The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-21
DIE. nRYAN,s sPEECH.

Following are the most telling points in
Mr.. Bryan's speech:
Mr.. Chairman, Gentlemen Of the Com
mittee and Fellow Citizens: I shaIi al
a future day and in a formal letter &C.
cept the nomination which is now rendered
Dy thS nottncatton committee, and shall
at that time touch upon the issues pre-
sented by the platform. 1t is fitting, how
ever, that at this time, in the presence of
those here assembled, speak at some
length in regard to the campaign upon
underestimate the forces arrayed against
US. nor are we unmindful of the importance
9t the struggle in which we are engaged; !;
but, relying for success upon the right
eousneSs or our cause, we shall defend
with all possible vigor the positions taken
by our party. We are not surprised that
some or our opponents, in the absence of
hetter argument, resort to abusive epi-
thets, but they may rest assured that no
language, however violent, no invectiyes
however vehement, viii lead us to depart
marked out by the national convention.
The citizen. either public or private who
assaLs the CHARACTER and questions the
patriotism OF the delegates assembled in
the Chicago convention assails the charac-
ter and questions the patriotism of the mil
lions who have arrayed themselves under
the banner there raised.
Platform Not a Menace.
It has been charged by men standing
high in business and political circles thai
our platform is a menace to private Sc
curfty and public safety; and II has been
asserted that those whom have the honor
Tor the time being, to represent, not only
property, but are the foes both of social
order and national honor.
IhoSe who stand upon the Chicago pIat-
FORM are prepared to make known and to
uetend every motive which influences
thefn, every purpose which animatSs them
ana every hope which inspires them. They
understand the genius of our fnstitutions
Lney are staunch supporters Of the form
OF government under which we live and
they build their faith upon foundations
laid by the fathers. Andrew jackson has
stated with admirable clearness and with
Al emphasis which cannot be surpassed /
% %1otn tne duty and sphere OF government /
Distinctions in society will always exist |
er unoer every Just government. Equality of \
Talents, or education or OF wealth cannot /
oe produced by human institutions IN the /
Iuli enjoyment OF the gifts OF Heaven and i
the Sne fruits or superior industry, economy
10 protection by law"
Equality Must Prevail
We yield to none IN our devotion to +ba
doctrine just enunciated Our cannai-n /
n1s not Tor Its object the reconstrIicffon
OF society we cannot insure o the yicioTIg }
me fruits OF a Vfrtuous life. We would NOT |
y 2 nVaae me nome OF the provident in order
% supply the wants Of the sperdthrfff. we !
90 not propose 10 transfer the rewards ~
indlstry 20 the lap Of incidence. ProperTv
IN ana VIII remain the stimulus TO endeavor 1
ana the compensation for toll. We believe. !
as asserted in the declaration OF fndensrS, !
sncos that all men are created equal. but
that does not mean that all mer are or |
lam ne equal In possessions, in ability or
merit; IL simply means officials shall not |
= nlSsklng, constructing or enforcing the
law discriminate between citizens.
safe tn the Peoples Hands.
! assert that property rights, as well as
nc rights OF persons. are -afe IN the hands