The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-11-12
BRYAN'S APPEAL.
. Ee Urges All Friends of Free COIN
age to Keep UP Agitation.
Defeat Does Not Dismay tho Free Silver
Advocate-Hc Says That the Cause
VIII Grow Stronger as the
Years Go BY.

LINo,,LN, Neb., Nov. -.-William ].
Bryan yesterday gave out the fol.
lowing statement to the bimetallists
of the Unitad States:
Conscious that thousands Of loyal hearts ore
saddened by ton, porary defeat. beg TO offer
word OF hope ahl announcement 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
viii prove whether they are right or wrong.
Having done their duty as they saw 1t, they
have nothing to regret. The republican candi-
date has been heralded as the advance agent
Of prosperity. II his policies bring real pros
perity to the American people, those who OPP
posed him will share in that prosperity. II. on
the other hand his policies prove an injury 70
the people generally. those Of his support
ers who do not belong to the ONCE
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 o conspiracy Of the money changers
against the welfare of the human race and un-
til convinced Of their error they will continue
the warfare against it. The contest has
been woged this year under great embar-
easements and against great odds. For the
first time during this generation public atten-
tion has been conferred upon the money question
as the paramount issue, and this has been done
In spite Of all attempts on the part of our OPP
ponents to prevent lit
The republican convention held out the de-
lusive hope of international bimetallism while
republican leaders labored secretly for gold
recommendation. Gold standard democrats
linlx I'D cd ho MI ~ fh.,T Tn
dianapolis ticket while they labored secretly
for tho election Of the republican ticket The
trusts and corporations have tried to excite q
fear of lawlessuess while they themselves have
been defying the law. and American fnanciers
have boosted that they were the custodians Of
national honor while they were secretly bar
tering away the nations financial independ-
ence. But In spite Of the efforts OF the admin
istration and its supporters: Nm spite Of tho
threats Of money loaners ut home and abroad
in spite OF the coercion practiced by corporate
employers: in spite OF trusts and syndicates:
In spite of an enormous republican campaign
fund, and In spite OF the influence OF q hostile
daily press. bimetallism has almost triumphed
in its first great fight The loss OF few states
and that too by very small plura tiles, has de-
feated bimetallism for the present, but bimet-
allism emerges from the contest stronger
than 1t was four months ago. / desire
to commend the work Of the three
national committees, which have joined
in the management OF this campaign.
Cooperation by the members OF distinct
political organizations Is always dif1cult but
IL was less so this year than usual Interest in
o common cause Of great choice has reduced
friction to . minimum. I hereby express nv
personal gratitude to the individual members
rs we'll IS TO the executive Officers Of the no
tional committee of the democratic. populst
ind silver parties for their efficient, untiring
and unselfish labors. They have laid the foun.
dalton for future success and will be remem-
bered as pioneers when victory is at last Sc
cured
No personal or political friend need grieve
because of my defeat. My ambition has been
to secure immediate legislation rather than to
enjoy the honors Of onlce. and, therefore, defeat
brings to me no feeling OF personal loss.
Speaking for the wife who has shared my
labors, as well as for myself desire to say
that we have been amply repaid for all that We
have DONE In the love OF millions
OF our fellow-citiZens. so kindly ex-
pressed, In knowledge gained by personal
contact with the people and In broadened SYM
pathies. we find full compensation for what
ever efforts we have put forth. Our hearts
have been touched by devotion OF friends. and
our lives shall prove our appreciation OF the
affection OF the plain people, on affection which
we prize as the richest reward which this CAM
paign has brought.
In the face OF an enemy rejoicing in its VIC
tory let the roll be called for the next engage
ment and urge all friends OF bmetallism to re-
new their alleg lance to the cause. II We arc
right, as believe we are, We shall triumph.
Until convinced Of his error, let each ad-
vocate Of bimetallism continue the work.
Let all silver clubs retain their organi-
zation. hold regular meetings and circulate
literature. Our opponents have succeeded
In this campaign and must now put their
theories to the test Instead Of talking mys-
teriously about Sound money and IAN honest
dollar" they must now elaborate ana defend a
financial system. Every step taken by them
should be publicly considered by the silver
clubs. Our cause has prospered most where
the money question has been longest discussed
among the people. During the next four years
1t will be studied oil over this nation even
more than 1t has been studied In the past The
year 1900 is not far away. Before that year ar.
rives. International bimetalism will cease to
deceive Before that year arrives those who
have called themselves gold stan lard demo-
Gratis will become republicans ami open enc
mics. Before that year arrives, trusts
will have convinced still more people
that trust is {. menace to private
welfare and to public safety. Before that
year arrives the evil Ell acts Of gold standard
will be even more evident than they ore now
and the people then ready to demand an Amer.
lean financial policy, fol- the people will join
with us in the immediate restoration OF the
free and unlimited coiusge Of gold and silver
at the present legal ratio OF sixteen to one
without waiting for the aid or consent OF any
other nation. w. ]. BRYAN.