The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-10-22


F. Norton of Illinois, who was a
leader of the middle-of-t he-road Pop
ulists at the st. Louis convention, has
written to Chairman Butler the fol-
lowing communication:
Chicago, Oct. Is.
Hon. Marion Butler, Chairman Peo-
pies Party Committee:
Dear Sir-However much Populists
may have differed at St. Louis as to
the correct policy to adopt; however
much some of US may still believe that
mistakes were made, under existing
circumstances there is only one course
to pursue, and that is to Loyalty and
earnestly support Mr.. Bryan-not so
much for the sake of elevating him to
the presidency, as for the purpose of de-
feating what may be appropriately ana
most expressively termed Mark Han
ma Republicanism. Although some OF
us regret certain fusion arrangements
which have been made, it is a notable
fact that no other man in the United
States is so much troubled about it as
the manager of the Republican cam
paign. I never realized before how
Republicans have always respected
and 'honored' the Populist party till 1t
fused with the Democratic party. II
any consolation is needed, however, for
this loss of Republican esteem, it may
be found in the fact that Messrs.
Cleveland, Carlisle and Palmer have
become the legatees thereof.
THE CHIEF CAUSE.
Our political allies in this campaign
may not have treated US as fairly and
justly as they ought in the matter of
representation of vice presidential cleo
tors, and this seems to be the chief
cause of complaint, for l have yet to
meet with a Populist who does not
admit that Bryan is the ablest and
most fearless champion of reform prin-
ciples that the reformers themselves
have chosen in the last 20 years. 1t is
an event in history TO find man
backed by more than 100000 votes
who has the patriotism and courage to
stand up, faced by the combined and
battle-scarred flag of reform, which the
old guard has held aloft, bravely and
heroically all these long and trying
years, and anxious solicitude as to the
outcome may be eXcusable. But let US
not be unnecessarily alarmed about the
future of the reform movement. 1t has
passed the danger point. 1t is capable
of taking care of itself under any and
all circumstances. Traitors cannot be-
tray it; time or injudicious friends can
not destroy it; defeat cannot democrat
ize it; its opponents, however powerful
and crafty, cannot crush it; even the
gates of hell cannot prevail against it.
NECESSITY FOR HARMONY.
For 20 years. although subjected to
all the dangerous pitfalls, perils and
quicksands incident to the development
of new party, it has grown to be the
greatest factor in the arena of Ameri-
can politics today. And, if elected,
believe that Mr.. Bryan will not be
slow to realize this fact, and that he
viii soon learn to rely upon the coun-
sci and support of the new party, which
has revolutionized the politics of the
country, forced to the front new and
vital issues, and made ii possible for
the people. instead of the office-seek-
ing politicians, to place champion of
progressive ideas at the head of the
government. believe that he will ap-
preciate the fact that we have placed
in the hollow of his hand not only the
unselfish hopes and patriotic aspira-
tons of the Populist party, but the
most sacred cause that was ever
trusted to living man. and that he will
not betray that trust.
In conclusion, permit me to say that
if my 20 years of work entities me to
the confidence of my co-worl1ers, let
me ask them to lay aside every other
consideration and help elect Mr. Bryan
MOI for his sake, but for the sake of the
principles which we all hold sacred
and dear. If success is achieved. the
Populist party can never be denied the
glory of the victory. If defeat awaits
us and our standard bearer falls. let
there be no Populist arrows found in
his breast or in his back. Let the re-
sponsibility rest upon our shoulders.
Sincerely yours, S. f. NORTON