The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-16


ment and while each strives In his own
wav 10 bring the government To its ex-
nression Of the virtue OF the people we
cannot agree In tie minor points which
divide us.
81 was here 7 received my first in
s,ructfons m Democracy. II was here !
learned the truth Of the saying that
clothes do not make the man. But all
who have the good OF the country at
heart will all stand on common ground
and all are citizens. These are bases
upon which rest the greatest nation on
Garth believe in the progress Of the
race Talk not to me 81 crises through
which we cannot pass. or obstacles too
qreat To overcome. ] know none such.
a patriotic people are ready TO meet
everv emergency as II arises. and as
each generation follows each. believe II
will be better fitted to perform the work
Of progress than ever before.
ut was here that learned freedom OF
conscience Every man has the right TO
worship God according 10 his own con-
science. and no man shall dictte how
man Shall serve his God"
Mr. BRYAN quoted Abraham Lincoln's
famous Gettysburg speech. referring 10
the absolute confidence with which the
nation might look TO its people in time
Of danger: and IN onclusion. said.
"Mv friends here and throughout the
land. the nation can look with confidence.
that patriotism and courage will meet
every danger.
II thank you all for what you have done
done for me. and feel kindly expression
which 7 see on every face. We shall go
forth and do our duty rs we see II. but
the result will be unknown until the votes
are counted But whether this campaign
shall result in victory or defeat. ! know
time cannot rob me OF the affections Of
my bovhood days" Cheers
ANOTHER DEMONSTRATION.
Mrs. Bryan was presented 10 the au-
dIence. and was given hearty greeting.
10 which she responded with bow Then
Hon. +. NJ. Youngblood. Of Carbonate.
H.. had his inning. He was introduced
as That old war horse OF Southern Dc
~ rrscy.H and made "A lively sneech.
after which the meeting was voted a
great success.
There was another demonstration given
to the nominee Of the Democratic party.
or Bryan. which took place this evening
III the courthouse park. Addresses were
made by Mr. Bryan J. Il. Williams ev
Congressman from this State and others
Mr.. Bryan drove over 10 tho mark eart,,
IN the evening, and about a thousa,d
people. who were listening % n bsnd
concert rushed over and made Mr. Pr
an undergo one Of the severost penalties
Oh ponucAl candidacy. They shook MS
N1 r., violently for over hair an hour
ne meeting was larger and moro a.,
thusiastic that that OF the ,f.o--oe.'
ana "hon Mr.. BRYAN was introduced be
was given an ovation ne
Mr' Bryan spoke as follove.
WI 'hdirman. Ladies and co,,fo-...
and Fellow Citizens: ''''"len
agreed 10 say word IN openin, ~.
meeting and then I am going 70 et,.o
way 10 those who will discuss tho -.
OF the day. 1 remember that v,hon
was AT college. a saying In Plutaroh Vas
that tne men entertained three sentiments
concerning tho gods: they feared them
because or their power they admired thenn
because CT their wisdom. and they loved
them for their justice. That saving
made deep impression on my mind and
! think we can use them 10 describe the
three great forms Of government. the
monarchial the aristocratic and the Dem
ocratic. The Monarchial is all power
ful, because all forces are concentrated
IN one hand. The aristOcratic form ,f
government is poCereul becaube It Is
conducted by a few supposed TO be the
best. That may be wise. but a Democ-
racy is the only form OF government.
where you can confidently expect Justice
10 rule Therefore men feared a monarchy
fer its power. they admired an aristocracv
for its wisdom, and they loved Democracy
for its justice 20 mankind. II we were
sure our children might be friends seek
ing. we would belong 10 "A monarchy. il
our children were favored by a govern
ment by a few wise men. we would be
"a
herring that when we pass away our chill
dren must take our chances under these
forms and when we know these things,
We are only willing to leave our govern
ment To a Democracy, where all men are
free and equal. How can we secure JUS
tice for all the people, 1t is by apply
ing to every act of legislation and every
department OF government. tho funda-
mental principles upon which our gov
eminent rests. We have come upon
times of great agitation, and there are
some who are quick 10 condemn the agi-
tator. But. my friends. agitation in a
country like ours is the only way 70 Sc
cure Justice. The agitator is accused
Of stirring up discomfort. Discomfort lies
al the bottom of all progress. II our
forefathers had been content we would
be to-day under British rule. Great
cheering)
IL is only because they were not salts
fed that we have the government we
have to-day. when an agitafor presents
questions we should only inquire. Is the
propositlon which he presents the rlSht
one? Jefferson told us that the oniy
duty OF mankind was TO protect men al
the hands Of their fellows Every aet
beginning Thou shalt not IS Simply
-, o., Intended To protect some individual
from some other individual, and, my
friends I say 20 YOU that no government
10 worthy of the name which Is not strong
a,ore-,, r. urotoct its humblest citizen In
every Land from oppression i'heeiSl
,ro-dev when there are great agsrega-
,,ors Of wealth. when The power when
,bev hiring. when they come III coHlay'
MIN the weak. the strong arm OF govern
,,ont e necessary TO protect tne "eaN
r-,,,, tho Injustice Cf the strong anu i
sav NAT II is necessary for the govern
r,cnt 10 protect the humolest ci'l]eH Vi
tho land. ..,.., consideration
80 ,bo issues OF this campaign. dNe
~. te-,,os "a he presented and see II thty
e'lo -o,a.t,es and II they viii improve the
condition OF the body polite.
-, form that Is good and VIII better
,ha condition Of the masses Is a reform
nat should better the condition OF '"'S
oo,,ntrv When Abraham Lincoln Wa
.et,o6 u,be,her he would rather DE on the
10 eide he said ne would rather nave
-, o-d on his side. That was simply
80 ,,e,,, of expressing a great truth ana
,ba+ &c that which Is right. will prevail
An nv friends. II there IS one thing
taught bv six thousand years OF history