Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 16, Petersburg, Pike County, 24 August 1900 — Page 5

LETTER TO THE CONGRESS. Question IsAVhether We shall Have a l Aristocracy or Democracy. Hon. Thomas H. Dillon of this city, who was invited to speak at the National liberty congress at Indianapolis, sent the following letter, which was read by the secretary: Gentlemen—A great deal of good may be accomplished by the National liberty congress, and I sincerely hope the magnitude of the problems to be discussed and grappled with may be a sufficient guaranty that those present will rise to the exigencies of the occasion, and lead you to formulate some plans whereby our drift towards imperialism may be checked, and our course again be directed towards a government of. by and for the people. “In the constitutional convention Governor Morris said: "Property is the main object of society.’ Alexander Hamilton believed in a stropg centralized government, and wanted the executive and one branch of the legislature to hold office for life. He said he had no scruple in declaring that the British government was the best in the world, and that he doubted much whether anything short of it would do in America.! As liberal and democratic as v^as the constitution, (oloneff Mason saw danger ahead, and said he would sooner chop "his right hand off than to sign the constitution, and stated that it would end either in monarchy or a .tyrannical aristoc- ) racy. f “Here we have the views of three l of the most prominent factors in the formation of our constitution. From them we can see that the Chief struggle then was between democracy and aristocracy, or plutocracy. - It seemed then to be a victory for democracy, and yet the seeds of plutocracy were sown, and like the seed in the hand of

me nyypmtn umumi}. uiu^ a«<imu the air, the sunlight and soil to sprout and grow. Plutocracy found the air, , light and fertile soil in opportunities taken in the late rebellion, and at once it took root and has grown until now. though we have democracy in form, yet we have plutocracy in fact, and militarism, one of the sure concomitants of imperialism. So, today, we have the struggle of 1787 over again. We are, as our fathers were, called upon to decide whethepwe shall have a democracy or an autocracy: whether the plain people are capable of self-government, or whether plutocracy shall prevail. ‘“God only helps those who try to help themselves, and it is necessary that we use every effort and work in unison and harmony in this great cause. *‘We need a renaissance of patriotism. The people; must be aroused to the dangers that threaten them. The cry of imperialism is glory and destiny, and abuse of those who contend for the rights of the people. Like Governor Morris, they believe that property is the main object of society, and that humanity and the rights of the plain people are nothing, and with their ill-gotten gains they will try to subsidize the press, bribe tire pulpit, intimidate the professor and corrupt the people, and thereby make perpetual the reign of plutocracy and imperialism. “This can now only be averted by arousing the people fro^i their state of lethargy and impressing them with the importance of the great struggle that is now on, and which will surely undo them and make them slaves to a monied oligarchy, as surely as the v black man was a slave to the "plantation owner, unless the calamity is averted by a speedy return to the principles of our constitution.

“In mV judgment this calamity can j only be averted and good government restored and the rights of the people respected by an utter rout and defeat of the political party that is responsible for this condition, and this defeat can only be brought about by a concentration 6f all forces opposed to imperialism, under the banner of that matchless leader and incomparable patriot, William J., Bryan. He already has an army of more than six and a half millions of soldiers, well disciplined to lighting for human rights. Let the National liberty congress, with all its influence, join this great army and make it eight millions strong, and thereby rescue this nation from the hands of boodlers dnd blood-suckers. Let us throw away nonessehtials, as we agree on RoVal Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum. Akim faking powders are the greatest menacers to ncahh of toe present day. HOVAI. IWWO POWQ6W CO.| WIW VOHlL

the essential of liberty. Let us for the time being set aside our minor differences of policy on this, that or the other. It is not now a fight for any particular ]>olicy of government— it is a fight for government itself, for the life of the government. It is a fight for the perpetuity of the institutions of our forefathers: it is a fight for freedom,liberty and human rights. Let us unite on these and conquer the great arch enemy. Minor differences should not interfere, as they would but enable the common enemy to prevail. and give such an impetus to imperialism that it would not only endanger the liberties of the people, but would require bloodshed,and rivers of it, to, throw it pff. Let us unite, and with Oafs guidance secure the rights of the great mass of the common people before it is too late. “With a prayer that wisdom may characterize your deliberations, and that Loti's hand may lead you, 1 am your obedient servant. •Thomas H. Dillon.” Robbed the Grave. A startling incident, of which Mr. John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject, is narrated by him as follows: “I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken. tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite- gradually growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. Fortunately, a friend advised trying •Klectric Hitters:' and to my great joy and surprise, the first bottle made a decided improvement. 1 continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they saved my life and robbed the grave of another victim." No one should fail to try them. Only *>0 cents, guaranteed, at Stearnes drug company's store.

DESERT REPUBLICANISM. I.railing Men of the Country Will Support Bryan. Secretary Mite of the National anti-imperialist league said last week: “Seventy per cent of the delegates to the liberty congress here voted for McKinley in 18tH>. and of these nearly all have been life-long republicans till now.” Included in the list of life-long republicans who were regularly accredited delegates were the following: BRANT'S SECRETARY OF TREASURY. The Hon. George S. Bout well, secretary of the treasury under General Grant, republican governor of Massachusetts and republican congressman from Massachusetts for eight years. LIFE-LONG REPUBLICAN. General John Beatty of Columbus,Ohio, voted for every republican president since 1851. including McKinley in IN!Ml. Led a brigade of Ohio troops through the rebellion and gained especial distinction in the battles of Stone l!iver, Chickamauga and the march to the sea. Was three times electe 1 to congress from his district, and has been prominent in republican politics in central Ohio for more than thirty-five years. REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR COYER .NOR. The Hon. Westbrook Decker ot Denver. Colorado. Fifty-six years of age, a republican all his life and three times elected by republicans in his district to the circuit bench of his state. Ran for governor on the republican ticket and was defeated. APPOINTED JUDGE BY ARTHUR. Judge Moses Hallet of Denver. A republican and former abolitionist. High in the councils of his party. Appointed by President Arthur to the bench of the United States court of the District of Colorado, which office, of course, he still fills. He is one of the most profound jurists west of the Missouri river.

REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN WHITE, j The Hon. John D. White of Man-1 Chester, Kentucky, who has represented his district in the lower house of congress six years and always a republican. * PRESIDENT NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION. The Hon. Moortield Storey of Boston. All his life an ardent republican, who wrote a biography of Charles Sumner that has become a classic in the political history of 'the country. President for many years of the National bar association. An unswerving anti-imperialist and opposed to Mr. McKinley. APPOINTED BY GEN. HARRISON. 4 Dr. W. L. Habercorn of Washington, D. C’. For eight years head of the German press bureau of the republican national committee on which committee he served in 1888 with the Hon. John . C. New. -Dr. Habercorn was fifth auditor of the treasury under President Harrison; Dr. ,W. A. Croffut of Washington, D. C. ,An ultra republican all his life and one of the best known members of his party in the District of Columbia. Vice-president of the Interna^ tional transportation company and 3 man of wealth. REPUBLICAN MEMBER LEGISLATURE. The Hon. James G.. Howard of Locke, Belle county, Kentucky. A life-long republican,many times elected to the Kentucky legislature on the republican ticket. Gen. E. S. Corson of Minneapolis, V

surveyor-general of the second lumber district of Minnesota. For years well known in the councils of the republican party of his state and served at the head of one of the Minnesota regiments through the civil war. GRANT S PRIVATE SECRETARY. t’apt. N. E. Dawson of Washington, D. (’., known for many years as the most uncompromising republican in the district, was former private secretary to Gen. Grant, Senator Allison and (Jen. Nelson K. Miles. C'aptain Dawson was recently dismissed from the service of the war department for his expression of anti-imperialistic opinions. AUTHOR OF PRIVATE SMITH." Mr. C, E. Fox of South Dakota, for years a valuable aid in the republican organization of his state, is the “John Smith.’' who, for the sake of investigating the true conditions in the Philippines, went to the archipelago and wrote “Private Smith in the Philippines.''a publication that has attained a circulation of 22 i,000. Mr. Charles 1*. t'odman of Boston, fortv-tive years an unswerving New England republican, who for many years has contributed-much money and time to the support of his party in his state and the nation. Mr. Walter S. Holden, one of the most prominent members of the Chicago bar. and all his mature life active in politics in the interest of his party, voted for McKinley in 18%. KEPUliUCAX CAMPAIGN ORATOR. ( apt. Patrick O'Farrell of Washington. D. ('., a prominent pension attorney. In every presidential campaign for the last ten years he has stumped the entire country for the republican ticket. The lion. L. D. Emmert of Prince George's county. Maryland. An oldline republican and served his county a number of terms in the Maryland legislature.

X .VI Ti*V Mr. llruno Herman of Lincoln, Nebraska. editor anti proprietor of the Freie Presses whose paper has a circulation of 70.000. Mr. Herman has been an ardent and -indefatigable republican. August Flower. • It is a surprising fact,” says Prof. Houton, “that in my travels in all parts of the world, for the last ten years. 1 have met more people having used Green’s August Flower than any1 other remedy for dyspepsia, deranged liver and stomach, and for constipation. I find for tourists and salesmen, or for persons tilling office positions, where headaches and general bqd feelings from irregular habits exist, that Green's August Flower is a grand remedy. Itdoesnot injure the system by frequent'use, and is excellent for sour stomachs and indigestion.’’ Sample bottles free at Oliphant Drug Go's. Sold by dealers in all civilized countries. v Is Imperialism a Joke? Gharles F. lie my, a candidate on the republican state ticket, speaking on republican day at Hethany park, said: c “What we republicans are going to do is to show that the issue of imperialism is a great joke.’’ Henry U. Johnson, late a republican congressman from the Richmond district, who is not a candidate and is therefore a disinterested witness,says: “McKinley and his party are thoroughly committed to the brutal and dangerous policy of imperialism. ’ Mr. Rryan and his party are fearlessly and honestly antagonizing it. * * *

Imperialism attacks the very form of our government: it destroys the basic principle of our entire system. It invites and will, produce moral decadence in our countrymen. Such evils as these are not only appalling, but are also unremediable. In the grave crisis which now confronts the country I cannot, therefore, waste my strength, but shall give to William J. Bryan and the democratic party,*as the only political factor possessing the disposition and, at the same time, at all likely to possess the power to avert the danger which hangs over us, my earnest and enthusiastic support.*' A Thousand Tongues Could not express the rapture of Annie K. Springer of 1125 Howard street, Philadelphia, Pa., when she found that Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption had completely cured her of a hacking cough that for many years had made life a burden. All other remedies and doctors could give her no help, but she says of this royal cure: “It soon removed the pain in my chest and I can now sleep soundly, something I can scarcely remember doing before. I feel like sounding its praises throughout the ufiiverse.” So will everyone who tries? Dr. King's New Discovery for any trouble of the chest, throat or lungs. Price 50 cents and $1.00. Trial bottles free at the 9tearnes drug company's store: every bottle guaranteed. What McKinley Wanted. “1 am for the largest use of silver in - the currency of the country. I would not dishonor it; I would give it equal credit and honor with the gold: I would make no discrimination; I would utilize both metals as money and discredit5 neither; I want the double standard.”—Congressman Wm. McKinley in 1800.

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