Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-12-03

LlnCOlnj NOV. O.-Qhr' bryan IO-udJ
gave out the following:
To tho bimetallists of the United
States:
Conscious that millions OF loyal
hearts are saddened by temporary de-
feat, beg to offer a word Of hope and
encouragement. No cause ever had
supporters more brave, earnest and de-
voted than those who have espoused
the cause of bimetallism. They nave
fought from conviction and have
fought with all the zeal which conVic-
ton inspires. Events will prove wheth-
er they are right or wrong. Having
done their duty as they saw 1t, they
have nothing to regret. The republic
an candidate has been heralded as the
advance agent Of prosperity. II his
policies bring real prosperity to the
American people those who opposed
him will share in that prosperity H.
on the other hand, his policies prove
injurious to the people generally
those of his supporters who do not be-
long to the office-holding class, or to
the privileged class, will suffer in COM
mon with those who opposed him. the
friends Of bimetallism have not been
vanquished-they have simply been
overcome. They believe the gold stand
ard is conspiracy of the money
changers against the welfare OF the
human race, and until convinced OF
their error they will continue the war
fare against it.
"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 centered upon the money
question as paramount issue, and this
has been done in spite Of all attempts
upon the part of our opponents to lg-
more 1t.
"The republican convention held out
a delusive hope of international bimet-
allism, while republican leaders la
bored secretly for gold monometallism.
Gold standard democrats have publicly
advocated the election of the Indian
apolis ticket while they labored secret
ly for the election Of the republican
ticket. Trusts and corporations have
tried to excite the fear Of lawlessness
while they have been defying the law,
and American financiers have boosted
that they were custodians Of national
honor, while they were secretly bar
tering away the nations financial in
dependence.
"But, in spite of the efforts of the ad-
ministration and it's supporters; II
spfte Of the threats or the money lend
ers at home and abroad; in spite of the
coercion practiced by corporations ant
employers; in spite of trusts and syn
dictates; in spite Of the enormous re-
publican campaign fund, and in spite
Of the influence of the hostile daily
press, bimetallism almost triumpheG
in its first great fight. The loss of 1
few states, and that, too, by very small
pluralities, defeated bimetallism fol
the present, but bimetallism emerges
from the contest stronger than 1t was
four months ago.
81 desire to commend the work o.
the three national committees which
have Joined in the management Of thii
campaign. Cooperation between mem
bers of distinct political organization
is always difficult, but it has been les
80 this year than usual. The interes
In a common cause Of so great import
ance reduced the friction to mini
mum. l hereby express my persona
gratitude to the individual members
as we'll as the executive officers of tn
national committees of the democratic
populist and silver parties, for their eff
/ ficient, untiring and unselfsh labors
They have laid the foundation for flu
ture successes, and will be remembered
as pioneers when victory is at las
secured.
mo personal nor political FRIEND
need grieve because Of my defeat. M!
ambition has been to secure immediate
legislation rather than to enjoy thu
honors of Office, therefore defeat bring
to me no feeling of personal loss.
Speaking for the wife who hal
shared my labors as well as myself,
desire to say that we have been ampl!
repaid for all that we have done.
"In the love of millions of our fel
low citizens, so kindly expressed, IL
knowledge gained by personal contac
with the people, and in broadening
sympathies, we find full compensation
for whatever efforts we have put forth
Our hearts have been touched by tn
devotion of friends, and our lives shall
prove our appreciation of affection
which we prize as the richest reward
which this campaign has brought.
"In the face of an enemy rejoicing
in its victory, let the roll be called TO
the engagement and urge all friends o
bimetallism to renew their allegiance
to the cause. If we are right, as
believe we are, we shall yet triumph
Until convinced Of his error, let eacl
advocate Of bimetalllsm continue tn
work. Let all silver clubs retain thei
organization, hold regular meeting
and circulate literature.
Our opponents have succeeded II
this campaign and must now put thei