The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-07-26
BRYANITES DEFIANT
GOLD men SULK
Pennsylvania's Democracy Is In
Certainly a Very Bad Way.
WILL POLL A SMALL VOTE.
The Silver Knights Domination of the
Democratic National Committee Makes
His Followers in the Keystone State
Reioiee
Especial Correspondence.)


Especial Correspondence
Harrisburg, July 25.-Pennsylvania
Democrats were deeply interested in
the outcome of the meeting of the
Democratic national committee at Chi
cago last week. Having been the first
state to lead off with boom for Bryan
for president next year and the nomi-
nation of complete free silver ticket
on a free silver platform, the Keystone
state Democracy was anxious to be
sustained at Chicago. Although there
were two forces at work at the sessions
of the national committee, both of
these were in sympathy with Bryan
and the platform of 1896. One element
comprised what may for comparisons
sake be called the conservative wing,
and it dominated the committee. The
other element represented the eXtrem-
lists, who demand an immediate decla-
ration for the free coinage of silver
and the expulsion from the party of all
organizations and individuals who will
not loudly profess their devotion for
this program. Bryan does not propose
to forsake free silver, although the free
silver issue is alive only to the extent
that Bryan and his friends continue
to agitate. The country settled the
question for once and all in 1885, and
free coinage of silver has been definite
ly repudiated by the American people.
1t is the weakest card the Democrats
can play, so weak that it makes certain
the loss of the game. Yet Bryan clings
to this personal issue.
The proceedings at Chicago are a
finger board to the next national con-
vention 1t is obvious that Bryan is
the choice of the Democratic party for
president. Croker has a stalking horse
in Judge Van Wyck, and German has
some senatorial advocates, while Cali
fornia suggests ex-senator White. But
Bryan is without serious rival. He
is the embodiment of the Chicago plat
form and the logical candidate if that
platform shall be affirmed. Sound
money Democrats who have hoped for
the return of the party to reason will
be disappointed, but their hopes have
rested on thin air.
Throughout the state of Pennsylva-
mia the followers of the regular Demo-
cratic organization are jubilant They
proclaim that the sentiment as eX-
pressed at the national committee
meeting was a complete Endorsement OF
Bryan and meant that he would have
no trouble in obtaining the presidential
nomination in 1900. On the other hand
the result of the meeting seemed to
have rather a depressing effect on the
gold Democrats. They were not in
clined to say anything at all, but the
few who would consent to talk freely
admitted that it looked as if Bryan
would have everything his own way.
Chairman Donnelly, of the Demo-
cratic city committee, of PHILADELPHIA
was among those who promptly took
occasion to express their pleasure al
the news from Chicago. From begin.
ming to end, he declared, the meetin,
was in thorough accord with the
wishes Of Bryan, and everything that
was done was favorable to his welfare
There is nothing, as far as can bt
seen now, to prevent Bryan obtainins
the nomination next year, and Phila
delphia, Chairman Donnelly predicted
would send solid delegation for him
PENNSYLVANIA FOR BRYAN.
Former Congressman James Kerr. O.
Clearfield county leaves no doubt O
sentiments of the Democracy of thu
interior of the state.
"a majority of the delegates from
Pennsylvania to the Democratic ma
tional convention" says Mr.. Kerr
will be favorable to the BRYAN or
ganization, and will favor permittin,
the platform of 1900 to be written h,
the friends Of the 1896 platform. Their,
will be some gold men in the dele
cation, but If the unit rule is enforced
as usual, the delegation will vote foI
Bryan and let the Bryan people writ,
the platform. Democrats who are tru,
to the party do not feel that the mex
platform should be written by thos,
who refused to support the party OF
the 1896 platform. A majority of th,
Pennsylvania delegation will favor fin,
platform hcjng written by those wht
wrote it in 90 and will trust to then
to adapt 1t to the present conditions "
tlNlSsAni w LII our Elk.
The enthusiasm of the Bryanites ha
had depressing effect upon the SCUM
money Democrats throughout tb
state. They are taking absolutely n
interest in the Democratic state tickle
Many of them will not vote at the con
ing state election, while others wi
cast their ballots for the Republica
nominees. The sound money Demo
Gratis argue that if the present Bryar
lite organization of the party in tn
state should poll large vote for the
state ticket it would be fairly taken
an Endorsement from the Democrat
voters of their radical stand on the 81
yer question and all that BryanisI
and the Chicago platform implies.
1t would appear that Silverite Creas
is not going to come within sight ,
the state treasurers Office this wear.
REPUBLICANS ARE ENTHUSIAST
Preparations are under way for II
Republican state convention. whiC
meets here on the oath of next mont
with a view to accommodating an III
usually large number of spectator
The city will be splendidly decorate
and as many of the soldiers of Il
Tenth Pennsylvania are expected he
TO see one of their officers honore
there will be special efforts taken
make the display appropriately patr
otic.
The prophets are still at sea as
the names that will appear on the r
publican state ticket.
81 am satified there has been I
agreement among the Republican lea
ers upon any candidates for nomin