Four Pertinent Questions Answered.
Enterprise, Ala.
Hon. Thomas Watson, Thomson, Ga.:
Dear Sir:—1. What are the fundamental principles of the four parties, Populist, Socialist, Democratic and Republican?
2. Do you favor the way the United States allows the banks to use national currency without interest and then charge the people 12 per cent? If not, why not?
3. Do you think there is any likelihood of the Rural Free Delivery ever being discontinued and if so on what grounds?
4. What does the Parcels Post Bill advocate?
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ANSWER
(1) The Populists believe in the Public Ownership of Public Utilities—such as Railroads, Telegraph and Telephone Lines, and Express Companies.