Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-11-11
BRYAN'S MANIFESTO.
The Defeated Leader Urges the
Slverites to Stand Firm
for 900.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 6.-Mr. Bryan to-
day gave out the following to the bimet-
allists of the United States:
conscious that millions of loyal hearts
are Saddened by temporary defeat, l beg
70 ofter word Of hope and encouragement.
NO. cause ever had supporters more brave,
earnest and devoted than those who have
espoused the cause Of 'bimetallisln. They
have fought from conviction and have
fought with all the zeal which conviction
inspires; Events will prove whether they
are rlSnt or wrong. Having done their
duty as they saw it they have nothing 10
regret.
The Republican candidate has been herald
ed as the advance agent OF prosperity. If
MS policies bring real prosperity to the
American people those who opposed him
Will share in that prosperity. If, on the
other hand his policies prove an injury to
the people generally those of his supporters
VINO 90 not belong to the Otice-hOlding
class or to the privileged classes will suffer
IL common with those who opposed him.
The friends of bimetallism have not been
yanquished; they have simply been over
come. They believe that the gold stand
ard is conspiracy Of the money changers
against the welfare of the human race and
until convinced Of their error they will
continue the warfare against it.
The contest has been Waged this year IN
der great embarrassment and against great
odds. For the first time during this gen
GRAFTON public attention has been conferred
upon the money question as the paramount
issue, and this has been done in spite of
all attempts upon the part of our opDo-
L.
vention held out the delusive hope OF inter
national bimetaIlism, while Republican lead
ers labored secretly for gold recommendation
Gold Standard Democrats have publicly adj
vocated the election of the indianapolis
ticket while they labored secretly for the
election of the Republican ticket The
trusts and corporations have tried to excite
fear Of lawlessness While they have been
defying the law and American fnanciers
have bOasted that they were the custOdianS
OF national honor while they secretly bar
tered away the nations financial independ-
ence.
But in spite of the efforts of the admin
the threats of money loanerS at home and
abroad; in spite Of the coercion practiced
and syndicates; in spite of an enormous
Republican campaign fund; and in spite of
the influence of a hostile daily press, BIZ
metalism has almost triumphed in its first
great fight.
The loss of few states, and that, too, by
very small plurality has defeated f ed bmeta-
emerged from the contest stronger than it
was for months ago.
[ desire to commend the work Of the
three national committees which have
joined in the management of this cam
paign. Cooperation between the members
of distinct political organizations is always
difficult, but t it has been less so this year
than usual Interest in a common cause of
great Importance has reduced friction TO a
minimum. 1 hereby express my personal
gratitude to the individual members, as we'll
the executive officers of TIE national COM
mittees Of the Democrdtic. FQpulist and
Silver parties for their efficient, untiring
and unseffsh labors. They have laid the
foundation for future success and will be
remembered as pioneers when victory is at
last secured.
No personal or political friend need grieve
because of my defeat. My ambition has
been to secure immediate legislation rather
than to enjoy the honors OF office; there
fore defeat brings to me no feeling OF per-
sonal loss. Speaking for the wife who has
shared my labors, as well as for myself I
n
repaid for all that we nave done. In the
love Of millions of our fellow citizens so
personal contact with the. people and in
hroadened sympathies. we find full compeR-
satien for whatever efforts we have nut
forth. Our hearts have been touched by
the devotion of friends and our lives shall
prove our appreciation of the affection
which we prize as the richest reward which
this campaign has brought.
Wants the Roll Called for 1900.
Tn the face of an enemy rejoicing in its
victory, let the roll be called for the en-
gagencnt and urge all friends Of bimetal-
If we are right, as I believe we are. we
shall yet triumph. Until convinced of his
error let each advocate of bimetallism con-
tjnue the work. Let all silver clubs retain
their organization, hold regular meetings
and circulate literature Our opponents
have succeeded in this campaign and must
Of talking mysterious!y about "sound mon
ey" and ian honest dollar they must now
elaborate and defend a financial system.
Every step taken by them should be public
ly considered by the silver clubs. Our cause
has pro5Tored most where the money queS-
ton has been longest discussed among the
people. During the next four years it will
be studied all over the nation, even more
than it has been studied in the past
The year 1900 is not far away. Before
that year arrives those who have called
themselves Gold Standard Democrats will
become bimetallists and be with us, or they
will become Republicans and thus open
wear trusts
viii have convinced still more people that
a trust Is a menace to private welfare and
the evils of gold standard will be even
more evident than they are now and the
financial policy for the American people
and will Join with US in the Immediate
restoration Of the free and unlimited coin
age of gold and silver at the present legal
ratio of Is to l without waiting for the aid
= W j. BRYAN
How He Spent the Day.
Mr. Bryan spent the forenoon today
preparing his statement to the public.
He continues to receive inquiries concern
ing the result of the election, and many
accepting his acquiescence in the result
as final, pledge him their support in con-
tinuing the fight for silver and for the
presidential nomination four years hence.
He has wired his thanks to the national
Democratic committee through Senator
Jones for the work done in his behalf
is WANTED At LANSING, MICH.
Head of Gang of Forgers Arrested in.
New York.
New York, Nov. flames Thomas
Thompson, alias Snyder, alias Otto
Thomas, the latter said to be his
real name, was arraigned in court
today on a warrant issued in
Lansing, Mich, charging him with
forgery. Thompson has been in the
custody of the police for several days.
At the time of his arrest it was said he
was one of a gang of forgers who had
been operating throughout the United
States.
Implicated with Thomas, or whatever
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