The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-11-07
LETTER FROM BRYAN.
Addressed TO the 6imetaIlists OF
the United States.
NE HOLDS OUT ENCOURAGEMENT.

says the Silver People Have Not Been VAN
quished but simply Overcome. and Pre-
diets Victory in the End Zach Advocate
of BinetaIiism Urged to Continue the
Work Labors of the Three Campaign
Committee Commended.
Lincoln. Neb.. Nov. AIR Bryan
Friday gave out the following to the
OF the United States;
Conscious that millions of loyal
hearts are saddened by temporary de-
feat, beg 10 offer word of hope and
encouragement No cause ever had |
supporters more brave. earnest and de-
voted than those who have espoused |
the cause OF bimetallism They have
fought from conviction. and have
fought with all the zeal which convic-
ton inspires. Events will prove wheth-
er they are right or wrong. Having
done their duty as they saw II. they
have nothing to regret The Republic
an candidate has been heralded as the
advance agent of prosperity II his
policies bring real prosperity to the
American people, those who opposed
him will share i'm that prosperity. III,
on the other hand. his policies prove an
injury to the people generally those
Of his supporters who do not belong 10
the ofilceholding class. or TO the privi-
lege classes, will suffer In common with
those who opposed him.
Have Not Been yanquished.
THE friends OF bimetallism have not
been vanquished, they have simply
been overcome. They believe that the
| gold standard is conspiracy OF the
money changers against the welfare
| of the human race, and until convinced
| of their error they will contiue their
warfare against it. The contest has
| been waged under great embarrass-
ments and against great odds. For
| the first time during this generation
| public attention has been centered
| upon the money question as the para
mount issue and this has been done
in spite of all attempts upon the part
| OF our opponents to prevent IL. The
Republican convention held out the de-
lusive hope of international bimetal-
lism, while Republican leaders labored
secretly for gold monometallism. Gold
standard Democrats have publicly ad-
vocated the election of the Indianapo-
lis ticket. while they labored secretly
for the election of the Republican tick
| ct.
BimetaIlisn Almost Won.
The trusts and corporations have
| tried to excite a fear OF lawiessness
while they have been defying the law
| And American financiers have boastee
that they were the custodians or ma
tional honor. while they were secretl,
bartering away the nations hnancia
independence. But in spite OF the et
forts of the administration and It's sup
porters: in spite of the threats OF none!
loaners at home and abroad: In spit
| of the coercion practiced by corpora
ton employers: in spite of trusts an
syndicates: i'm spite OF an enormou
| Republican campaign fund; ana u
spite of the hostility of the daily press
$ | bimetallsm almost triumphed IN IL
}. | first great fight. The loss OF ley
n states, and that. too. by very smal
a plurality. has defeated bimetallism 70
r the present. but bimetallism emerge
4 from the contest stronger than u wa
d four months ago.
e Work of the Committees.
s II desire to commend the work OF IN
Il three national committees which nav
IS ioined in the management of this can
Il paign. Cooperation between the men
n bers of district political organization
is always difficult, but IL has been les
so this year than usual Interest In
common cause of great Importance hs
reduced friction To minimum. mere
L. by express my personal gratitude
the individual members. as well as u
lie executive officers. of the national con
To
'e Silver parties for their efficient. until
"a ing and unselfish labors. They ha'
IL laid n foundation for future success
", -, and will be remembered as pionee
lli when victory is at last secured. \
H. personal or political friend need grie'
n because of my defeat. My ambiti'
has been to secure immediate legisl
tion rather than to enjoy the honors
H. office Therefore defeat brings to n
yh no feeling Of personal loss.
m Have been Amply Repaid.
a "Speaking for the wife who h
In shared my labors, as well as myself
he desire to say that we have been amp
at renaid for all that we have done.
en- the love of millions OF our fellow ci
v IONS so kindly expressed I'm knowled
tic | gained by personal contact with I
Ily neople and in broadened sympathi
we find full compensation for whs
ever efforts we have put forth. Q
hearts have been touched by the
ma votion of friends and our lives sh
n' nrove our appreciation of the am'
o' lion which we prize as the richest
io' ward which this campaign has broug
- 'In the face of an enemy retoicl
ne In its victory, let the roll be called
en- .,o o,ca agennent and urge all friends
- himetallism to renew their aliegiei
% 40 the cause II we are right, as !
leve we are. we shall yet triumph.
Continne the Work.
ets "rrntil convinced of his error. let e.
six advocate OF bimetallism continue
,5.- work Let all silver clubs retain n
mt organization. hold regular meetii
.ict and circulate literature. Our oppone
OPP have succeeded In this campaign
lic ,,us, NOW nut their theories To
test Instead Of talking mysteriou
about sound money. and an hor
dollar they must now elaborate
rms defend a financial system. Every
ma taken by them should be puoliciy c
in' sidered by the silver clubs our ca
ere has prospered most where the mo
IN question has been longest discus
"'s among the people During tne
on ,cur wears II will be studied all c
this nation even more than u mas
studied in the past.
ote Not Far Away.
ror, .rhe wear 1890 Is not far away.
few fore that year has arrived internati'
nre himetaiiism will ceass to deceive;
fore that year arrives those who ?
called themselves gold standard u