The Green Forest tribune., 1896-08-20
d TOLD YOU SO"
WHO CAN SAY 1T AFTER THE RETURNS OF
TIE NoYEMBER ELECTION AREAL
Green Forest Citizens Put Themselves on Recors
by Fcreshsdowins the Result.

THE TRIBUNE reporter has as far as
practicable made canvass of the busi-
ness men and other citizens of Green
Forest to ascertain their opinion re-
specting the outcome of the Presiden-
tial campaign. We met with a ready,
good-natured response whenever the
question was asked, and we are conf
dent th at each man gave US his actual
opinion. How much it may have been
effected by his politics. however, we
canno. tell. But it will all be interist-
ing reading, and it will no doubt cause
somebody to 20 down into history as a
political prophet. We expect to keep
this paper for reference. so we can tell
exactly who Is emitted to say 81 told
you SO" after the returns of the No
VEN Der election are all in.
Prof. Burney-It wouldn't surprise
me if Bryan should carry every state
in the Union. Every time the people
have been given chance to vote on
the restoration OF silver they haye
voted for it overwhelmingly l regard
nothing surer than the triumph of
Bryan and Sewall.
G. 3. Grim--If the election were held
today, l am not sure about the result,
but believe that the people will be
educated between now and November,
and that Mckinley will be elected by
a good majority.
DR.. Harbert--It is my foserunning
conclusions that Bryan and free silver
will get there. We have been oppress-
ed by the Eastern capitalists long
enough. We have got to hsve free
silver to get out Of debt.
James Nilding-I don't know so
very much about the political situation,
but ! have never had any doubts about
the success of Mckinley. I think be
will be elected by good majority.
A. n. Webb think Bryan will re-.
ceive four million majority of the
popular vote and be elected President.
w. G. RUSSELL believe Bryan will
be elected by an overwhelming vote,
no Notwithstanding | shall vote for Me
Kinley.
r. D. Galloway-I think that the
election is going Democratic, that
Bryan.and free silver are sure winners.
| Frank Fannine-That Bryan and
Sewall will be elected there can be no
doubt. l will sell everything have
with the understanding that it will not
be paid for tin free silver president
is elected.
Capt. L. E. Ha,bert~-I regard Nc
Kinley's chances perfectly safe no
matter what the sound money Demo-
Gratis do. Either an Endorsement of
him or ticket would strengthen bis
chances. If i would bet at all would
put up thousand dollars On the sue
cess of the Republican ticket.
Mayor Butt hardly know how to
express myself on the subject. Of
course expect that Bryan will be
elected. very much desire that he
be successful, for think he represents
the producers and consumers on the
great financial question.
T. K. Hubbs--I think Bryan and
Sewall will get there. think they
ought to be elected by an overwhelm-
ing majority. say hurrah for Bryan.
IA. Buell-My idea is that McKin-
ley is now gaining ground, and that
people will have come to their senses
by November, and that Mckinley and
sound money will win easily. This is
Republican year and / think there
there will be Republican success every
where.
J. II. Ramsey believe that Bryan
will be successful. These are things
we have to guess at principally. If the
gold Democrats put out ticket it will
weaken Bryan and the result will be in
doubt.
Robert lasingame-I think Bryan
will wi q by a decided majority. hope
so at least. Free silver is what we
need.
J. c.. Howard certainly think
Mckinley will be elected. Don't think
this country wants any more Democrat
ic rule.
Mack Qualls-My opinion is that
BRYAN will be elected.
Nike Coxsey-Of course. Bryan will |