The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-06-17

whether tho Democratic party was
right or wrong. The political fact is
that the opposition made this point to
the voter and remained in power. For
good or for Ill. that money question
mas been settled. and tho great now
production of gold has buried 1t for
ever. So be 1T; let the dead past
bury Its dead
Now, a new era has dawncd for
the Democratic party. While the OPP
position is torn by internecine war;
lighting within their own ranks, the
democratic party finds Itself united,
harmonious. enthusiastic In Ats be-
lief in success. Its record since IT
was given control over the lower
house has been one of mastery
leadership and constructive leris,a-
'ioh' The tariff has properly been
made leading issue. But In order
to put the voters of tho great busi-
ness classes solidly behind 1t, and to
prevent Its being again manocuvrea
Vi position. one moro maserly
step must be taken. Can the marty
Do trusted to give the country con-
structive legislation on now problems
that have arisen?
The business public has boon for
e"rs writing and suffering from
p"hies que to an antiquated banking
ana credit system. While there has
Dcen prodigious increase in our OK
changes of goods and in our foreign
trade. our banking and credit system.
ouiit nifty years ago, remains pracu-
caily unchanged. Here is brand
new money problem, entirely discon-
nected with any of the old struggles
or the past. Can the Democratic
party rise to the responsibility? Can
1t be trusted to give the country the
most important piece OF constructive
legislation demanded by our business
men since the Civil War! 1t is n non
partisan issue. But is the party In
tell'gcnt enough to see 1t? The coun-
try is undoubtedly anxious TO see
supposedly the party wishes votes
'"e support Of the masses of honest !
farmers and laborcrs. who
suffer poignantly from every paroxysn
OF credit, followed by Prostitution OF
business and loss OF employment to
labor.
II tho Democratic party has the
necessary insight into this practical
problem and the constructive ability
to solve it by suitable legislation. II
Will take this one additional step
which will prevent the opposition /
from again manoeuvring it out OF
position on new monetary question.
DR. will it weakly leave the kew To
me strategical position unoccupied. |
only to be taken UP by the enemy?
1t cannot dodge the issue. The bust
ness men all over the country are
aroused and ask relief No political
Iockeyng will suffice. Not to act p,
AL is TO decide the case agains, it.
SELF To refuse to act is COMICS
sion Of inability to meet an impera-
1--WE duty and the public will Judge
accordingly. II the party wishes the
coincidence OF the country, shi!ly-shal-
lying. halfway measures will no, do
1t must meet the issue fairly and
Strangely enough. ii seems
difficult for the public men of this
country to realize that courage is
l great political asset
With the chance now that it is
safely intrenched on the tariff cues
ton to show the country that 1T is
competent to solve an entirely new
currency and credit problem. tho
democratic party has before IT tho
greatest opportunity in fifty years to
establish itself permanently in the
confidence of an enterpris!ng and
busy nation. More than that. as tho
new era opens. it is tho hour to in
AGATE that there is no North. no
south in these affairs of business.
ana that the seasoned leadara Of the
south should again be welcomed 10
me wise management of the natio,
N the highest Offices bestowed nv
united people.
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