The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-09

of its members with Judge Parkers avowed purpose, if elected, ito regard the gold standard as firmly and ire vocably established" effectually dis posed of the coinage question and cured the only serious objection to antece- dent action of the convention. In my opinion, there remains no sufficient reason why any Democrat shall nov, cheerfully support the Democratic nominees
 On the other hand, there are good reasons why no Democrat ought di- rectly, or indirectly, to assist the Re. publican party in the pending contest,
 Taxation imposed' to foster favored industries, and not with the object of raising the necessary revenues for the support of the Government, is d palpable abuse of the taxing power, and is as indefensible today as 1t has always been.
 Discussing the consequences of tariff laws. far less drastic and objectionable than those now in force, it was forci bly said. more than fifteen years ago:
 We discover that the fortunes re- aliZed by our manufacturers are no longer the reward of sturdy industry and enlightened foresight, but that they result from the discriminating favor. of the Government, and are largely built upon under exactions from the masses of the people The gulf between employers and employed Is constantly widening and classes are rapidly. forming, one comprising the very rich and powerful, while in an other are found the toiiing poor, As we view the achievements of aggre- gated capital. WE discover the exist ence of trusts, combinations and mo- nopolies,' while the citizen is strug gling far in the rear, or is tramplcd to death under an iron heel"
 This language, strong as it is. may be truthfully repeated today; yet the Chicago platform announces that pro . lection, with it's consequences, has be- come the fixed and cardinal policy of the Republican party. That declara- tion makes it difficult, if not impos- Sible, to consider seriously its plat niciouS combinations Its professed ef- forts to control and restrain trusts and combinations are utterly inconsistent with it's fixed and cardinal policy, to business and increase their gains.
 To those who have indulged the hope that the business of reconstruction or disfranchising Southern States was tated; to those who do not look with favor on Federal subsidies, who op- pose paternalism, and deny that the Government that governs most Is nec.. essarily the best. no indictments arc offered by the Republican party for their countenance or support
 The Democratic is the only political organization with strength enough 10
  to contest it's supremacy with hopes of success. For that reason. if for no other. it Is of the first importance that the Democratic organization shall re- establish itself in the confidence of the conservative people of the country. In my opinion. it has taken the proper steps to secure that confidence. and is now entitled to the support of all Dem ocrats, without regard to recent diff ferences concerning issues that have had their day, and taken their places in the political past.
 Comparisons between the two Pres; dential nominees need not be made. Each is a patriot, who loves his couu try and its institutions; each is q worthy gentleman, and each a repre- sentative American citizen.
 It does not detract from Judge Par ker's qualification for the office or President, that he has for many years occupied high judicial positions. and taken no part in active politics, nor does it detract from his personal fit ness, that he positively and persistently declined to seek the nomination.
 These are my views. and l shall give my support to the Democratic Presi dential ticket.
 With kind regards, am,
 Very sincerely yours,
 William Lindsay.