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

proposition. The principles OF popul-
ism have grown In the minds and
hearts of the people beyond all COM
prehension. Ii the old parties would
in all sincerity put their label on the
principle of public ownership OF pub
lie utilities, it would carry unani-
mously. But the politicians don't
want it, and the dear people who take
their cue from the politicians like
young birds take their feed from the
old ones, will not demand it.
The principles of popuiism are more
popular than they ever were before.
Principles cannot be warped. Human
rights are paramount to all others.
This is a declaration which either old
party dare not make. Human rights
being paramount, they will prevail in
the end. Whether that end shall be
accomplished by the peoples party
depends. If it vacillates Tor votes it
will fail. If it appeals to the hearts
of the people, and for human rights,
it will win in the end.
What are human rights? Parties
may differ as to what peculiar system
of government constitute them. The
key to solve the problem is the adop-
ton OF the initiative and referendum
Let the people, and not the politicians,
say what constitutes their rights. The
greatest difficulty to encounter is The
prejudice and ignorance of the masses.
The leaders of the two old parties
know this and adjust their plans ac-
cordingly. The democratic party APP
peals to the prejudices Of the people,
and the republican party to their bel
hes. Thus we hear the cry Of negro
domination on the one hand and
talk of the full dinner pail on the
other. Every man has an inalienable
right to that which his labor creates.
To appeal to his belly is an insutto
his intelligence. Dema2ogues only re-
sort to an appeal to the worst passions
of men to secure their votes. Such an
appeal is an insult to manhood. Hogs
will follow the corn sack, and fools
the silly cry of the full dinner pail. =
The peoples party is the only party
presenting practical solution of the
"irrepressible conflict between .capi-
tai and labor. 1t appeals not only to
the intelligence of mankind, but to the
best and noblest aspirations OF the
heart and soul. 1t carries in one hand
the olive branch of peace, in the other
the creed that enlightens and upllfts
the masses.
OF course, the organization should
be continued. Success at the ballot
box is not the only point to be con-
sidered. 1t is question of right. Shall
truth hide itself? Shall right and JUS.
tlce sneak out of the fight?
The Ratchet has been buried; let his
name be Anathema who will resurrecl
| it. The true soldiers will LOOK for
ward; towards only will turn their
faces to the rear If mistakes have
been made, let US forgive ourselves
for having made them. We shall no,
see them unless we look behind us
To. err is human. To forgive ourselves
and each other will save trouble. Lee
us be courteous, and extend the GLAD
hand of welcome to all recruits, bu
no platform trimming, or sacrifice o.
principle, to catch votes
The initiative and referendum ant
the imperative mandate constitute tn,
high road to pure and absolutely in
corruptible government. They are th,
means to the end which all good re
formers seek. They are the strategi,
point which, when once possessed, viii
hold the fort" Silly bubble ovel
hair splitting differences as to wha
we need is folly so long as we do no
possess the means to obtain it. lie
us possess ourselves of the way. ant
all other matters will be easily ad
justed. We must have government
by the people before we can have
government for the people. The in
itiatiye and referendum alone can Civ,
it to us. w. s. MORGAN.
Hardy, Ark.