The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-02


and Mr.. Bryan was not Democrat. 1ne
Chicago platform will be searched I'm vain
for Democratic leaven- II abandoned the
tme-honored principle OF tarin for reNe-
nue. only, enunciated by every Democratic
convention which mentioned the tariff AZ
all, from 1870 10 1882. and this inexcusable
and deliberate departure was simply Tor
the purpose OF catching the votes or the
silver Republicans, who were for free
coinage. but who were also for protec-
ton. As for the free coinage OF silver,
added the Governor. with scornful voice.
you cannot point 10 a single plank, SEN
tence line, or word OF any national Demo-
cratic platform from 1870 TO 1877 inclu-
sive, In which there is proposition. ex-
press, or implied, direct or limited al, for
free coinage OF silver at any ratio, much
less the arbitrary ratio OF 10 TO J. Inc
idea was born I'm Populistic councils and
the Chicago Convention adopted - with
out even giving the Popuists credit Tor
originating Il. The universal demand or
Democracy has been for honest money
and a sound dollar
VIRGINIA DEMOCRACY AND SILVER.
But the Virginia Democrats have al
ways been for free coinags?"
Not at all. The convention which nom
mated me I'm 1893 repudiated the doctrine
Of free, unlimited. and Independent coin
age OF silver and declared for bimetai-
ism by and through international agree
ment, as you will remember, for you were
the voices Of the free silverites could
only have been heard with an ear trum-
pet. That WAS good Democracy then.
Was II not in 1882
And then" the Governor went on, 'I
could not indorse the condemnation or
President Cleveland for protecting the
mails and property OF the united states
when threatened by mob violence. Nor
could forget that u was Senator Daniel,
of my own state who offered resolution
I'm the Senate OF the United states, COM
mending Mr.. Cleveland for his course IN
connection with the suppression OF tha
mob at Chicago This resolution was
adOpted without a dissenting voice. Yet
if I remember Alright. senator Daniel
was a prominent member OF the Commit
tee on Resolutions al the Chicago ronNtn-
ton when that committee denounced MT.
cleveland for doing the very thing Tor
which Senator Daniel had praised him IN
the Senate. II Senator Daniel raised MS
voice in the committee OF I'm the con-
ventfon against this plank Of the plat
form, / have not heard OF H. Inc az
tack on the Supreme court. or course
merited my severest conformation
"Rut YOU say that bryan was not
Democrat2'
GOV. O'Ferran. who had been speaking
earnestly, swung around I'm his chalt.
charged during the last campaign, ne
said. land | reiteratc the charge now. that
Mr. Rrvan was not Democrat A mans
uolitics must be judged by his express
Ions and acts Bryan refused 20 sun
port a regularly nominated Democratic
candidate for Supreme court Judge IN ms
own state he voted for the Popuhstic
electors I'm 1882. he accepted me Gopu-
list nomination for United states senator,
and he did not decline the enthusiastic
end unanimous nomination OF me f9pu-
lists for President Certainly these Things
..a.,,r, hin, ar "a ponulief. and not hs "a
Democrat But, II this is not sufficient,
1 know ne is a POpulist from my own eN'
Your own experienceg
BRYAN AND VIRGINIA PoPULIsrs.
Yes" SAID tho Governor he nad ar
rau-ru ~ COu4u lntO fltblnla Mhrh a
Mas running Tor Governor aud stump inc
STATE IN Denalf OF my Populst opponent.
4 KNOW TINS Tor fact, Tor 1 went 20 nlu
..pout IL. he ana 1 were IN Congress al
| the same time. For some reason hv
thought better Of ms DETERMINATION anu
uiu not come. IL Is Il fact, though, thal
| The Popunsts OF Nebraska requested hiui
10 canvass Virginia for the POpulist nomi-
| nee FOR Governor, and the IOpullst state
! chairman visited him in Washington, ana
! had an interview with him on the sup-
| iect. II is also fact that Il prominent
| Populist IN conference with hepupllcah
| leaders i'm this state stated thdt MT. bty
| an was to canvass Virginia Tor the Iopu-
| list ticket. IL goes without saying that
| the Populists of Nebraska would never
! have made their request nor would the
! populist chairman have ever ventured "a
| visit him as he did II Bryans Democ-
! racy had been beyond doubt, or II they
| had not regarded him as IN fun sympathy
/ with them.
| which preceded my election" added GOV
! - rerrau. knows how every Democrat,
/ sumner in the State Joined with me ir
| condemnation OF POpulism. isn't 10 rather
! funny" said the Governor. with smile
that the very men who are now aDusiut
] me are the men who are standing cheer
| by fowl and shoulder TO shoulder viii
tie Populists whom they then denoun
ed?"
A suggestion TO the Governor that Do
had received more abuse than generally
! falls % the share OF one man Ted MN {,
B sneak OF this feature OF his experience
/ 20 yes. he said with the same indincr
! ence that he manifested Boo lighting q
| fresh cigar. II have been criticised with
! out mercy and condemned beyond meas
urc by partisan speakers and partisan
| press. ! have been called Judas iscarlot
| "a traitor deserter, and every other KIND
OF epithet has been applied. Advantage
has been taken OF my position 10 hur
auathemas at my head by men who's,
private lives are not above ropr0ach
! whose personal courage mas hfen dls
counted. ard whose voices have been poo
tontial simply because they were for fire,
| silver and Bryan. ! am willing said me
| Governor. with wave Of his how'd '.'.
let them enjoy the fame when they re-
auired I'm abusing me. They say that
! am not = Democrat who never cas
anvthing but a Democratic ballot I'm ny
nfei ARA vet they call Bryan. with ms
undemocratic acts. q Democrat mar OK
cellence." And as Gov O'Ferrall mad'
| the contrast he uttered sound whicf
was very much like "bosh"
STILL FIRM IN HIS POSITION.
The criticism does not seem 10 hav,
| shaken your position
II am as firm to-day as ever" was tnl
| reply. uttered with a sincerity and haarti
ness that admitted Of no doubt. "and
| am glad 10 say that the abuse Of reck
less men 10 which ! have been subjected
! has fallen harmless an my feet. T hav,
smiled AZ their antics. laughed an then
follies. and ptied them I'm their delirium
| Through lifa 7 have had the courage o
! my convictions Even tho most oxtrem'
/ Brvanite will hardly charge me when
took nv nosition of seeking popularity
7 was satisfied 7 would ho In the minor
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