Evening journal., 1896-11-07
ELECTION AFTERMATH
Mr.. Bryan Issues an Address to
the Bimetallists.
SAYS TIE FIGHT WILL CONTINUE.

1roD@Die Complexion OF the Next Sem
ate.
LINCOLN, Neb.. Nov 7.-Mr. Bryan has
issued the following address TO the bimet-
alllsts Of tho country:
To the Bimetallists of tho Country:
Conscious that millions of loyal hearts
are saddened by temporary defeat beg to
oher word Of hope and encouragement.
No cause ever had supporters more bravo,
earnest and devoted than those who have
espoused the cause Of bimetalism. 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 60
regret The Republican candidate has
been heralded as the advance agent Of
prosperity II his policies bring real pros
lerity to the American people those who
opposed him will share in that prosperity.
IT. on the other hand, his policies prove
an injury TO the people generally, those OF
his supporters who do not belong TO the
oficeholding class OF to the privileged
classes will suffer in common with those
who opposed him. The friends Of BIZ
metallism have not boen vanquished they
have simply been overcome. Thoy believe
that the gold standard is a conspiracy OF
lnt iHnItN lnuHkNin NEuAnNl NHt NtlltId
OF the human race, and until convinced Of
their error they will continue the warfare
against it.
Against Great Odds.
The contest has been waged this year
unddr 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 par
amount issue, and this has been done In
spite of all attempts upon the part of our
opponents to prevent It, The Republican
convention held out the delusiye hope Of
international bimetallism while Repub-
lican leaders labored secretly for gold
monometallism. Gold standard Demo
Gratis have publicly advocated the election
Of the indianapolis ticket while they la
bored secretly for the election of the Re
publican ticket The trusts and corpora
tions have tried to excite a fear Of lawless-
ness while they have been defying the
law, and American nnanciers have boast
ed that they were the custodians of ma
tional honor whsle they were secretly bar
tering away the nations financial indie
pendence But in spite of the efforts of
the administration and its supporters, in
spite OF the threats of money loarers at
home and abroad, in spite Of the coercion
practioed by corporations 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
triumphod in its first great fight The
loss Of a few states, and that, too. by a
very small plurality, has defeated bimet-
allism for the present but bimetaiiism
emerges from the contest stronger than it
was four months ago.
Commends Campaign Managers.
desire to commend the work of the
threa 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 IL has been less so
this year than usual Interest in a com
mon cause Of great Importance has re-
duced friction TO a minimum / hereby
express my personal gratitude to tho ind-
vidual members as we'll as to the executive
officers Of the national committees of the
Democratic, Populist and Silver parties
for their efficient untiring and unselhsh
labors They have laid the foundation for
future success and will be remembered as
pioneers when a victory is at last secured.
No personal or political friend need
grieve because Of my defeat My ambition
has been to secure immediate legislation
rather than TO enjoy the honors Of Office.
Therefore defeat brings to mo 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 knowl-
edge gained by personal contact with tho
people and in broadened sympathies, we
find full compensation for whatever efforts
we have put forth
Looking to the Future.
In the face of an enemy rejoicing in
its victory let the roll be called for the
engagement and urge all friends of BIZ
metallisin to renew their allegiance TO the
cause II we are right, as 1 believe we
are we shall yet triumph. Until con-
vinced Of his error let each advocate OF
bimetallism continue the work Let all
silver clubs retain their organization. hold
regular meetings and circulate literature.
Our opponents have succeeded in this oam-
paign and must now pat their theories to
the test
Instead Of talking mysteriously about
''sound money and ian honest dollar"
they must now defend financial system.
Every step taken by them should be pub
lioly considered by the silver clubs Our
cause has prospered most.where tho money
question has been longest discussed among
the people During the next four years it
will be studied all over the nation eyon
moro than it has been studied in the past
The year 1900 is not far away. Before
that year arrives International bimetal-
lism will cease to deceive; before that year
arrives those who have called themselves
gold standard Democrats will become BIZ
metallists, and be with u.s. OF they will
become Republicans and thus open enc
mics; before that year arrives trusts will
have convinced still more people that a
trust is menace to private welfare and
to public safety; before that year arrives
tho evils of gold standard will be even
more evident than they are now, and the
people will then be ready to demand an
American financial policy for the Ameri-
can people and will join with us in the
immediate restoration Of the free and un-
limited coinage Of gold and silver at the
present legal ratio Of 10 to without wait
ing for the aid or consent of any other ma
tion. ". J. BYRAN.