Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-11-14
f,LIAM J. BRYAN
ba, a Statement to the b.
[tallists of the Country.

ru proves whether the Majority
paor,e Have Decided Wisely
sot-The Party Has Moth
Ing to Regret.
y Neb., Nov. 7.-William ].
lave out the following state
murTAr.LIsTs OF THE UNITED
conscIous that millions Of loyal
soddened by temporary defeat, l beg
rord of hope and encouragement No
sr had supporters more brave,
and devoted than those who
'"nsed the cause Of bimetallism.
"a fought from conviction, and
rb, with all the zeal which
,nsnires. Events will prove wheth-
. right or wrong. Having done their
Az saw 1t, they have .nQthing to re-
,snultxS.n cAlidiuate aas been her
ha advance agent Of prosperity. II
bring real prosperity to the Amer
ii those who opposed him will share
csnerIty. II, on the other hand, his
ave an injury to the people gener-
ss OF his supporters who do
IN tho Office holding class or TO the
classes, will suffer IN common with
j opposod him. The friends OF bi-
have not been vanquished; they
plv been overcome. They believe
old I'D standard is conspiracy Of the
hangers against the welfare OF the
ce and until convinced OF their error
contiDue the warfare against 1t.
r,ost has been waged this year under
barrassments aud against great odds.
Brst time during this generation pub
Ion has been centered upon the money
u tbe paramount issue. and this has
in spite OF all attempts upon the
cur opponents to prevent II. The
h convention held out the de-
lone OF International blmetal-
|hile republican leaders labored
or gold monometallsm. Gold stand
Ccrats have publicly advocated the
n the Indianapolis ticket, while they
tcretly for the election Of the rcpub-
ct. The trusts and corporations have
xclte fesr OF lawlessness, while
emselyes have been defying the
bd American inanciers have
that they were the custodians
hal honor while they were secretly
away the nations financial inde-
But In spite OF the administration
Importers; In spite Of the threats OF
sners Of home and abroad; In spite Of
pract!ced by corporate employers; In
fusts and syndloates; In spite OF on
republican campaign fund; and In
be influence o, II hostile press, bimet-
IS almost triumphed in Its first great
BE- loss Of a few states, and that, too,
mail pluralities. has defeated bimet-
Or the present, but bimetallism
from the contest stronger than 1t was
tbs ago
to commend the work Of tho three
committees which have joined in the
lent Of this campaign. Cooperation
the members of distinct political par
Fays difficult; but 1t has been less so
than usual. Interest In a common
great Importance has reduced friction
lImum. hereby express my per-
latitude to the individual MEM
well as TO the executive
Of the national committee OF the
u, p0pulist and silver parties for
Client, untiring and unsellish labors.
10 laid the foundation for future sue
will rest until victory Is Ut last as
SOnal or political friend need grieve
Of my defeat. My ambition has
secure immediate Legislation
bon to enjoy the honors of office
eretore, defeat brings to me no
personal loss. Speaking for the wife
khared my labors, us well us for my
blro TO say that we have been amply
+ oil that We have done. In the love
ls OF our fellow citizens, SO kindly ex-
10 knowledge gained by personal con-
The people, and IN broadened sympa-
dnd full compensation for whatever
have put forth. Our hearts have
uehed by devotion OF friends and
5 Shall prove our appreciation
Tlion OF the plain people, an affection
prize as the richest reward which
paIgn has brought.
lace Of all enemy rejoicing In its VIC
ne roll be called for the next engage
urge all friends OF bimetallism to re-
allegience to the cause. II we are
believe VIC are. we shall yet tri-
0lVlnced OF his error, let each advo-
'metalllsm continue tho work. Let
clubs retain their organization. hold
ceilings and circulate literature. Our
nave succeeded In this campaign
now put their theories to the test
Mlking mysteriously about Sound
Aaa 'an honest dollar" they must now
aaa defend financial system. Every
aoy them should be publicly consiti-
aeSiiver clubs. Our cause has pros
W. where the money question has
ssl discussed among the people. Dur
sAs 1our years 1t will be studied oil
aa'lon even more than IL has been
hths past.
AZ i0,ll
!, iwo is not far away. Before that
nUes' international bimetallism
: 70 deceive. Before that year ar
VINO have called themselves gold
.emocrats will become bimetallists
~ u'or they will become republicans
~ eneniles. Before that year arrives,
nave convinced still more people
.s menace to private welfare and
Ile'y' Before that year arrives tho
OF gold standard will
more evident than they
ana the people, ready TO
american financial policy for the
rople Will join with us In the i'm
'~,allon Of the free and unlimited
ss,a y ana silver at the present legal
~. ~, Without waiting for the aid or
any other nation.
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