The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-11-11
LOYAL AS EVER.
WILLIAM j. BRYAN ISSUES A
STIRRING ADDRESS TO
BIMETALLISTS.
They Have Done Their Duty and Have Nothing
to Regrst-A Foundation Laid for Future
Success and Ultimate Victory.

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Success and Ultimate Victory.
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 6.-Wm. j.
Bryan this afternoon gave out the fol-
lowing statementto the bimetallis is
Of the United States.
conscious that millions Of loyal
hearts are saddened by temporary de-
feat, / beg to offer word of hope and
encouragement. No cause ever had
supporters more brave, earnest and
devoted than those who have es-
pOused the cause of bimetallism.
They have fought from conviction
and have fought with all the spirit
which conviction Inspires. Events
will prove whether they are right or
wrong. Having done their duty, as
they say, they have nothing to regret.
The Republican candidate has been
heralded as the advance agent OF
prosperity. II his policies bring real
prosperity to the American people
that prosperity. II, on the other
hand, his policies prove an injury to
the people, those of his supporters who
do not belong to the off1ce-holding
class or to the privileged classes will
suffer in common with those who Op-
posed him. The friends OF bimetal-
lism have not been vanquished; they
have been simply overcome. They be-
lieve that the gold standard is con-
spiracy OF the money changers against
the welfare of the human race and
until convinced Of their error they
will continue the warfare against it.
1.-THE contest has been waged this
year under great embarrassment and
against great odds. For the first time
during this generation public atten-
tion has been. concentrated upon the
Ques tiOn as the paramount issue, and
this has been done In spite Of all at
tempts to prevent it. The Republi-
can conve ention held out the deiusiye
hope of international bimetallism,
while Republican leaders labored Sc
cretly for gold monOmetallism. Gold
standard Democrats have publicly ad-
vOcated the election Of the Indian
apOlis ticket while they labored Sc
cretly for election of the Republican
ticket. Trusts and corporations have
tried to excite fear of laWlessneSs
while they themselves have been defy
ing the law, and American tinanciers
have boasted that they we're the Gus
todians of national honor while they
were secretly bartering away the ma
tion's financial independence.
But in spite of the efforts Of the ad-
ministratiOn and its supports. in spite
Of the threats OF money loaners at
home and abroad, in spite of the coer-
cion practiced by corporate employers,
in spite of trusts and Syndica tes, in
spite of enormous Republican cam
ence of hostile daily press, bimetal-
lism has almost triumphed in it's first
great fight. The loss OF few states,
and that, too, by very small plurality,
has defeated bimetailism for the pres
ent, but bimetallism emerges from the
contest stronger than it was four
months ago.
Il desire to commend the work of
the three national committees which
have joined in the management of
this campaign. Cooperation between
the me bers of distinct political or
ganizations is always difficult, but it
has been less SO this year than usual.
Interest in common cause of great
Importance has reduced friction to a
minimum.
II hereby express my personal grati-
tude to the Individual members as
we'll as the executive officers of the
national committee Of the Democratic,
Populist and silver parties for their
efficient, untiring and unselfiSh la
bors. They have laid the foundation
for future success and will be remem.
bered as pioneers when victory is at
last secured. No personal or politi-
cal friend need grieve because of my
defeat. My ambition has been to Sc
cure immediate legislation rather
than to enjoy the honors Of Office and.
therefore, defeat brings to me no feel
ing of personal loss.
Speaking for the wife who has
shared my lab0rS, as we'll as for my.
self. desire to say that we have been
amply repaid for all we have done. In
the love of millions Of our fellow citi-
zens. so kindly expressed, in know
ledge gained by personal contact with
the people, and In broadening SYM
pathies, we find full compensation for
whatever efforts we have put forth.
Our hearts have been touched by de-
votiOn Of friends and our lives shall
prove our appreciation Of the affection
Of the plain people, an affection which
we prize as the richest reward which
this campaign has brought.
'In the face Of the enemy let the
roll be called for the next engagement
and urge ali friends of bimetallism to
renew their allegiance to the cause.
II we are right, as believe we are, we
shall yet triumph. Until convinced
Of his error. let eaoh advocate Of BIZ
metalliSm cOntinAe ,teN- work. Let all
silver clubs retain tlleif Organization,
hold regular meetings bnu circulate
literature. Our opponeats have sue
ceeded in this. canpaigg and must
now put their theories to the test. In
stead Of talking mystcrionsly about
sound money and tan 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 it will be
studied all over the nation, even more
E than It has been studied in the past.
The year 1900 Is not far away. Be-
fore that year arrives international
bimetallism will cease to deceive: be-
fore that year arrives these who have