The evening times., 1900-09-11

Shown in the most marked manner the
difference between a Democratic and a
Republican administration.
THE last year of Governor Flowers ad-
ministration the expenses OF our State
government were SO, zee, coo In 1895. the
first year of Governor Morton's admins
tration, the expenses of the State govern
ment were S22, geo, o00. In 1896. the ex-
penses of the State government under
Governor Morton, were $20,020,000- In
1897 the first year of Governor Blacks
administration, the expenses of the State
Government, including the notorious ca
nal appropriation, were $26,960.0G0- In
1898 the second year of Governor Black
administration, the expenses were VS.
500 OO0 reduction being caused by the
desire of the Republican party to show a
decrease from the highest amount that it
has ever cost to run the government of
this State, and inaSmuch as Governor
was to be elected that year, the Republi-
can party felt that it must make
some pretenee OF economy to justi
fy its continuance in power. In
1899 the appropriation fer the eX-
penses of the State Government was
$50, ,G31, coo, and in 1909 in round numbers
The expenses of the State Government will
be $24, ,000, ,0Go. We thus see that with va
riable increase from 1894 to the present
year the Republican party finds it neces>
s2ry TO eXpend $9,000,01O more than was
spent under the last Democratic admins
tration.
Only Republican Economy.
''The only exhibition OF economy that
the Republican party has recently shown,
is found in the nomination of its candidate
for Governor. According TO the best-in-
formed Republicans some economy can be
effected by the abandonment of the head
quarters at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and
dispensing with the office at 40 Broadway.
In the event OF the election OF the Repub-
lican candidate all business can be trans
acted in the Executive Chamber at Albany.
The Republican party points to It's
record for the past six years, and de-
clareS that it has been a wise and eco
nomicai one, and asks US TO point out
where il has been remiss in its duty and
unmndful OF the interests OF the people
In answer to that point to the steal
of the greater portion OF SS,GG0,CtO. ap-
propriated fer the Improvement OF ca
nails. and ask the citizens OF the State to
picture TO themselves what would have
happened if Samuel J. Tilden had been
alive and in the Governors chair when
that act was committed The failure OF
the Republican Governor to punish the
men who are responsible fer the robbery
OF the people. IS a sufficient reason why
the people OF this State should deprive
the party he represents of the power it
has misused The refusal OF the ReDub
Hcan majority in the Legislature 10 re-
peal the Ramapo charter al the last ses-
sion of the Legislature. is another illus
tration of the failure OF the Republican
party 10 keep its faith With the people.
1t is not necessary for me 10 attempt
an exposition CT the principles Of our
party as adopted at the Kansas City
Convention. because I assume that the
mind of every Democrat must be en-
crossed with them. as they were pre-
sented by our candidate for President
On the occasion OF his acceptance OF the
nomination on August S. Every citizen
irrespective OF party comedies that nav-
er. since the days OF Jefferson, was such
a masterfuI presentation made of The
principles of a parry
1T would seem that the men who are
managing the Republican national cam
palgn have become so embOldened by their
repeated successes in that direction that
they believe they can go to any length in
their effTonte~y and brazen performance
When they openly demand hundreds Of
thousands OF dollars from one locality and
millions Of dollars from another, and make
no attempt - disguise the purpose for
which this money is TO be used, il may
well be said 10 be appalling to the citi-
Zens OF this country who desire the per-
PetUation OF Cur form of government. 1t
Is uaaeniSd ana Uudeniable that the Repub-
ilcan National Committee has literally
within the past few weeks taken certain
wealthy representatives, Of corporations by
tLLs III! U1i ana lLSlSLCu on LnGIT pTOGuC
Ing money WbSreNith to buy the election.
Our foremost citizens and thinkers are
asking themselves the question. whether
the policy or the Republican party. as rep,
resented by President Mckinley will in
sure the continuance of our form of gov
cTnmcnt- However meEaclGg miIitaTism
and imperialism may be, trey are as moth
ing compared 10 the danger that is i'm
piled in the purchase OF an election.
Hannu's Campaign TFend
why is It necessary for the city OF
Philadelphia to raise $500 600? Surely not
TO carry Philadelphia for the Republican
party? II 5000 coo is required for Phila-
delphia, how much is required from New
York and Chicago, ST. Louis. and the 9th
er great cities and States of the Union
The town, the city, and the State organf-
zaticns can be trusted TO furnish the nee
essaTy amount OF money 10 pay legitimate
election expenses. 1t does not require
millions Of dollars to do that
The theft OF the Presidency by the Re-
publican party in 1876 placed an inefface-
able blot on the American escutcheen.
The purchase of it in 1900 Will belittle us
and excite contempt for US Throughout
the world. 1t is known by everybody that
the people who are in favor of the cleo
tion of William J, Bryan do not propose
to purchase the election; they are relying
on the honest citizenship OF America to
assert itself in an untrammeled and man
ly way, and it must be the wish of every
American citizen with proper respect
for the reputation OF his country, that we
should have an honest election; and with
an abiding faith in the virtue and purity
or the people, we know that nothing can
prevent the election of our candidate If
the voters are allowed to express their
preference.
I'VE also firmly believe that a united
Democracy in the State of New York
means the placing of this State in the
Democratic column. No factional strife
Or personal differences should be permit
ted to Interfere with our success, and with
the nomination of such a ticket as this
convention can select. We will net only
insure the return of Democratic suprem-
acy in the State, but make corresponding
ty sure national victory in November.
In reply to one of the speakers at the
recent Republican State Convention, who
REAL PLEASURE.
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