The Atlanta constitution., 1900-07-16

WOrlu WOulQ go on, Dut III tIiiS ild-
ton, the greatest republic of the
worlds history, puts out its light,
if this republic turns back to the
doctrines which we loathed a cen
tury ago, then to what nation OF
the world can the people look tor
hope and inspirations So you
ought to be proud that you are
an American citizen and able to
say If the republic goes down,
| am not to blame for its down.
fall (Great applause.)
Splendid Ovation.
At the evening meeting Mr.. Bryan ana
Mr.. stevenson were given a tremendous
greeting by the crowds. Both were cheer-
ed again and again as they appeared on
the platform. Mr.. Towne delivered the
most extended speech OF the evening
meeting, outlining the campaign arsu-
ments on which the democratic partv VIII
fight the campaign Of 1890. Mr.. Iowne
gave his first attention to the monetary
question, admitting that the issue nad
changed in Importance since 1886. but IN
ststine that II was still live issue: that
the principles OF bimetallism are as true
now as they were In 1896. Trusts were
denounced as an inherent part of the re-
publican administration. Accumulated
wealth. he said. had already inaugurated
a period Of national decay. and that 70
the reform forces of the country must
the people look to for relief. Continuing.
Mr. Towne said:
1--WE stand upon the threshold OF the
campaign OF 1900 wherein the allied re-
form forces of the country hope and IN
tend to restore the action of the 1edera
government TO the principles OF WASH
ineton and jefferson: to re-establish by
the spirit OF 1896 the doctrines OF lno Inc
principles of Washington and Jenerson.
no alliances or entanglements abroad ana
at home equal rights for all. special priv
leges to none.
Great Political Contest.
The man who sees in the campaign OF
1896 only an ordinary political contest. has
little insight. That campaign was the
beginning of a life and death struggle be-
tween opposing forces Of a fundamental
character and between which. in the very
nature of things. there can be no truce OF
party until victory shall have crowned one
or the other. IL was the first real clash
OF arms between those who would trans
form this government into an oligarchy OF
wealth and privilege and those who would
ton and retrace our steps TO the safety
and glory Of the ancient ways, The re-
public is already In danger. In the midst
of social questions OF grayest complexion
to whose solution are requisite the best
intellect and loftiest patriotism of this
country. the vigilance or the people Is
taxed by the occurrence OF war; whose
noble inception has disguised It's conse-
Quences until. within the little space OF TWO
wears we have Travelled further from our
old ideals than would even so short a
time ago have seemed to be the possible
accomplishment OF century. II. indeed.
the very shadow OF the empire.
MY frienaS II the citizens Of this coun-
try at tho forthcoming election WI ratiIy
and confirm the prcsumptuous stretches OF
authority taht have characterized inc
conduct OF this administration, then we
shall not be In danger of ESTABLISHING an
empire: the empire will have been already
established"
Carpet of Flowers In Porto Rico.
Mr.. Towne criticised the attitude of this
government toward the people of Porto
Rico and the Philippines, saying;
'we walked across Porto Rico on car
net of flowers spread by tho confident en-
thusiasm of the inhabitants. and we nave
compelled them 10 wax upon ,,a nnorhs ia
the hundreds OF millions on land and sea
in order to make commercial returns IN
thousands We are adding 20 me strsnsth
81 her stalwart sons to disease. insanity
and death We have quilted our own TO
stand upon foreign ground.
IVA have formed a partnership with
England wherein we assume all the dam
cor she reans all the benefit. We have
grown contemptuous of the constitution:
we have rechristene6 slaughter ana
named Il civilization We are puttlng
rnan 20 the sword by the thousand and
dare TO call ourselves the agents OF HIM
about whose lOwlv cradle nineteen cen
,,,-ics ago the angels OF heaven sang
Nr Towne was followed by Mr.. Br"an.
who was introduced amid tremendous
applause. -. ,..O
General James II. weaver spoke NJ sot,le me
iono-b ou.lInIny the work 20 be done by
,he democrats. silver republicans ana
nonulist parties and appealing for the
harmony for the common cause. lie also
congress