Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-10-10
SEN. jones HOME
Declares His Adherence to Bryan and
Chicago Platform.
HAS NO IDEA OF RESIGNING,
Says His Relations with Stone of
Missouri Are Pleasant and Is
Pleased With Outlook For
Democratic Party.

New York, Oct 1O.-Scnator James X,
Jones OF Arkansas chairman of the Dem
ocratic national committee, has returned
from England after an absence of five
months. Senator Jones declared posi-
lively that William ]. Bryan would be
the next Democratic candidate for pres
ident and that the Chicago platform of
1876 would be reaffrmed, with the addi-
ton of anti-imperialistic and antitrust
planks.
Senator Jones denied that he had any
intention of rcsigning the Craftsmanship
of the national committee. He has been
much improved in health by his trip
abroad.
II think the question of imperialism is
very important" said Senator Jones
"lf conditions are allowed to continue as
they are at present, we shall be com
mitted to the policy Of imperialism. We
must make up our minds whether we
intend to enter upon it or not"
"Will the Chicago platform be reallirm-
ed!' he was asked
THAT, of course, will be for the con.
vention to decide" said Senator Jones.
.lt | have no doubt that it will prac-
tically commit itself to the principles Of
the Democratic platform of 1896 fully
and completely"
"Will silver continue to be the leading
issue"
"As to the relative importance of the
issues, l cannot say, but | have no doubt
that the convention will express itself
as forcibly on the question of bimetal
lism as did the last convention. | think
the convention will declare positively
against imperialism and in favor of the
regulation and control of trusts and mo-
nopolies,"
''What is your definition of imperial
ISM" was asked
III don't care to go into definitions
said Senator Jones. 81 think everybody
understands what it is
what is your opinion in regard to
Hawaii, Porto Rico and Cuba?'
Must Let Cuba &c.
Hawaii was annexed by an act of
congress, and | suppose it is now part of
the United States. Porto Rico is on the
same footing. AS to Cuba, we pledged
ourselves in the face Of all the world to
establish stable government there. Aft
er we have accomplished that and after
we have Withdrawn our forces, II the
Cubans of their own free will wish to
become Il part of this country they may
do so. Personally | would, be in favor
of admitting Cuba because of it's position
at our doors. It would be of more value
to us than the .'h''3t'ines.'
"What is i,.. .i.,.l itr ealing with
trusts?"
1.-THE dc. # the law can only be
arranged t.. careful consideration and
examinat. il. The convention can only
state the b. ii principle of opposition"
"Will b, be nominated again for
PRESIDENT
ut look: re Bryan and Mckinley
again. The" Is no doubt that Bryan
will receive 70 Democratic nomination.
He is sure to vim
"What do you think of Richa: i Gro
ker's present attitude toward him.
"Mr Croker Is already in line"
'Du YOU think the Democrats can win
In /" u"
81 In very we'll satisfied with the out
| look"
what will be the status of the gold
| Democrats of 1862
1--WE shall be very glad to have them
| back. Some of them will remain in the
Republican party. but the great body
will return. think the Populists vii
stay with us and that the silver Repub
| licans will do the same.
IL have no idea in the world of resign
ing tho craftsmanship of the nationa
committee. There is no foundation fol
the reports that William ]. Stone has
acted contrary to my wishes in my alb
sence,"
| "Is Mr.. Stone a candidate for the nom
inotion?"
| 81 do not think he is"
"Will the prevailing prosperity have
any effect on your campaign!
"Thcre is prosperity in some lines O
business. but do not see that it ha
helped the agricultural classes much
Prosperity always helps the party il
power. There has been great increase
in the production of gold, and this ha
had its effect in improving business con
| ditions, proof of our assertion in lSo'
that what the country needed was an III
| crease in the volume of currency"