The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-04-01

q
ing the responsibility for problems
however difficult, VIII cheerfuily and
readily accept this problem. and solve
It In a manner that VIII do credit ID
the party, and bring Increased bene.
fit to our people.
New Problems Come.
we win never be free from i'm.
portant problems. We have come 10
take first rank among the nations as
a world power. American diplomacy
is recognized by all governments.
and will continue to be exercised IN
the many international complications
which Will naturally arise. There is
a need OF stability OF principles AMI
fixed standards Of policies to insure
continued and uniform success among
our people. The Republican party
stands for stability Of principles and
a ixed stnndard of policy 1t believes
In the maintenance OF conduct in
public political Affairs equal in hon
esty and purpose with the prosecution
Of private affairs. 1t advocates the
Enforcement OF the law which shan
guarantee security along the line Of
right action, and shall prevent mis-
conduct, mismanagement, and mai
feassance IN office, whatever the pol
tiles Of the offender may be. II be-
iieves in tn u%pholdtng OF honest CON
duct, and it depbores and stands
against dishonest conduct In public
office, as well az in private NE. 1t
enacted legislation firmly establishing
a single standard OF value In the COM
mercIal world, and II believes In
the single standard Of honesty in the
business world.
Bryan FailacIes.
There are many in the Democrat
ic panty just as firm in the conviction
patriotic in purpose. and faithful IN
purpose, and faithful to principle. or
ambitions for cuontry, as men can be.
but who cannot tolerate the vagarles
Of their pnrty's creed, nor follow the
leadership OF their party's candidates.
Those who are strong in their per-
sonalities find refuge in the Republic
can party where sensible politics CON
troll, and sound principles are main
tanned, although contrary to their
own convictions. Such are to he
honored and respected. Men OF such
type cannot be expected in 1908 to
adhere to the doctrine Of sixteen 10
one which was ~repudiated twelve
years ago, and rapidly deserted by
all leading nations not to adopt the
policy Of government ownership
yet Mr.. Bryan stnl elings TO both
propositions, and as the doctrine Of
sixteen to one IT stun stands as a
pant of the creed OF the Democratic
party, Unless a steadler line of pol
icies shall be champloned by the par-
ty, 1t may become advisable for the
convenience Of Democrats to issue
political rain checks which may be
used for re-entrance 70 the game az
ter a storm has driven them from n
performance. II the Democratic
party succeeds. surely Its policies will
be carried out. VIII It repudiate the
platforms of 1896, 1900 and 1908, or
legislate in keeping with those dec
laratons? WIN the free coinage Of
silver, the weakening of the power of
the Supreme Court, the sailing away
from the Philippines, or the over
throw of the principle OF protection,
guarantee stable business conditions.
quicken the activity OF u mills.
safeguard the employment of labor,
or secure a. profitable market for the
farmer?
Democratic ImpOtency.
HAS the Democratic party a line
Of policies and a standard Of prin-
ciples sufficiently stable and merit
Orious to justify the confidence Of the
people? Is Its record Of things not
done.or its promises Of things 1t will
do at all inviting? The only security
and stability to business is under Re
publican control.
I'm all the work Of the party. the
Republicans In Indiana have rendered
valuable and effective work, and the
record of our state fs equal to that Of
any other In redering assistance tow
ard the establishment of laws for the
benefit of all u people. In the days
Of the Ciyil War which tried mems
souls no man endered greater sup