The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-10

mother truStS-a trust on money, a trust
on transportation. and a trust on the
transmission OF intelligence; and those
who control these three mother trusts can
put every industry into a trust.
rs there anything radical in the posi-
ton OF the Peoples party demanding that
these great instruments of commerce shall
be taken out of private hands and con-
trolied by the government as a govern
ment function, in the interest Of all the
people, to the end that every individual
and every business enterprise may have
an equal opportunity to use these instru-
nents of commerce without discrimina-
ton or favoritsm. Let US see Turn TO
the constitution framed by our fore
fathers. What do you find. Among the
powers and duties of congress there is
laid down at the head OF the list that IT is
the duty Of congress to control the instru-
ments Of commerce. Has congress done
It? No. what is the result? A govern
ment of the trusts, for the trusts, by the
trusts What Is the remedy? Stand by
the constitution. Let congress carry out
its sworn duty and control these instru-
ments of commerce in the interest of all
and not permit them to be controlled by
private individuals for the benefit of the
few"
A Few Words for Fusion.
Next Senator Butler called attention
in the last campaign and to the situation
that confronts the party now. He said:
Never in the history OF the world, since
political parties were first organized, has
any party ever shown the same unselfish
devotion to principle as has the Peoples
party Several weeks before The Peoples
party national convention assembled In
1896. every member OF the party from
Maine TO California, and from the lakes to
the gulf. expected to see the national con-
vention that met at st. Louis nominate
straight Peoples party ticket FOR president
and vice president but at the Democratic
national convention which assembled in
Chicago few weeks before the unexpect-
ed happened. The Democratic convention,
which had for many years been following
false Gods, returned to the faith of Jeffer-
son and adopted a platform and nominated
candidates that came near standing for tine
great fundamental principles of good gov
eminent which Jefferson, Jackson and
Lincoln advocated and ampified by their
career. True, the platform did not speci-
fically declare for all of the creeds of JEFF
ferson and Lincoln, as had had Peoples
party platforms from the beginning, but
the convention named candidate that
commanded the respect and confidence Of
every follower of Jefferson and Lincoln
to so great a degree that the Peoples
party put patriotism and country above
party refused to nominate another candi-
date, but accepted the Democratic candi-
date, and had the nominee for vice presi-
dent stood for what the nominee for pres'-
dent did, that candidate also would have
been accepted. With the help of the Peo-
pies party and patriotic Silver Republicans
under the lead OF Teller Towne. Dubois,
Cannon and Pettigrew, we polled for that
ticket more votes than any ticket of any
party had ever before received in the his
tory OF the nation.
To-day we are facing another national
campaign. Since 1896 the trusts and mon
opolies have increased and multiplied in
number and manifold power. The national
banks have been given greater power to
initiate and contract our circulating med.
ium, and thus make prices unstable and
speculate upon the products of great ma
ton of seventy million of people. since
then the specter of monarchy and imperial
ism has defiantly raised its head to defy
the goddess of liberty in the highest execu.
tive and legislative halls. Three parties
are ready To- join hands to call n halt, TO
demand % change, and to make one su
preme effort to restore the republic to the
fundamental principles laid down by the
forefathers.
1.-The Peoples party national convention
in the first Of three in the field We stand
ready now TO do everything in our power
to unite the three parties into a common
fight for the constitution, for the country
and for humanity. we stand ready to put
country above party and do whatever pa
triotism demands and honor will permit to
win a victory for the people and for the
republic. L feel that every delegate in this
convention indorses this sentiment. I know
you do. How TO accomplish this result is
not for me to dictate. / can trust IL to
your wisdom and patriotism"
At the conclusion of his address Chair
man Butler, in "a short speech, introduced
the temporary chairman of the conven-
ton, =. NJ Ringa of Minnesota
Mr.. Ringal received vociferous welcome
from the convention, the Minnesota dele
cation in particular distinguishing itself
by lusty cheers and blasts of horns. Mr.
Ringnl spoke in part as follows:
RinHaI Also Talks.
1--WE are assembled today for two
fold purpose to reaffirm the Declaration
OF Independence and to name the next
president of the United States. The Peo-
Pies party has a mission TO perform. II
has gained some great victories: II will
continue to gain others. Eight years ago
the party was launched. For the first time
In quarter of a century was holsted again
the flag Of political equality. for the first
time In recent years voice OF protest
was raised against the growth of empire
The convention at Omaha In 1892 declared
the country was on the verge of financial
ruin. A storm Of derisive laughter wngs
raised In the monopoly press. but the ruin
came to thousands who had laughed at
the warning.
We do not rejoice at their downfall.
The mission OF the Peoples party is 10
build up, not to tear donw.
Took Possession Of Democratic Party
"Thc first victory OF the Peoples party
was "a victory over falsehood. II dared
10 tell the truth. The next great victory
was a peaceful one-a victory FOR the spirit
Of g. which won everything. taking pos
session Of the Democratic party in ma
uona. convention assembled and the true
democracy OF the nation was founded
The mex, victory was won at 81. Louis
IN 1Ns@. when the people conquered the
prejudice, conquered ambitions conquered
love OF lfe and growth Of power-conQuer-
ed themselves
The spirit OF liberty IS abroad in the
land This convention stands as a guar
antce that liberty shalt not die on this
continent The Republican party stands
for everything that we oppose. our aims