Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 53, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 October 1910 — Page 7

HONESTY IS CRY NOW, SAYS KERN

People Want Old-Fashioned Economical Government Declares Democratic Leader.

ATTACKS BEVERIDGE APPEAL

Believes People Will Not Indorse Republican Party Which Senator is Denouncing.

Evansville.—John W. Kern of Indianapolis, Democratic nominee for United States Senator, opened the Democratic campaign here before a great audience. His speech was an eloquent exposition of Democratic doctrines, mingled with a sharp and pointed discussion of current events. Mr. Kern took occasion to point out the complete surrender of the “insurgent” Roosevelt to the standpatters in the New York convention, dealt interestingly with the “progressive and non-partisan sentiments’’ of his opponent, Senator Beveridge, and called attention to the ‘-Billion Dollar Congress” which has been fostered at Washington by the Republican party. “The crying demand of the times,” said Mr. Kern, “is for a return to oldfashioned, honest,' economical government, to the end that the people may be relieved of the unnecessary burdens of taxation which now grieve and oppress them, and that the cost of living which now absorbs the earnings of the poor, may be reduced to the normal, and the standard of living may again be raised.” Senator Beveridge’s appeal to the people to vote for the Republican ticket which in the same breath he condemns, is regarded by Mr. Kern as impudmnce which reaches a “degree of sublimity never before approached In the history of American politics.” “TMs year,” said Mr. Kern, “the nominee of the Republican party for united States Senator, who assumes leadership of the organization of that party, opened his campaign by de: daring that ‘the old order changeth, giving place to that which is new,’ and only a cursory examination of his keynote speech will be necessary to convince the people of Indiana of the truth of that declaration.

Denounces Own Party. "He denounces the Republican party for its betrayal of the interests of the people. He denounces the present Republican administration for having violated the solemn pledges made by the party in national convention. He denounces the principal legislative enactment of his party in the last Congress voted for by four-fifths of the Republican members of that body who voted at all, and approved by a Republican president, not only by his signature, but by expressions of hearty commendation, as a law which plunders the people, robs the poor, makes their lives more miserable and their struggle for existence more difficult — as a law which promotes and encourages lawful monopoly—and surrenders the rights of the Powers of Pillage. ‘‘And then, after this terrific arraignment of the Republican party for high treason to the people who gave it power, he makes eloquent appeal to the same people to vote the Republican ticket, and continue that party in power. “The impudence of such an appeal reaches a degree of sublimity never before approached in the history of American politics. Verily, the old order hath changed, and given place to that which is new, since the days of the great Republican giants, Morton and Harrison. * “If Senator Beveridge was an independent candidate, or following the example of great insurgents in his party in years gone by, he had joined the Democratic party, there might be merit in his claim. But, under our system of government, political contests must be waged between political parties, and no man, whatever his ability, will be allowed to maintain his fellowship with a party which he denounces as unworthy of public confidence and, as the candidate of that party, proelaiming his full allegiance while denouncing it, receive the support of the Intelligent man who agrees with him that such party has forfeited Its right to a continuance in

Is Larceny Justifiable? “Senator Beveridge stands fully committed to the principle that in the exercise of Its power of taxation, it is the duty -of the government to so frame its tax laws as to create a of beneficiaries and confer upon that class the right to levy tribute day by day upon the earnings of the great masses of the American people,” said Mr. Kern. “He only balks on a schedule here and there? With him the act of larceny is justifiable. He would only regulate the amount of plunder to be taken in certain particular" and isolated instances. ‘lt Is refreshing to listen to a man fully and thoroughly committed to the doctrine that a tax levy should be made not for the primary purpose of raising taxes, but for the benefit of favored private interests, appealing to the Democrats and independent tariff reformers to rally about his standard and aid him in the perpetuation of that monstrous doctrine as a governmental policy. The contest between the grand larceniste and the petit larcenists may' be an interesting one to those fully convinced of the righteousness of larceny, but neither of the

contending forces can hope for recruits from that very large body of people who have conscientious scruple against all forms of larceny.” Senator Beveridge’s recent declaration that he “could not stand for the duties placed on lumber, out of which the homes of the people are buflded” aroused Mr. Kern’s curiosity. He says: "The Payne-Aldrich bill as I read it, reduced the tariff on lumber making it only one-half of the Dingley rate. ‘‘And if Senator Beveridge was so outraged concerning the reduced rate of the Payne : Aldrich measure, why was’it that his indignation was never stirred at the enormous rate of the Dingley bill? Was Silent Twelve Years. “During all the years the latter measure was in force, were not the homes of the people being builded with lumber? And during all those years were we not the largest exporters of lumber on earth, and were not mighty, fortunes being made by the lumber barons? “Is it not remarkable that it has never occurred to the eloquent Senator at any time during his twelve years’ service in the Senate, that he owed to his people the duty of raising his voice against this crying injustice?” Mr. Kern said that Senator Beveridge as an “insurgent” only claimed to have “progressed as far as opposition to the Payne-Aldrich law.” He had declined to follow LaFollette beyond that point and in ‘ all other respects he commended the Taft administration and in his State platform he indorsed it. On the subject of a tariff commission, Mr. Kern said: “Senator Beveridge knows, and the American people generally know without scientific Investigation, that, generally'speaking, the rates fixed by this law are excessive and extortionate. “Instead of waiting, first on the creation of a commission, and then for the tedious work of a world-wide Investigation by that commission, let us have revision at once, and a reduction of the rates to a reasonable basis which is a revenue basis, placing the greater burden on luxuries and the lesser one on necessaries, leaving the free list as it is and then, if deemed necessary, let us have the commission to determine scientifically whether the rates, shall be raised.” Mr. Kern closed his tariff discussion with the declaration that "not until a scientific investigation made by a commission yet unborn, will there b® hope of relief save by the election of a Democratic Congress pledged to genuine revenue reform.”

Recalls Sefrit’s Charge. J During his remarks on the tariff Mr. Kern brought up the charge made against Senator Beveridge by Charles G. Sefrit, of Washington, Ind.: “I do not intend even now to charge my friend with insincerity, but I respectfully insist that the time has come when he must meet the charge made against him by his staunch friend and supporter, Charles G. Sefrit, of Washington, Ind., in the month of August last. Mr. Sefrit, one of the ablest and most accomplished of all Mr. Beveridge’s supporters in Indiana, then declared as an argument in his favor, that if the vote of Senator Beveridge had been necessary to the passage of the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill, he would have doubtless voted in its favor.” “If this charge be true, it is worthy of serious consideration, for it fully accounts for the different treatment accorded Senator Beveridge respecting Federal patronage in his state, from that which Senator LaFollette and other genuine insurgents received at the hands of the national administration." Mr. Kern declared flatly in favor of a dollar-a-day pension for old soldiers, saying, “In this day of twelve million dollar battleships and billion dollar Congresses, there should be no hesitation in granting cheerfully to these old soldiers the full measure of their demands. The nation has only a few years at most within which to discharge its obligation to the men who saved it.” Conservation, he declared, has always been a demand of the Democratic party and that it has likewise stood for ever?’ meritorious reform that has been proposed and advocated by latter day Republicans. Gives His Labor Record. Mr. Kern spoke at length of his own record on labor questions, and contrasted it with that of Senator Beveridge and expressed himself strongly in favor of the peaceful settlement of labor disputes, the protection of the lives and health of workingmen and women, of liability laws which will afford workmen Injured in the line of duty speedy relief, efficient child labor laws and all other legislation necessary to insure the comfort and health of the toiling masses. He paid a tribute to Governor Marshall and his administration and to the candidates on the state ticket, closing with a warm commendation of the record of Senator Shively and all the Democratic members of Congress from Indiana, and especially urging the re-election of Congressman John W. Boehne, of Evansville.

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Ernest Trevor was pacing back and forth nervously in his office. He had bought stocks by depositing with a broker 10 per cent of thetr value, and as they had declined 10 per cent he had been called upon for another 10 per cent. If it were not forthcoming the stocks would be sold and he would not get the benefit of a subsequent rise that would probably occur. In fact, he would be ruined. ? - Trevor was engaged to the daughter of a wealthy man who had given his consent to the marriage on Trevor’s representation that he was worth SIOO,000. This was true at the time the representation was made, but Trevor, having been caught in the decline of stocks, was now worth nothing. Nevertheless, as he had no more funds, he wrote a note to his broker to that effect and consenting to the sale of his security. He was sealing the note when a messenger entered with a communication from the cashier of the bank where he kept his funds. He sighed as he tore off the envelope, knowing that his account was overdrawn and expecting a notification to that effect. To his astonishment the note read as follows: We have to notify you that the sum of $20,000 has been placed to your credit in this bank. Mr. Trevor’s emotions may be better Imagined than described. Was it a mistake of the bank? Had the wrong person been notified? He stepped to the telephone and called up the cashier. “Who placed $20,000 to my credit?” he asked. “Hold the wire.” <- In a few minutes came the reply r “The check was payable to Martin Copeland, who made it payable to you.” - . , ■ ■■ “You have made a mistake. I don't know such a man. Who is he?” There was another request to hold the wire, and in five minutes the information came that the bank did not know Mr. Copeland and had no occasion to know him since the check had been certified by a bank that was perfectly good. This meant that the bank and not Mr. Copeland was responsible “Thank you. Goodby.” . Some one must have blundered. The money could not possibly come from any friend, for there was no one among those devoted to Trevor who could or would risk such an amdunt for friendship. Nevertheless, since he had honorably notified the bank of the probable error, he had done all that could be expected of him and, with plenty of money to his credit, did not propose to let a fortune slip through his fingers. He tore up the note he had written to his broker and wrote another. Inclosing a check for $5,000. He stayed in his office till 5 o’clock, expecting to get a notice from the broker that the bank had, after all, refused payment, but no notice came, nor did any ever come. Later he was obliged to send another check for margins for $5,000, which was also paid. When the market turned Trevor plunged on the remaining SIO,OOO to his credit, and in the end he not only regained what he had lost, but trebled it. He then sent a check for $20,000 to his bank for Martin Copeland, asking the cashier to let him know what became of it. He was informed that his check had been sent to the bank on which the original check to him had been drawn and had not been returned. It was supposed that Mr. Copeland had received it. The evening after Trevor had sent the check to Mr. Copeland he called at the house of his fiancee. Miss Eleanor Buckley, to take her to the opera. He found Mr. Buckley and his daughter standing over a number of necklaces, bracelets and other ornaments from which the gems had been extracted and were missing. There was a scowl on the father’s face, and the daughter was evidently troubled. Trevor was informed that Mr. Buckley, noticing that his daughter was going out without her jewels, had asked where they were. The result was the production of a good deal of gold, but no jewels. For this she gave no explanation. At this juncture a servant entered and handed Miss Buckley a package. She opened it and displayed the missing gems. “How’s this?” exclaimed Mr. Buckley. “Those are the identical jewels on which I recently lent $20,000. The request for a loan came while stocks were tumbling, and, though I don’t lend on jewels, at that time they were better than afiy securities offering.” The secret was out. Miss Buckley, knowing that her lover was in financial difficulty, had sent her jewels to her father through an acquaintance whom neither knew and placed the jnoney borrowed on them to Trevor’s credit.. Mr. Buckley frowned. He had beard that Trevor was a loser In stocks and feared that his fortune had disappeared. “My consent.” he said, “was gained on condition of your being worth a certain amount.” “Thanks to the loveliest girl in the world. I am worth three times that amount. Had the check not been forthcoming I would have been mined.” This was an argument the capitalist could understand, and his frown turned into a smile. Going to his daughter, he kissed her affectionately and grasped Trevor bv the baud. Miss Buckley went to the opera without her jewels, but she was told so often during the evening that she was herself th" most precious jewel tn the work! that this didn’t matter

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