The herald., 1896-10-22

velopment Of new party, II has grown
to be the greatest factor in the arena Of
American politics today. And, II elect
ed. 1 believe that Mr.. Bryan will not be
slow to recognize this fact, and that he
will soon learn to rely on the counsels
and support of the new party which
has revolutionized the politics Of the
country, forced to the front new and
vital issue, and made it possible for the
people, instead of office-seeking politi-
clans, to place champion Of progress
sive ideas at the head of the government.
I believe that he will appreciate the
fact that we have placed in the hollow
of his hand, not only the unselfish hopes
and patriotnc aspirations of the Pop
ulist party, but the most sacred cause
that was ever intrusted to any living
man, and he will not betray the trust.
"In conclusion permit me to say that
II my twenty years work entitle me
to the confidence of my co-workers, let
me ask them to lay aside every other
consideration and help elect Mr.. Bryan,
not for his sake, but for the sake of
the principles we all hold dear and
sacred. If success is achieved the Pop
ulist party can never be denied the
glory of the victory. If defeat awaits
us and our standard bearer falls, let
there be no Populist arrows found either
in his breast or in his back. Let the
responsibility rest upon other shoulders
than our own"
A soREHEAD's KICK.
CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-Hon. William r.
Morrison, chairman Of the interstate
commerce commission, for years men,
Der Of congress and lifelong Demo-
crat, has bolted Governor Altgeld and
the Chicago platform and nominees.
This statement ia inrshe s,andsvo Chair
man Williamson, at the Palmer and
Buckner headquarters. Itis.a fiat-foot-
ed declaration against free silver, VIM.
]. Bryan, and the administration of
Governor Altgeld.
Up to the present Morrison has MAIN
tained silence. II. has been, known, there
was personal enmity between himself
and Altgeld, but he was supposed to
lean in his sympathy toward free sill
yer. His declaration in favor of the
gold standard and against Governor
Altgeld is regarded as most important
incident in the state campaign.
Morrison's political standing has been
high in the Democratic party in the
state. He has been many times men
toned for president, and his name was
prominently before the famous Chicago
convention which nominated Mr.. Bryan.
He was one Of the most promising can
didates for the vice presidential NOM
ination. and had it not been for the
persistence of Governor Altgeld, he
might have secured it, though his nom
committal attitude laid him open to the
charge at the convention that he was
lukewarm and not suitable man to
stand on the platform which had been
adopted.
A POPULIST BOMB.
ATLANTA, Ca, Oct. 21.-A bombshell
was exploded in political circles here
today by the making public of letter
| from DR.. w. H. FELTON,. Popusist NOM
| inee for elector, withdrawing his name
| from the ticket and pledging his support
to Mckinley. DR.. FELTON, was at one
time member of congress from the Sew
enth district, and has long been con-
spicuous in Georgia politics. His course
is construed by many as indicating that
there will be general detection to Nc
Kinley from the Populist ranks in Geor-
gia on account of the treatment Of the
Populist proposition for fusion at the
hands of the Democratic state commit
tee