The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-09

where, 1t is not strange thai those who
nave Kept the political faith or the authot
OF tile Declaration of Independence should
express their adherence at the efforts of
great european power % su0jugate a
people whose only crime is a death strug-
sic 10. MAINTAIN their liberties. The ear
nest uttCrances or tne convention that our
eympathes are with the Beers in rheir
unequal struggle, meets a hearty response
from all who venerate the principles of
our fathers. Is 1t not true that in all the
past belief in the inalienable rights of
all people has been with Us a living faiti? ?
That cur sympathy has ever bgen with
the oppressed. with those who are strug-
gllng for larger measure of freedom
for self government? For this reason our
government was among the first TO ex,end
our sympathy, as well as official recognl-
lon, 10 the republics of France anu MlH-
co; prompt to extend our sympathy. as
well as official recognition TO ,ho
| little South American States on
their escape from the despotism of Spain
and upon their effors 10 establish f5r
themselves representative governments
( fashioned aftet our own History has but
repeated itself, and the struggle to main
tain free government century and a
quarter af,er the PRONUNCIATION Of the Dee.
laralon OF Independence-has been trans
ferfed from the new world to the old. Ia
DOlltlEll
disciples OF Jefferson should express their
sympathy for the oppressed republics OF
South Africa? Only chose who believe
That our own country has outgrown the
doctrines OF the fathers are in sympathy
with England's attempt to establish mon
archy upon the ruins of republics.
The lavish appropriations by the pres
ent republican congress should Challenge
the at,eLticn Of all thoughtful men. Sub
sidy hills and all unnecessary taxes
condemned by our platform The accumu-
lation of Surplus revenues Is tso often
the pretext for wasteful appropriations
OF the public money. The millions OF sur
plus now accommodating in the treasury
should remain in the pockets Of the
people. To this end the democratic party
demands reduction Of war taxes TO the
actual needs OF the government. and a
return to the policy OF strict economy in
all governmental expenditures.
In apt words the Dingley tariff law is
condemned. II is tersely characterized
as legislation skillfully devised.
IN THE INTEREST OF A CLASS.
and to impose upon the many burders
which they should not bear. Adherlng /
TO the time honored doctrine OF the DEM /
ocratic parity. we oppose all tariff legIsa-
tion. the necessary consequence Of which
Is at the expense OF the consumer. 10
secure unjust advantage 10 me favored /
few. Experience has demonstrated that
unjust tarin laws have deprived the gov
eminent of needed revenues, secured 30
favored benehcaries colossal fortunes
and largely increased TO the people tie
cost OF the necessaries OF life. The bale
full but logical result Of the tarin law
condemned by our platform is seen In the
sudden growth OF giant monopolies. con'-
btna,ions In restraint nt lawful trade ami
trust more threatening than foreign 4
foe TO the existence Of popular COVE n
ment. Believing that Wherever mere
Is a wrong there must be remedy" the /