Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-12-31
BIMETALISM tHE ISSUE
Lc0PyIighled By lhe Meclnre N.n. BaIsaa. B

ana OF the delegates who, with SEN
@ henry NJ Teller at their head walked Of the Republican
National convention in ST. Louis. in 1896 when it was evident
~ was committed TO the policy Of gold monomeaism, was in
' Guy Monday evening his way to Washington. Mr.. Mantle
sincere believer in the principle of bmeam well as in the
~ triumph at the polls, of this principle aud there
% Win considerable interest that listened his when
lac asked
What effect do YOU think the late elections have bad the
silver question:"
Replying deliberately the Senator said 1T idle to deny
' the recent elections throughout the west least dis
% disappointment TO silver people and while hone the silver
que will be the dominant issue in 1904 am not certain it,
Inc silver republicans and sincere popu of the west have been
~ oeeVe mat the leaders of the democratic party gradu
V dropping the silver issue and that when 1900 had arrived
'ha' plank OF the platform Of 1896 would be heved Hence
owing 10 TINS belief the democratic maoe in the west showed
falling of in comparison with those Of 1896"
nile thinking this view of the result a. taken by SEN
aor Mantle happened across Ex-Governor VIM J. Stone
missouri who was just entering the Unity Building There
~ r man. perhaps more competent define the de
mocracy than he, and hastenel to greet him.
An inquiry the occasion of his visit TO Cbieapo At this
time ELECTED this answer
came to Chicago this morning first attend the dinner
given this evening TO delegates attending the National Guard Con-
yenuon and secondly confer with Governor Aped and Mr.
Harvey about the work of Ways and Means Committee now
engaged in raising funds by popular subscription with which 10
prosecute the campaign in favor Of bmetam and against pluto
cratic rule in this country"
Upon learning the position taken bv Senator Mantle or fine
results OF the late elections Governor Stone saiI
do not agree with Senator Mantle do believe that
any democrat leader or democraof prominence , ever cou
plated for moment the dropping silver issue o M
The financial plank of the CHICAGO platform wa. light and il m
stand. There nothing in the last election On discourage ~
ocas Under all the peculiar ccum-tau the last campaign
lhlhk we have excellent
UT II the silver republicans and popu have been m.e AS
to the attitude of the democratic party the silver issue H. d
only have through some of the many false Statements IL
by the gold press of the country.
And while ann this subject Of misleading statements I'm
gold standard papers let since the WAYS and Means
Committee was appointed by Senator James r. Jones and our
work commenced with Mr. W. H. Harvey at its head great
many sehooi have been egaphd country and pub
hed IN numerous papers about members Of the and
about the purposes and work the committee IL has been stated
and the has been perssteny reiterated in the face r
positive denial that had entered into plot with Richard Ct,
ker OF New York Iammauy society and Others have the next
national Democratic convention epudiate the Chicago platform
and do divers other dreadful things Now as matter of m
never saw Mr. Croker In my life and have never had auv come
municaon with him If should have any occasion to see
MI Croker or IN ac any other shall undoubtedly see him.
but 80 far as know shall have See him and ann
my way east All these stories unmixe rot connected
only create discussions amongst rank and file of our marty
Other stories ofpots and cspcs have been sent out about
other members OF the Committee basees and false a. those
told ofme.
"What is the outlook for success, in 1902 ouered
III the people are true to hemseye-bmve self reliant and
resoute-and will meet they should perform their part
we will triumph in 1900 God egn Our almost GER
tain in the campaign depends upon 6de
y aud patriotism Of the people whom appeal To aid ms in
organizing and properly cquppng forces for battle shall
appeal to the people again do their whole duty without fall
erng remembering that whoever fights for fights for country
home and self
Them Governor you unequyocny that the Democrat
c platform Of 1896 still voices the principles of the parv2r
Most assuredy All talk about abandoning the well under.
stood and long established principles of the Democratic party so
clearly and accurately nuncated in the Chicago platform Of 1896
only from those whose wish father To the thought
Among those of who supported that platform that is among the
loyal Democrats Of the country all such talk a. shelving the silver
issue is regarded absurd which it is The Democratic party of
the United States composed only of those who supported Mr.
Bryan and who still stand the platform of the party There
o other kind OF Democrats"