The Monticellonian., 1902-03-28
MAN WHO BELONGS TO THE
 WHOLE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

The real Democracy of the United States naturally feels that such a man as James K. Jones represents much more than his own state in the United States senate.
 Hence in all parts of the Union the press which speaks for the real Democracy-thes Democracy which stands for the rights of the people as against the privi- legged interests which have be come so powerfuliin our govern mcnt-is calling upon the Dem ocracy of Arkansas; to make sure that Senator Jones shall succeed himself.
 There Is no better Democrat in the country than Mir. Jones, and no man of any party more high ly respected in the senate.
 First elected to the house of representatives in 1881, and twice returned, and then elevat- ed to the senate, while still a member of the house, in 1885, he has proven himself the hard est kind of a worker in the com mittee and on the floor.
 During the long years of ser vice Senator Jones has taken an active part in the discussion of every public question of impor- tanCe.
 Tariff reform is coming to the front again. In neither house is there man better equipped than Senator Jones to be helpful to his party in this direction. As early as 1884, when the Morris on bill was pending, he made a speech against high protection which attracted wide attention. Again in 1888, the Mills bill be- ing under debate, Senator Jones delivered an address that will compare favorably with any speech ever made in congress on the tariff from the Democratic standpoint. Itcan be read with profit still by all who are inter ested in the effects of government al pampering of favored classes. When the Mckinley bill was on it's passage Mir. Jones took a leading part in the debates, and did his best in behalf of the cot ton growers, the farmers and the general consumer.
 It is admitted that the Wilson bill would have failed of passage but far the untiring efforts of Senator Jones to bring about harmony between the conflicting clements of his own party.
 The part which he took in seeking to modify the schedules of the Dingley bill remains mem orable. He offered no fewer than forty-two important amendments, and in debate fought the high :; protectionists steadily.
 Senator Jones clearness ot mind, his grasp upon public questions as they arise, and his instant application of Democrat ic principles for their solution, combined with a talent for man. aging men, soon won for him q position of leadership among his party colleagues. As chairman of the Democratic caucus of the senate he so skillfully acquitted himself that he has again been unanimously elected to that DO sition Twice as chairman ot the National Democratic Com. mittce he has conducted presi- dential campaigns, and still holds that office.
 Nobody is in doubt about Sen ator ones views on any great public question. There is noth- ing of the trimmer in his compo- sition. He is a strong party man, but an honorable fighter whom his opponents are com pelled to hold in esteem. Radi- cal in his championship of what he believes to be for the peoples interests, there is no trace of the demagogue in him.
 The Journal has a hearty re- spect for Senator Jones' abilities and character. It knows how bravelv and consistently and consistently he has stood up for h;S corv;c+;ors o,J he nortv,S e