Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-09

time in which to set the Filipinos free. He
believes that the Constitution follows the
flag; that the rights guaranteed by the
Constitution are inviolable, wherever the
flag symbolizes the civil power Of the Unit
ed States: and that the right of trial by
jury is sacred. wherever the United States
maintains civil government. He believes
that the military should be kept In strict
subordination to the civil power. That an
injury to one Is the concern of all; that
military despotism in Colorado menaces the
rights of every American citizen. and Is
ominous of a reaction which may blot out
the liberties of all men.
He believes that we should have navy
sufficient to defend our extensive coasts.
and protect the rights Of our people ana
our country everywhere: but he beieves.
also. that upon every ship should be writ
ten, Millions for defense, but not one cent
for conquest He believes in the economic
doctrines of the democratic party. He be-
lieveS that there should be no tax except
for a public purpose He believes that the
industry and substance of the people should
not be exploited by criminal combinations:
that the law against conspiracies In re-
straint of trade should be enforced, ana
that offenders should be punished. He be-
lieves that labor Is the base of the social
system; that the base cannot be desplsed ;
that the labOrers and producers are the
salt Of the earth, that their broad shout
ders and strong arms support the whole
fabric of civilization. that they constitute
the great body of the people and must
never be enS1aved.
..That property has rights also, but that
the maintenance of those rights does not
require that a limited and constantly di-
minishing number of persons shall be per
mitted to monopoliZe all of the property OF
the country. or that pampered banditti
shall be permitted to defy the laws, ABSORB
all wealth and enslave the people.
He believes with the immortal Washing
ton that the mission of the republic Is
peace, justice and liberty. That we must
teach peace by being peaceful, and We must
teach justice by being just. that we must
teach liberty by maintaining our own ND
critics and by never denying liberty to any
people He believes that this nation has
been world power from its birth. that IT
was a world power when that old bell rang
out from Independence Hall liberty through
out the land and to all the inhabitants
thereof. That it was a world power when
by the force of its example, 1t caused repuD-
lies to take the place of monarchies IN All
South America. Central America ana MeN-
co. That 1t was a world power. when. by
the force of its example. it caused the great
French revolution. shattered absoiutism
and gave to continental Europe. except
Russia. constitutional government Ihat IL
was a world power when 1t inspired Japan
glorious Japan, to cast away the cruel bau-
BILE of autocracy and adopt a free consul
tuition based upon the principles OF democ-
racy. That for more than hundred years
IL has been such a great world power, It's
light has shown in the world. that IL
has attracted to these shores the oppressed
| of all nations, drawn 10 this Country DS tAC
Justice of its laws and the magnanimlty ~
its character But it has not been an I'M
perial world power; and only the enemies
of liberty would have 1t so. 1t has been a
democratic power a republican world pow
er: the mother Of republics. the fountain OF
democracy and the home of liberty en-
tightening the world.
'.Our candidate must be man against
whom no faction will wage war, he must
be a man whose eminence experience ana
ability are a guarantee of his fitness Tor
the presidency. A man whose personality
and whose career will arrest the atten-
ton and challenge the admiration OF the
people If we nominate an unknown or
prosaic candidate. titled mediocrity and
counterfeit greatness will continue TO call
forth the applause of the multitude
Candidate of No Faction.
.sThe man who fills In full measure the
requirements of the hour Is General Nelson
A. Miles. II nominated he will be the cam
didate of no faction. but of the whole demo-
cratic party. and all patriots, he VIII re-
ceive the votes Of every democrat in the
United States He will receive the tnde-
pendent vote; the anti-imperialist'. peace
vote and the good citizenship vote. He will
receive the votes of all those land they are
legion) who resent the attempt of the act
ing President to degrade and dishonor him;
and to degrade and dishOnor other iilustri-
Gus men, who have earned the praise and
lasting gratitude Of their cOuntrymen His
name will warm the hearts and stir the
blood Of every comrade OF the civil war.