The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-25
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II would leave in the pockets of the
producers and laborers OF this country
every dollar of the money they earn.
save only such amounts as may be
needed for the economical administra-
ton OF the government
It would, by rigorous law enforce
ment, strike down private monopolies
which prey upon the people. and pro-
tect the public against extortion and
imposition by the great public corpor-
atoms. whether by excessive charges
or by over-issue OF stocks and securi-
ties.
In other words. II would undertake
to bring about in government, reali-
zation OF that good old Democratic
maxim OF Thomas Jefferson, Equal
and exact justice to all men; special
privileges TO none"
II has no war TO wage on capital II
has no quarrel with corporations hon
estly capitalized. which carry on a
legitimate business. according to law.
1t will encourage the investment OF
capital in the development of the coun-
try and protect it when invested.
1t will draw a sharp line between
lawful business lawfully conducted,
and unlawful business, or business car
ried on in defiance of law and the
rights OF the public. protecting the one
and protecting society from the other.
1t calls upon men and corporations
lawfully engaged in legitimate bust
ness. not 10 ally themselves with men
or corporations engaged in lawless
ventures, but to take a stand with the
Democratic party in favor of such re.
forms as will purge the business world
OF lawlessness and legalized extortion
to the end that honest capital and hon
est labor may go forward hand in hand
in the development of the country
each yielding to each its just due in a
spirit OF fairness, and all striving for
the time when the door of opportunity
shall be open to all who desire and
deserve to enter.
will not at this time discuss the
several planks Of the national plat
form. l endorse that platform in al
its parts, and pledge my best endeav
ors toward securing the reforms tc
which the party is by it's terms com
mitted. AS the campaign progresses
l shall discuss its various features
from time to time, as opportunity pre-
sents.
There was perfect unanimity in the
convention as to the adoption OF thi:
declaration of principles. Men from
every state. distinguished for theiI
ability and patriotism. prepared, anC
presented 1t as a platform upon which
| all American voters, who a-e In fave
of the rule of the people, can conscl
entiously stand.
Gentlemen, we enter upon this cam
paign with every prospect of success
| Never has a political platform beer
received with such favor by all classe
! of people, and never has a candidate
! been presented by any party who wa
closer to the hearts of the people thai
our matchless standard-bearer, Wi
liam j. Bryan.
There Is a movement amongst tn
people for better government which i
growing in force day by day. 1t 4
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all parties, all trades and occupation
are coming together and making com
mon cause in behalf of a restoration O
government of the people, for tn
people, and by the people.
We must and will win this BATH
without the use of money or the aid o
| corporate power. If our adversarie
so desire, let them pursue that course
But there are times in the life of
nation like this when money and &C
ercive influences are of no avail.
There comes a time when the quicb
ened consciences of an enlightene,
people impel action which neithe
money nor influence can check. Tha
time. in my judgment, is here.
Let every man from this hour fol-
ward, perform his duty in a manly an
honorable way. Let this be a cam
paign of education and argument. lie
our appeals be to the reason and pa
triotism Of the American people. lie
us be vigilant and unceasing in homes
work for a righteous cause. and
glorious victory in November vi,
crown our efforts.