Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1896-07-24
AS Senator Daniel Sees it.

just before Senator Daniel left Lynchburg
for New York whence he sailed on Saturday
last to be aDseA5 till about September LIST,
the Lynchburg News representative had the
following talk with him:
'What did you think Of the convention at
Chicago" asked the reporter.
sit was" answered Senator Daniel, "the
greatest and most imposing body of men
ever saw in my life. 1t was resolute and
we'll organized and transacted its business
with drectness of purpose never surpassed.
1t was the most democratic convention that
has met in fifty years-and its action is au-
curry of victory"
''Did you like the PLATFORM
"Not altogether; but the silver issue downs
all other issues. Everything else will soon
be lost sight of; and hardly expect we can
ever get platform that suits us in all
respects
"What of the candidate?"
81 know him we'll, and think highly of
him. He is vigorous of body and mind
young, brave high-minded. right minded, Of
honorable character and he fulfls Wollsey's
ideal, for all the ends he aims at are his
country's, Gods and truths His eloquence
is remarkable, and he is the man to inspire
and lead the people in this great conflict. 1t
is wonderful thing to see young man lifted
so high in a moment; but it is a splendid SER
mon to American youth, who are thus told
that there is no honor free people is not
ready to confer on the noble cha racter that is
worthy to receive it.
"Do you think Bryan will be elected?'
''Today he would be. In November, be-
lieve he will be stronger than now. The
people in the great cities do not generally ap-
preciate the conditions in the country and in
the West, but are beginning to-. The farmers
and the workers see no prospect for the future
save in what Bryan represents. Think OF oats
in the Northwest at 6 cents bushel? Chica-
go property has fallen thirty OF forty per
cent, and the blight is coming home. There
will be general bankruptcy if Mckinley
comes along with higher taxes and less
money and the masses know that their only
chance is in Bryan's election. Hence, look Out
for a great vote in November
DO you know Sewall, the Vice-Presiden
tial candidate?''
"Oh, yes, and have known him for year
He is a fine man and has been member OF the
National Committee and an active working
Democrat. He is a successful business man
and represents the sturdiest and most useful
virtues of New England. He is a man whose
presence inspires confidence and good will
and he will make an excellent officer if elect
ed
'Will you take part in the canvass?'
"Certainly; just as soon as my forty-day
trip to Europe is over. I have urged Mr.
ID l.: T "
does SO that Eevery county and city in thu
State Will send a club to meet him. lie viii
have immense prestige wherever he goes.
For my part, | shall be ready the first of Sep
TENDER to do whatever can for the cause
''What do you think of Virginia?'
THAT it will give the Democratic ticket big
majority. We will lose a few votes here an(
| there, but gain as much or more than we lose
| If we had adopted gold recommendation a
Chicago, we would have killed the Demo
cracy outright; but as it is, it is refreshed ant
| reinvigorated. IthaS great candidate and
great principle to follow. and its future
now assured
New York Herald, 1Sth.)
Senator John W. Daniel, of Virginia, VIII
defeated Senator Hill for temporary.cha irmal
at the Democratic national Convention, reg
lstered at the Hoffman House yesterday, ant
viii sail for Europe to-day. He will remai
abroad until September 1st, when he wilt re
turn to take part in the campaign. "a
II am hopeful that the Democratic tickle
will be elected said Senator Daniel
Financial reform is inevitable in this coun
try sooner OF later. If it does not come nov
it will come two years from now, and if nc
them in four years.
"While have rot talked with Senate
Hill, l would anticipate. judging from hi
foresight and devotion to Democratic prime
pies, that he would support the ticket. NJ
belief is ba sed on the character and amtece
dents of the man. He is bold and mani
fighter, and one Of the most fearless men
ever knew. He is great man-make no mis-
| take about that
Senator Daniel would make no common
on Mr.. Whitney's statement or the third tickle
movement.
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