Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1900-07-14

Trusts were denounced as an inherent
part of the Republican administration.
Mr.. Towne devoted. considerable at
tention to Imperialism, condemning the
course of the administration.
Mr.. Towne was followed by Mr..
Bryan, who was introduced amid tre-
mendous applause. He spoke as fol-
lows:
'sI am deeply grateful to the good
people of this city and state for their
very cordial approval of my nomina-
ton. Four years ago the state gave
about $4,000 plurality, and on three
occasions since that time the people of
Nebraska declared their adherence to
the political principles for which I have
been contending. am not vain
enough to believe that their support is
meant as a personal compliment. I
accept it as an evidence of their stead
fast devotion to the principles to which
| I have been welded. We enter this
campaign under conditions far more
favorable to success than those which
surrounded us in '96. But whether we
win this year or not, the fight must be
continued until organized wealth ceases
to control the affairs Of the nation and
it becomes again a nation of the peo-
pie.
II do not care to enter at the pres
ent time upon discussion of the is-
sues presented by the platoon adopted
at Kansas City. I can sly, however,
that it is, in my judgment, the great
est platform adopted In recent years,
|if not in the history of the country.
1t is greater platform than the Chi
cago platform, for it endorses the prin-
ciples set forth in that platform, and
in addition thereto presents the party's
position upon several new and vital
questions. There is no evasion about
the platform, no ambiguity and no
double dealing. It is as clear as the
tones of bell, as clear as the tones of
liberty bell. Its candidates are
pledged to its maintenance.
"When the convention came to the
selection of candidate for vice presi.,
dent there was diversity of opinion.
Some preferred an eastern candidate,
believing that he was to strengthen
the ticket in the east. Some preferred
Mr.. Towne, knowing of the sacrifice
which he had made for principle and
of his devotion to the principles set
forth in the Democratic platform. But
the choice fell upon distinguished
Illinois Democrat, who once discharged
with great credit the duties of the
office. In the campaign of '96, when
plutooracy and Democracy met face to
face, Adlia E. Stevenson was an able
and courageous defender of the cause
of Democracy. During the campaign
he spoke in seven of the close states.
II know that some of our allies felt
grieved that they were not given the
second place upon the ticket; but I
am sure that they cannot feel unkind-
ly toward one who, like Mr.. Steven
son, was loyal to the ticket nominated
at Chicago, and who is able to defend
the magnificent party creed set forth
at Kansas City,"
"In this campaign issues are greater
than men. shall not ask any one to
vote our ticket merely because it's the
ticket of the party. 1t deserves sup
port because it stands for the declara-
ton of independence in the Philip.
pines, and for the doctrine of equal
rights for all and special privileges for
none in all domestic questions"
General James B. Weaver also spoke
at length, outlining the work to be
done by the Democratic, Silver Repub.
lican and Populist parties, and appeal
ed for harmony for the common cause.
He also paid tribute to Mr.. Stevenson's
record in congress.