The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-11-09

New Orleans, November s.-The New
Orleans Picayune sent telegraphic re-
quests to many leading democrats In
various sections Of the country asking
expressions with reference to the future
of the democratic party, the best pan
OF reorganization and the principles to
be advocated hereafter The following
are extracts from some of the replies:
Hoke Smith, Atlanta Gal doubt the
advisahility of q distinct movement by
few men, with the purpose of reorganiza-
ton. A party which can rll the enor-
normous vote that the demscratic party
has recently poled. is far from being
dead party More conservative coun-
ellis will prevail in future democratic con-
money platform 10 1904, with man
against whom no factional fight can be
made. there is every reason to believe
the party will triumph.
Horace Boes of Iowa-My belief is wet
should drop is to /. Let the money ques-
ton rest while conditions remain as at
present. Organize democratic clubs IN
every voting precinct to send delegates
to county, from county to State and
from state to National convention, OF
delegates to meet periodically and for
mulate platform for the party This
should be based on principles enunciated
! in our Declaration of independence. In
| sist on a strict construction of the con-
/ stitution as the sole source of legisla-
tive power in congress-. No subjugatiop
of unwilling peoples by force Expan-
SIGN in everything that pertains to peace;
contraction in everything that pertains
to unnecessary war. One form of gov
eminent for all. one flag. one people,
with equal rights to all and special priv
ileges to mono.
william Villas, Wis.--You can not WISE
=. ly operate on patient in utter collapse.
When natural revival ensues, if party
conscience comes back with returning
vitality the way to democratic victory
is plain as the path of honesty and Fideii-
ty. Let democracy turn from it's folly
and live.
John G. Carlisle now of New York.-ln
order to achieve success or to become
beneficial to the country as an opposition
party, the democracy must abandon al
dead issues, free itself from all dsmoraliZ-
a ing alliances and return to the true prin'
ciples and policies of the party. The new
r. questions preciptated upon the countr,
=, by the conduct of the present administra
ton and the declarations of its support
ers must be met in broad spirit Of jus
. tice and sincere respect for the mandate
b. Il.
ciples upon which our institutions ar
h. founded. We have drifted into a situate,
n which makes the correct solution OF thes
y questions exceedingly difficult and tn
tn rarity should give them most car fu
I'D consideration in all their aspects befor
y committing itself TO any specific plan O
ar adjustment. Upon the general principle
es involved there will probably be but It'll
al difference of opinion but the meas IRE
o. to be adopted in order to extricate tn
fe country from It's present unfortunate pc
nv sitlon can not be hastily flrmu at1d
all What plan shall be proposed fer the re
ID organization OF the party In order tbs
mt ITS real strength may be effectively es
IS erted is a question which 1t Sc rms o m
u' ought to be considered and decided BY
conference composed Of conservative dem
ocrats. representing both elements Of tn
marty as Ii has existed during the !
ct the success OF the party on sound II
me patriotic Platform OF PRINCIPLES am Their
ted fore all should be consulted, 10th as
fer the plan Of reorganization and policies
he be announced ~
democratic party needs no reconstructio
II needs fidelity to its creed, which h
stood for 100 years. AZ present u aeman
81 the pavrnent of the National debt and
on, return 10 the old specie basis"
md hanking. 1t demands the restoration
in tho states of the exclusive right to q
termine the qualification OF voters.
demands that all Federal TAXATION shi
= be equal and uniform IN places within I
4 limits OF the United States. II deman
2 the suppression OF trusts, esnertal'y
s corporations In respect OF all articles
q commerce that are subjects OF mesa
D and foreign commerce II the demo IRA
z adhere ~ these demands our preseni
g feat will be only temporary.
D u,nry Wattersou, Louisville - 7
g teachings of Jefferson are essential
, the life of government Of the Peep
s. The defeat has made for the time be
q unnroductiye. Good politics will cal
s. i. the waste places to be filled and to gr
4 again. They are indeed as immortal
IS the seif-governing principles, and wi
u they die on the fruitful soil of Amer
SIS freo government will have reached
4, stats OF dissolution,
IS An the democrats are cast down by
n result Of the election. viii the republic.
~ he elated and thrown on their gu;
81 They win fancy they have the world
IS . sling. They are certain to proceed
II excuses. They can not restrain cit