The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-05

that expansion which, under Democratic
rule brought half the continent as a
galaxy of commonwealth into the Union.
We denounc9 that expansion which by
contract OyercOmes the people of hemis-
phere und9r the pretext Of giving them
liberty, which governs them by force,
which denies to them the rights of citi-
zens, which subjects the American work
nrn to competition of hOrdeS of Orien-
tails from the sO-called American prov
inces to take his place at the forge, in
the field and factory.
''We would build the Nicaraguan canal
as an American enterprise for the Anne
rican people. We would operate it in
times of peace and control it in times of
war. We would fOrtify it notWithstand-
ing the protests or the objections OF
transatlantic powers. We would share
the benefits and responsibilities Of its
management with no associates. We
would form political alliances with no
countries whatever. We neither need
nor desire them. We would relieve the
people of the burden Of ia xatiOn. If adj
ministration authority is to be credited
the Spanish American conflict ended
eight months ago.
!. The treasury is bursting with a pie
thoric revenue. Notwithstanding these
conditions there is no surceaseS OF taxa
alton. Burdens willingly assumed nd
cheerfully borne in the heat Of conf let
press with full weight in the times of
peace, with no signs of relief from the
party in power.
We would investigate the public expen-
d1ture and demand an accounting for the
millions that have been lavished in the
purchase of naval stores for war munit-
lions, In supplies, equipment and
transportation. We would inquire into
the conduct of the war, stamp out favor
1t1sm in high places and reward the real
heroes in the conflict. We would ascer-
tain and fix the responsibility for the ter
rlble mortality of our military camp, for
the inefficiency Of bureaucrats, their SUI
bordinates and the needless sacrifice of
thousands Of our soldiers to the cupidity
Of contractors and the ineflciency of ap-
pointees.
We would have for our chief magistrate
a man sprung from the loins of the peo-
pie, rock ribbed in his convictions and
controlled by the admonitions of his con-
science. A man of lofty ideals and
steadfast courage. A man to whom the
country s constitution appears as a living
and sacred reality.
The Republican party boasts of almost
unbroken rule for nearly 40 years 1t
founded it's organization upon the princi
Pies OF the declaration of independence.
1t was triumphant. Since then it has IN
dergone a complete and marvellous
change. 1t has become the exponent and
defender Of capital in all it's forms, the
protector OF every political evil that has
arisen since the war to assail or menace
the welfare Of the citizens. More recent
~ declaring for Cuban independence it
scarcely -disguises its present purpose 80
absorb that island Its ideals now are
palgn fund. Against the continuance of
this party in power we enter protest.
With the man exalted above the dollar,
the constitution against combination,
the equality Of all before the law, with
solemn promises to correct the abuses Of
the administration and to enforce those
fundamentals of government which Sc
cure exact justice to all, we shall not ap-
peal in vain to the wisdom, the intelli-
gence and the patriotism of the Ameri-
can peoples.
His severe Arrangement of the zen
trenched enemy" drew a ripple of ap-
plause and as he proceeded his we'll
rounded sentences were punctuated with
generous and hearty manifestations of
approval. Despite his sUrong voice the
confusion in the hall became SO great
that much Of the speech was LOST to the
delegates and spectators.
At the conclusion of Mr. Thomas
speech Mr.. Campau of Michigan offered a
resolution for reading the Declaration of
Independence and the band played the
Star Spangled Banner.
The first semblance of enthusiasm was
shown when the secretary of the conven-
ton read the resolution offered by Mr..
Campau.
With cheers and applause the resolution
was adopted while the band in the .sout h
gallery played patriotic airs.
Then a dramatic scene occurred. AS
the vast audience was quieting down to
listen to the rea ding of the Declaration
two men appeared upon the platform
bearing carefully in their arms two large
objects, each shrouded completely in the
stars and stripes. They were placed, the
the one upon the other, Immediately on
the right and in front Of the chairman.
Delegates and spectators craned their
necks to see what was about to occur.
All realized that a coup was about to be
enacted.
Quickly advancing to the flag draped
objects a handsome man deftIy lifted the
flag from a handsome bust of Mr.. Bryan
AS the familiar features of their dis
OAA1S 9i4OO 4OdACI WcIO I6COSulIDu ny
delegates and spectators a tornado of ap-
plause swept over the audience. From
side to side the bust was turned so that
all might know whom it represented.
When the applause had subsidized, Chas.
5. Hampton, of Petosky, Mich, read in
magnificent voice the immortal Declara-
ton Of Independence. AS the full and
rounded sentences Of the great state paper
rolled through thu hall the cheering and
enthusiasm increased, and when Mr..
Hampton had concluded the applause
shook the building. When the orator had
finished the Declaration OF Independence
and the applause had ceased Miss Fultoni
OF New York was introduced and sang
the Star SpangIed Banner, the audience
standing and cheering after each verse.
1t was an innovation, in a national con-
vention Then as she finished the last
strains the hand 4oOI1 ~, o-,<4 To,7