The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-13
BRYAN's NEW METAPHORS.
Text of His Address in Accepting the
Nomination.

The text OF Mr.. Bryan's address was
as follows:
shall, at a future day, and in formal
letter, accept the nomination which is now
rendered by the notification COMMITTEES. and
snail at that time touch upon the issues
presented by the platform. 1t is fitting how
eyer. that at this time, in the presence of
those here assembled speak at some length
IN regard TO the campaign upon which we are
now entering.
We do not underestimate the forces arrayed
against us, neither are we unmindful of the
Importance of the struggle in which we are
engaged; but, relying for success upon the
righteousness of our cause we shall defend
with all possible vigor the position taken by
our party. We are not surprised that some
of our opponents in the absence of better
argument, resort to abusive epithets but thew
may rest assured that no language however
violent, no invectives, however vehement will
lead us to depart single hairs breadth
from the course marked out by the national
convention. The citizen, either public or
private, who assails the character or ques-
t1ons the patriotism of the delegates assem-
bfed in the Chicago convention, assaiIs the
character and questions the patriotism of
millions who have arrayed themselves under
the banner there raised.
1t has been charged by men standing high
in business and political circles that our
platform is menace to private security and
public safety; and it has been asserted that
those whom | have the honor, for the time
being to represent not only mediate an at
tack upon the rights Of property but are the
foes of social order and national honor
Those who stand upon the Chicago platform
are prepared to make known and defend ev-
cry motive which influences them every pur-
pose which animates them, and every hope
which inspires them. They understand the
genius OF our institutions; they are staunch
supporters of the form of government under
which we live, and they build their faith upon
foundations laid by the fathers.
Andrew Jackson has stated with admirable
clearness and with emphasis which can
not be surpassed, both the duty and the
sphere of government. He said "Distinc-
tionS in society will always exist under every
just government. Equality of talents of ed
ucation or of wealth cannot be produced by
human institutions. In the full enjoyment
of the gifts of heaven and the fruits of su-
perior industry, economy and virtue, every
man is eqally entitled to protection by law
We yield to none in our devotion to the doc
trine just enunciated.
Our campaign has not for it's object the
reconstruction of society We cannot insure
to the vicious the fruits of virtuous life
we would not invade the home of the proyi-
dent in order to supply the wants of the
spendthrift; we do not propose to transfer the
rewards of industry to the lap Of Incidence.
Property is and will remain the stimulus
to endeavor and the compensation for toll.
We believe, as asserted in the Declaration of
independence, that all men created equal;
but that does not mean that all men are or
can be, equal In possessions, in ability, or in
merit 1t simply means that all shall stand
equal before the law, and that government
officials shall not, in making, constituting or
enforcing the law, discriminate between citi-
zens.
l assert that property rights. as well as
the rights Of persons. are safe in the hands
of the common people. Abraham Lincoln, in
his message sent to congress, in December.
1861, said: mo men living more worthy
to be trusted than those who toll up from
poverty; none less inclined to take or touch
ought which they have not honestly earned"
l repeat his language with unqualified ap-
proval and join with him in the warning
which he added, namely: Let them be-
ware of surrendering political power which
they already possess and which power If
surrendered will surely be used to close the
doors of advancement against such as they.
and to fix new disabilities and burdens upon
who daily follow the Injunction I'm the sweat
of thy face. shalt thou eat bread are now
as they ever have been, the bulwark of law
and order. the source of our nations great
ness in time of peace and its surest de-
tenders in time Of war.
APPEAL TO JACKSON.
But I have only read part of Jackson's
utterances. Let me give you his conclusion.
but when the laws undertake to add to
those natural and just advantages artificial
distinctions-to grant titles, gratuities and
exclusive privileges-to make the rich richer
and the potent more pewerful-the humble
members Of society-the farmers, mechanics
and the day laborerS-who have neither the
time nor the means Of securing like favors
for themselves. have right to complain Of
the injustice of their government" Those
who support the Chicago platform indorse
all OF the quotations from Jacksonville lat
ter part as well as the former part.
We are not surprised to find arrayed against
Us those who are the benefciaries of gov
eTnment favoritisn-they have read our plat
form. Nor are we surprised to learn that
we must in this campaign face the hostility
of those who find pecuniary advantage in
advocating the doctrine of non-interference
when great aggregations Of wealth are tres
passing upon the rights OK individuals We
welcome such opposition-it is the highest
Endorsement which could be bestowed upon
US. We are content to have the cooperation
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