The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-06-30

the national executive committee, edi-
tor of The Medical World, and pub
Usher of THE Equity Series" (Which
includes "The Story of New Zealand")
sends The Independent an advance
proof of his Monthly Talk" which
will appear in the July number of The
Medical World. We quote from that
as his contribution to the symposium
on the outlook for populism:
The populists will meet in national
convention at Springfield, ILL.,, July f.
fitting way in which to celebrate the
Fourth OF July when true patriotism,
placing country above party, and pub
lie interests above private interests,
actuates the delegates The great cor
porations, trusts and money interests
will not be represented in this con-
vention, and there is no struggle for
the nomination; but the principles put
forth in the platform will be progress
sive. The progressive democrats have
gotten their ideas by association with
the populists during the past two cam
paigns.
But the wealthy, respectable and
Substantial classes (who enjoy spe-
cial privileges, and who get their
wealth from the people,, say that pop
ulists are theorists "dreamers'
"Utopian ldealists." Let us see. Are
there any facts to prove their claims?
They believe that all money (of what
ever kind) should be issued by. and
be under the control of, the govern
ment. In the early '90's, when the re-
suits of the worldwide panics reached
New Zealand, the government had
to aid, and later took charge of the
banks OF that country, in order to pre-
vent widespread disaster. The gov
eminent there has been "in the bank
ing business" ever since, and so long
as the present policy is continued, a
panic is impossible in. that country.
Government loans direct to the peo-
ple-nOt to the banks, but to the
masses of the. people-at reasonable
and uniform interest, is practicable,
because it is being done in New Zea-
land every day, with profit to the
government and help to the people,
and the losses are almost nothing.
Postal savings banks are practical
BILE, because they are in daily opera
ton in New Zealand and in many
other countries.
Government telegraph is practicable.
because the telegraph is operated by
the government in every civilized
country except Bolivia, Honduras,
Cyprus, Cuba and the United States
of America.
Il
The package post is practicable, be-
cause it is in daily operation in New
Zealand, England, Germany and many
other countries
Land titles are guaranteed by the /
government in New Zealand. Per-
sonal property is exempted from tax
alton, small land-holdings are ex-
empted, and land-value is taxed with
an increased rate, on large holdings in
New Zealand, in order to protect the
humble home, and place the burden Of
taxation where it can best be borne.
The railroads are run for service
not profit, in New Zealand, and school
children are carried free.
incomes and inheritances are taxed
In New Zealand and in many other
~oAeAAOf't 0Au IAC idl SCI Juc income
Or inheritance, the larger the propor-
tomato tax.
Strikes and lockouts are prohibited |
n New Zealand, and worthy old age
n need gets pension
The coal trust in New Zealand is |
Kept within reasonable bounds by the
government going into the coal min
ng business and offering competition
% the trust.
These are few samples of the
vagaries" that the capitalistic press
'pokes fun at" But ridicule is not
argument; and as the masses of the
people became more intelligent and
better Informed In regard to what Is
'eally going on in other parts of the /
world, our Statesmen" and press will
nave to become more progressive.
The populist convention. which
meets at Springfield, July 4. should
rest ON its oars until II sees what
he democratic convention does. which
meets at st. Louis three days later. II
he "rcorganizers' or conservatives
control the democratic convention.
here VIII be a strong protest from
ne masses OF the democratic party.
md possibly formal bolt from the