Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-19
- IEST NEWS OF THE

Democratic convention, saying that the
convention not only reaflirmed the de-
clarationS OF the Chicago platform. but
defined the attitude of the party on the
issues that have arisen since 1896 The
survival OF these principles he de-
clared, to be of more Importance than
the question of candidates. He assert
ed 1t was not a question between Goebei
and another Democrat. but between
Goebel and the election of a Republican
Governor and Republican State officers.
He recognized the right OF any man to
bolt. but said he thought this q very
poor way of remedying any wrong,
TANGLED or real, that might have been
done by the Louisville convention.
M'KINLEY'S PHILIPPINE POLICY.
pine policy of the administration. He
cited Nh. McKinley's statement that the
United States would hold the archl-
pelaEo and quoted the President as
saying:
IL confidently believe that Congress-
Will provide for these people q govern
ment that Will bring them blessings and
advance their material interests"
Change this sentence but slightly"
said Mr. Bryan. PUT parliament in
stead Of people and you have n decla-
ration exactly in line With the policy
of King George when the American
patriots were in revolution.
gress' md Cubans' instead OF people,
and YOU have the announcement Of the
Spanish King in justification OF his
campaign of subjugntion at the time the
United States interfercd to free the
desolated island near our coast.
a DEPARTURE.
These things denote n departure
from the principles contained in the
declaration OF independence. AS an il
lustraron of the demoralizlng effect of
this imperialism. let me cite q recent
manifestation of our foreign policy.
When Greece was struggling for free
dom. Daniel Webster Numbered the APP
provai OF the American nation. When
cuba was devastated the American ma
ton came 20 the rescue. Now the gal
liant EoeS in South Africa are she'd
ding their life's blood for the right OF
men TO govern themselves. and this ma
tion stands with its hands tied. it's
throat gagged.
ar we appealed to England in De,slf
OF the Beers. she would reply, What's
the matter With tho Filipinos2'
II want this nation TO be at peace
with the other nations OF the world.
but I would rather have the gratitude
of these valiant l3oers than the smile
of an English ar!stocracy."
DIVINE DIRECTION.
| Mr.. Bryan attributed to President
Mckinley statement that our posi-
! tlon in the Philippines was q matter OF
| divine direction. II he felt 1t an Inn
| pulse to so Into his pocket and give to
| the destitute he might. he said. trace
| that feeling to God. But II he felt in
clincd to reach into another mans
pocket and rob him lie would not
charge that against the Almighty. The
Republican Philippine policy. he said.
reminded him of colored man about
whom he had heard. This negro said
he had found that IL he prayed to God
to send him n chicken he rarely ever
responded, but II he prayed to God to
send him to a chicken he most always
got it.
Mr.. Bryan urged upon his hearers the
Importance to the party OF the election
to the United States Senate of j. c. S.
Blackburn, saying his vote was needed
in the determination of the questions
of public policy brought to us by the
Spanish war in the event of possible
legislation looking to an increase of the
standing army. such as he said. was
attempted last session; and In the mat
ter of trusts and the income tax.
At many periods OF his discussion of
national issues. he paused for the re-
mark, land yet they ask us to stop
While these questions are pending. to
settle the details Of q State conven-
tion.'
MI. bryan SUGeCn wills interrupted
frequently with applause. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Goebel after which the
party went eastward. expecting to ar
rive ut Covlngton tonight.
AT HARRoDsBURG.
IIarrodsburg. Ky. October 1S.-The
Bryan party left junction City at 81
o'clock this morning and reached IIar-
r0lsburg Mt o'clock. where the first
meeting of the day was held In the pub
lie square. Great enthusiasm was man
ifcsted throughout. The reception nc
corded Mr.. Bryan WIS warm and DEM
onstrative. Mr.. Bryan repeated that he
did not come to instruct the people
how to vote. He said the right of every
citizen was to vote as his conscience
approved. but that as the louisville
platform endorsed the Chicago plat
form, Mr.. Goebef. as the representative
OF his party, should receive the united
support of the party, and that there
will be plenty Of time after the cleo
ton to adjust the personal differences.
Mr. Bryan said the trust question
was like the flea question: one flea did
little harm. but many became a pest.
We had trusts in 1896, but not so many
rs now. Trusts have become pest
A plea was made for Joseph Black
burns election TO the Senate
In the same line he favored tho cleo
tiOli VI SoCpCt III SIOfoTuOrt WHO, IL
need be. can appoint In case of q fail
ure to elect by Legislature. EX-Sen-
ator Blackburn and Senator Goebel,
candidate for Governor, also addressed
the meeting.
Mrs. Bryan. by special invitation of
the ladies Of Harrodsburg, occupied q
seat on the platform.
AN IDEA A GOOD THING.
Shelbyvillc, Ky, Oct. 1s.-shelbyville
was reached at noon and an enormous