The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1896-10-20
What Does It mean?

political history as the last few months
The twenty years of conflict from
1873 to 1893 ended with the betraya
and defeat OF the people, The 'silvel
craze" was declared TO be dead. Lon.
don and New York shouted this vic.
Tory and exchanged congratulations
The soft, decetful tread of Mammon'-
invasion Of the Congressional Com.
mittec rooms in 1873 was now trans
formed into the stalking tread of a
cOnuuerOr. Blu. when the dszed and
betrayed people began to awake with
anger from their stnpor, their muttel-
ings were first heard and undersl God
in Lombard street, London, where
Ernest Sevd got his 100000 used in
demonelizing American silver, the
same gang got together; the CONNER
cial interest of Great Britain were en-
listed. The impression made is voiced
in the note of alarm sounded by the
great organ of Mammon in London
Financial News, in these words:
"Ihere can be no doubt about ii
that it the United States were to adopt
d silver basis tomorrow, the British
trade would be ruined before the year
was out, for American industry would
be protected not only at home but in
every other market" That note en-
listed the British syndicates in the ter
rible conflict now raging against silver
in this country That was April.
1894; from that time Democratic dali
lies began to haul down The old colors.
Democratic leaders began TO repud-
late the teachings of life time every
Influence that money could control
was subsidized in some way against
the people OF the United States. Par
ty lines were apparently ohliterated.
John Sherman opened his icy arms
Carlisle, Palmer, Lindsay and other
silver leaders fell into them and join
ed him in the crusade against the par
ty and principles they once had served
and then betrayed. Without leaders
aud without money the contest now
seemed hopeless for the people. The
"wise men OF the East" led by Hill
and Whitney, came to Chicago with
stately tread 10 stamp out what was
left of ancient Democracy.
When David b Hill, in the strength
Of giant, assembled the rostrum TO
complete his work in the destruction
of his party, tremor of dispair swept
through the hearts of thousands. The
packed galleries went wild with Joy,
and hope wept in dispair where the
silver banners yet floated as the
mighty champion finished his perora-
ton for Wall Street and London In
the midst of this din and storm there
arose the serene and smiling face of
William j. Bryan. Every reader is
familiar with the wonderful story.
The stifed voice of the people found
vent and in one hour all was changed.
What means this sudden courage this
rekindled hope? Nearly every great
leader of the past either went over to
the enemy or sulked in his tent but
the Democratic masses closed up their
rank and rushed confidently to battle
with new leaders or no leaders
Every great trust, greedy syndicate
and avaricious corporation in the
land concentrate their forces against
Bryan aud swear allie glance to the |
prOphGt OF Canton. The old polili !
clans of both parties who formerly |
tor silver, aud the greal
dailies, have had fixed |
in their mouths golden trumpets and |
heir land resounds with their blare.
On the other side are the rushing
host of the unbought people; the toll
ing masses who make no fortunes by |
The stroke of pen or the turn of
,rickster's hand. They are in dead
earnest. What means this unparallel-
ID adjustment of a9tagonistic forces
Every where, from New York to San
Francisco and from Maine 10 Texas,