The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-11
Bryan To The People.
The Fight Against the Money
Power Has Not Ended.

LINCOLN. Neb.. Nov 6 -Slr. Bryan
to-day gave out the following:
To the Bimetallists of the United
States:
Conscious that millions Of loyal
hearts are saddened BY temporary de-
feat, I beg to offer word Of hope and
encouragement. No cause ever had
supporters more brave. earnest and de-
voted than those who have espoused the
cause of bimetalism. They have
fought from conviction. and have fought
with all the zeal which conviction in-
spired Events will prove whether
they are right or wrong. Having dooe
shes duty as they saw It, they have
nothing to regret. The Republican
candidate has been heralded as the ad-
vance agent of prosperity If his poll
oies bring real prosperity TO the Ameri-
Gao People those who opposed bin will
share 10 that prosperity II, on the
other hand. bis policies prove an injury
to the people generally, those of his
supporters who do not belong to the
ofhce- holding class or to the privileged
classes will suffer in common with those
who opposed him. The friends of BIZ
metallism have pot been vauquished;
ssbeY have simply been overwhelmed.
They believe that the gold standard Is
8 conspiracy of the money changers
against the welfare of the human race.
{ and uotil convinced Of their error they
viii continue the warfare against it.
The >ootess has been waged this
year uoder great embarrassments and
against great odds. For the first time
.daring this generation. public attention
has been censered upon the money
question as the paramount issue. aud
this has been done in spite Of all at
ssempss upon the part Of our opponents
70 prevent it. The Republican conveu-
stion held out the delusive hope of inter-
sn..ioual ,bimetalism. while Republican
leaders labored secretly for gold mono.
smetalism. Gold standard Democrats
have publicly advocated the election of
the Indianapolis ticket, while they Ia.
bored secretly for the election of the
Republican ticket. The trusts and
corporations have tried to exotic fever
sof lawlessness, while they have been
defyiDg the Law, apd American 6oan-
scie.s have boasted that they we're the
cussodians Of the national honor while
they were secretly barteriog away the
uation's. financial independence. But
in spitg OF the efforts of the administra-.
ton and ire supporters; in spite Of
Ytbreats. Of moeey loaners at home aud
abroad; in- spite ofthe coercion practiced
sby:cosporations aud employers; in spite
of trusts and syndicatee; in spite of an
enormous Republican campaign fund;
and in spite Of the Influence of a hostile
daily press. bimetalism has ALMOST
10 its trst great fight. The
loss Of few States, and that, too, BY
very sna!l plurality. has defeated b,,
nesalism for the present; but bime'al.
ism emerges from the contest stronger
than i. vas four months ago
5 I desire to commend the work OF toe
three pstioual committees which have
10 the management of this cam
paign. Cooperation between the mem
bars Of dis,inc. political organization is
.alvays difficult, bu. it has been less so
this year than usual Interest 10 CON
mon cause Of great importance has re-
sduced friction to minimum. | hereby
express my personal gratitude to the TO-
aiyidual members, as we'll as the exc
5cntive officers of the national commit
teas Of the Democratic. Populist aud
Silver parties for their efficient. un'iriog
and unselfsh labors. They have laid
the foundation for future success and
will be remember as pioneers when
victory is at last secured. ),
No personal or polisica! friend need
prieye because Of my defeat. My ambi-
ton has been to secure Immediate leg's-
lasion rather than enjoy the n'tors OF
Office. Therefore defeat brings TO ne g"
feeling of personal loss. Sp"ak'"g for
the wife who has shared my labof., as
we'll as myself. l 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 expressed.
IN knowledge gained BY personal COZ
tact With the people and 10 broadened
svmpashies, We 6od full compensation
for whatever efforts We have put forth.
Our hearts have been touched BY the
devotion Of friends aud our lives shall
prove our appreciation Of the affection
which we prize as the richest reward
which this campaign has brought.
10 the face of an enemy rejoicing IN
its victory, let the roll be called tor toe
engagement, and urge all friends OF
bimetalism to renew their allegiance to
the cause. If we are right. as | be-
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