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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

location, our character and. our insti-
buttons give US in the worlds affairs.
Monroe Doctrine.
The doctrine enunciated by Monroe,
and approved by succeeding presidents,
is essential to the welfare of the
United States. The continents of
North and South America are dedica-
ted to the development of free govern
ment One republic after another has
been established, until to-day mon
archial idea has barely a foothold in
the new world.
While it is not the policy OF this
country to interfere where amicable
relations exist between European
countries and their dependencies IL
America, our people would look with
disfayor upon any attempt on the part
of European governments to maintain
an unwilling or forcible sovereignty
over the people living on this side OF
the Atlantic.
The position taken by the Republi-
can leaders, and more recently set
forth by the Republican candidate for
the Presidency, viz: That we cannot
protect a nation from outside inter-
ference without exercising sovereignty
over its people, is an assault upon the
Monroe doctrine, for while this argu-
ment is at this time directed against
the proposition to give to the Filipinos
both independence and protection, it
is equally applicable to the Republics
Of Central and South America. If this
government cannot lend its strength to
another Republic without making sub
jects of it's people, then we must
either withdraw our protection from
the Republics to the south of us or alb
sorb them. Under the same plea, that
the guardian nation must exert an au-
thority equal to it's responsibility. Eu-
ropean nations have for centuries ex-
plotted their wards, and it is a sig
nificant fact that the Republican party
should accept the European idea of a
protectorate, at the same time that it
adopts European colonial policy.
There is no excuse for this abandon
ment of the American idea. We have
maintained the Monroe doctrine for
three-quarters of a century. The ex-
pense to us has been practically moth
ing, but the protection has been beyond
value to our sister Republics. If a
Filipino Republic is erected upon the
ruins of Spanish tyranny, its protec-
ton by us will be neither difficult nor
expensive. No European nation would
be willing for any other European ma
ton to have the islands, neither would
any European nation be willing to pro-
woke war with us in order to obtain
possession of the islands. If we assert
sovereignty over the Filipinos we will
have to defend that sovereignty by
force, and the Filipinos will be our
enemies; if we protect them from out
side interference, they will defend
themselves and will be our friends. If
they show as much determination in
opposing the sovereignty of other ma
tons as they have shown in opposing
our sovereignty, they will not require
much assistance from us.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27
Nicaragua.

The Democratic party is in favor of
the immediate construction, ownership
and control of the Nicaragua canal by
the United States. The failure of the
Republican party to make any prog
ress in carrying out a pledge contained
in its platform four years ago, together
with the substitution in its latest plat
form of a plank favoring an isthmian
canal for a specific declaration in IA
vor Of the Nicaraguan canal, would in
dictate that the Republican leaders
either do not appreciate the Importance
Of this great waterway to the mari
time strength and commercial inter-
ests of the country, or that they give
too much consideration to the interest
ed opposition of transcontinental lines.
The Hays-Pauncefote treaty, now be-
fore the senate, would, if ratified,
greatly lessen the value of the canal,
if it would not indeed convert it into
positive menace in time of war. The
paramount interests of the United
States in the western hemisphere, to-
gether with the obligations to defend
the republics to the south of us, makes
it necessary that our government shall
be able to close the canal against any
hostile power.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27
Pensions.

PENSIONS.
The party expresses its pride in the
soldiers and sailors of all our wars,
and declares its purpose to deal gen.
erously with them and their depend
ents. A liberal policy is natural and
necessary in a government which de-
ponds upon citizen soldiery, instead
Of large standing army. Self-inter-
est, as well as gratitude, compels the
government to make bountiful pro-
vision for those who, in the hour of
danger, and at great sacrifice Of bust
ness, health and life, tender their
services to their country.
The pension laws should be cen
strued according to the generous spirit
which prompted their passage. The
platform very properly reiterates the
position taken in 1896, that the fact of
enlistment shall be deemed conclusive
evidence that the soldier was sound
when the government accepted him.
A certificate given now to the health of
person 40 years ago, even if easily
obtainable. should not have as much
weight as the certificate of the medical
officer who examined the volunteer
with view of ascertaining his fitness
for army service
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27
Labor Question.

Several planks of the labor plat
form are devoted to questions in which
the laboring classes have an immediate
interest, but which more remotely eff
feet our entire population. While what
is generally known as government by
Injunction IS at present directed chief
ly against the employees of corpora
lions, when there is disagreement be-
tween them and their employer, it in
wolves a principle which concerns
every one. The purpose of the in
junction in such cases is to substitute
trial by judge for trial by jury, and is
covert blow at the jury system. The
abolition of government by injunction
is as necessary for the protection of
the reputation of the court, as it is for
the security of the citizen. Blackstone
in defending trial by jury. says:
The impartial administration of
justice, which secures both our persons,
and our properties is the great end OF
civil society. but if that be entrusted
entirely to the magistracy, a select
body of men. and those selected by
the prince such as enjoy the highest
offices Of the state their decisions in
spite of their natural integrity, will
have frequently an involuntary bias
toward those of their own rank. and
dignity. 1t is not to be expected from
human nature that the few should be
always attentive to the interests and
good of the many
If the criminal laws are not sufficient
for the protection of property, they
can be made more severe. but citi-
zen charged with crime must have his
case tried before jury of his peers.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27
Interstate Commerce.

The Republican party has persist
emily refused to comply with the ur-
gent request of the Interstate Com
merce commission, for such an en-
largement of the scope of the inter-
state commerce law as will enable the
commission to realize the hopes
aroused by its creation. The Demo
cratic party is pledged to legislation
which will empower the commission
to protect individuals and communi-
ties from discrimination, and the pub
lie at large from unjust and unfair
transportation rates.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27
Imperialism

The subjects. however, treated in
this letter, important as each may
seem in itself, do not press SO impera-
lively for solution as the question
which the platform declares TO be the
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

therefore, not desirable as permanent
citizen. His presence as a temporary
laborer, preserving his national identi-
ty, and maintaining foreign scale of
wages and living, must ever prove an
injustice to American producers, as
well as a perpetual source of irrita-
ton.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

Gentlemen:-In accepting the nomi-
nation rendered by you on behalf OF
the, Democratic party. beg to assure
you of my appreciation Of the great
honor conferred upon me by the dele
gates in convention assembled, and by
the voters who gave instruction to the
delegates.
/ am sensible of the responsibilities
which rest upon the chief magistrate
Of SO great nation. and realize the
.far-reaching effect Of the questions In
volved in the present contest.
In my letter of acceptance OF 1896,
made the following pledge:
so deeply am 1 impressed with the
magnitude of the power vested by the
Constitution in the chief executive of
the, nation and with the enormous in
fuence which he can yield for the ben
eft or injury of the people, that
wish to enter the office, if elected, free
from any personal desire, except the
desire to prove worthy of the conf
.dence Of my countrymen. Human
judgment is fallible enough when I'M
biased by selfish considerations, and,
in order that 1 may not be tempted to
use the patronage of the Office to ad-
vance any personal ambition, hereby
announce, with all the emphasis which
words can express, my fixed determi
nation not, under any circumstances,
to be a candidate for reelection, in
ease this campaign results in my cleo
tion.''
Further reflection and observation
constrain me to renew this pledge.
The platform adopted at Kansas City
commands my cordial and unqualified
approval. It courageously meets the
issues now before the country, and
states clearly and without ambiguity
the party's position on every question
considered. Adopted by a, convention
which assembled on the anniversary of
the signing of the Declaration Of In
dependence, it breathes the spirit of
candor, independence and patriotism
which characterizes those who, at Phil
adelphia in 1875, promulgated the creed
of the Republic:
- Having in my notification speech.
discussed somewhat at length the par
amount issue, Imperialism, and added
some observations on militarism and
the Boer war, it is sufficient at this
time to review the remaining planks of
the platform.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

House of Representatives, and that,
too, practically without opposition.
Whatever may have been the reasons
which secured the adoption of the pres
ent plan, century ago, new conditions
have made it imperative that the peo-
pie be permitted to speak directly in
the selection of their representatives in
the Senate. A Senator is no less the
representative of the State because he
receives his commission from the peo-
pie themselves, rather than from the
members of the State legislature. If
voter is competent to vote for a mem
Der of Congress. for State officers and
for President, he is competent to
choose his representative in the Sen
ate. A system which makes the Sen
ator responsible for his election to the
people, as a whole, and amenable to
them if he misrepresents them, must
commend itself to those who have con-
f1dence in the intelligence, and patriot
ism of the masses.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

The platform indorses the princi-
pie Of direct legislation. This is al
ready applied to the more important
questions in nation, state and city. 1t
rests upon the sound theory that the
people can be trusted, and that the
more responsive the government is to
the will of the people, the more free
it will be from misuse and abuse.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

Corporations in Politics.
The Democratic party makes no war
upon honestly acquired wealth; neither
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

Election of Senators by She People.
The demand for a constitutional
amendment providing for the election
of Senators by direct vote of the peo-
pie, appears for the first time in a
Democratic National platform, but a
resolution proposing such an amend
ment. has three times passed the
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

(July 5, 1861, Annual Message-Ray-
mond, p. 1867 This relaiVe matter of
National power and state rights, as
principle, is no other than the princi-
pie of generality and locality. What
ever concerns the whole should be
confided to the whole-to the general
government; while whatever concerns
only the state should be left exclu-
sively to the state.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

July 16, 1852, Speech at Springfield.
nl.-Complete Works, 1. p. I'LL A
free people in times of peace and quiet
when pressed by no common danger
naturally divide into parties. At
such times the man who is of neither
party is not, cannot be Of any conse
Quence.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

March 4, 1866, Second Inaugural
Hapgood, p. 403.) 1t may seem strange
that any men should dare to ask just
Gods assistance in wringing bread
from the sweat of other mems faces.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

(August &c, 1868, Letter to James c.
great republic-for the principle it
lives by and keeps alive-for mans
vast future-thanks to all.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

February II, 1861, Speech at Gin
cinnati, o. Complete Works, Vol 1, p.
676.) The workingmen are the basis
of all governments for the plain rea-
SON that they are the more numerous.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

September 80, 1859, Speech at Mil
waukee, Wis.-Complete Works, Vos.
1, p. SID Farmers being the most
numerous class, it follows that their
interest is the largest interest. 1t
also follows that that interest is most
worthy of all to be cherished and Gull
tivated-that if there be inevitable
conflict between that interest and any
other, that other should yield.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

Following are taken from a recently
published work, edited by DR.. H. S.
Taylor and d. NJ. Fulwiler. entitled
'Lincoln's Words on Living Issues I"
Trusty Publishing Co., AIS Roanoke
building, Chicago.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

(May II, 1859, Letter to DIR. Thee
dore Canisius concerning law of natur
alization, etc.-Howells. p. 49, AS
understand the spirit of our institu
lions, it is designed to promote the ele
Walton of men. / am therefore hos
tile to anything that tends to theil
debasement.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

september II, 1859. Speech at Gin
cinnati, O.-Debates, p. 1857 The peo-
pie of the United States are the right
full masters of both congresses and
courts, not to overthrow the Constitu
ton, but to overthrow the men who
pervert the Constitution
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

October 16, 1854. Speech at Peoria,
Tl.-Howells. p. 279.) Well 1 doubt
not that the people of Nebraska are
and will continue to be as good as the
average of people elsewhere. I do not
say the contrary. What I do say is.
that no man is good enough to govern
another man without that others con-
sent. 1 say this is the leading princi-
pie.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1900-09-27

location, our character and our insti-
buttons give US in the worlds affairs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-11
COMPLIMENT TO PROF. GOULD
His " crI< in Indian Ant quities Gets
Hin, a Zinc Commission

Norman, Q. r, oct. 19.-Ar. c. \.
Gould. Of the University o. Oklahoma
has been asked by DR.. \. I. Benedict.
superintendent II ethnoiogy and arcGse-
oIosy for the Pan-Amerscan exposition,
10 &c held at Baralo n 1851 10 e,ntr.b-
uts an exhibit illustrating ths early flint
gusrries # The Indians. ~ Maple C.ty.
Kan. and south in the osase country
are some a1cieus q9arrtcs about which
AR. Goul5 has written IN Popular sci
encs~ The university appreciates the
compliment implied III the invitation and
Prot Gould VIII make arrangement a.
once f1r the exhibit At tas gasrrIes
named can be found specimens Of fi1t
i-apIencnts and rejects that wiI form a
very interesting collection Z properly
worked m
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-11
Don't Fail to Read the Ad OF
Vickers s. ViCkerS
In Next Sundays Eagle.
WAS GIVEN A RECEPTION
Senator Baker Greeted at Republican
Headquarfrrn Yesterday

eHtfr0NN.
Yesterday afternoon Senator Isucien
Baker was given reception at the Re
publican headquarters In the Sedgwicg
block 1t was reception worth telline
about and for most Of the afternoon tn
senator was kept busy meeting people
1t was happy occasion. Every one felt
that it was time Of good feeling and
I the countenances OF those who called at
the rooms was evidence OF the feelings OF
the people in this city and locality.
Senator Baker was in charge OF re-
ception committee and everyone present
was made TO know the Kansas senator.
The talk WAS not so much political as
one would think and the senator enter
tanned those who were near him in a
happy manner with interesting expert
ences during his life In Kansas and IN
other states
The memb ers OF the Old Soldiers Nc
Klnley and Roosevelt Clubs were present.
They met the senate rand they talked OF
old times together. The young men OF
the Republican organizations were there
and they were Just as enthusiastic as the
older persons. The persons who have
seen years OF service for their country
and state. The reception was an event
which VIII not soon be forgotten. The
reception committee was composed Of
Edward Vail. Colonel NJ. ". Murdoch
Judge II. c. Sluss. James Allison. J NJ
Knapp. E. B. Jewett. T. B. Wall. Mayor
Ffnlay Ross. z. 7. Allen. c. W McCoy.
Samuel Cleveland. John L. Powell.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-11

the constitution. He knew with what
powers he was vested He knew that a.
commander-in-chief he could govern the
province until congress met and acted.
so when congress meets and acts in
reference to the Philippine question. the
president has no longer the power TO
control the Islands. This is according to
| the Democratic presidents.
1.-THE idea of the constitution follow
ing the flag is not new one. 1t or
riginated with John c. Calhoun. Web
ster denied the proposition, and Lincoln
was elected on the issue You old sold
iers remember how that in the cam
paign in which Lincoln was elected the
idea that the constitution follows the flag
was denounced as heresy The Demo-
] Gratis went to defeat because of their
! position and now they have resurrected
the same old question.
Senator Bakersconcluded his speech by
pointing out the good times OF the, pres
ent administrat ton, He called attention
to the fact that the Republican party had
kept it's promises in every particlar.
His closing words were: CAS- a result
Of this administration the Mason and
Dixon line is only "Reminiscences. The
north and the south have been united.
The gray has disappeared from the blue
like a summer cloud and under the folds
Of the old flag which has never gone
down in defeat stands the greatest states
man of the Nineteenth century-wniam
Mckinley"
Mr. r. B. WEIGH discussed the issues
from a straightforward business stand
point He said the national business Is
just Ike that Of the individual except II
is larger. He said:
when November the 9th rolls around
we are going TO decide what policy this
government is going to follow. Shall
we let these policies be dictated by mex
perienced menY I believe not. believe
this is a Republican year, and I'll tell
you why. Man Is a reasoning animal
He Is also a reasonable animal. Upon
these statements I base my argument
that this win be a Republican year.
The thinking class win be compelled TO
support this administration.
It is impossible to quote Mr.. WEIGH and
tell all the points he made. He kept the
audience IN an uproar all the time with
his pointed Jokes and apt Illustrations
Many times the crowd would burst forth
in a prolonged applause and then before
the speaker could continue the audience
would drown him out again.
No speaker could have pleased an audi
encs more, and yet ne hit the opposition
right out from the shoulder He begged
everyone to think honestly. to look at all
sides Of the questions and then vote con-
scientously
He reviewed many Of the prophecies
made BY the Democrats IN 1885 He said.
THE Democrats knew more things that
were not 50 tina many people ever heard |
Of"
He ably discussed the trust question !
saving that It is one Of those great euez-
tons which this nation VIII have 70 /
gradually work out He then showed |
how the Republican, have passed 81 leg-
isiative measures controlling the trusts /
SIR. Welch's sarcasm. Wit I'D huusor. T. I
uneqIaled. These qualifications combined /
with thorough knowledge OF facts /
make HIM very eae-tive speaker.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-11

Is the most attractive irrigation PROPOSE
ton in the United States. All but tropi-
cal fruits grow luxurlantly. while alta "a
IS sure and profitable crop. Twenty
acre ranches can be purchased FOR $50 on
easy terms. The Northern Pacific rail-
way traverses the entire length Of tie
valley. thus ensuing good trsnsportatioa
facilities. Good schools and chufche
abound and rural mali routes are ests5-
lished throughout the valley. which vii
soon Be ore large village TbundeF
storms are rare and cyclones unknown
The climate. which IS verY mild g. sE-
tremely beneficial 10 those aniict.d with
bronchial aud catarrhal troubles. For
particulars. write q G y. Mott general
emigration agent Northern Pacific "a ;
way. St. Paul. MINI IA th-sa-ts-st
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-11

gains-shows changes from Bryan in 1S9,
to Mckinley in 1900. The city of Anthony
four wards. has % alone. Populists are
absolutely inactive. They manifest little
or no interest. Democrats boldly and
nervily run things. Republicans have
good candidates, splendid organization,
fine meetings, much enthusiasm.
Argonia, Kan, Oct. 10-On his way
from Anthony to his Sedgwick county
dates Mr.. Long stopped here today and
made an early afternoon speech. He was
given a good meeting and hearty re-
ception in this west-end town Of Sumner
county. Republicans here are awake too
an dthey mean to do business this year
in Dixon and Morris townships Not
many meetings have been held, but there
has been interest and much buttonholing
and house-to-bpuse canvass.
The local candidates attended the meet
ing here. and after Mr.. Long left for
Cheney they concluded the meeting.
7. P. Campbell lcame in during the eff
ternoon. from the easts.and addressed the
Populists, warming things UP and laying
q few tacks around to puncture the Dem
ocradc automobile.
Cheney, Kan, Oct. 10-Chester I Long
tonight addressed the Republicans at this
place. He came in this evening from
Argonia. Several local candidates ard
leaders came also.
Mr.. Long viii speak tomorrow after
noon at Valley Center; Friday afternoon
at Mount Hope; Saturday afternoon at
Boles' Grove
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-11
ST0CKMEN USE Their GUNS
). y. webb shoots Byron Holland at
Canadian texas

Canadian. Tex, October "A serious
difficulty occurred yesterday evening IT
Panhandle town en- the Southern Kan
sas railway. about seventy niles ives, of
shis place. between J, y Webb ana
Byron Holland. both prominent stock
men Of Gay county Holland was shot
in the right lang. he ea1 passing en-
t'feiy through his body. and thoush ne
wound is very serious one, ha IS stiI
alive ard il Is thought win probably re-
eoye-. Webb escape3 unhuE;, hole be-
ms sho' in bis e7st Il al once surren-
derea y the al.h..tss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-11
APPLIES FOR A CHARTER
American state Bank Getting Ready
for Business

The application for the new America n
STATE bank or this city has been fled
with the Gefrstary % state AZ ToBska.
nd the NAT er vii bs taken Bp within
the next few days. The capital - tat
~ sunoencef. f11.4Ga. and tbs officers are
these ssleessd On last Saturday b. Us
stockhaideFs
TIE new bank expects a p5stion r. the
fixtures sor ne bank within a fsu days
and the Work q arranging she sz.iains
I'LL begin az coon as Doasselson csa Is
secured