The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-11-07
WILLIE ]. BRYAN'S
WORDS OF HOPE
He Calls the Roll for the Next Engage.
ment in the Enemy's Face.
3lMETALLlSM IS STRENGTHENED
Before the Dawn Ofl90O He Expects
the Gold Standard Democrats to
Become Members OF the Silver
Party aud That They Will Join in
the Dem nd for Free COIuage at the
Ratio Of l6 TO I.

Lincoln. Neb.. Nov. 6.-William ].
Bryan this afternoon gave out the fol-
lowing statement to the bimetallists of
the United States:
Conscious that millions of loyal hearts
are saddened by temporary defeat l beg
to offer a word of hope and encourage
ment. No cause ever had supporters more
brave, more earnest and devoted, than
those who eSpoused the cause of bimetal-
lism. They fought from conviction and
have fought with all the zeal which con-
viction inspires. Events will prove wheth-
er they are right or wrong. Having done
their duty as they saw it they have moth
ing to regret. The Republican candidate
has been heralded as the advance agent
of prosperity. If his policies bring real
prosperity to the American people those
who opposed him will share in that pros
perity II, on the other hand, his policies
prove an injury to the people generally,
those of his supporters who do not belong
to the office holding class, or the priv
ileged classes, will suffer in common with
those who opposed him. The friends of
bimetallism have not been vanquished;
they have simply been overcome. They
believe that the gold standard Is con-
spiracy of the money changers against
the welfare of the human race, and until
tinue the warfare against it, The contest
has been waged this year under great
embarrassment and against great odds.
For the first time during this generation
puDNt dtttutlOtl bctu CcutoESu upOh
the money question as the paramount Is:
sues, and this has been done In spite Of all
attempts upon the part of our opponents
to prevent it. The Republican congress
al bImetallism. while Republican leaders
labored secretly for gold mOnOmetallsm.
Gold standard Democrats have. publicly
advocated the election of the indianapolis
ticket while they labored secretly for the
election Of the Republican ticket. The
trusts and corporations have tried to ex-
cite fear Of lawlessness while they
themselves have been defying the law and
American tinanciers have bOasted that
they were the custodians of national hon.
or while they were secretly bartering away
the nations financial independence. But
in spite of the efforts of the administration
and its suporters In spite of the threats
of money loaners. at home and abroad:
in spite of the coercion practiced by cor
porate employers: in spite of trusts and
syndicates: in spite of an enormous Re
publican camnaign fund: and in spite of
the influence of hostile daily press, BIZ
metallism has almost triumphed In its first
great fight, The loss of a few states and
that, too. by very small pluralities has
defeated bimetallism for the present, but
bimetallism emerges from the contest
stronger than it was four months ago.
COMPLIMENTS THE COMMITTEE.
desire to commend the work Of the ma
tional committee which have Joined in
the management of the campaign. Co.
operation DetWeeH lut IneIHUeTS OI us
tinct political organizations Is always diff
ficult, but 1t has beeis less so this year
than usual Interest in a common cause
of great Importance has reduced friction
to a minimum. hereby express my per-
sonal gratitude to the individual MEM
bers. as we'll as the executive officers of
the national committee of the Democratic,
Populist and Silver parties for their ef-
They have laid the foundation for united
success and will be remembered as pio-
neers when victory is at last secured
sr.ye ES Of Of % ea r1nd M amb nSsl
tion has been to secure immediate legis-
lation rather than to enjoy the honors of
office and. therefore, defeat brings to me
no feeling of personal loss. Speaking for
the wife who has hared my labors, as well
as for myself, l desire to say that We have
been amply repaid for all that We have
done.
In the love of millions of our fellow citl-
zens. SO kindly expressed. in knowledge
gained by personal contact with the peo-
pie, and in broadened sympathies, We find
full compensation for whatever efforts
touched by the devotion of friends and
our lives shall prove our appreciation of
the affection of the plain people, an affec:
tion which we prize as the richest reward
which this campaign has brought.
In the face OF an enemy rejoicing In It's
victory, let the roll be called for the next
engagement and urge all friends of BIZ
HlttdlllSln 10 reHtW dutsldHce 10
the couse. If we are right, as I believe
We are, We shall yet triumph. Until con-
vinced of his error. let each advocate of
bimetallism continue the work. Let all
silver clubs retain their organization hold
regular meetings and circulate literature.
Our opponents have succeeded in this
campaign. and must now put their theor-
les to the test. Instead of talking myste-
riously about sound money" and IAN
honest dollar they must now elaborate
and defend a financial system. Every
step taken by them should be publicly
considered by the silver clubs. Our cause
has prospered most where the money
question has been longest discussed
among the people. During the next four
years ii will be studied all over this ma
ton even more than it has been studied
in the .ast.
PREPARING FOR 1890.
The year 1900 Is not far away. Before
that year arrives. International bimetal-
lism will cease to deceive. Before that
selves gold standard Democrats will be-
come bimetallists and be with us or they
will become Republicans and be open enc
mics. Before that year arrives trusts Will
have convinced still more people that a
trust is a menace to private welfare and
to public safety. Before that year ar
riyes the evil effects of a gold standard
will be even more evident than they are
now and the people ready to demand an
American financial policy for the Ameri-
can people will join with us in the imme-
coinage of gold and silver at the present
legal ratio of Is to !, without waiting
for the aid or consent Of any other nation.
w. j. Bryan,