The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1906-10-13
His Letter Written to
Democrats.
DOWN WITH PLUT0CRACY
Says Democracy Means hdepen-
dence Of Action.
Yellow Editor Says He Is Proud To
De Standard Bearer Of Party
Of JeHerson and
Jackson.

Elmira, N. Y, Oct. 12.-William RAN
dolph Hearst. today formally accepted
the Democratic nomination for COVER
dressed to W. J. Corners. chairman OF
the Democratic State Committee and
made public here this afternoon. The
letter says in part:
Il accept the nomination Of the DEM
ocratic party. bearing in mind the rec
ord Of that great party in the past and
knowing that the membership Of the
party is determined still to be ruled by
the principles of Jefferson and jack
son and guided by Democracy's ideal.
the greatest good for the greatest num-
Der.
True Democrats must stand with
Jefferson and Jackson for the best in
terests of the whole citizenship rath-
er than for the selfish interests of any
party. class or individual seeking for
special privileges.
1t cannot be denied that certain in
dividuals and classes have at times Sc
cured control of the machinery of the
Democratic party and attempted 20 use
1t for their own personal or class prof
IL. Ho Outy OI true DtIilOCTdIS Is ~
deprive of all authority within the
party those who represent only special
interests and who seek to promote
those at the expense OF the general
welfare.
The Democratic convention at Buff
falo did this thing In a most conscien-
tious and effective manner. Demo-
Gratis, so-called, but seeking after spe-
cial privileges in reality, were driven
Sv.xD
those of their class flourished.
Line In Clearly Drawn.
THE line is now clearly drawn be-
tween special privileges on the one
hand and equal opportunity on the 9TH
The property rights of every man and
of every organization Of any kind. must
be respected, but today as in the days
of jackson. it Is necessary to declare
than the government, or menacing to
the government.
The Democrats Of today must de-
oare and they must mean that no mat
ter how great the wealth of individ
uals or corporations that wealth must
not be an irresponsible dominating
power in government
THE people beyond any question de-
mand open primaries and the passage
Of direct nomination laws to bring the
government directly under the control
Of the people.
The enforcement of the law concern
Ing the prevailing rate of wages is de-
manded by the people and 1t Is de-
handed by Democratic principles as
old as the declaration OF Independence.
Chinese Labor Menace.
Democracy speaks also In denuncia-
lion Of the great Chinese labor menace
which Ia now revived because Of the in =
PRODUCTION on a large scale Of Chinese
labor in Panama. The suggestion to
Introduce in this country and to EN-
people Of low intelligence and still
lower morals Is an attack upon the
welfare moral and material. OF the
American citizen.
II accept the nomination of the DEM
ocracy proudly, as 1 recall the great
names from Jefferson to Tilden that the
party has honored and that have hon
ored the party. I accept the nominal
ton gladly. realizing the opportunity
for useful work which is offered today
to all Of those that may be elected to
Office as servants OF the people and
anxious to deserve the confidence OF
the people.
Cnited States in office. to realize and
apply the great principles Of the hister-
ic Democratic party. -+.
And. pledge myself to work with
others to rid the Democratic party and
SO far as possible. all branches Of gov
eminent, of that plutocratic trust ola
bent that seeks to rule both parties
and to destroy the Democratic party
utterly"