The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-11-28

sympathies have been broadened by the
contest Though which we have passed;
that have been educated by coming In
contact with the people as ] never came
in contact with than before. want to say
that the more intimate my acquaintance
has beoome the greater has become my
faith in the Intelligence and patriOtlsm of
the people. II had had any doubt that
the people were competent to rule. all
doubt would have been removed a. came
among them and saw them working out
their own salvation ex
Il have agitated cause which I DE-
lieve to be just, and while to my MUD
there seems no possible doubt OF the me-
cess!ty Of the restoration OF himetallism.
yet recognize that |, IKE all others, may
be subject to mistake: but love my
country 50 much. i love mankind so We'll
that shall rejoice II the result of this
campaign proves that l was wrong and
that my opponent was right. Because II
he can make this government better than
could have made Il. then my children
aud your children will enjoy that benefit
II. on the other hand. experience proves
that the policies for which l stood are
best. then have so much confidence IN
the American people, that believe that
those who have been against US with be
for US. and that In the end We shall reach
a settlement of every issue and an adjust
ment Of every dispute. and the settlement
that will be reached will be the best set
Element for the American people. l know
this, that II wrong does prevail. I shall be
happier to have done my part against 1t
than l could possibly have been had l
Joined in its light. And IL We are right In
the positions We take, aye, II We believe
that we are right. there il nothing eft
for US but to fight on; and whether Vie
tory comes next year or four years from
now. or whether victory Is forever de-
ferred. those who fight for what they be-
Iieve is right are never vanquished; they
are simply doing the best that mortal can
do" loud and continued appIause.l
Mr.. Bryan spoke half an hour. being
frequently Interrupted by applause from
the 700 women. who filed the rotunda
randum book of Colorado in chased silver
was presented him. he having declined to
receive valuable silver service. After
the speeches, the ladies' filed past, shak-
ing hands with him.
Mr.. Bryan was given a carriage lrivs
about the city this afternoon There were
several carriages in line, In the drst he
ing Mr.. Bryan. Senator Teller. Governo;
Mcintyre and Goyernor-elect Adams.
The drive was one continuous ovation
the streets being crowded. II had been
arranged that Mr.. Bryan should address
the people at different points along tins
route. The first stop was made at TIE
corner Of Sixteenth and Champa stress
where a dense crowd was awaiting Mr.
Bryan He made brief address. il
which he said:
Il think l have never seen body Ct
voters rally so soon after q campaign II
which they were defeated as they have
| at This time. and believe that I speaA
within the limits OF the truth when I SAY
| that our people who fought SO hard fol
| free silver are as happy today in defeA
| as are our enemies who were victorious
and I have yet TO ind the first perso,
| who regards the defeat OF this year as
| lnal defeat. The free silver people ar,
| satisfied that four years more Of the goil
| standard will convince those VINO hay,
been deaf TO the reason that they ar,
| wrong. and at the next election they vii
| oe only 100 Sl1d 10 RAINY around the D1n
| nsr about which you have been right.
| am glad to come before the people OF rhl
| state, because Colorado Will have the dis
| Iinction OF having cast the largest per
| centage Of her vote for one presiden.la
candidate that any state has ever lone
| Vermont has boasted OF the percentag
which she gave to the republican cand.
| date, but l believe that in this Campo. <,
| Colorado has honored me with a large
| percentage OF the vote OF the people nal
any state has ever given before to an,
| candidate. Therefore ! come before yo}
| with pleasure to return thanks TO you 70
The Ioyl.ty you have shown to the princi
pies which We have struggled for, and "a,
| 10 you shat whatever the futre may Dc
shall Always remember with great graft
! tude the good will you have so sreel,
| manifested.
Mr.. Bryan was frequently interruDte,
| With applause and cheers. and at times
was difficult for him to speak because c
| the enthusiasm
At the state headquarters there Uar
| fully -, 900 people assembled. including SO
school children with flags. Mr. Bry4l
made few remarks. and from there re
turned TO the Brown Palace hotel