The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1896-11-12


following statement to the bimetallists
of the United States:
Conscious that millions of loyal hearts
are saddened by temporary defeat, beg
to offer a word of hope and encourage
ment. No cause ever had supporters more
brave. earnest and devoted than those
who have espoused the cause of bimetal-
lism. They have fought from conviction
and have fought with nj! the zeal which
conviction inspires. Events will prove
whether they are right or wrong. Hav-
ing done their duty as they saw it, they
have nothing TO regret.
| The Republican candidate has been
| heralded as the advance agent of pros
| perity. If his policies bring real pros
perity to the American people, those who
| opposed him will share in that prosperity.
| If, on the other hand. his policies prove
an injury to the people generally, those
of his supporters who do not belong to
the office-holding class. or to the priv
| ileged classes, will suffer in common with
those who oppose him.
The friends of bimetallism have not
been vanquished; they have simply been
overcome. They believe that the gold
standard is conspiracy of the money
changers against the welfare of the hui
man race. and until convinced of their
error they will continue the warfare
against it.
Silver Men Fought Up Hill.
The contest has been waged this year
under great embarrassments and against
great odds. For the first time during this
generation public attention has been cen
tered upon the money question as the
paramount issue, and this has been done
in spite of all attempts upon the part of
our opponents to prevent it,
The Republican coRTenti0n held out the
delusive hope of International bimetai
lism, while Republican leaders laborcd
secretly for gold monometalism.
God-standard Democrats have public
ly advocated the election of the Indianap-
oils ticket, while they labored secretly
for the election of the Republican ticket.
The trusts and corporations have tried
10 excite Il fear of lawlessness while they
have been defyins the law.
And American financiers have boasted
that they were the custodiaDs of national
honor while they were secretly bartering
away the nations financial independence
istration and its supporters; in spite of
the threats of money -ioaners at home and
abroad; in spite of the coercion practiced
by corporation employers; in spite of trusts
and syndicates; in spite of an enormous
Republican campaign fund, and in spite
of the influence of hostile daily press.
bimctallism has almost triumphed in its
first great fight.
The loss of q few States. and, that. too. |
by Il very small plurality, has defeated |
bimetallism for the present, but bimetal- |
lism energies from the contest stronger
than it was four months ago.
Praise for National Committees.
desire TO commend the work of the |
three national committees which have
Joined in the management of this CAM
paign. Cooperation between the mem-
bers of distinct political organizations is
always difficult, but it has been less so
this year than usual. Interest in a com
man cause Of great Importance has re-
duccd friction to minimum.
hereby express my personal gratitude
TO the individual members, as well rs the
executive officers, oe the National Com
mittees of Democratic, Populist. and Sill
yer parties for their efficient, untiring.
and uascltish labors. They have laid the
foundation for future success, and will be
rs pioneers when victory is
ut last secured.
No personal or political friend need
griere because of my defeat. My ambi-
tion has been to secure immediate legis-
laton rathc:' than to enjoy the honors Of
office: 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 expressed in knowledge
gained by personal contact with the peo-
Die and in broadened sympathies, we find
,ull compensation for whatever efforts we
have put forth. Our hearts have been
touched 10y the devotion of friends and +
)ur lives shall prove our appreciation of
he affection, which we prize as the rich
as. reward which this campaign has
brought.
Calls for Reorganization.
In the face of al enemy rejoicing in its
1ictorr. let the roll be called for the en-
and urge all friends of bimetal-
ism to renew their allegiance TO the
.ause. If we are right, us | believe we
ire, we shal! yet triumph. Until cou
7inced of his error. let each advocate of
continue the work.
Let all silver clubs retain their organ-
.ation, hold regular meetings. and crcu-
ate literature. Our opponents have sue ,
'eeded in this campaign and must now
nut their theories to the test.
Instead of talking mysteriously about
sound money" and 'an honest dollar"
hey must now elaborate and defend
inancial system. Every step taken by
hem should be publicly considered by the
liver clubs.
Our cause has prospered most where