Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-06-23
New mexico and Arizona.

NC" WONiCO anu StElZSHds
I'VE favor the immediate admis-
sion Of the territories Of New Mexico
and Arizona as separate states in the
Union.
Lincoln Centenary.
"Feb IL, 1909, will be the Tooth ami
versary of the birth Of Abraham Lin
coin, an immortal spirit whose fame
has frightened with the receding
years, and whose name stands among
the first Of those given to the world
by this great republic. We recommend
that this centennial anniversary be eel
ebrated throughout the confines Of
the nation, by all the people thereof;
and especially by the public schools,
as an exercise to stir the patriotism
Of the youth Of the land.
Democratic lneapacity For Government
I'VE call the attention Of the Amer
lean people to the fact that none Of
the great measures here advocated by
the Republican party could be enact
ed, and none Of the steps forward here
proposed could be taken under a
Democratic administration or under
one In which party responsibility is
divided. The continuance Of present
policies. therefore, absolutely requires
the continuance in power Of that par
ty which believes in them and which
possesses the capacity to put them in
to operation.
Difference Between Parties Defined.
Beyond all platform declaration
there are fundamental differences be-
tween the Republican party and its
chief opponent which make the one
worthy and the other unworthy Of
public trust. In history, the difference
between Democracy and Republican
ism Is that the one stood for debased
currency, the other for honest curren-
cy; the one for free silver, the other
for sound money: the one for free
trade, the other for protection; the
one for the contraction Of American
influence, the other for its expansion;
the one has been forced to abandon
every position taken on the great is
sues before the people, the other has
held and vindicated all. In experience,
the difference between Democracy and
Republicanism is that one means ad-
versity, while the other means pros
perity; one means low wages, the
other means confidence and thrift. In
principle the differences between De-
mocracy and Republicanism Is that
one stands for vacillation and timid-
ity in government, the other for
strength and purpose; one stands for
obstruction, the other for construc-
ton; one promises, the other per-
forms; one finds fault, the other finds
work.
1.-The present tendencies Of the two
parties are even more marked by in
herent differences. The trend of the
Democracy Is toward Socialism, while
the Republican party stands for
wise and regulated individualism. So
cialism would destroy wealth, Repub-
licianism would prevent its abuse.
Socialism would give to each an equal
right to take, Republicanism would
give to each an equal right to earn.
Socialism would offer an equality OF
possession which would soon leave no
one anything to possess; Republican
ism would give equality Of opportuni-
ty which would assure to each his
share of constantly increasing
sum of possessions. In line with
this tendency the Democratic party OF
today believes in government owner
ship, while the Republican party be-
lieves in government regulation. Ulti-
mately Democracy would have the
nation own the people, while Republi-
canism would have the people own
the nation.
Upon this platform Of principles
and purposes, reaffirming our adher-
ence to every Republican doctrine
proclaimed since the birth Of the par
ty, we 60 before the country, asking
the support, not only Of those who
have acted with US heretofore, but OF
all our fellow citizens who, regardless
Of past political differences, unite In
their desire to maintain the policies
perpetuate the blessings and make Sc
cure the achievements Of greater
America