New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-18
NOT SOUND ON MONEY.
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day his vote for free silver free riot and all
the un-Democratic and un-Amerfcan isn1s for
which the Chicago and Kansas City platforms
stood--eonvinces me that 1t would be both I'M
wise and unsafe to support the Democratic
party and its ticket in 1904.
There is the record which Judge Parker
and his friends ask the American people to en-
trust him and his party with power.
II am not willing to reward treason to my
country and to true Democracy, so cannot
support Judge Parker, while can support
man of convictions and courage to stand by
them; manly, honest, sincere, patriotic
statesman, who would rather be right than
be President; in whose hands every question
I regard as important to the country will
be safely guarded.
TRIBUTE TO PRESIDENT
although on some points may not be in
agreement with his party, there are others on
which 1 am fully In accord. His administra-
ton of the Philippines entities President Roose-
Welt to the gratitude of Christian civilization
and to the support of every patriotic American
who loves his country and values the honor OF
the flag. A tried and true. against whom
not one single allegation based on fact deroga-
tory to his character his administration Of the
duties of his high Office. his loyalty to his coun-
try or his convictions, can be successfully es-
ia blshed: i'm whom there is more genuine
democracy than in most so-called Democrats.
THE gold standard was established by the eff
forts of the gold Democrats in conjunction with
their loyal allies in the Republican party. The
work is but half completed and my view is that
gold Democrats cannot. in loyalty to principle.
desert the cause until their work is finished;
and L mistake much the men of 1896 and 1900
IL they will do So There can be no help for
cause expected from the men who controlled the
st. Louis convention and refused the so-cailed
gold plank because of its title, which was about
all there was in it--nor from the candidate OF
the convention who. il would seem, believes the
question settled, and consequently Will have
further interest in II. His loyalty TO party
against his country would doubt lead him to
support party action did control OF the govern
ment. by the enemies of honest money. deter
mine upon repeal of the gold standard meas
With the Tillrnans and the organs in
power. a sympathetic weak Cabinet and
neutral executive-Bryan in the Senate-what
would be the fate OF our cherished gold
measure? With Judge Parker elected there
could be little hope OF escape from this condi-
ton. The present administration is frankly and
honestly committed TO the support and protec-
ton OF the present standard and 20 the compile
ton through further necessary legislation Of a
system or currency REFORM DdSeQ upon II, eAudl
to the legitimate requirements OF our growing
country Therefore I hold it TO be the duty OF
the people TO place In power only those who are
pledged to the protection. support and compile
ton OF such a vital principle and wise policy as
is based upon honest money. II the present ad-
ministration lives. I firmly believe it will be
completed beyond question during its next
term With Judge Parker and the dominant
forces in the Democratic party IN power. not
only would monetary reform he indefinitely
postponed. but the success so far attained in the
establishment OF the gold standard would be
lost.
THE strongest assurance offered by Judge Par
ker against agrarian action is that absence Of
complies power for four years will prevent his
forces from doing harm Do We put men on
guard on important posts because so crippled
that they cannot do duty?
This / claim IL not a party. po
Itical question. In the usual Significance OF the
term This is a question OF loyal citizenship
our arms for duty, being the right Of suffrage.
10 be used. conscience and principle guiding,
for the best interests OF our country.
SPIRIT OF '96 STILL LIVES.
MFR. Bryan has given due notice of his inten-
ton 20 reorganize his forces I'm support Of his
wild spectaties Immediately after this cam
paign. and II was manifest at st. Louis that the
spirit OF 1896 and 1900 still lives and dominates
the party; and though many good. true Demo
Gratis have gone back to try 10 rescue IL from
the control Of Popusm. and did succeed. under
splendid generalship and under dire party neces-
sty In nominating man Of eminent respecta-
bilty for standard bearer yet II Is evident 10 all
sound thinking men. who hold country above
party allegiance. that the destinies OF the couh-
try cannot be safely entrusted 20 the party ana
should not yet be. With the spirit OF 1876 ana
1900 still dominant and in power. the same
spirit that drove Democracy from power
wreckng trleveland's administration. VIII IL
Judge Parker is elected. wreck his administra-
ton. and the country viii again be disturoeu
and have to stand still In its development unth
the result is measured
Grover Cleveland could not have been noihi-
mated at St Louis because he is democrat
Until the Democratic party frankly ana hohes''S
renounces it's heresies Endorsed at Chicago ana
stin It's guiding principles aud returns 10 'he
ancient faith with it's creed of honest money
and national honor Democrats who love true
Democracy more than party affiliatioh shoula
not support H. | for one shall not though can
never be anything but a Democrat