The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-07
Democrats DO Not Keep One Issue
Paramount Long Enough 10 Have
1t Effectively Spiked.
RECENT CONVERTS TO BRYAN
THEIR RECORDS MADE PLAIN To
THEIR GREAT DIsCREDIT.
Quotations by Carl scnurs Which
Look Very Queer Now-Action De-
fined by Treaty Stipulations.

CHICAGO, Oct. 6-Concluding the pro-
gramme of busy day of campaigning. en-
bracing a dozen speeches. Governor Roose-
veit Of New York. tonight addressed two
Chicago audiences which crowded both the
Coliseum and First Regiment Armory. yet
he had to disappoint several thousand per-
sons on whom the doors were closed after
the big buildings were filled For more
than three hours before the arrival OF
Governor Roosevelt the crowd lad been
gathering in Wabash avenue, awaiting him.
The Governor was late. owing to the fall
ure of his special train 10 arrive on time.
When the train rolled into the depot those
aboard, among whom were Governor
Roosevelt. Senator Hanna. Senator Cullom
and Richard Yates. Republican candidate
for Governor of Illinois, received a mighty
cheer. Hundreds of Republican club mern-
bers, mounted and in khaki uniforms, were
formed in line. and the Governor was es-
corted 10 the Auditorium Hotel, where he
took dinner. Along the route the side
walks were thronged, and numerous bands
made music for the marchers. While the
throng at the Coliseum awaited the ma
tional candidate. various speakers occupied
the platform. Among them was Judge
Yates, at whose request the audience rose
and gave three cheers for Mckinley and
Roosevelt.
A radical change had been made in the
Coliseum for Governor Roosevelt The
platform from which Bourke Cochran
spoke one week ago. at the end OF the hall.
had been moved to the east side. and the
chairs were arranged that every one
In the vast building faced the speaker. and
all were thus enabled TO hear distinctly
For ten minutes after Governor Roosevelt's
arrival the crowd cheered; even yelled
themselves hoarse and waved flags. Wom-
en- stood on chairs. waved handkerchiefs
and shouted, and just as quiet was re-
stored, a storm Of applause was provoked
again by the Rough Riders Regiment.
which marched in and occupied the gallery
behind the platform.
FLEETING ISSUES.
The Governor. near whom sat various
members of the Republican national com-
mittee and large representation OF thu
Hamilton Club, was introduced by PRESS
dent Bangs, of that club He said: ''It is
difficult to argue over the issues raised by
our antagonists in 1896 for our antagonists
themselves, though they still profess TO be-
lieve in them. no longer dare argue them-
OF course. this does not alter in the least
the danger TO the country involved in these
issues All that 1t alters is our estimate.
Of the men who still champion a policy
which would bring absolute ruin TO the
government although so conscious OF its.
weakness that they lay all the stress OF
their public argument on another issue I'm,
order TO attract voters who have BEEN
alienated by their former course. Certain.
n -
rendered and are now championing Mr.
Bryan, although four years ago they de-,
nounced him with exceeding bitterness be-
cause Of the very attitude on financial. so-s
cial and economic questions which he stiII
openly retains. These men invite US to-
assist at the triumph Of the forces Of social
disorder OF economic unrest. OF financial
dishonor and disaster. because. forsooth.
they say that all evils that may befan Us
are preferable to seeing us uphold the
honor Of the flag and the interests of the
Nation In the Philippines. The arguments
they advance to justify themselves are so
extraordinary that II is difficult TO state
them seriously. Mr.. Bourke Cochran, for
instance. advocates the election OF Mr..
Bryan and Bryanite House on the ground
that there will still be Republican Senate
to prevent the newly-elected President ana
House carrying out the very policy they
would have been elected 10 carry out il
seems scarcely necessary TO do more than
TO state such proposition. It's mere state-
ment furnishes a sufficient commentary
both on the party on behalf OF which IL 10
advanced and on the gentleman advances
ing it
''Mr. Schurz. than whom no one man in
1896 used more violent language concerning
Mr.. Bryan. is now supporting him, or what
is practically the same thing is opposing
President Mckinley on account OF the
Philippine policy Mr.. Schurz has stated
that his blood boiled az our misconduct
in taking the Philippines, and that ne de-
fed any man TO produce from the history OF
any civilized nation a parallel In point OF
infamy TO conduct toward Aguinaldo
and his insurgents. OF course IL Is. in one
sense. difficult TO produce such parallel
for the excellent reason that our conduct
has been the reverse of Infamous and
therefore cannot be paralleled By an act
OF infamy. But. accepting Mr.. schnrz's
Technology. II may be pointed out that
Infinitely greater criticism can justly bs
passed on the dealings OF this Nation with
the Sioux and Nez Peroes during the ad-
ministration OF President Hays. OF which
MI. ochui< was q uictnpcts tndh can %
passed on any OF cur dealings with the
Tagals. under President Mckinley. The
parallel between the Sioux and the Tzsals
Is not unfair and Aguinsldo probably
stands above Sitting Bul. but he stands
Infinitely below Chief Joseph. and the Mes
Perces. unlike the Tagals. aid have real
and grave injuries OF which 10 complain
Mr. schurz WAS then IN power and he could
then have shown the faith that IVES il him