The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-10-02
CANDIDATES COMPARED.

Thurston Shows the Difference Be-
tween Mckinley and Bryan.
Senator Thurston, on being introduced by
Gov. Bushnell, said:
II am glad to meet you here at the home
Of that illustrious American, our nominee
Tor president, William Mckinley. Brave in
war, eminent In craftsmanship, the best
living opponents Of those American poll
cies which ensure national and individual
prosperity, 1t yet remained for the crucible
OF presidential candidacy to fully test
the fine gold Of his grand character. War
proved his soldierly qualities; quarter Of
century Of legislative and political con-
tenfion developed, strengthened and dis.
closed his wisdom. patriotism and leader
ship. But now for the first time his coun-
trymen can realize and understand the
sweet. simple. sublime soul and character
OF the man. And. fellow citizens, what a
contrast Is there between the two candi-
dates now presented for your suffrage.
One nominated among the excitement and
hysteria Of emotional frenzy, triumph Of
prearranged spectacular and oratorical red
IRE; nomination not thought Of an hour
before and regretted an, hour after: the
other nominated in obedience to the
ripened and deliberate demand Of the
people themselves, whose spontaneous up
rising In his behalf attested and emphasized
their belief in the principles for which he
stands. and their sincere confidence in the
ability. integrity, patriotism and states
manship Of the man. One notified lin &C.
cordance with his own request) In that
Ereat show garden of New York city, de-
signed expressly for circuses, menageries,
horse fairs, dog shows and chrysanthemum
glare Of electric lights and the incessant
tramp Of disappearing hosts; the other at
his own humble dreside, In an unostenta.
tious manner. the simple ceremonies wit
messed by his family and immediate
friends. One now steeple-chasing through
the country In mad scramble for place
and power, fearful that some elector may
escape the witchery Of his silver huted
voice; the other dignined (as belts the ex.
allied .place to which he worthily aspires),
trustfully and calmly waits In his own
home while the nation comes to him. One
has selected for his arena the sand lots
his appeals are to the passions and preju-
an American 'dooryard; his r0strum Is the
porch Of an American cottage; his words,
simple and forceful. are addressed to the
Intelligence, the conscience. the patriotism
and the coInmon sense Of brave, thought.
full. just and hopefsl people, Ny country.
men, these comparisons are not unjust, nor
are they overd.awn: They measure the
platform Of Altgeld, Nllman, Pennoyer.
the party and platform of Harrison. AM
son. Reed and McKinley.".
Senator Thurston said he came to-day In
spired not only by the hope. but by The
knowledge Of certain Republican victory.
and on this theme spoke Of his visit to the
Vermont election; Of the situation % he
had personality observed It In Maine and
other states. and eof the reports that came
to him of the situation elsewhere. The
silver erase. he said had had its days; that
It had no higher mission than that Of OK.
citing the envy and Jealousy and dscontsnt
sf those whose lots were humbly cast. Bat
Il could not live: He then entered upon ~