New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-11-11
BRYAN TO THE PEOPLE.
BE Issues an Address Fraught With En-
couragement

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On Friday Mr.. Bryan gave out the fol
loving address to the bimetallists of the
United States:
Conscious that millions Of loyal hearts
are saddened by temporary defeat, ]
beg to offer word of hope and encour-
agement. No cause ever had supporters
more brave, earnest and devoted than
those who have espoused the cause of
bimetallism. They have fought from
conviction, and have fought with all the
zeal which conviction inspires. Events
will prove whether they are right OF
wrong. Having done their duty as they
saw it, they have nothing to regret. The
republican candidate has been heralded
as the advance agent of prosperity. If
his policies bring real prosperity to the
American people those who opposed HIM
will share in that prosperity. If, on the
OTTER hand, his policies prove an injury
to the people generally, those of his sup
porters who do not belong to the Office
holding class, or to the privileged classes,
will suffer in common with those who
opposed him. The friends of bimetallism
have not been vanquished; they have
simply been overcome. They believe
that the gold standard is a conspiracy of
the money changers against the welfare
Of the human race, and until convinced
of their error, they will continue the war
fare against it.
The contest has been waged this year
under great embarrassment and against
great odds. For the first time during
this generation, public attention has been
centered upon the money question as the
paramount issue, and this has been done
in spite of all attempts upon the part of
our opponents to prevent it. The re-
publican convention held out the delu-
slve hope of International bimetallism,
while republican leaders labored secret
ly for gold monometallism. Gold stand
ard democrats have publicly advocated
the election of the indianapolis ticket,
while they labored secretly for the cleo
ton of the republican ticket. The trusts
and corporations have tried to excite a
feal of lawlessness, while they have been
defyipg the law, and American fnanci-
ers have boasted that they We're the Gus
todians of national honor, while they
were secretly bartering away the nations
FINANCIAL independence, But in spite Of
The efforts Of the administration and it's
supporters; in spite of the threats Of
money loaners at home and abroad; in
spite o. the coercion practiced By cor
poratlons and employers; in spite of trusts
and syndicates; in spite of an enormous
republican campaign fund; and in spite
of the influence of hostile daily press,
oimetallism has almost triumphed in IFS
first great fight.
The loss of few states and that, too,
by a very small plurality, has defeated
bimetallism for the present, but bime-
tallism emerged from the contest strong
er than it was for months before.
No personal nor rolitical friend need
grieve because of my defeat. My ampi-
ton has been to secure Immediate legis-
lation rather than to enjoy the honors of
office; therefore defeat brings to me no
feeling of personal loss.
In the love of millions of fellow citi-
zens, so kindly expressed, in knowledge
gained by personal contact with the peo-
pie and in broadened sym pathies, we find
full compensation for whatever efforts
we have put forth. Our hearts have been
touched by the devotion of friends, and
our lives shall prove our appreciation of
the affection which we prize as the rich
est reward which this campaign has
brought.
In the face of an enemy rejoicing in
its victory, let the roll be called for the
engagement, and urge all friends of BIZ
metallism to renew their allegiance to
the cause. If we are right, as I believe
we are, we shall yet triumph. Until con-
WINGED of his error, let each advocate of
bimetallism continue to work. Let all
silver clubs retain their organization,
hold regular meetings and circulate liter.
allure. Our opponents have succeeded
in this campaign and must now nut their
theories 20 the test. Instead of talking
mysterously about :'sound money! and
IAN honest dollar" they must now ella
borate and defend financial system.
Every step taken by them should he
publicly considered by the silver clubs.
Our canse has prospered most where the