compilation OF a new hymnal
for the church was decided upon.
The Methodist Episcopal General
Conference. in session in Chicago, yes-
terday refused by an overwhelming
vote to sanction direct attack on Pres.
ident Mckinley for bis action in sup
porting Attorney General Griggs's in-
depreciation of the law directed against
the army csDteen. The unofficial atli-
tude OF the church against the advent
Of greater latitude in worldly amuse-
ments was upheld by a vote of 1888
against changing the existing discipline
to 200 in favor OF changing it. What
business remained for the conference
WAS rushed through this morning and
at 1890 the 23rd quadrennial confer
ence adjourned sine die. The motion
to grant authority to unOrdained itine-
rant preachers to celebrate the rites OF
matrimony was adopted by large ma
iority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-29
Hernandez Captured.

Caracas, Venezuela, May 29.-Ger.
Hernandez. leader Of the Revolutionary
forces. hos been captured by govern
ment troops. The revolutionary forces
have been scattered and the rebellion
has collapsed. Gen. Jose Manuel Her.
nandez began hos ilities agaiu.t Presi.
dent Castro in November, 1899 VII
the object of wrestling the presidency
from him as coon as Castro had suC.
ceeded 10 oustiDg President Andrade
from Office the mouth before. Castro
gave Hernandez bis undivided attention
and prosecuted a vigorous war against
him. Both sides had some success.
The attempted revolution dragged
along all winter. In February Her
usndez showed increase activity
but made no decisive gains 10 jar
uary of this year the United States
recognized Castro ss President Of
Venezuela aud since then Herusnd,z's
cause wsned. He had devoted follow
ers but lacked numbers. Hernsud,z
was known as "El Mocho" or The
MANNED" because he had lost three FIR
gers 10 battle. He has been a soldier
all bis life and taken part in trays INIT
merable incident to the stormy life Of
his country. For thirty years be hss
been q rebel. He has been wounded
eighteen times and this is the twenty.
first time he has been captured.