The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-01
HOPE IN DEMOCRACY.
Former Senator Villas Tells How to
Restore Peoples Rights.
Republican I'%Iotters and the Protec-
tive Taria Foster Trusts and
Hob the Coma m er-Democ-
racy's Opportunity.

Was secretary Of the interior under
President Cleveland, urges democratic
unity, discusses issues that are now
before the people and are to be de-
cided so far as possible at the coming
congressional election, and predicts
that the voters Of the nation are ready
not only to begin the overthrow of the
republican party in congress. but also
two year hence in the white house
itself. The ex-senator's views are set
forth in a recent letter to A. 4. War
den. chairman Of the democratic state
central committee, in response TO a
request for an expression of opinion as
10 political conditions. the possibili-
ties of democratic harmony and the
assurance of the party's restoration
10 power and the relief of the people
from Republican NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS."
Ex-senator Villas declares that b
present offers a golden opportunity TO
the democratic party. He would let
the past bury its dead, and would
unite the party in a solid phalanx,
which. marching forward under .
banner bearing the basic principles OF
the democracy, should strike down
protection first, then would fall the
trusts. the .conspiracies of wealth
suckers" unjust taxation, militarism
and desire for colonial dependencies.
He scores the republican party as the
party Of greed and asserts that its NAL
administration in the state of Wiscon-
sin. as in the nation, is robbing the
people annually of millions. He shows
how the trusts are dependent for ex-
istence on the republican policy of pro-
lection. He declares the people gen.
erally are awakening TO the evil and
CRYING for the eradication of the pol.
;cy. He shows also that legislatures
and congresses bend to the will of the
great combines and enact laws which
permit the sitting of competition til
commerce and even agriculture are
wrested from the control of the
masses. who become the veritabit
slaves OF the new moneyed kings
Following sre portions of the letter
which pear more particularly upon thu
burning questions at issue:
"A r. Warden. Chairman Democrahe
state Central Committee. Waukesha. Wis
Ny Dear Sir: I am very sensible OF the
distir elton Of your request As a oemocra'
I cannot hesitate 10 respond. TOT coulo 70,
40 have the Least aid to democratic unity
should be recreart 10 withhold II. and tn'
more because Of the country's need OF a re
turn TO democratic principles could harol,
Be greater than at the present time
whether anything new stands In TN
way Of a harmonious and ertnus1asu'
democracy in Wisconsin depends upon tn
sentiments OF many Others which l carho
nrez.me 10 know. But I earnestly believ
nothing ought 10 stand In the way AM
hope that nothing will. Ii appears TO m
as Simply a question OF patriotic devotion
10 the public welfare. and good men can
not but see their duty TO strive for unit'
IL such a cause.
p,orable in resulting public injury ! thin
all true democrats agree. But TO concor
viii follow any inquiry into its causes
reasons or history. and especially INTO IN
fault OF IL. Wisdom not less than justlc
dictate honest acknowledgment OK the res
truth that former differences stood upo
sincere convictions. however diverse Q
unhappy. There car be no further prom
able political discussion OF them
speak for Unity.
..Yet upright men can put by such differ
rce. with no loss Of mutual respect J
patriotic submission 10 present duty ar
loyaliy cooperate upon common grouf
for principles all know TO be right anc nee
essary 10 their countrys good. Sotnin
car be more evident TO one who takes
broad view OF the nature OF pubic anail
, or or our political history than that achiev'
uent OF rood Is only 10 be Won by lea
|. Ing 10 the past the burial OF It's own cea
ard pushing on urGisturbec TO the gres
erds open in the future.
, The political movement OF a great pc
, pie L. like the flow of a mighty river-oi
!. ward. lrreSfstably onward The wise ma
viii no more permit disappointment
! opinion to thwart or warp his contribute
10 future objects thar by irving a stake
n II he would think TO check the rivers moo
Ii needs but a thought upon the immersli
Of the concerns Of so numerous a peopl
: up0r the happiness that belongs OF r.gl
= "a the millions Of home circles which al
The treasures and rewards OF the freem'
OF America. both to show the utility al
sin Of trying to block progress with u
I haif-burned fagots Of extirguishec contr
a y+rsy and 10 impress on every high-mind'
mar the sense Of duty to 20 discharge b
! part toward the hopes Of the future III
8 he reed never crlrge before his self-r
Z spect.
An equal partner In his courtry's ps
! .cy. self-branded when he stoops to mar
e the brain and heart of every true mar Z
i him the pfHiHOL byol VI hs 49,
. ought TO override every conflicting intsrs
or feeling
Peoples Hope In Democracy.
!. Ard thus he comes 10 the fundamen
- doctrine Of democracy. First OF all. wi
IS liberty and justice. equal rights for all m
N ard special privileges 10 none. are Its Z
~sertiai and eternal demard for the COVER
4 mert OF Americans. yea. also OF all ma
= kind. Our national independence spral
from these cardinal principles of the rigf
OF mar and our future demands. with
crcaslng reed. their faithful observan'
- From its beginning they have been the ba
ard bond OF union Of the ctmocratic par
their perfect accomplishment Its missile
= carnot We. therefore. on all hands. rec
to them row as fundamental prircip
AZ We all ailk accept and establish our III
ia unison under their leadership. sure Il
their eternal truth will guide Alright?
whatever the ailgnments on past issu
~ the democratic party remains to-day
hose OF the people Of this land. On no oil
can be placed any just expectation o.
rescue from the menacing conditions q
OF beret ~.
RepsbIScan Piotters.
~ ..Aryore can see. who viii see Ne tru
that all the combinations Of greed. all
plotters who work upon our government
Ii vin special gains at the cost OF the peo
NJ AZ large. are to he fourc supporting
marty now In power: for the democra
marty they have. as always, Only hosthi
ch II must. or course. he 80. because whoe'
Will sacrince thu public good for private
he class advantage. can expect no countensi
from a party which stands devotedly