The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-11-07


Behalf of Siiver-Reference to Republi-
can Policies Not Half UDgenerous,
Though q Bit Skeptical-No Trace OF
Personal Bitterness Manifested - His
wife q Party in Interest
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 6.-Mry Bryan
spent the forenoon today preparing his
statement to the public. He continues
70 receive inquiries concerning the re-
sult Of the election, and many, accept
ing his acqquiescence in the result as
Hnal, pledge him their support in con-
.inuing the fight for silver and for the
presidential nomination four years
hence He has. wired his thanks to the
rational Democratic committee through
Senator Jones for the work done in his
behalf.
BRYAN'S ADDRESS.
Mr.. Bryan today gave out the follow
ing:
ITO the Bimetallists of the United
States:
Conscious that millions of loyal
hearts are saddened by temporary de-
.eat, beg TO offer word of encourage
porters more brave, earnest and devoted
than those who have espoused the cause
III bimetallism. They have fought from
conviction and have fought with all the
zeal which conviction inspires. Events
will prove whether they are right or
wrong. Having done their duty, as they
saw it, they have nothing to regret. The
Republican candidate has been herald
cd as the advance agent of prosperity.
II his policies bring real prosperity to
The American people, those who are OPP
posed to him will share in that prosper
ity. If, on the other hand, his policies
prove an injury 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 bimetallsm have not been
ranquised; they have simply been over
come. They believe that the gold stand
ard is a conspiracy of the money chang
ers against the welfare Of the human
race, and until Convinced of their en-
ror, they will continue their warfare
against II.
EEUMERATES THE ODDS.
1.-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 conferred upon the money ques-
ton as paramount issue and this has
been done in spite of all attempts upon
the part Of our opponents 10 prevent
Ii. The Republican convention held
put the delusive hope of international
bimetallism, while Republican leaders
tabored secretly for gold recommendation.
Gold-standard Democrats have publicly
advocated the election of the Indianap-
oils ticket, while the labored secretly for
the election Of the Republican ticket.
Trusts and corporations have tried to
excite a fear of lawlessness, while they
have been defying the law, and many
financiers have boosted that they were
the custodians of national honor, while
they were secretly bartering away the
nations financial independence. But in
spite of the efforts of the administration
nnC its supporters; in spite of threats
Of money lenders at home and abroad;
In spite Of the coercion practiced by cor
porations, and 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, bimetallism has almost tri-
umphed in its first great fight. The loss
of a few states and that. too, by very
small plurality, has defeated bimetGl-
ism for the present, but bimetallisn. |
energies from the contest stronger than |
II was some months ago.
COMMITTEES PRAISED.
81 desire to commend the work of the |
three national committees which have
Joined in the management of this cam
paign. Cooperation between the men,
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 Importance has |
reduced friction to a minimum.I here |
by express my personal gratitude to the |
Individual members, as well as to the |
executive officers of the national COM
mittee. OF the Democratic, Populist and |
Silver parties for their efficient, untiring |
and unselfish labors. They have laid |
the foundation for future success and |
will he remembered as pioneers when vic |
tory is at last secured.
CONVERSATIONS.
mo personal or political friend need |
grieve because of my defeat. My ambi- |
ton has been to secure immediate leg |
lslation. rather than to enjoy the honors |
Of office, therefore, defeat brings to me |
no personal loss.
Speaking for the wife who has shared |
my labors as well as for myself, / de- |
sire TO say that We have been amply |
repaid for all that We have done. In |
the love of millions of our fellow citi- |
zens, 50 kindly expressed, in knowledge |
gained by personal contact with the PEG |
pie. and in broadened sympathies, we |
find full compensation for whatever ef- |
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