The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1896-11-10
Mr.. Y SPEAKS,

- NO SaGQulSuSu 0uC n lUQOSB
Irtumphed in its First Struggle
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 6-Nr. Bryan
to-day gave ont the following:
10 the Bi metaIi8t8 of the United
States:
"ConsciOus that millions of loyal
hearts are saddened by the temporary
defeat, I beg to off5r a word Of hope
and encouragement. Nd Cause ever
had supporters more brave, earnest
and devoted than those who have
espoused the cause of hi metalIiem
They have fought from conviction and
have fought with all the zaal which
conviction inspires. Events will prove
whether they are right or wrong Hav-
ing done their duty as they saw it, they
have nothing to regret. The Repubii
can 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 in that prosperity. If,
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 privileged
classes, will suffer in common with
those who opposed him. The friends
OF 81 metRllIsm have not been van-
qa'9aaG, they have simply been over
whelmcd. They believe that the gold
standard is a conspiracy of the money
changers against the welfare OF the
human race, and until convinced Of
their error, they will continue the war
fare against it.
The contest has been weged this
year under great emharrassments and
against great odds. For the first time
during this generation public attention
has been centered upon the money
question as the paramount issue, and
this has been done in spite of all at
tempts upon the part Of opponents
to prevent it. The Republican conven
ton held cut the de!usive hope of in,
ternationel bi metalliem, while Rnpub-
lican leaders labored secretly for gold
recommendation. Gold standard Demo
Gratis have publicly advocated the cleo
ton of the Indianapolis ticket, while
they labored secretly for the election
Of the Republican ticket. The trusts
and corporations have tried to excite a
fear of laWlessness, while they have
been defying the law, and American
fnanciers have boosted that they were
the custodians of national honor, while
they were secretly b~artering away the
nations financial independence. But
in sDite of the administration and it's
supporters; in spite of the threats OF
money loaners at home and abroad; in
spite Of the coercion practiced by cor
porations and employers; in spite of
trusts and syndicates; in spite Of an
enormous Republican campaign fund
and in spite # the Influence Of a hostile
daily press, bi-metallism has almost
~triumphed in its fret great fight. The
loss Of a few States, and that, too, by a
very small plurality, has defeated hi
metallism for the present.
II desire to Commend the work of
the three national committees which
have joined in the management of this
campaign. Co operation between the
members of distinct political organiza
tions ia always diff cult, but it has been
less sc this year than usual, Interest
in q common u of great Importance
has reduced friction to a minimum. /
hereby express my personal gratitude
to the Individual members, as we'll as
the executive eff GERS of the National
Committee of the Democratic, Populist
and Silver parties for their efficient,
untiring and unselfish labors. They
have laid the foundation for future sue
cess and will be remembered as pioneers
when victory is at last secured.
mo personal or political friend need
grieve because of my defeat. Ny am
bition has been to secure Immediate
legislation rather than enjoy the hon
ors of Office. Therefore, defeat brings
to me no feeling of personal loss.
Speaking for the wife who has shared
my labors as well as for myself, I de
sire to say that we have been amply
repaid for all that we have done.
IN love Of millions Of our fellow
citizens, SO kindly expressed, in knowl-
edge gained by personal contact with
the people and in broadened sym
pathies, we find full compensation fer
whatever efforts we have put forth.
Our hearts have been touched by the
devotion of friends and our lives shall