Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-06
JONES ADMITS DEFEAT.
Statement to the Public-OppositiOn
Campaign Methods-The Future.


CHICAGO. ILL, November 5.-Chair-
man Jones formally conceded the defeat
Of William j. Bryan tonight, and made
his last presidential campaign statement
to the public. The free-silyer standard
was really lowered late last night, 50
far as the election OF 1896 is concerned,
when advices were received at headquar-
ters from West Virginia. conceding the
electoral vote OF that State to Mckin-
ley. but it was decided not to make
pub,ic announcement of the fact until to-
dav. In the mean time, Governor Stone
arrived in Chicago from Missouri, in re
sponse to a telegram from Senator Jones.
The National Committee chairman, the
Governor. and Campagn-Chairman Cam
nan were In conference this evening in
the Senator's room, and at the conclu-
sion of the conference the following
statement was given TO the press
"The result OF the presidential cleo
ton is apparently 10 longer in doubt
Ii has been one of the closest contests
that the people have been called on TO
determine in recent years. We have
claimed the election on our advices from
states that were admittedly in doubt,
I'm which we knew there had been many
frauds. and from which there was evi-
dence of tampering with the returns.
II seems now TO be apparent that while
Mr.. BRYAN. after making the most bril-
liant campaign In the history OF our
country. has carried most Of the States
claimed to be doubtful, he has not car
ried enough to assure his success In the
Electoral College Bryan electors have
been chosen in all the States south OF
The Potomac and Ohio except West Nir-
,lnia and all those west OF the Missouri,
except California and Oregon. He has
100 electoral votes. and this number may
be increased by final returns from States
yet in question
REPUBLICAN METHODS.
",rhis remarkable campaign closes with
the election Of William Mckinley. The
result was brought about by every kind
~ coercion and intimidation on the part
~ the money power, including threats or
locLouts and dismissals and impending
starvation; by the employment Of by FAR
the largest campaign fund ever used
in this country and by the suborna-
tion OF a large portion Of the American
press.
"The President-elect and his party are
under pledge 10 the American proPe W
continue the gold standard. and by its
onsration 10 restore prosperity to this
country. AS Chief Executive, Mr.. Mckin-
lev will have the cordial support Of
the millions OF patriotic Americans VINO
have cast their votes for William j.
Rryan. They bow to the majesty OF the
office. and abide by the result with
none of the mutterings that would have
come from the money power had II peen
unsuccessful They are conndent the
gold standard cannot give the promised
nrosperity. but will gladly welcome 1t II
il comes. They Will continue the great
struggle for the uplifting OF humanity
and for the maintenance Of the dignity
of our country in the establishment OF
an American monetary system. And the
Democratic party. aided by its political
allies. will still uplift the bimetallic stand
ard and bear IL on TO victory
JAMES X. JONES,
Chairman Democratic National Commit
tee"
OFF FOR HOME
Senator Jones and his family. except
ing his son, Kimbrough. will leave for
their Arkansas home tomorrow morn
ing. his son remaining 10 wind up the
affairs OF headquarters National-Com-
mitteemen Johnson. Walsh, and Campau
will depart for their homes by the end