The Atlanta constitution., 1900-07-16

you in when you get close to him." He has
absolutely marched over mountains OF dinicuity
He had sympathy or help from Mr.. Cieve-
lands administration. yet he polled an enormous
vote In the United States In the face OF It. He
was confronted with the most popular republi-
can In the country In 1896. yet after -FOUR
years of defeat, without a single Official posi-
tion TO give to supporter. not even the coh-
gressional pap that helps along federal onice
holders In getting influence; this candidate has
risen up and up in spite Of gigantic dinicuities
until in the immense democratic party
stood In his open path to a second nomination
1t is a marvel. almost a miracle. HIS pluck
is seven-day wonder.
Today II President Mckinley was shorn CT
his political power to reward his supporters. and
the two men stood out for the hearty anection
and respect OF the nation. Mr. Bryan would
win hands down, because the world loves
hero that is true to himself and to his avowed
convictions.
Not a breath Of scandal has tainted his
character in all these years Of test ana trial
with a fine white light shining into his home
his business and his reputation. under which
weak or corrupt man would wilt and disappear
necessarily He is brave because ne IN true
and sincere. and Is not afraid 10 meet '"o
issue. for he believes 1t is right
II will not do to say that the democratic party
has simply to sacrifice a candidate In ls" pe-
cause the Rough Riders were In the saou,o
and a war administration is never defeateo
There are some dozens In the party VINO wouiu
esteem IL n high and precious privilege 10 oie
In such harness. TO maintain Its doctrines anu
PRINCIPLES Nor IL Mr.. Bryan credited Win
vulgar. self-seeking or audacity. lie Is "he.e
he Is because he fitted the niche and nopooy
else was able to come up to TINS eccep'-u
measurement a candidate. lie may pe nv
match for Mr.. Hanna's doodle. but ms IN maan" m III
is not discounted In the presence OF any ea a.,,,
date now placed the track py any p"'''
influence. ..-,,oo
Mr. Stevenson IL no stranger to the American
people. There some OF US VINO , Milne'II ~
b,s debut in congress who still living. no
won his first election as a man OIL ti0 Pe'''e'
not n partizan- e,,. v.ar.
A personal acquaintance OF twenty-hvo yos's
warrants the statement that he was aAwnys
gentleman and true TO his convictions. nc
a living link between the Cleveland anu .ns
Rrvan democracy. which was hopelessiy oivioeo
four years ago. His association Win tiie N IN.
sas city ticket Is an assurance tnerc w.
no dispute between factions In TINS Soou ''a'
1900 -. .S ,or,,,,
MIR Cleveland will never forget tne corIiar -
relations which existed between then, uuIi'iS
four wears of amity and harmony: he couio
NOT afford 20 do SO President Mckinney mas
far more satirical foe In eS-Speakcr ; neeui ha,
resigned the speakership. as II - peheNeu, p.
csuse Of his utter disregard for the presiu',. p1'
of his own party. He had elther 20 sarvs $500
Uannaism or retire, and he retired 70 p..se, ps,s
bts self rcspect without damaging the success
of other men for whom he felt kind resai ,aI. a
marty fealty The Rough Rider may niii.9 %,
vet uncomfortable with this dolaf-rt'n u
form 10 wear and carry into every scrIIii''aes
this fall and stranger things nave napp.., ppy,t,s
than a general uprising against coii"P'
In the American nation. -. -,...r
The Kansas City ticket may be tne winner.
MRS w. II. FELTON,.