Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-26

tunes as mena ees to the public welfare and
as promotive Of evils which eat at the very
heart Of society. As remedies he has sug-
gested an income tax and an inheritance
tax, that their growth may be to some ex-
tent checked. The national convention of
his party IL silent upon the question of
these proposed reforms, while the possess
ors Of most of these swollen fortunes, al
lied as they are with the dominant forces
Of the republican party, are giving gener-
ticket.
The democratic party, while favoring the
reform measures repudiated by the repub-
llcan national convention, has another
remedy. 1t would by legislation in large
degree cut off the streams Of money which
under the present system are flowing from
every home in the land and emptying into
the %confers of the trusts. 1t would leave
In the pockets OF the producers and labor
ers of this land every dollar of the money
they earn, save only such amounts as may
be needed for the economical administra-
tion Of the government. II would. by rigor-
m~onopolies which prey upon the, people
and to protect|the public against extortion
and imposition by the great public cor
porations, whether by excessive charges or
by the over-issue OF stocks and securities.
In other words, 1t would undertake 70
bring about in government a realization Of
that good old democratic maxim Of Thomas
Jefferson, Equal and exact justice to all
men, special privileges to none"
1t has no war to wage on capital. 1t has
italized on a legitimate business, according
to law. 1t will encourage the investment
Of capital in the development OF the country
and protect it when Invested. 1t will draw
a sharp line between lawful business law
fully conducted, and unlawful business, or
business carried 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 law
fully engaged in legitimate business, not
to ally themselves with men or corpora
tions engaged in lawless ventures, but to
take a stand with the democratic party in
ia var nf HInh rgfnTma az will EfHTUa fhn
business world OF lawlessness and legal
lied extortlon, to the end that honest cap
itaI, and n honest Il ia b may go forTard
country, each yielding to each its just due
in a spirit of fairness, and ali striving FOR
the time when the door Of opportunity shall
be open to all who desire and deserve to
enter.
Kern Makes Pledges.
I will not at this time discuss the several
planks of the national platform. 1 endorse
the platform in all It's parts, and pledge
my best endeavOrs towards securing the
reforms to which the party Is by its terms
shall discuss Its various features, from time
to time, as opportunity presents.
There was perfect unanimity In the con-
ton of principles. Men from every state,
distinguished for their ability and patriot
ism prepared and presented 1t as a plat
are in favor OF the rule OF the people, can
conscientiously stand.
GontlemeH, we enter upOn THIS campaign
with every prospect OF success. Never had
a political platform been received with such
favor by all classes of people, and never
has a candidate been pI resented by any
party. who was closer to the hearts OF the
people than our matchless standard bearer,
William j, Bryan. There is a movement
amongst the people for better government
which is growing in fierce day by day. 1t
Is confined to no one party, but men OF al!
parties, all trades and occupations are com-
ing together and making common cause In
behalf of a restoration OF a government
Of the people. for the people and by the
people.
We must and will win this battle with
out the use Of money, or the aid of corr
pOrate power. II our adversaries so desire
when money and coercive influences are
let them pursue hat course. But there
are times In the life OF a nation like this.
Of no avail. There comes a time when the
quickened condolences OF an llghtened
people impel action, which neither money
nor influence can check. That time, in
my judgment. Is here. Let every man from
this hour forward perform this duty in q
manly and honorable way. Let this be a
campaign OF education argument. Let our
appeals be to the reason and patriotism OF
the American people. Let us be Vigilant
and unceasing in honest work for q
righteous cause, and a glorious victory In
November will crown our efforts.