The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-04

vice 10 the country tban when " es-
tabllshed the gold standard. Under
II we have increased our currency sup-
ply sufficiently 70 meet the normal re-
quirements Of business. u IN gratlfy-
lng that the convention made frank
and explicit declaration of the infiex-
lble purpose OF the party to maintain
the gold standard. II IL essential not
only that the standard should be as
good as the best in the world. but that
the people should have the assurance
that Il will be no maintained.
~The enemies Of sound money were
powerful enough 10 suppress mention
OF the gold standard In the platform
lately adopted BY the democratic ma
tional convention. The leader OF de-
mocracy In two great national carn-
paigns has declared since the adjourn
ment on the convention that as soon
as the election IL over, he win UNDER
take 10 organize the forces within the
democratic party for the next national
conetst. for the purpose Of advancing
the radical policies for which his ele-
ment Of the party stands. He frankly
says that the money question IL FOR
the present IN allegiance. In view Of
these paipablc facts, II IL not the part
of wisdom 70 abandon our vigilance ~
safeguarding the Integrity Of our
money system. We must have not only
4 president who II unalterably COM
mItted 10 the gold standard, but both
houses of congress IN entire accord
with him upon the subject.
In congress and not with the pres
Ident rests the supreme power TO de-
termine the standard of Cur money.
Though the chief executive should OPP
pose the congress acting within Us
independent constitutional authority.
could al any time overthrow Of change
the monetary standard.
The wisdom III our protective policy
iInds complete justification 10 the In
dustriai development o. the country.
This policy has become a most Vital
part Of our Industrial system. and
must be maintained unimpalred. When
altered conditions make changes In
acheduIes desirable, tneir modification
can be safely entrusted to the repub-
llcan paFlY. K sheS be changed
by the enemies of tsls 7Eem along free
trade Ines, uncertainty would take the
place OF certainty. and i reaction would
surely follow 10 the injury of the wage
earners and all who are now profita-
bly, employed. Uncertainty UNDER
mines confidence and loss Of confidence
breeds confusion and distress in com-
mercIal affairs
~The convention was wise not only
in its enunciation Of party policies
but In lis nomination Of a candidate for
the presidency. During the last three
years, President Roosevelt has been
confronted with large and serious
questions. These he has met and solv-
ca with high wisdom and courage. The
charges made against him IN the DEM
ocratic platform flnd an irrefutable
answer in his splendid administration,
never surpassed N all the history OF
the republic and never equaled by the
party who seeks TO discredit It.
"The election OF the president is
imperatively demanded by those whose
success depends upon the continuance
OF a safe. conservative and efficient add
ministration OF public affairs.
I'VE have an ample record Of deeds
done OF benencent things accomplish
ed In the public interest. The vast
business Of the government has been
well administered. The laws have been
enforced fearlessly and impartially
The treasury has been adequately sup
piled with revenue, and the financial
credit Of the government was never
better. Our foreign tsade balance con-
tinues TO increase our national wealth.
We have adopted an irrigation policy
which win build homes In the arid re-
gions OF the west, The Panama canal,
the hope OF centuries, Is In course OF
construction under the sole protection
Of the American flag,
I'VE have peace and great prosperity
at home and are upon terms OF good
to the entire world.
These conditions constitute the strong
est possible assurance for the future.
Later shall avail myself of a IA
vorable opportunity to submit to you,
and through YOU to my fellow citizens,
a fuller expression OF my views con-
nerning the question now In issue
Permit me again to thank you and
10 express the belief that we may con-
ldently submit our cause to the cam