The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1903-07-16

{ circumstances lead in our direction,
but that we at all times keep our
camp-fires burning and our forces well
in hand that we may avail ourselves
of every advantage that proffers or
leans toward success. In other words,
that we are disciplined force to be
dealt with.
The apparent necessity of making
the money plank paramount is obvious
first, by reason of the fact that there
IS where it belongs, and, second, since
by SO doing we rebuke the republic
cans and show to them that while
they may succeed in fOoling many
with the semblance of sgood times
by adopting part Of the plan Of the
populists for creating better times,
viz: by increasing the volume of the
circulating medium, and that while
their. mode of doing so may have led
many to give the credit to the adop-
ton of the gold standard, yet their
methods have never deceived pop
ulist and have but strengthened his
argument by making practical de-
monstration of what he has preached
from street corners and advocated from
hOuse-tops, that to increase the vol
ume OF the circulating medium of ex-
change and the prices of commodities
would be advanced in direct ratio
I would hold to the opinion that it
concerns us much more to hold our
forces in tact since it is evident that
to do SO is quite equivalent to holding
the balance of power which, If we
could accomplish no more, would mean
success than just how the platform
should be framed; not-that that is a
minor matter for consideration.
The four planks suggested by Sec
rotary Edgerton in the order in which
he places them making money the
first issue would be in keeping with
my ideas.
A platform should not be cumber-
some and unwieldy. 1t is essential
that it be SO framed as to appeal to
the average intellect with the least
argument possible.
Personally, the writer would be in
favor of reducing the platform to one
plank = the MISUNDERSTANDING =
were it not open to the objection that
to the uniformed might signify that
we had receded from our position on
other issues.
AS far as my information goes
single tax plank would be very pop
Ular and would opine that it woul.
operate as happy stroke of policy at
this time.
Replying to your Interrogation (a)
cfo hot ho loc Of ho 70
in this territory, or what would be
the loss, is an indeterminate quantity
for the reason that we have no voice
ir our own autonomy. / am, however,
of the opinion that the populists of
this territory based upon what in
Eestigations have been made, stand
squarely upon the issues. There have
been many democrats weakened and
show a disposition to affiliate with the
republicans, but as a rule they repre-
sent the floating vote that are found
in every party for the spoils of Office.
The populist organization of this
territory is a hold-over, having yet
not been reorganized, with A. l.. Gibbs
of Wagner, president, and L. J..
Snarr of Ooolagah acting secretary. (f)
There would seem to be no material!
change in party feeling. Some may be
a little more rabid than ever where
their information Of the conduct of
affairs of government have increased.
tg} II Hearst and Mitchell should
happen to head the democratic ticket
in the coming campaign and the plat
form is agreeable the enthusiasm of
this people would be without bounds
for it would be looked upon as win
ming ticket, and would volunteer my
own opinion that the nominations
would be equivalent to an election.
CHI The best informed would seem
to favor single tax.
In conclusion, would parenthetical
iy add that it is to be hoped that the
call Or invitation sent out by Secre-
tary Edgerton to the reform forces to
meet in Denver on July q for free
discussion will meet with hearty re-
Spouse. l. d. BURDICK.
Ft. Gibson, Ind. Ty.
GEORGIA.
Georgia should by all means be rep
resented at the Denver meeting. 1t