Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1896-11-12
MI. Bryan and Silver.
WHITE METAL ADVOCATE GIVES
OUT A sTATEMENT-HOPE
FOR THE FUTURE.
Bimetallists Not Vansuished But Sim
ply overcome-CIubs Urged to Re
tain Their Organization In
tact Theories Put
to Test.

LINCOLN, NEB., Nov. 6.--William j.
Bryan this afternoon gave out the fol-
lowing statement to the bimetallists OF
the United States:
"Conscious that thousands 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
devoted than those who have espoused
the cause of bimetallism. They have
fought from conviction and have
fought with all the zeal which convic-
tion inspires. Events will prove
whether they are right or wrong.
Having done their duty as they saw it,
they have nothing to regret. The Re-
publican candidate has been heralded
as the advance agent of prosperity. II
his policies bring real prosperity to
the American people, those who op-
posed him will share in that prosper
ity. II, on the other hand, his policies
prove an injury to the people gener-
ally, those of his supporters who do
not belong to the Office holding class,
or to the privileged classes, will suffer
In common with those who opposed
him.
ssThe 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 well
fare of the human race, and until con-
vinced of this error they will continue
the warfare against it. The contest
has been waged this year under great
endorsements and against great
odds. For thefirst time during this gen.
Grafton public attention has been cent
cred upon the money question as the
paramount issue, and this has been
done in spite of all attempts on the
part of our opponents to prevent it.
"The Republican convention held
out the delusive hope of international
bimetallism while the Republican lead
ers labored secretly for gold mono
metallism. Gold standard Democrats
have publicly advocated the election
of the Indianapolis ticket while they
labored secretly for the election of the
Republican tigket. The trusts and
corporations have tried to excite q
fear of lawlessness while they them
selves had been defying the law and
American financiers have boasted that
they were the custodians of national
honor while they were secretly bar
tering away the nations financial in
dependence.
"But, in spite of the efforts of the
| administration and its supporters; in
spite of the threats of money loaners
at home and abroad; in spite of the
coercion practiced by corporate en-
ployers; in spite of trusts and syndi-
cates; in spite of an enormous Repub-
lican campaign fund, and in spite oi
the influence of a hostile daily press,
bimetallism has almost triumphed In
its first great fight. The loss of a few
states, and that, too, by very small
pluralities, has defeated bimetallism
for the present, but bimetallism
emerges from the contest stronger
than it was four months ago.
ssI desire to commend the work OF
the three national committees, which
have joined in the management of this
campaign. Cooperation by the mem
bers of distinct political organizations
is always difficult, but it has been less
SO this year than usual. Interest in a
common cause of great choice has re-
duced friction to minimum. here
by express my personal gratitude to
the individual members as well as to
the executive officers of the national
committee of the Democratic, Popu-
list and Silver parties for their eff
cient, untiring and unselfish labors.
They have laid the foundation for fn-
ture success, and will be remembered
as pioneers when victory is at last se-
cured.
"No personal or political friend need
grieve because of my defeat. My am
bition has been to secure immediate
legislation rather than to enjoy the
honors of office, and therefore defeat
brings to me no feeling Of persona
loss.
"Speaking for the wife who hai
shared my lanors, as well as for my.
self, desire to say that we have beer
amply repaid for all that we hav,
done. In the love of millions Of oul
fellow citizens, SO kindly expressed
in knowledge gained by personal con