The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-11-12
Mr.. BRYAN'S MANIFESTO
sILVER's INTREPID LEADER ISSUE
An ADDRESS TO THE PUBLIC.
Urges Every White Netal Club to
Continue the Campaign of Ed
usRtion for 1900.


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| gave out the following:
| To the Bimetalsts of the United States:
Conscious that millions of loyal hearts are
saddened by the temporary defeat, 1 beg
to offer a word of hope and encourage
ment. No cause ever had supporters
more brave, earnest and devoted than
those who have espoused the cause Of BIZ
metallism They have fought from con-
vlction and have fought with all the zeal
which conviction inspires. Events will
prove whether they are right or wrong.
| Having done their duty as they saw II,
they have nothing to regret. The repub-
| lican candidate has been heralded as the
advance agent of prosperity. If his poll
cies bring real prosperity to the Amer
lean people, those who opposed him Will
share in that prosperity. If, on the other
| hand, his policies prove an injury to the
people generally those supporters who
do not belong to the office-holding class
or to the privileged class, will suffer in
conspiracy of the money-changers
common with those who opposed him.
| The friends of bimetallism have not been
| vanquished; they have simply been over
come. They believe the gold standard is
against the welfare of the human race,
and until convinced of their error they
VIII continue their warfare against it.
The contest has been waged this year
under great embarrassments and against
odds. For the first time during this gen
GRAFTON public attention has been centered
upon the money question as the para
mount issue, and this has been done in
spite of all attempts upon the part of our
opponents to prevent it.
DeIuslve Hope of Gold Men.
Inc republican convention held out the
delusve hope of international bimetlism.
while the republican leaders labored Sc
cretly for gold recommendation. Gold
standard advocates have publicly advo-
Gated the election of the Indianapolis tick
ct, while they labored secretly for the
election of the republican ticket Trusts
and corporations have tried to excite the
fear of lawlessness, while they have been
defylng the law, and American financers
have boasted that they were the custo-
dams of the national honor while they
were secretly bartering away the nations
financial independence. But in spite of
the efforts of the administration and its
supporters, in spite of the threats of the
money-lenders at home and abroad, in
spite of the coercion practiced by corpo-
ration employers. and in spite of trusts
and syndicates, in spite of the enormous
republican campaign fund. and in spite
of the influence of a hostile daily press
bimetallism has almost trlumphed in its
first great fight The loss of a few states,
and that, too, by a small plurality, has
defeated bimetallism for the present, but
bimetallism energies from the contest
stronger than it was four months ago.
I desire to commend the work of the
three national committees which have
joined in the management of this cam
paign. Cooperation between members Of
distinct political organizations is always
difficult, but it has been less so this year
than usual. Interest in a common cause
Of great Importance has reduced the fric-
ton to minimum. l hereby express my
personal gratitude to the individual mem
bers as well as to the executive officers Of
the national committees of the democrat
ic, populist and silver parties for their
efficient, untiring and unselfish labors
They have laid the foundation for future
success, and will be remembered as the
pioneers when victory is at last secured.
No personal or political friend need
greve because of my defeat My am
btion has been to secure immediate legis- |
lation rather than enjoy the honors of
office. Therefore defeat brings to me no |
personal feeling of loss. Speaking for |
the wife who shared my labors as well |
us for myself, 1 desire to say that we |
have been amply repaid for all that we |
have done. In the love of millions of |
our fellow citizens, so kindly expressed. |
i'm the knowledge gained by personal con |
tact with the people, and in the broad |
ened sympathies, we find full compensa- |
ton for whatever efforts we have out |
forth. Our hearts have been touched BIZ |
the devotion of friends, and our lives |
snail prove our appreciation of the affec- |
ton which we prize as the richest reward |
which this campaign has brought
In the face of the enemy rejoicing IN |
It's victory. let the roll be called for an |
other engagements, and 1 urge all friends |
Of bimetaiiism to renew their allegiance |
TO the cause. If we are right, as l be- |
leVe we are, we shall yet triumph. Until |
convinced of his error, let each advocate |
d olmetallism continue to work. Let all |
silver clubs retain their organization,
mold regular meetings, and circulate lit |
arature Our opponents have succeeded |
n this campaign, and must now put their
theories to test.
Instead of talking mysteriouslv about
Sound money and IAN honest dollar
hey must now elaborate and defend
heir financial system. Every step taken
~ them should be publicly considered !
~ the silver clubs. Our cause has pros-
'ered most where the money question has
'een longest discussed among the people.
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