The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-15

The chief Issue OF TINS campaign Is lne
financial question, which includes not only
currency reform, but curbing of the ra-
pacity of the trusts. This is the issue de-
manded by the masses. This is the issue
that brought Bryan to the front, and which
has kept him on the wave crest of popular
ity.-Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
The political situation in 1900 is so great
Iy different from that of 1896 that those
Democrats who were then in doubt as to
their duty ought not to be so any longer.
We have a, platform prepared by the best
thought of the party, and although all
may not agree with every plank, there is
yet in it the spirit of true Democracy, that
conservative spirit that is the safeguard
of the republic.
We do not think, with some that the
republic will not survive the attacks made
upon its vital principle by the Republicans,
but we are firmly Of the opinion that any
concession to Republican radicalism at this
time, and willingness TO let the Slamor OF
foreign conquest obscure the simple glories
Of our free institutions ought not to be
encouraged.-Mobile Register
The States which Bryan carried in 1896.
plus those which Stevenson carried in 1892.
it is noted, for whatever the observation
may be worth, will elect their joint ticket
with a rush, if they hold what they gained
then.-Charleston News and Courier
The Republicans cannot dodge the issue
of imperialism They have made it and
they must meet it. They have forced their
policies upon the country and now they
must defend them They cannot shift; the
Democrats will not allow them to do so.
Imperialism and trusts are uppermoSt IN
the minds of the American people, and no
matter how much the Republicans would
like to subordinate these questions to some
other issue, the campaign for the Presi-
dency will be made upon these.--Columbus
(Ga.) EnQuirer-Sun.
Fusion doesn't seem to work SO we'll in
Bryan's State. The Populists OF Nebraska
like the head of the Kansas City ticket
we'll enough, he having proved his knshlp
with their kind, but Uncle Adlai Stevenson
doesn't go down with them a bt.-Chares-
ton Post.
The Democratic party is acquiring some
queer additions when 1t takes in men like
Webster Davis, Towne and Cyclone
Davis, but SO long as 1g. Donnelly and Mrs.
Lease are not in the fold there IS hope
Birmingham News.
The Democratic candidate, as we'll as
the Decorate platform, abandoning no
former. expression of opinion, stands now
the sappers and miners who have been do
ing outpost duty for Mr.. Hanna may run
back into their holes. Their action has been
fully discounted and viii surprise nobody
Atlanta Constitution.
If the Gold Democrats be wise, let them
follow Hill into camp and be still. They
had their chance for leadership and lost;
it is their turn to follow, and they should
not evade the duty. They cannot dictate
terms to any party, and only experience
can convert the Democracy to their view;
they have no affiliations with the imperial-
lists, and they should be still till IL is Sime
t, vote,--Fiorida Times.Union.
Save the republic, according to the
st. Louis Republic is to be the battle cry
OF Mr.. Bryan's friends. It seems to US We
have heard that cry before. Something like
it has been the shibboieth of all parties since
Jefferson's time. Considering the number
OF times our free institutions have been
iuperiled," the republic seems to be doing