The Van Buren press., 1900-11-17
"We Must not Abandon the Field to
the UnrestraiMed Excesses OF
the Republican Party"

From the time of Jefferson until now
the Democratic party has been the party
of the people II has sustained many
defeats, but has continued its fight and
has compelled the opposing party to
keep nearer correct lines than would
have been the case hut for its efforts.
While we have lost this election, the at
teution of the people has been called to
the necessity of preserving the princi-
piles of the Constitution and the De-
claration of Independence, and devotion
10 these will be stronger by reason OF
the struggle. 1t is the duty of all good
Democrats to face to the front and con-
tinue the fight for correct principles.
These can never die and the Democratic
party which stands for them, must keep
mp its organization and continue the
fight
The necessity of the present tendency
TO entangling alliances with other ma
tions, and the necessity for restraining
the injustice and oppression of trusts, is
Just as pressing rs 1t was when the
Kansas City platform was adopted. me
Democratic party must continue Its
struggle or abandon the field to the I'M
restrained excuses of the Republican
party. This, am sure, the American
people will never do. Men who were In
sympathy with the Republicans, with
their policy and principles, will OF
course, endeavor to divert the Demo
cratic party from its straight course,
but these men will not be trusted or fol.
lowed by real Democrats, but the rebuke.
'.Get thee behind me, Satan, will be
vigorously applied to them.
JAMES X JONES,
Chairman Dem. National Committee.
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF DEMOCRATIC CLUBS
IS INVOKED TO CONTINUE THE SPLENDID
WORK BEGUN BY THEM.
To the Democratic Clubs Of the United
States:
The defeat Of the Democratic candi-
date for President imposes upon Demo,
Gratis everywhere the practical duty OF
organizing their forces. This important
work must be undertaken now and con-
tinued vigorously until the National
Government Is once more controlled by
the spirit and purpose of its founders.
The nation has rendered decisive
verdict on the issues submitted to the
penple, and the administration OF the
affairs of the country has been again EN-.
trusted to the Republican party. All
Democrats Loyalty accept and support
the decision Of the majority
M. 4 s.l l..l.., IS tha namnnrnrv
has borne himself with dignity, and
even those who assisted in his defeat
acknowledge his honesty, courage and
manly patriotism. He has vindicated
the American name of his unhinching
sincerity.
There will be time enough In the future
TO weigh and analyze the causes OF defeat,
The immediate duty Of Democrats is to
prepare the elements Of victory by maxi
Ing their clubs and societies permanent
organizations. Every club formed DUR
Ing the campaign just ended should be
continued and increased.
II Is the purpose of the National AS
sociation of Democratic clubs to promote
the growth Of the broad doctrines OF
Thomas Jefferson by unceasing efforts,
The National organization therefore APP
peals TO Democrats In every State, county
land precinct to renew the struggle for
good government at once, and see to "
that Democratic clubs and societies
are maintained permanently In every
neighborhood. 1t " the duty Of every
good citizen to belong to some political
organization so that the collective virtue
aud iotal1juauoa NJ thp nution NAV he