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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
peace and the government maintained without recourse to the taxes of war. CONCLUSION,
ITS CHEAPER IN THE END.

peace and the government maintained without recourse to the taxes of war. CONCLUSION.
 l have put aside a congenial work. to which had expected to devote my life. in order to assume, as best I can, the re- sponsibility your convention put upon me.
 1 solicit the cordial cooperation and generous assistance of every man who be- lieves that a change of measures and of men at this time would be wise, and urge harmony of endeavor as well as vigorous action on the part of all so minded.
 The issues are joined and the people must render the verdict
 Shall economy of administr ation be demanded or shall extravaganza be en- couraged?
 Shall the wrongdoer be brought to bay by the people. or must justice wait upon political oigarchy?
 Shall oI. government stand for equal opportunity for special privilege?
 Shall 1t remain government of law or become one of individual caprice?
 Shall we cling to the rule of the peo- pie. or shall we embrace beneficent de- spotism?
 With calmness and confidence. we await the people ; verdict. If called to the office of President I shall consider myself the chief magistrate of all the people and not of any faction, and shall ever be mindful of the fact that or many questions of national policy there ale honest differences of opinion. I believe in the patriotism. good sense and absolute sincerity of all the people I shall strive to remember that he may serve his party best who serves his coun- try best.
 If it be the wish of the people that I undertake the duties of the Presidency. pledge sns self. with Gods help. to de- S'te all ny powers and energy to the duties of this exalted office. Very truly yours
 ALTON R PA RI-ER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26

which led to the famous observation. which confronts us;' for although the present incumbent found at the close of the first fiscal year, during which he as- sumed control of the administration, a surplus of receipts over expenditures of more than $91, ,vJ0,000 there was an ex- cess of expenditures over receipts at the close of the last fiscal year of $41, COG, 900, and the official monthly reports made by the treasury department show that the expenditures are continuously and rap idly increasing, while the receipts are diminishing.
 In this connection 1t is interesting to note the recent administrative orders forbidding government officers from mak- ing public any statement of estimates on which future appropriations are to be based.
 If man of ordinary intelligence and prejudice should find in the operating sx- renses of his business such tremendous percentage of increase, would he not promptly set on foot an inquiry for the cause of the waste, and take immedi- ate measures to stop 1t, especially when trusted employees have been found dis honest and convicted, and a widespread impressions exists that thorough in- vestigation may discover other cases or malfeasance? When the chief executive reported to congress that "through frauds. forgeries and perjuries, and by shameless briberies the laws relating to the proper conduct of the public service in general, and to the due. adminisif a. tion of the postoffice department have been notoriously violated" ,"i there was a general popular demand for rigid, sweeping investigation by congress, in ad- dition to that undertaken by the executive himself. Such an Investigation the repub- lican majority in congress would not per init. although the minority insisted that the interests of good government demand ed 1t. And the minority was right. The liberaity patriotism anu national pride of the people should not be made an ex- cuse for waste of the public funds. Of ficial extravagance is official crime. There is not a sentence in the repub- | lican platform recommending reduction in the expenditures of the government; not line suggesting that the increase in the cost of the war department from S34, 000.000 in 1886 to sl15.0O0.00O in 1904. should be inquired into; and not a para graph calling for thorough investigation of those departments of the government in | which dishonesty has been recently dis closed
 The people. however. can by their votes. | if they desire 1t. order such an investi- gation and inangurate policy of econo- my and retrenchment. II is safe to say that this. will not be accomplished by en- dorsing at the polls the republican ma jority of the house of representatives which refused the investigation and made the appropriations. nor by continuing in power the administration which made the disbursements.
 Reform in expenditures must be had in the civil, military and naval establish ments in order that the national expen- ditures may be brought to basis of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
PENSIONS FOR OUR
 SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.

The national democracy favorS liberal pensions to the surviving soldiers and sailors and their dependents, on the ground that they deserve liberal treat ment It pledges by its platform adequate legislation to that end. But 1t denies. the right of the executive to usurp the power of congress to legislate on that subject Such usurpation was attempted by pen sion order No. 7S and effect has been given to it by a congress that dared not resent the rsurpation. It is said that this order was made in the perform ance of duty imposed upon the Presi- dent by act of congress" but the pro- vision making the imposition Is not point ed out. The act to which the order re- fers. which is the one relating to pen sons to civil war veterans. does not au- thorize pensions on the ground of age. 1t does grant pensions to those suffer ing from any mental or physical disabil- ity. or disa hilities, of permanent char acter. not the result of their own vicious habits, which so incapacitates them from the performance of manual labor as to render them unable to earn a support" This speciried requirement. of inca pacity is in effect set aside by order No. IS as to all pers ons over sixty-two.
 The war closed nearly forty years ago In the meantime many of our soldiers and sailors long survived the age of sixty two. and pas sed away without receiving any pension Sklllful pension attorneys hunting through the statute failed to find a provision giving pension to all who had reached sixty-two. Many prominent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
REFORM IN GOVERN
 ENTAIL EXPENDITURES.

lwenty-eight years have passed since the democratic party of the state of New York, in convention assembled, recom- mended to the national democracy the nomination of Samuel J. Tilden as ifs candidate for the presidency and declar- ca It to be their settled conviction that return to the constitutional principles. frugal expenses and administrative pur- fty of the founders of the republic is the first and most imperious duty of the t1mes,-the commanding issue now before the people or the union." This strong expression was called forth by the na- tional expenditures for the year 1S75. which amounted to $274,000, 000,-- a situta- ton which, in the opinion of a majority Of our people, justified an imperative de mand for reform in the administration of public affairs. As the expenditures of the last fiscal year amounted to the en- ormous total of $5S2, 100000, it is evident that thorough investigation of the pub- hc service and the immediate abandon ment of useless and extravagant expen- ditures are more necessary now than they were then. This astounding in- crease is out of all proportion to the increase of our popuiation, and finds no excuse from whatever aspect we view the situation The national democratic platform declares that large reductions can easily be made in the annual expen- ditures of the government without inn pairing the efficiency of any branch of the public service" Can there be any doubt of the accuracy of this statement Between the expenditures of the year 1886, amounting to $242 100000. and those of the last fiscal year-the seventh after Grover Cleveland ceased to be President aggregating $5S2. .000,000 there is differ ence So great as to excite alarm in the breasts of all thoughtful men. Even ex- cluding the sum of s50000.000 paid for the Panama canal rights and to the state of Panama. the expenditures of the last fis- cal year exceeded the sum of $5S2, ,000, ,0e0 being more than double the expenditures of the government for all purposes dur ing the first year of MT. Clevelands ad- ministra tion
 The expenses of, the first four years succeeding the last democratic admins tration amounted to the enormous aver age of S511. 100000 per year. This large expenditure was due to a considerable extent to the cost of the Spanish-Ameri- can war. which occurred during that pc riod but the termination of that wal brought no relief to the treasury, for the average annual expenses of the govern- ment during the three subsequent years en..ng June 30. 1904 were about $519.000,000 which is the largest sum hitherto reach ed. during like period, since the close of the civil war.
 This draft upon the revenues of the country has had the effect which might have been anticipated, and now we have presented the reverse of the situation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
ALTON B. PARKER.
tiandsomest Vet

are the new goods just received by Green Cos the leading undertakers of this city. The goods referred to are some very handsome state caskets and dupli- cates of the same that have been used Tn some of the most prominent public funerals of late, among them being the exact duplicate of the casket used for the late President Mckinley and others. These goods are on exhibition in the show rooms of Green (, Co.,, only. and may be seen by anyone desiring to look at or that may be interested in observing the advancement made and the latest styles produced In this line of goods.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
INVESTIGATION OF
 GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS.

Recent disclosures, coupled with the rapid augmentation of government ex-
 penditures, show a need of an investiga- tion of every department of the govern ment The democrats in congress demand ed 1t. The republican majority refused the demand The people can determine by their vote in November whether they wish an honest and thorough investiga- ton. A democratic congress and executive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
ARMY AND NAVY.

We are justly proud of the officers and men O. our army and navy. Both. however nave suffered from the persist ent injection of personal and political influence. Promotions and appointments have been frequently based on favorit- ism instead of merit. Trials and court martals have been set aside under cir cumstances indicating political interfer- ence. These and other abuses should be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26

The Ala bama Trust and Savings Go and the Alabama Abstract Co. have removed their office to 2O26 Third Avenue. Massey Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
RECLAMATION OF ARID LANDS.

A vast expanse of country In the west
 portions of which are to be found in each of the sixteen states and territories. mem tioned in the law. is directly affected by the national statute-the outcome of intel ligent and persistent efforts of leading citizens, providing for the reclamation of the arid lands for the benefit of home seekers. During the years of the develop ment of the measure which finally re- ceived the vote of every member of the upper house of congress, it encountered opposition. based to a large extent upon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
Democratic Nominee Discusses the Issues Now Confront
 ing American People
DEFINES HIS POSITION
 ON NATIONAL QUESTIONS
Thinks Immediate Reform In Govern mental Expenditures Is Neces- sary and Wants IHvestiga-
 ton of Departments.

Esopus, N. Y, September 25.-Judge A. D. Parker has addressed the following formal letter of acceptance of the demo- cratic nomination to the notification committee of which the Hon. Champ Clark is chairman:
 To the Honorable Champ Clark and
 Others, Committee, etc.:
 Gentlemn-In my response to your committee, at the formal notification pro- ceedings, l referred to some matters not mentioned In this letter. l desire that these be considered as incorporatd here in, and regret that lack of space pre- vents specific reference to them all wish here, however, again to refer to my views there expressed as to the gold standard, to declare again my unqualified belief in said standard, and to express my appreciation of the action of the con vention in reply to my communication upon the subject.
 Grave public questions are pressing for decision. The democratic party appeals to the people with confidence, that its po- sition on these questions will be accept ed and endorsed at the polls. While the issues involved are numerous, some stand forth pre-eminent in the public mind. Among these are tariff reform, imperial ism, economical administration and hon. esty in the public service. I shall briefly consider these and some others within the necessarily prescribed limits of this let tor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
CIVIL SERVICE.

The statue relating to civil service is the outcome of the efforts of thoughtful, un- selfish and public spirited citizens. Oper- alton under it has frequently been of such character as to offend against the spirit of the statute but the results achieved. .wen under a partial enforce ment of the law. have been such as to both deser2t and command the utteranee of the democratic party that it stands committed 10 the principle of civil service reform and demands its just and lmpar- fial anfor .oirent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
FOREIGN RELATIONS.

The foreign relations of the govern ment have in late years assumed special importance. Prior to the acquisition of the Philippines, we were practically in- | vulnerable against attacks by foreign
 states. Those tropical possessions, how ever, seven thousand miles from our shores, have changed all this and have In effect put us under bonds to keep the peace The new conditions call for a
 management of foreign affairs the more | circumspect in that the recent American
 invasion of foreign markets in all parts of the world has excited the serious ap- prehension of all the great industrial peo- ples It is essential therefore more than ever, to adhere strictly to the traditional policy of the country as formulated by its first President and never, in my judg- ment wisely departed from--to invite friendly relations with all nations while avoiding entangling alliances with any
 Such a policy means the cultivation of peace instead of the glorification of war,
 and the minding of our own business in | lieu Of spectacular intermeddling with the affairs of other nations. It means strict l observance of the principles of interna- tlonal law and condemns the doctrine that great state by reason of its strength.
 may rightfully appropriate the sovereignty | or territory of a small state on account of l It's weakness. It means for other Amer | ican states that we claim no rights and
 will assume no functions save those of a
 friend and of an ally and defender as against European aggressions. It means that we repudiate the role of the Amer ican continental policeman; that we re- fuse to act as debt collector for foreign
 states or their citizens; that we respect the Independent sovereignty of each Amer lean state and its right to preserve order ana otherwise regulate it's own internal aHalrs In It's own way; and that any | intervention in its affairs by us Is limi- ted to the single office Of enabling it's people to work out their own political and national destiny for themselves free from the coercion of any European state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.

The pledge of the platform to secure to our citize1s, without distinction of race or creed, whether native born or natural ized at ncme and abroad, the equal pro- lection of the laws and the enjoyment or all the tights and privileges open to them under the covenants of our treaties, as their just due, should be made good to them In the accomplishment of that ] result it Is essential that a passport is- 1 sued by the government of the United states to au American citizen shall be ac- cepted the world over as proof of citizen. ship
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
IMPERIALISM.

consider these and some others within the necessarily prescribed limits of this let ter.
 IMPERIALISM.
 While presented my views at the noti- fication proceedings concerning this vital issue the oyershadowing importance of this question impels me to refer to it again The issue is oftentimes referred to as constitutionalism vs imperialism.
 If we would retain our liberties and constitutional rights unimpaired, 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, "Liber- ty is only to be preserved by maintaining constitutional restraints and just divis- ions of political powers"
 Already the national government mas become centralized beyond any point con templated or imagined by the framers of the constitution. How tremendously all this has added to the power of the President It has developed from year to year until it almost equals that of many monafehs. Whale the growth of our coun- try and the magnitude of interstate in- terests may seem to furnish a plausible reason for this centralzation of power, yet these same facts afford the most po- tent reason why the executive should not be permitted to encroacn upon the other departments of the government, and as- sume legislative, or other powers. not ex- pressly conferred by the constitution.
 The magnitude of the country and it's diversity of interests and population would enable determined ambitious and able executive, unmindful of constitu- tional limitations and fired with the lust of power, to go far in the usurpation of authority and the aggrandizement of per sonal power before the situation could be fully appreciated or the people be aroused. The issue of imperialism which has been thrust upon the country involves a decision whether the law of the land or the rule of individual caprice shall govern. The principle of imperialism may give rise to brilliant, startling. dashing results, but the principle of democracy holds in check the brilliant executive and subjects him to the sober conseIya- tive control of the people, The people of the United States stand at the parting of the ways. Shall we sol- low the footsteps of our fathers along the 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 summed by all, following blindly new ideals, which, though appealing with bri!iancy to the imagination and ambition, may prove a will-o'- -the-wisp leading us Into difficult ties from which it may be impossible to cxtricate ourselves without lasting injury to our national character and institu- lions?
 THE TARIFF AND TRUSTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-26
THE TARIFF AND TRUSTS.

THE TARIFF AND IhOSIS ;.
 Tariff reform is one Of the cardinal principles of the democratic faith, and the necessity for 1t was never greater than at the present time. 1t should be undertaken at once in the interest of al our people.
 The Dingley tariff is excessive in many of it's rates, and, as to them at lest, un. Justly and progressively burdens the peo. ple. It secures to domestic manufactur. CTS singly or in combination, the privi- lege of exacting excessive prices at home and prices far above the level of sales made regularly by them abroad with profit. thus giving @ bounty to foreigners at the expense of our own people. It's un- just taxation burdens the people general ly, forcing them to pay excessive prices for food fuel, clothing and other nec- essaries in any considerable amount. which are made extensively at home, for which the most extreme protectionist would hardly justify protective taxes, and which in large amounts are exported. Such duties have been and will continue to be a direct incentive to the formation of huge industrial combinations, which, secure from foreign competition, are en- abled to stifie domestic competition and practically to monopolize the home mar ket
 It contains many duties imposed for the express purpose only. ns was openly avowed, of furnishing a basis for reduc- tion by means of reciprocal trade treat ies, which the republican administration. impliedly at least, promised to negotiate. Having, on this promise, secured the in- creased duties, the republican party lead CTS, spurred on by protected interests. defeated the treaties negotiated by the executive, and now these same interests cling to the benefit of these duties which the people never intended they should have. and to which they have no moral right.
 Even now the argument most frequently urged in behalf of the Dingley tariff, and against tariff reform generally, is the necessity of caring for our infant indus tries. Many of these industries, after a hundred years of lusty growth, are loom- Ing up as industrial giants. In their case at least, the Dingley tariff invites com bination and monopoly. and gives iusti- fication to the expression that the tariff Is the mother of trusts.
 For the above mentioned reasons among many others, the people demand reform of these abuses, and such reform
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Found Heart Diseased.

Upon The request of the bereaved
husband. post morterl and inquest
was held yesterday at the Runge IN
dertaking parlors over the remains OF
Mrs. Peter Juhl. the lady who died
under anaesthetics last Tuesday while
undergoing an operation at the Office OF
Dr. Boes On West Third street. Al the
time Mrs. Jail had crushed one oil her
fingers in a wrinser while engaged in
washing. She consulted DR. Boes, who
decided that the amputation OF the
crushed finger was necessary. While
undergoing this operation under the
influence OF anaesihetics Mrs. Juhl col
Iapsed and expired shortly. Her death
was attributed 10 a weak heart. The
post -rorteIn revealed a fatty deGeneT-
alton of the heart. which organ was
found 10 be in badly diseased condi-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12

MANY New Members.

Thirty-one applications for member
ship in the Moline Woman's club were
acted upon at the meeting of the ex-
ecutiye committee at the home OF Miss
Grace Crawley. the corresponding sec
rotary. Yesterday morning. and these
names will be recommended 10 the
club this afternoon. The names of the
new members acted upon yesterday
are as follows: Miss Clara Oldefest,
Mrs. John Goodmanson. Mrs. Clarence
White. Mrs. Louise Copp, Mrs. Henry
H. Einfeldt. Mrs. Arthur II. Einfeldt.
AIRS. Harry Stanton Dickinson, Mrs.
Henry Hilbert. Watertown, Miss Grace
Wheelock, Mrs. Richard Wood, Mrs. j.
J. Worker. Rock Island. Mrs. William
Gest, Rock Island. Mrs. James c. Nc
Leay. Miss Ethel Daugherty. Rock Isl
and. Mrs. Lou Eddy. Rock Island, Miss
Florence Head, Rock Island. Mrs. VIII
liam Sweeney. Rock Island. Mrs. VIII
liam Crubaugh, Rock Island, Mrs
Frank Rhodes, Rock Island, Miss Mil
, lie lglehart, Rock Island, Mrs. Franz
y. Johnson, Miss Milda Johnson. Mrs
Fred Robert Young, Mrs. Samuel X
Young, Miss Ida Ramp. Mrs. Charlie:
F.. Dewend. Mrs. C. z. Kessel. Mrs
John Radcliffe, Mrs. Bruce Ballard
DR.. Louise Miller. Mrs Robert Munroe