The herald., 1896-07-26

divisions and army corps. Let them
manifest their own esprit de corps. The
field of glory is open to all competitors
who are fighting for the some princi-
pies.
The Populists have already shown
their prowess in many engagements
during twenty years Of struggle If our
allies can strike sturdier blows at plu-
tocracy than we can; If they. can scale
the battlements of the gold power more
gallantly than our old veterans. and are
able to plant their colors one foot nearer
the citadel Of the enemy than we can
ourselves. let every Populist cheer and
support them in their heroic work. We
will all march under the same flag, keep
step to the same music, face the same
foe. share in and shout over the same
triumph.
We cannot be mistaken concerning
the real issue involved in the struggle Of
the present year. 1t is between the gold
standard, gold bonds and bank currency
! standard. no bonds and government Cur
rency on the other The people are asked
TO choose between enforced idleness. des-
tltutlon, bankruptcy and despair on the
one side and an open door of opportunity
under Just laws and normal conditions
on the other. The situation presents the
mightiest civic question that ever con-
rronted civilized nation. In the name
OF the suffering people affirm that this
Is 10 time for dissension or party divis-
ions. The supreme hour for action has
arrived. If we would be victorious we
must make common cause with the he
roic men who dominated the Chicago
convention. No other course is, either
prudent or desirable. We are not asked
to abandon our party nor would it be
wise to do So If 1t is to be preserved
we Will, in my judgment, be compelled
to take the course which am about to
indicate. The silver Democrats have
lined up as an organization.
Now let the Populists, free silver Re-
publicans and the American silver party |
90 likewise. Form an embattled square |
-impenetrable to the assaults of the con- |!
Federated gold power. After due con- |
slderation in which I have canvassed |
every possible phase of the subject, 1 |
have failed to find single good reason |
to justify us in placing third ticket in
the field. The exigencies Of the hour
be but one. I would not endorse the
distinguished gentleman named at |
Chicago. 1 would nominate them out
right and make them our own, and then
share justly and rightfully in their cleo
ton. The situation is striking illustra-
tion of the old adags, that "the path of
duty is the path of safety" Take this
course and a. = opposition will practically
disappear In the southern and western
states and we can then turn our atten-
tion to other parts of the field. Take
any other and you endanger the entire
and strengthen the arm of our
common adversary.
If you allow the present happy juno
[ure TO pass, all the heroic work of
twenty years will be thrown to the
winds. Our guiding hand will disappear
n the momentous conflict just when it
should be stretched forth to steady the
lrk OF our covenant. We would prove
% the world that we are devoid of ca
oacity to grasp great opportunities and
acking In strength to grapple with the
orod1gious emergencies. The people
nave gallant champion in the field
Vno is leading revolt against the plu-
ocracy of Christendom. Every op-
'ressor, every plutocrat in two hemis-
'heres, has turned his guns upon him.
The subsidized organs have openly
Proclaimed that he must be crushed by
my means. at whatever cost. The con-
ederated monopolies have laid aside
neir politices and are marching in hot
aste against him. Let US signal to a
i'm to hold the fort-that we are COM
ng-and then hasten to his relief. Cen
lemen, want to say to you in all ear I
estness that, assailed as is this gallant
night by the sleuth hounds of the
money power of the world, you may de- {
berate here as long as you please but p
ou cannot prevent the people from A
ushing to the support of their recog- o
lied defender and leader If you will
OF say the word they will break over a
IL restraints and go themselves, Lead n
RS or no leaders. and may God bless 6
lem for SO doing. J.