Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-11-12
WORDS OF ENCOUR-
,ACEMENT TO SUPPORTERS.
BEATEN, NOT VANQUISRED"
Defeated Presidential ASpirant Tells
Free Silver NoyHrs to Keep Their
Organizations Intact and to Work
for Victory in 1900 Expresses His
Thanks for Efforts in His Behalf.

an yesterday gave out the following 10
the bimetalliSts of the United States:
conscious that millions OF loyal
hearts are saddeg@d by temporary de-
feat beg To offer W ord of hope and
encouragement. No cause had sup
portcrS more brave and earnest and
devoted than those who have eS-
poused the cause of bimetallism. They
have fought from conviction, and have
fought with all the zeal which oonviC-
ton inspires. Ev ants will prove
whether they are right or wrong.
Having done their duty they have
nothing to regret.
The republican candidate has been
heralded as the advance agent of pros
perity. If his policies bring real
prosperity to the American people,
those VINO opposed Em 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 Lot belong to the
otiice-holding class, Of to the privileged
classes, will suffer in common with
those who opposed him
The friends of pimctallism have not
been vamquished; ,hcy have simply
been overcome. They believe that
the gold standard is a conspiracy Of
the money changers against the well
fare of the human race, and until con-
WINGED Of their error tGcy Will con-
/ ,irnn Ihh N4Ifa,S, pn.,i,.s.i Il
The contest has Teen waged this
year under great cmh1lrassm2ntS and
against great odds, kor the first time
during this generation public attention
has been centered upon the money
question as the paramount issue, and
this has been done in spite of all at
tempts upon the part of the opponents
to prevent it. The republican con-
yention held out The delusive hope of
International bimetalliSm, waile re-
publican leaders !abored secretly for
gold recommendation; gold standard
democrats have publicly advoca, ed the
election of the indianapolis ticket,
while they labored secretly for the
election of the republican ticket
'rne trusts and colI orations have
tried to excite u fear of lawlessness
while they have been defying the law,
and American tinanciers have boosted
that they were the custodlans of ma
tonal honor while they We're secretly
bartering away the nations financial
/ independence. But in spite of the
efforts of the administration and it's
supporters; in spite o. the threats of
money loaners ut home and abroad; in
/ spite of the coercion Tracticed by cor
! poration employers; in spite of trusts
and syndicates; in spite of an enor-
nous republican campaign fund, and
/ in spite of the influence of q hostile
daily press, bimet2llIsm almost tri-
4 umphcd in its first hard fight. The
| loss of few states. end that, too, by
n very small plurality, has defeated BIZ
metalIism for the present Tut bimct-
allism emerged from the contest
stronger than it was month ago,
Il desire to commend the work OF
the three national committees which
have Joined in the management of this
campaign. Cooperation between the
members of distinct political organi2a-
tons is always difficult, but it has
! been less 50 this year than Il ual. In
tcreSt in a common cause Of great inn
/ portance has reduced friction to a
minimum. hereby express my per
/ sonal gratitude TO TIE Individual mem
! hers, as we'll as the executive officers,
of the national committees. Of the
| democratic, populist and silver parties
/ for their encient, untiring and UNI
/ selfish labors. They hayc laid the
/ founda,lon for future success, and
will be remembered as pioneers when
/ victory is at last secured.
No personal or political friend need
/ grieve becaae Of my defeat. My am
( bition has been 10 secure immediate
legislation, rather than to enjoy the
honors Of office therefore defeat brings
I 10 me no feeling Of personal loss.
Speaking for my wife, who has
shared my labors, rs well as for my
self, desire to say that we have been
amply repaid for Ill that we have
done In the love of millions Of our
fellows citizens, so kindly expressed,
In knowledge gained by personal con
tact with the people and in broadened
sympathies, VIC find full compensation
for whatever efforts VIC have put
forth Our hearts have been touched
by the devotion Of fritLds and our
lives shall prove our appreciation Of
the affection which We prize as the
richesc reward which this campaign
has brought.
In the face Of an enemy rejoicing In
it's victory, let the roll be called for
the enga cement and drgo all friends Of
bimetaIlism to renew their allegiance
10 the cause. II We are right as /
believe We are, We shall yet triumph
Until convinced Of his error, led each
advocate Of bimes allism continue the
work Let all silver clubs retain
their Organization, mold regular meet
ings and circulate literature. Our
opponents have 3ueceeded in This
campaign and must now put their
theories to the tes-