The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-11-13
cretly bartering away the nations imam

elal independence.
But in spite of the efforts Of the Adj
ministratiOn and its supporters; in spite
of the threats of money lOaners at home
and abroad; in spite Of the coercion .prac-
ticed 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 a hostile
daily press, bimetallism has almost tri-
umphed in its first great fight. The loss
Of few States, and that, too, by very
small plurality, has defeated bimetallism
for the present, but bimetallsm emerges
from the contest stronger than it was
four months ago.
| desire to commend the work of the
three 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 it has been less so
this year than usual. Interest in a COM
mon cause of great Importance has re-
duced friction to a minimum. I hereby
express my personal gratitude to the in
dividual members as well as the execu-
tive officers Of the National Committees
OF the Democratic, Populist and Silver
parties, for their efficient, untiriRg and
unselfish labors. They have laid the
be remembered as pioneers when victory
is at last secured.
No personal or political friend need
grieve because of my defeat. My ambi-
tion has been to secure immediate legis-
lation, rather than to enjoy the honor of
office. Therefore defeat brings to me no
feeling of personal loss. Speaking for
the wife who has shared my labors, as
well as for myself, l 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 the
people, and in broadened sympathies, we
find full compensation for whatever ef-
forts we have put forth. Our hearts
have been touched by the devotion of
friends and our lives shall prove our ap-
probation of affection which we prize as
the richest reward which this campaign
has brought.
In the face of an enemy rejoicing in its
victory, let the roll be called for the en-
gagement and urge all friends of bimetal
lism to renew their allegiance to the
cause. If we are right, as / believe we
are, we shall yet triumph. Until con-
vinced of his error, let each advocate of
silver clubs retain their organization,
hold regular meetings and circulate liter
ature Our opponents have succeeded in
this campaign and must now put theiy
theories to the test Instead of talking
mysteriously about "sound money" and
IAN honest dollar" they must now elab-
crate and defend a financial system.
Every step taken by them should be pub
licly considered by the silver clubs. Our
cause has prospered most where the
money question has been longest dis
cUssed among the people. During the
next four years it will be studied all over
this nation, even more than it has been
studied in the past.
The year 1900 is not fan away. Before
that year arrives, international bimetal-
siism will cease to deceive; before that
year arrives those who have called them
selves gold standard Democrats will be-
come bimetalilsts and be with us, or they
will become Republicans and thus open
enemies; before that year arrives trusts
will have convinced still more people that
n trust is a menace to private welfare
and to public safety; before that year
arrives the evils of n gold standard will
be even more evident than they are now,
and the people then be ready to demand
an American financial policy for the
American people, and will join with us in
the immediate restoration of the free and
unlimited coinage of gold and silver at
the present legal ratio of 16 to /, without
waiting for the aid or consent Of any
other nation. w. ]. Bryan.
WA1TER-''H How will you have your steak,
sirl' Patron-'I don't care how you cook
it. but Id like it this week. London