The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-09-30

sand words--The Issues Joined
the People Must Decide.
New York, Sept. 26.-Following is 4
synopsis of the formal letter of accept
ance of the democratic presidential
nomination by Judge Alton B. Parker
to the committee of notification ap
pointed by the national democratic
convention:
Judge Parker's Letter.
"To the Hon. Champ Clark and Others,
| Committee, etc:
Gentlemen: In my response to your
committee, at the formal notification pro-
ceedings, | referred to some matters not
mentioned In this letter. l desire that
these be considered as Incorporated here
in, and regret that lack Of space pre-
| vents specific reference to them all L
wish here however, again to refer to my
| views there expressed as to the gold
standard, to declare again my unquali-
fled belief in said standard and to ex-
press my appreciation of the action of the
convention in reply to my communication
upon that subject.
Imperialism.
while presented my views at the no
| tification proceedings concerning this vi
| tai issue, the overshadowing Importance
| of the question impels me to refer to 1t
again. The issue Is oftentimes referred
to as constitutionalism VS.. Imperialism.
| 'If we would retain our liberties and
constitutional rights unimpairedf we can
not permit or tolerate at any time or for
any purpose, the arrogation of unconsti-
| tutional powers by the executive branch
| of our government. We should be ever
mindful of the words of Webster, Liberty
| is only to be preserved by maintaining
constitutional restraints and just d.
vision of political powers.
ALREADY the national government has
become centralized beyond any point con-
templated or imagined by the founders
Of the constitution. How tremendously
all this has added to the power Of the
PRESIDENT 1t has developed from year to
years. until it almost equals that of many
monarchs.
at the parting of the ways. Shall we fol-
low the footsteps of our fathers along the
paths of peace prosperity ana content
ment, guided by the ever living spirit of
the constitution which they framed for
us. or shall we go along other and untried
paths, hitherto Stunned by all, following
blindly new locals, which. though appeal,
ing with brilliancy to the imagination and
ambition. may prove a will-o-the wisp,
leading us into difficulties from which 1t
without lasting injury to. our national
character and institutions?
The Tariff and Trusts.
Tariff reform is one of the cardinal
principles of the democratic faith, and
the necessity for 1t was never greater
undertaken at once in the interest of all
our people. The Dingley tariff is Excess
sive In many of it's rates, and, as to |
them at least, unjustly and oppressively
burdens the people. 1t secures to domestic
singly or in combination,
the privilege of exacting excessive prices |
at home, and prices far above the level
will profit, thus giving bounty to for |
eigners at the expense of our own peo- |
pie; 49,. 20 ,a.,.
Since the last democratic adj
the cost of living has griev-
ously increased. Those having fixed in
comes have suffered keenly; those living |
on wages, IL there has been any increase,
know that such increase has not kept
pace with the advance IN the cost OF
living, including rent and the neceSSarieS
of life Many to-day are out Of work,
unable to secure any wages at all.
Trust Remedies.
1T pointed out in my earlier response
the remedy, which in my judgment can
sffectually be applied against monopolies.
and the assurance was then given that IL |
existing laws including both statute and
common law, proved inadequate, contrary
10 my expectations l favor sucn further
egislation, with constitutional limitations, |
IS will best promote and safeguard the
interests of all the people.
Reciprocity.
"In my address to the notification COM
nittee l said that tariff reform Is de- | ,
handed by the best interests of both
and consumer With equal ]
ruth 1t can be said that the benefits of I
reciprocal trade treaties would inure to
10Th. That the consumer would be 8
lfacturer would receive great benefit by I
extending his markets abroad hardly /
leeds demonstration. His productive ca q
acity has outgrown the home market
he very term home grown has changed +
n it's significance. Once, from the manu-
acturer's point of view, It meant expan-
ur manufacturing Industries has far ex-
eeded the consumptive capacity of our
omestic markets, and the term home =
market implies contraction rather than u
1.-THE persistent refusal of the republic o
an majority in the federal senate to
atty the reciprocity treaties tis.s negotiated
like by Mr.. Blaine and Mr.. Mckinley, p
nd expressly sanctioned In the Dingley p
ct itself. Is a discouraging exhibition of
ad faith.
Independence For the FiIipinos. :,
"In some quarters 1t has been assumed O.
lat in the discussion of the Philippine a
uestion in my response, the phrase self o
overnment' was intended to mean some- Il
ling less than independence. II was not
can, nor do think as used II does mean l
SIS than independence: However, to Sc
inmate all possibility, for conjecture, ] II
wv state that l am In hearty accord
it'll that plank In our platform that IA Vi
IRIS doing for the F'ilipinos what we have | l
ready done for the Cubans, and favor | W
aking the promise to them now that | d.
e shall take such action as soon as
ley are reasonably prepared for 1t.
American Citizenship.
"rhe pledge of the platform to secure to | U
II citizens, without distinction of race OF
eed, whether natl, born or naturaized,
home and abroad, the equal protec. IL
IN Of the laws and the enjoyment of all
e rights and priv Ieges open to them
der the covenants of our treaties, as
cir Just due. should be made good to
EN-. In the accomplishment OF that
suit, It is essential that passport Is
ed by the government of the United
ates to an Anaerican ciGzl-s SHAH be &C D..
pied the world over as proof or Citizen
LIP.
Civil Service.
THE statute relating to civil service IL to
g outcome of the efforts of thoughtful.
selfish and public spirited citizens. OPP w
alton under 1t has frequently been OF hs