Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 April 1893 — Why You Should Support It. [ARTICLE]

Why You Should Support It.

The Reform Club bill is the first bill ever framed entirely in the interests of tho people and without dictation from manufacturers or those with “vested rights. ” The makers of it are all eminent as scholars, and several of them as philanthropists. They a: e all recognized as authorities on the tariff question. With duo consideration for past and present conditions, they have made a bill too good to be fairly appreciated at once; hence they have published it six months before Congress meets, in order that proper timo may be had for general discussion. Speakers will also be sent out to discuss its merits, and perhaps to aid in securing petitions to Congress in favor of this or a similar bill. It will not do for the people to trust entirely to their Representatives in Congress. Popular sentiment must express itself. Many Representatives did not understand the full import of the last election; others have weak backs or elastic consciences which would bend and stretch before tho millions and billions of dollars that will be represented in Washington in opposition to such a measure. “Vested interests” are quick to begin work along effective lines. They have already cried out against this bill, and will leave no stone unturned to prevent its passage. They wish to continue their robbery of the people, ana will bribe and corrupt Congress, if possible, in the future as in the past. The only antidote for the poison is the strong assertion of public sentiment in editorials, speeches, and petitions. Let it be manifest in 4 way that shall leave no doubt in the minds of our Representatives of what is expected of them.