Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-16
Silver Mentioned Only Incidentally
Trusts and "Imperialism" Are
The New Issues.
William ]. Bryan Declared To Be
"0ur Commander" "Democracy's
Leader" Modern Jefferson"

Des Moines, Aug. 16.-The much dis
cussed and eagerly expected speech of
the Honorable Cato Sells. democracy's
Temporary chairman, was delivered in
the auditorium this morning at II
o'clock. It was we'll received, although
somewhat disappointing to the radi-
Gals. but could not accomplish the selec-
ton OF the gentleman for the guberna-
xOrial nomination. He said:
Gentlemen of the Conventions: I APP
preciate the honor conferred upon me
by the state committee and congratu-
late you, gentlemen of the convention.
upon this most suspicious gathering OF
Iowa's democracy. This convention is
the best evidence of the reason why the
republican press Of the state has for
several months given so much attention
to my speech and your deliberations,
and very much mistake your purpose
II you do not give them abundant rea-
son for even greater activity In the flu
ture than we have given them in the
past.
The fact that I held federal position
under the Cleveland administration and
have not recently given public express
sion to my views, is probably the reason
why have been frequently and some
times very wrongfully, misrepresented,
and for that reason more especially am
glad Of this opportunity.
For the first time in my life I have
committed political speech to manu-
script, and now, only to avoid possible
uncertainty hereafter as to my utter
ances, shall endeavor to be plain
spoken rather than rhetorical.
The original line of demarkation be-
tween the two great political parties
was SO plainly drawn that there can be
no misunderstanding as to the cause of
their formation or the purpose of their
existence. The federalist, whig, no.
nothing and republican parties were
conceived by, and have always served
the purpose of, an Anglo-American
aristocracy, while the democratic party
was originated by the author of the
Declaration OF Independence, and repre-
sents the real genius Of American insti-
tutions.
The republican party is the legitimate
outgrowth Of paternalism in govern
ment, and is responsible for both class
legislation and anarchy, while democ-
racy constitutes the essence of govern
ment of the people, by the people and
for the people, In which the absolute
acquiescence in the decision of the ma
tority Is the vital principle from which
there 10 no appeal but to force, the Inn
mediate parent of despotism. Democ-
racy is the only hope for Washington s
and Jefferson's wise and successful for
eign policy-peace, commerce and hon
est friendship with all nations, entang-
ling alliances with none-and for the
enlargement and enforcement of the
Monroe doctrine, until it is established
and recognized by all nations of the
world. Democracy means speedy re-
turn to the simplicity of the fathers of
the republic, and the reinforcement OF
everybody and everything which would
put the dollar above the man. 1t means
that once again the time has come in
American politics when no man can
truly represent democracy who will not
subordinate personal ambitions and
acquisitions to the public veal, and who
has not the moral courage to burn his
bridges behind him and walk out into
the open to join the crusade against the
avarlcious tendencies of the times.
800 Was n Departure.
/ take it that no one Will seriously
question that the republican party has
closely adhered to the principles of
Alexander Hamilton, nor, lamentable as
1t may be-, that the democratic party
has not at all times been faithful to the
teachings of Thomas Jefferson, and
am one of those who believe that the
campaign of 1896 has brought the de-
mocracy to realization of its depar-
ture and inspired the country with an
invincible patriotic citizenship.
Like decision of court of last re-
sort, the platform of the national con-
vention is the law of the party until
superseded by another platform framed
by the same authority, and controversy
here as to reafiirmation of the Chicago
platform would be both unwise and in
Z opportune.
Just what the democratic national
platform of 100 will contain / do not
know, but / firmly believe that 1t will
be along the lines OF the last PLATFORM
with such an Indictment of the McKin-
ley regime for its administration
class preferment and unconstitutional
conduct as to insure the support of ev-
cry citizen who has been, is now. OF
wants to be Jeffersonian democrat
And sincerely hope that no democratic
convention will subject itself to a
Round Robin charge of censorship
but that all will be respected in the ex-
preston of, and contention for. an hon
est conviction, and that when the ma
tional convention has again spoken, the
will of the majority Will be acqulesced
In by reunited and Irresistible demo-
cratic party, and thus make certain the
supremacy and consequent prosperity
OF the liberty-loving, law-abiding
home building and Industrious masses
over the now favored classes who, for
selfish purposes, advocate or tolerate
the prostitution of the executive, legis-
lative and judicial powers of the gov
eminent, the federal constitution, Mon
roe doctrine and Declaration of Inde-
pendence.
No Censurc For Gold Democrats.
It is one of the highest attributes OF
American citizenship, as it is one of the
fundamental principles of our party
that every citizen shall at all times, and
under all circumstances. be fully pro-
tected in the exercise of his sovereignty
and while we may regret 1t, there is alb
solutely no justification for condemns
ton OF those who, because Of sense
Of duty, left our ranks in 1896, and am
certain that voice the prevailing feel