The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1902-03-01
Tax Notice.
A Man Who Belongs to the Whole
Democratic Party.

From the New York Journal. Feb. 25th.
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 Demo-
cracy-the Democracy that stands for
the rights Of the people as against the
privileged interests which have become
so powerful in onr governments cali
ing upon the Democracy of Arkansas to
make sure that Senator Jones shall sue
coed himself
There is no better Democrat in the
country than Mr.. Jones, and no man of
any party more highly respected in the
senate.
First elected to the house Of repre-
sentatives In 1881, and twice returned,
and then elevated to the senate, while
still member of the house, in 1885, he
has proved himself the hardest kind
a worker in committee and on the floor.
During his long years of service Sena-
tor Jones has taken an active part in the
discussion of every public question of
Importance.
Tariff reform is coming to the front
again. In neither house is there a man
better equipped than Senator Jones to
be helpful to his country and his party
in this direction. AS early as 1884,
when the Morrison bill was pending,
he made a speech against high protec-
ton which attracted wide attention.
Again in 1888, the Mills bill being I'M
der debate, Senator Jones delivered an
address that will compare favorably
with any speech ever made in congress
on the tariff from the Democratic stand
point. 1t can be read with profit still
by all who are interested in the effects
of governmental pampering of favored
classes. When the Mckinley bill was
on its passage, Mr.. Jones took leading
part In the debates and did his best in
behalf of the cotton growers, the farm
ers and the general consumer.
1t is admitted that the Wilson bill
would have failed of passage but for the
untiring efforts of Senator Jones to
bring about harmony between the con
flicting elements in his own party.
The part he took in seeking to modify |
the schedules Of the Dingley bill re-
mains memorable. He offered no fewer
than forty-two important amendments,
and in debate fought the high protec-
tionists steadily,
Senator Jones clearness OF mind, his
grasp upon public questions as they
arise, and his instant application of
Democratic principles for their solution,
combined with a talent for managing
men, soon won for him position of
leadership among his party colleagues.
AS chairman Of the Democratic caucus
of the senate, he so skilfully acquitted
himself that he has again been unani-
mously elected to that position. Twice
as chairman Of the national Democratic
he has conducted presidential
campaigns, and still holds that Office
Nobody is In doubt about Senator
Jones views on any great public ques'
ton. There is nothing Of the trimmer
in his composition. He is strong party
man, but an honorable fighter whom
his opponents are compelled to hold In
esteem, Radical In his championship
Of what he believes to be for the people 8
interests, there Is yet no trace Of the
demagogue In him.
The Journal has hearty respect
for Senator Jones abilities and charac-
ter. II knows how bravely and persis-
tently and consistently he has stood up
for his convictions and his party s cause
during long public life,
Knowing this, as the whole country
knows II, the Journal feels that the
Democracy Of the United States has n
right to say the Democracy Of Arkansas
that there ought to be no opposition to
the reelection of James Kimbrough
Jones.
The national Democratic party needs
him where he Is.