The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-10-31
Why True Democrats Should Vote
for Kitchin.

, 80 much has been said during thi
campaign both in newspapers an
speeches concerning Senator Sim
mons attitude on the tariff an,
other issues that shall not enter int
particulars, but shall refer to then
only IN general way and as illus
'ra'lve OF general principle.
1t IS universally conceded as incon
J sls1ent with party loyalty to repudi
ate a party platform. If a repre-
sentative cannot conscientious,
stand by the ideas that have beer
codliied by the best thought of hi,
party and promulgated as thai
party's platform, then he is no true
representative and should resign
we honor any man who has strength
10 follow unfl:chingly the dictates
OF his own conscientious conyitions
out not man who after being elect.
ed on one set of principles. acts in
opposition to them.
1t IS true that a tariff on lumber
TOR which Mr.. Simmons voted) or
any other article produced here,
would benefit some few in N. c..
But who are these few? Do thew
not belong to the interest," class
the very fees against whom true
democracy has decided our utmost
effort must be directed? Are they
not the foes who alone are able, if
unchecked to deprive us Of every
Vestage Of our dearly bought, highly
priced, much Wanted liberty?
These interest" and bosses"
are not the less to be dreaded that
they are at our very doors?
Be not deceived by the specious
tlattering appearance Of good the
tariff has when it casts its baleful
light in our direction, Remember
that what is best for the nation as a
whole, is good for every part of the
nation and ultimately for every
Individual in it.
Gov. kitchin has exemplified this
principle throughout his political
life. He stands squarely for Justice
Ter all and special privilege to none"
When N. C. sends her representa-
tives to Washington she sends TEEN
not to over ride her instructions but
simply to see that she get justice
the rights and privileges which are
honestly and honorobIy hers.
Il by tariff j1g"'cry or any other
trichery, she attempts 10 take more
than is justly her due, she herself is
lndulgi1g in grab poiicy' and is
fostering the very spirit against
which democracy has been waging
and unrernitting warfare for up
wards Of 80 years.
And n. G. is no true sport, if (af-
ter indulging in such chicanery her
self she whimpers when the capt.
taliZed interest at the north Guido
her at her own game.
4 good battle cry for such a
policy would be that ruthless old re-
frain Each one for himself and the
devil take the hindmost."
But, now, want to ask your at
tention while | present as best | may
two reasons for voting for Kitchin-
our peerless leader-Whose policy
and scheme of life are far different
from this.
AS has been said so truly and so
many times lately, this year will
present a supreme and unique op-
to our party to test the
truth of the tenets Of cur political
faith. We want, then, to marshal
our forces with peculiar care. We
want men who will keep their po-
litical faith as invialate as their pc
sonal honor. We want men who
have never been allied in any sense
with the trusts or moneyed interests.
The two reasons which appeal to
me then, for solid vote for Kitchin
are just these:
!. He has always stood by his
party platform and its pledges.
2. He has always had the active
militant opposition Of the interest
and has won in spite Of them.
In SO far as regards the party plat
form | would only say that it has been
no tax or trouble for Gov. Kitchin
TO live up to it, for he is democrat.
This word is not with him merely
c convenient cloak which he wears be-
cause it happens to be fashionable
ia his section Of country. He is a
democrat not merely to serve a perso
nal end or to crafty q personal am
hilton. but because he thoroughly