Willmar tribune., 1899-07-26
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THE ASTONISHING CAMPAIGN OF
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN -
Who Was 1T Feared He, Would Break
Down or "Say Too Much?,-He r.
Strong Because Right and God Fearing.
and viii Win Because the People sus-
tain Him-Encouraging National Out
look-The Chicago Msetins-"Johnny"
McLean's Ohio Boom for Governor-Na.
t,onal and State Politics of tho Week
Major Bowler Still at It-Judge Steele.
Republican Round Robin, and Tams
B,xby,s Little Game (at Government
Expense) - Tho Malignant Partisan
Pross-The Coup by Mayor Gray-Wall
Street and North western Cash-Up and
Down tho Line of the Weeks Political
Note and Comment.
Reform Press Bureau.
ST. PAUL. July II, 1899.
What do those who have feared that
MI. Bryan might not effectively con-
tinue his campaigning think by this
time? 1t seems as if our great leader
has never been so effective as recently.
From the time Of his presence in Mime
sofa last February, he has scarcely
taken a moments rest, and all his effort
wherever he has been has been prolific
of good results. His magnificent per-
sonality seems to dispel illusions,
strengthen the weak, subdue the frac-
tious and the factions, bring concord
out of disagreements, and above all lift
to the high plane of principle and right,
where local or selfish interests incline
to lower standards. We have seen
such wonderful fruits as in New
York, where the regular organiza-
tion is certain to- come; to the next
convention prepared at least to
"take its medicines" in the West the
union of forces certainly foreshadowed;
the south come solidly into line again;
Kentucky reunited, assuring a great
victory there this year and next; Cor
mans Maryland, swinging into line for
Bryan; Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, in fact each and every
portion Of the country. visited by Mr..
Bryan has responded most significantly.
AS this bureau has constantly MAIN
tanned, B1yan's denomination by as
near acclamatlon as it can be done un-
der Democratic procedure is as fixed as
fate, and with it the reaffirmation of the
doctrines and pledges of the regener-
ated Democracy which is the hope of
the country.
The complete demise of the German
boom for president is noted by the
Springfield (Mass.) Republican, in dis
posing OF which The Republican very
we'll observes that German ''excels in
craft and manipulation and use of
language to conceal thought" while
''Mr. Bryan is one Of the most ingen-
uous men who have ever been con-
5plcuOuS In our politics"
All eyes are this week turned toward
Chicago for the meeting Of the Demo-
cratic National Committee, when so
much is expected from it's deliberations,
bearing on the campaign. Minnesota
will be we'll represented in the .person
of National Committeeman T. O'Brien.
There is every indication Of realization
Of the hope that the meeting will dis
close but one purpose, and that to go
straight forward in the directions
marked out by the Regenerated De-
mocracy under the leadership of Bryan.
A complete file Of the daily reports of
the recent Buffalo political conference
shows that the Associated Press reports
were. as usual, shamefully unfair. The
meeting was an earnest, enthusiastic
presentation of views from different
standpoints, on current economic and
political topics, and while there were
differences Of opinion, the general con.
clusion to be drawn is that the drift
is strong against the prominent Repub.
lican policies, and that opposition
thereto will be effective and vigorous in
next years campaign. Anti-monopoly
anti-militarism, government and mum.
cipa1 control of the utilities, ennobline
and protection of labor, taxation reform
are among the chief topics covered. and
it is certain that the great majority o1
the forces represented at Buffalo will
be found supporting Bryan next year.
The Ohio outlook is very favorable
for Democratic success. AS to Mr.. Nc
Lean, his attitude is that if nominated
for governor he will accept. And this
seems likely to be done. If Mr.. Nc
Lean could not sweep the Buckeye state
it is certain that no man can do so
And should he be nominated and elected
it would put him right in line to sue
ceed Mr.. Bryan in the White House.
No incident has better illustrated the
difference in fairness between the city
and the country press, than the treat
ment of the state officials in closing the
St. Paul Savings bank. The country
press have generally assumed that the
governor and public examiner have
acted on their best judgement, with re-
gard only for the best interests of the
people, and in fearless discharge Of their
sworn duty, while the city partisan
press almost without exception have
impugned the motives of both officials
showing the usual malignity. These
officials can very safely leave the out
come to the people themselves, after the
court in whose hands the case is at pres
ent has passed upon it: The people, know