Remarks on the Elections (Editorial)
Dziennik Chicagoski, Nov. 3, 1894
What is the most important question today?
The elections.
When?
Tuesday, November 6.
What should every sensible, honest Pole, citizen of the United States, do on that day?
He should vote.
2For whom should the Poles vote?
For the Democrats.
And whom else should they vote for?
For Polish candidates, regardless of Political party.
Why should we vote for the Democratic party?
Because in reality it is the people's party and it stands for freedom.
Who opposes all restrictions?
The Democratic party.
Who are the true friends of the working people?
3The Democrats.
Who condemn Pullman so severely?
The Democrats.
Who abolished McKinley's Tariff Bill, which was ruining the country?
The Democrats.
Who are restraining millionaires and exploiters?
The Democrats.
Who give every person in America the right to pray and speak in his own language at school?
4The Democrats.
Who condemn the wicked A.P.A. [American Protective Association] ?
The Democrats.
Who will assure our country a happy future?
The Democrats.
Who are ruining and endangering out county?
The Republicans.
Why should we not vote for the People's party? Because it is a young party, not yet tried, which cannot yet win a general election. Every vote
5given to the People's party is one vote lost to the Democrats and one gained by the Republicans.
And the Populists?
They will not gain anything.
Who will really benefit if we vote for the People's party?
The enemies of the working people--the Republicans.
Then, for whom should the workingman vote if he desires to better himself?
He should vote only and exclusively for the Democrats.
And if he will not do this?
6Then he will only help Pullman and his associates.
Which party did the most good for the Poles?
The Democratic party.
What are the proofs?
The Democratic administration employs hundreds of Poles, and more than a score of them are officials.
And the Republicans?
They always turned their back on us, or tried to buy us as if we were cattle.
Did they succeed?
7No, they did not succeed and never will.
Are there any Polish candidates on the Republican ticket?
No, there are none.
Why?
Because, when a Pole tried to run for county commissioner, the Republicans placed a Negro on their ballot. Therefore, let the Negroes vote for them.
And who else?
The Pullmans.....
