The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-06-24
denomination for W. J.BrYan.

be should not be nominated.
..Unless the party Is dissatisfied with
his Leadership, political tradition and
practice give him title to a renOmina-
ton. Six million FIVE hundred and
eleven thousand citizens voted for him
IN 1896; a few of these have suggested
changes in the platform, bot the
denomination of Mr.. Bryan stands
almost unchAllenged among them.
s.In the convention of 1896 he
receiged 652 votes on; of $50. The
delegations which supported him then
will not fail him in 1900. Two hun
dred and severty-eight votes were not
cast for him. of these, Massachusetts
furnished twenty-fOur. Add the thirty
votes Of the Massachusetts delegation
to Mr.. Bryan's list in 1900. Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont cast
twenty votes against him IN 1896, and
eight in his favor; reverse this vote in
1900. Rhode Island, Connecticut, New
York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
cast not a vote for him in 1896; be
cannot lose these now. Cold political
calculation cannot produce figures to
defeat his denomination IS matters now
stand.
''But Mr.. Bryan has not been
stationary in the popular esteem. His
campaign in 1896 was made when he
was comparatively unknown to the
voters of the country. A few weeks
only were given for the study Of his
character. No candidate in the worlds
history has gained more devoted sup
porters in a single canvass. The man
cannot be found to repeat that canvass
To change such leadership would be
folly. unless $ better man appears or
he himself develops some weakness.
The better man has not appeared
instead Of weakness Mr.. organs sub
sequent career has added strength.
'.When war was declared be offered
his life to his country; denied oppor-
tunity for active service by the
administration, be did not complain.
With rare judgment he has allowed
others to condemn the administration
for its faults in the conduct Of the war
''Relieyed Of military duty, his civic
courage appeared in the prompt
declaration Of a policy for the govern.
ment Of the territory taken from Spain.
A ume-seryer would have failed. His
party IN congress sustained him. He
supported the administration ia I'
negotiations with a foreign foe; 6
smaller man wC.ld not have resisted
the temptation to embarrass hii
political opponent. He stands now Al
a presidential candidate, pledged tC
give independence to the naiioni
which have been rescued from SPAIN
oppression. With him not anothe
drop Of blood would be spilled o
foreign soil, and our flag would meal
liberty, not conquest.
"Three years ago the democratic
party was disrupted; its prospect
were hopeless. Yet Mr.. Bryan, LEADING
a new policy. increased the vote O
1892 by one million, and a few thou
, sand votes properly distributed woul
have elected him to the presidency.
s.Yes, he Is still harping on the Of
string, God bless himl
"These are his latest notes: 'Th
sentiment against government by IL
junction is growing. The people ar
in favor Of trial by jury
:: The nation a demand the Inf
Of a citizen, but it a not touc
accumulated wealth by the income ia,
y Is money more sacred than blOoda'
The democratic party will col
l. tinue It's attack upon the principle
IS monopoly, wherever it appear
whether in the standard money trus
the paper money trust or the indu
trial trust
Ill .. If the people become sufficient
indifferent to the doctrine Of sci
government to permit its abandonme
:, in the Orient, they will not lor
defend 1t here
HEet them read these words vi
fear that the democracy will backsli'
from the platform Of 1896. The IN
an lion populists aud our republics
Ii allies may rest assured that we stal
be firm.
Sc ave are thankful that our party b
ell not been swerved by abuse, terrified
a servile press, or lulled by the bla
dishments Of wealth.
sour leader has glrded on
armour and fastened it with rive
He is william ], Bryan, and
other"