The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-13
IT IS ENDED AT LAST.
Chairman Jones Issues a Statement
Conceding McKinley's Election.
Mr.. Bryan Writes a Letter TO the
BimetaIlists Of the Country.
CHIoAoO, M. NOv. s.-chairman JOnes is

CHICAGO, III. Nov. 6.-Chairman Jones is
sued the following last night;
''The result of the presidential election
Is no longer in doubt. 1t has been one Of
the closest contests that the people have
been called upon to determine in recent
years. We have claimed the election on
our advices from States that were ad-
mittedly In doubt, In which we knew thel c
had been many frauds, and from which
there were evidences of tampering with
the returns. IL seems now to be apparent
that while Mr.. Bryan, after making the
most brilliant campaign in the history of
our country, and having carried most Of
the States claimed 70 be doubtful, has not
carried enough TO assure his success in the
Electoral College. Bryan electors have
been chosen from all Of the States south of
the Potomacsand Ohio, except West Vir-
ginia, and all those west Of the Missouri,
except California and Oregon. He has 1870
electoral votes, and this number may be
increased by final returns from States yet
In question. He has not obtained enough
votes 10 carry the Electoral College. Thus,
this remarka ble campaign closes with the
election Of William Mckinley.
A''The result was brought about by every
kind Of coercion and intimidation on the
part Of the money power, including threats
Of lOckouts and dismissals and impending
ctdAfdbAOus " buG Lucub VI Uy ldE
the largest campaign fund ever used In
this country, and by the snbordination ofa
large portion Of the American press.
The president-elect and his party are
under the pledge TO the American people to
continue the gold standard, and by its OPP
GRAFTON TO restore prosperity to this coun-
try. AS chief executive, MIR. Mckinley
viii have the cordial support of the mill
ions OF patriotic Americans who have cast
their votes for William Jennings Bryan.
They bow TO the majesty Of the Office and
abide by the result with none Of the NUT
teIings that would have come from the mon
eyed powers had they been unsuccessful.
They are confident the gold standard can
not give the promised prosperity, but will
gladly welcome it if it comes. They will
continue the great struggle for the upIift-
ing Of humanity and the maintenance of
the dignity of our country in the esta ablish-
ment Of the American monetary system.
And the Democratic party, aided by its
present allies, will still uplift the bimetallic
standard and bear it on to victory.
Chairman of the Democratic National
Committee"
Senator Jones' Addenda.
Later in the evening Chairman Jones in
discussing the situation, said: "What de-
feated US was the action o. large employ
ers in telling their men they need not re-
turn 70 work on Wednesday if Mckinley
was defeated. This unquestionably lost
us thousands of votes, for the man with
wife and little ones cannot help being
moved by prospect which threatens to de-
prive him OF work and consequent means
of support.
But we have won a victory just the
same, for do not believe that any political
party in this country will dare include the
word gold in its platform in 1900. What
ever happens, however, we shall not
abandon our fight for silver, which is a
just one, and one that is bound to triumph.
Il think it will be the aim OF the Repub-
hcans 70 deprive US of an issue on this
question, and l firmly believe that MIR. Nc
kinley will bend all his efforts toward the
securing Of an international agreement.
"He is friendly toward silver. There can
be no doubt regarding that. His public
record proves that, and If he is confronted
with a free silver bill, as / have little doubt
he will be, he will sign it.
Il believe, moreover, that before the
close of his administration he will stand in
about the same relation toward his party
that President Cleveland does toward the
Democratic party. The Western Repub-
icans will unquestionably urge silver leg
islation upon him, which, of course, will be
bitterly opposed by Eastern Republicans.
He cannot please one without giving deadly
offense 10 the other, and / think the result
will be that he will ALLEVIATE the Republic
ans Of the East -