The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-11-08

10 excite 4 fear Of lawlessas J. while
they have boen doiying thee Y. and
American nnAnciers have bolostq that
they were ths cussodians Of National !
honor while they were secretly barter.
ing away the nations financial inde- /
pendcnce.
"But in spite Of the efforts Of admin.
istration and It's supporters; In spite Of
the threats Of money loanors at home
and abroad In spite Of the coercion
practiced by corporations and employ
ers in spite Of trusts and syndicates; in
spite Of an enormous Republican cam
paign fund, and In spite Of the inhu-
ence Of a hostile daily press, bimetallism
has almost triumphed in its first great
6ght. The loss Of a few states, and
that too. by very small plurality. has
defeated bimetallism for the present,
bat bimetaiism energies from the con-
test stronger than It was four months
,go
Il desire 10 commend the work OF
the three national committees. which
have Joined in the management Of this
campaign. Cooperation between the
members Of distinct political orgAniEa-
tons IL always difficult. bat 1t has been
less 80 this year. The interest in com
mon cause Of great Importance has re-
ducsd friction TO a minimum. / thereby
express my personal gratitude 10 the in
diudual members As well IS the execu-
tive officers Of tho national committees
Of the Democratic. Populist aud Silver
parties for their unsiring and selfish la
hcrs. They have laid the foundation
or future success and viii be remem-
berod a. pioneers when victory is at
last secured.
"No personal or political friend need
grieve because Of my defeat Ny am
bilion has been 10 secure immediate leg
islation rather than 10 enjoy the honors
Of Office Therefore defeat brings d
me no feelings Of personal loss. SPEAK.
ing for the wife who has shared my
iabors. as well a. for myself. ! desire tc
say that we have been amply repaid foI
all that we have done.
"In the love Of millions OF our fellow
citizens. so kindly expressed in knowl'
edge gained by personal contact with
the people, and in broadened sympa
thies we find full compensation fol
whatever efforts we have pui forth
\ Our hearts have beoa touched BY th'
devotion of friends and our lives shAl
prove our appreciation Of affection whicl
we prize as the richest reward whicl
! this campaign has brought.
lin the face Of N enemy rejoicing II
its victory. let the roll b. called for Oh
engagement and urge all friends Of b
I metallism TO renew their allegiance .
the cause. II we are right. a. ! believ
we are. we shall yet triumph Unit
4. convinced of his error. let each adyC
I cate Of hmetallism continue the WORK
Lot all silver clubs retain their organi
/. zation, hold regular meetings, and cil
4 culate literature. Our opponents hay
D succeeded in this campaign and mui
f. now put their energies to the test.
4 Instead Of talking mysteriously aboS
'sound money and an honest dolla
I they must now elaborate and d.
, fend a financial system Every ste
= taken by them should be publioly col
!. sidered by the silver clubs. Our can
Z has prospcred most where the mons
a question has been longest discuss'
/. among the people. During the ne
y four years il will be studied all over th
}. nation even more than il has be-
studied In the past.
THE year 1900 is not far away. B
fore that year arrives, international
,s metallism will cease 10 deceive; befc
that year arrives those who have call
:. themselves gold standard Democrs
will become bimetallists and be with
or they will become Republicans n
Al thus open enemies before that year |
Q. rives trusts viii have convinced 81
ID more people that q trust is a menace
ID private welfare and 10 public safes
e. before that year arrives the evil Of
ie gold standard viii be even more evidS
hi than II Is now, and the people then "
h be ready 10 demand an American
y nAncial policy for the American peop
OF and will join with Us IN the immedi
ey restoration Of the free and unlimii
T. coinage Of gold and silver at the pres
~ legal ratio Of 10 to /, without wait
nj for the aid or consent Of any other
rs ton"
m BRYAN WILL GET ONE.
\. An RrroF Takes one of Delavarea Va