The morning times., 1896-08-13
sWELTERED FOR POLITICS SAKE.
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TO wrath and protest rose into revolt.
Then began within the Democratic party
one OF the most remarkable struggles that
has ever occurred in the political history
of this nation.
The paramount question before the coun-
try was and is Shall this great Republic
confess financial servitude to England or
act independently for itself? Shall
this government follow or shall il leae?
Shall IL be vassal or "a sovereign.
The Republican convention declared Tor
foreign suprcmacy-fo American sub
servicBcy.
Within both parties there was u mighty
struggle for supremacy between those VITO
believe in the sovereignty OF the people
and those who believe ia the divinity OF
pelf. Upon the Republican party the hand
OF Marcus Aureius llanua has DIckle2 a
golden mail and sent it forth dedicated
to the service OF plutocracy in this free
land OF ours.
PEOPLE WERE TRIUMPH ANT.
But in the Democratic party, thank God,
the people were triumphant. There the
clutch of the money power after tre-
mendous Conflict was broken The priests
of Maumon werescourgcd from the temple,
and today, under the providence OF high
heaven, the Old party, rejuyeuated, stands
forth stronger aud better than ever. the
undauuted champion of constitu tional
liberty. popular rights and national iu-
dependence.
Mr. Chairman, iu all great movements.
In all concerted effort. when we'll directed,
there must be leadership. A leader
should be representative OF the cause
he champions. lie should be more than
that, he should he IN all essential quail
ties and in the highest degree typical or
those who invest him with the dignity and
responsibility OF leadership.
The Chicago platform has been denounced
rs undeInocratic aud the delegates COM
posing the convention have been stigma
Iized as anarchists aud socialists We
have heard much or this from Il certain
class OF papers and Individuals.
Who coInpos,s the Chicago convention.
From the State in which reside the gen
tleInen from whom I have quoted, the
delegation sent to that convention was
composed OF farmers, lawyers, doctors, edi-
tors merchants, manufacturers anu several
Of the most CoEspicuously successful tusi-
ness men in iiIe Mississippi valley Among
them also were eminent Judges OF high
courts, Senators of the United States.
Representatives. in Congress and the tIcas-
urer and governor of The Slate.
For Il leader key chose one OF their own
u plain man OF The people. His whole life
aud life work identities ;iin, i'll sympathy
aud interest with those who represent the
great industrial forces Of The country.
Among them lac was born and reared, and
has lived and wrought all the days Uf his
life.
To their cause lie has devoted all the
spIeudid powers with which God endowed
him. He has been their constant and
fearless companiun. They know him anu
they trust him. Suave, yet firm; gentle,
jet d;iuntless; warm hearted, yet deliher-
ate; confident and seif-poiscd, but with
out vanity; learned i'll hooks ard state
craft, but without pedanjry or prctencc:
u superb orator, yet man Of the greatest
caution and method; equipped wnh large
experience in public affairs; true 10 lis
convictions. true 10 himself. aud false to
no man, William j. Bryan is model
American gentleman and Il peerless leader
VI The people.
a WONDERFUL LEADER.
This man is uur Iea,ier. Under his banner
end guided by his wisdom we viii 81 forth
to conquer. Let US rally everywhere, Cd
hlltops ami ia the valleys. and strike for
homes AMI loved ones. and or nati-c land.
l have no doubt of vic.ory. II is as sure to
come as the rising OF the sun. AMI it will
come like 4 suuourst. scattering the nisls,
and the nation, eXuiuant and happy. Will
leap forward like giant refreshed to that
high destiny 1t was designed To accom-
plish.
This man will Sc President. His adj
Innist ration Will be shining epoch in our
history. for he will leave behind MIN a
name made iiIGstiiUus by great achieve
ments. by deeds that win enibalm him
forever in the hearts and memory OF Ills
Mr. Bryan, l esteemed il a great tcEor,
as il is most certainly q pleasure. TO he
made tEc Instrument of Informing you, as
now do. that you were nominated for the
office OF President of the United States by
the Democratic national convention. which
assembled il Che go i'll July last / hand
you this formal notice of your ncmina-
ton, accompanied by copy OF SIC plat
form adopted by the convention, and upon
thaI platform l lave Tie honor to Iet test
your acceptance of the nomination ten
dered. You are the candidate OF the
Democratic party, but you are mere than
that-you are the candidate of all the
people. without regard to party, who
believe in the purposes your election is
Intended to accomplish.
This battle must be fought Upon ground
high above the level of partisaDslip.
hope to see you Unfurl the flag in the
name of America ard American manhood |
Lead on, and we will follow WI O VIII
not follow here is unworthy to lead in any
cause. Lead on with unfal;erBg step, and |
may Gods blessing attend you and his |
tttNU you Will
A GREAT DEMONSTRATION.
When Gov. Stone concluded with the |
notifi cation of his nomination to Mr.. |
5r yam, a man began to wave a big American
lag over tie lauer's head. People jumped |
~ their feet and shouted with u vim |
Cheer followed cheer and for a minute or
,wo pandemonium reiSned. The crowd
went wild with enthusiasm, and lung power
was drawn on TO u n ala arming extent.
But this demonstration had its ending
n the desire OF the people to hear the speech
o which they had been looking forward
70 anxiousiy. and when the man with the
lag came down to where Mr.. Br yam was
lifting nd fastened the standard in 1, corner
II the stand. the cheering ceased and every
,ody watched with interest willie Mr..
sr yan helped the banner waver to fix the
taft I'm place.
Although the cheering thousands in the
lall We're hot of body and hoarse of throat
hey arose as man when Chairman Dan
orth stepped forward and introduced Mr.
Bryan. Then came n demonstration that
ar exceeded those that had followed the
mention OF Rryan's name previously in the
.yening. The scene presented wasstrongly
rminiscent of tho tumuit that ragged in the
Coliseum at Chicago when Bryan finished
he efforttha csta blishcd his reputation as
:~:eai orator. Men and women arose
o .Aeir feet and cheered. On the plat
orr in the horcs. mp in thcgalleries people
ve @ shouting like mad.
Men waved their coats and their hats,
vhiic womcr rig,tcsed fans and handker-
hie;s a. only women can. The man with
he voice of 4 fos, iorn was there to test
lis lung powers. The shrill tones OF the |