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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Undoubtedly, the ticket as it stands,
has a better outlook for success than
had the Cleveland ticket, when it was
nominated, in 1892 Except for the
homestead riots, that would have been
disastriously beaten. In American
politics no man can tell what day OF
night may bring forth Many things
are likely to happen between now and
November. Who shall say? Let him
who wishes to flop down in the mire
and prophesy evil, indulge himself by
all means. The rank-and-f of the
party will hope for the best, pray for
the best, work for the best, putting the
croaker aside, saying to themselves
and to one another sufficient unto the
day be the evil thereof. Louisville
Courier ournaI
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

In 1892 Cleveland and Stevenson
carried Illinois by plurality of 26, 003
votes, the democratic vote being 426, e
2Sl and the republican vote being 800, =
2SS. This is the only time Illinois has
gone democratic in national election
since the war In 1896 Mckinley car
ried the state by l42, 900 plurality. The
controlling vote in Illinois, however,
is the German, and it is believed by
many the majority of this will go dem
ocratic this fall, owing to the imperial
istic tendencies of the republican par
ty, Another point favorable to carry
ing Illinois this time is that the candi,
date for governor, Alschuler, is Of
German descent and a man of whom
even the republican press speaks well,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

The Hon. Adlai Z. Stevenson is said
to have planned quiet life for the rest
of his days, but he was called into the
service again by the democratic ma
tional convention at Kansas City. 1t is
understood that he had no thought of
receiving nomination till the time of
the meeting of the convention. He is
all the better, though, for not having
been a seeker. He undoubtedly carries
tremendous strength to the ticket. The
nomination is a good one, on grounds of
fitness, expediency, high character and
all else. 1t is happy relief from the
burlesque threaterings in both parties
in connection with this great Office be-
fore the national conventions. The bur
lesque was carried out by the Ph1ladel-
phia convention in the nomination of
Teddy Roosevelt q ia ldlst q military
counterfeit, and misft generally. Ste
yenson is mild, unpretending man,
accomplished and experienced i'll the
duties of the vice presidency, and quail
lied for any emerg sncy contemplated
by the constitution Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

showed that his knowledge of that sec
ton of the state of his birth was CIV
ceedingly limited. He seemed to have
an impression that the people up there
are ignorant and lawless, and that life
is lived in very primitive fashion, |
think ! know this state pretty well, as
] have lived for ten years in each of
the three divisions, and / think East
Tennessee will not suffer by compare
son with other sections East Tennes-
see is q historic section, They were
fighting the battles Of liberty, making
constitutions aud publishing newspa-
pers up there when most Of the rest of
the state was wilderness. They have
/ today as many and as good schools and
churches as any other section of the.
south, and more than some sections.
| East Tennessee has as many daily
papers as Middle and West Tennessee
combined, and 1t has at least as many
leaders in proportion to population. /
has more natural wealth and a greater
variety of it than any section Of its size
in this country. 1t las hundreds of
thousands of acres of as fine farming
lands as ever yielded harvest Inthe
matter Of railroads, mills and factories
it invites comparison. II has more
good pixies and is making more pro-
gress in road building than any other
section of the south. It's climate is
ideal. Its many rivers, its countless
springs, its numerous watering places,
its lovely valleys and its Handicapped
mountains, whose peaks kiss the skies
and echo it's thunders, give it pc
culiar charm and attraction to those
who admire nature and love to lingcr
amid its beautiful and majestic handl-
work. A week in midsummer on the
Big Smoky is worth cycle of Cathay
and several other places. Nature was
in her best mood when she created East
Tennessee She adorned and bedecked
it with the best she had. 1t is often
referred to as the home Of the moon
sinner. More moonshine liquor is made
in Middle and West Tennessee than in
East Tennessee; the revenue. officers
will tell you this; the court records will
show it. East Tennessee is noted for the
shrewdness and enterprise of its bust
ness men. 1t furnished to Atlanta
number of men who have done much
to make that city. 1t gave John II.
Inman and r. T. Wilson to New York.
1t gave the world Admiral Farragut
Senator Morgan, of Alabama, is an
East Tennessean; so is ex-senator
Reagan, Of Texas, JEFF Davis post
master-g general. There are many lead
ing citizens of Nashville, among the
older generation, who came from East
TIE nnessee. Some Of the most success
full and prominent merchants, lawyers
and educators, of which Nashville has
ever boosted, were natives of East Ten
nessee. These are merely suggestive
facts at random. Facts in detail would
fill columns of The American. East
Tennessee is the terraced garden Of the
gods.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Imperialism has received blow from
an unexpected quarter. When the adj
ministration began to order troops sent
from the Philippines to China, Gen.
Macarthur promptly filed protest
saying that if the troops were taken
away from the Philippines the Filipino
revolt would at once be renewed See
rotary Root telegraphed for Gen. Otis
to come to Washington at once. He
came and declared that Macarthur was
right, and after two days conference
Secretary Root announced that no more
troops would be sent from the Philip.
pines to China. The plain meaning of
this is that it is necessary to keep the
big army we now have in the Philip
pines permanently there in order to
maintain our authority over the Filipi-
nos. That is a little more than the
most rabid imperialist bargained for.
What possible benefit can we derive
from the Philippines that will compen-
safe us for the expense in money and
American lives that will be necessary
to keep an army of so, 600 soldiers over
there. 1t seems that the world is
about to witness the revival of the era
of the mercenary invading army, which
was familiar to Europe a few centuries
ago. The other great civilized govern
ments, including our own, have hired
an army of Japan, to go to China and
fight the Chinese, and after the Chinese
are licked into humbeness, they are to
be made to pay back the money it will
cost to lick them, with usurious inter
est. 1t is not considered honorable fol-
an individual to hire professional thugs
to obtain vicarlous revenge upon his
personal enemies. What then makes
such a thing honorable on the part Of
nations?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Nominees Bryan an Stevenson met in
conference of party leaders at Lincoln
Monday and discussed plans for the
campaign. Two or three thousand
people gathered at the Lincoln Hotel
when Mr.. Stevenson arrived, and both
nominees responded briefly to calls for
speeches. The conference was attend
ed by Chairman Jones, ex-Gov. Stone,
Chas. A. Towne, Daniel Campau and
Committeeman Johnson, of Kansas.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

flags and hats, aud it was some time
before order was restored, The speaker
attempted several times to go on, but
was forced to wait. He finally pro-
ceeded as follows);
Up until that point the war was right
but when we passed beyond that point
the administration went too far. But
it was another indication of following
in the footsteps of Great Britain when
our flag rose over the flag Of the rotten
Spanish monarchy, the American re-
public could not resist the temptation
to follow In the footsteps Of Great
Britain and it thirsted for land and
gold, and that is where the mistake
was made We should have stopped at
the end of the Spanish victory, when
we brought liberty to the people who
were being ground TO death under the
heel of Spanish tyranny. We do love
justice aud liberty. The masses Of the
Americpn people stand for the blessed
idea of liberty, justice and equality OF
rights, and | dare say today if it were
possible to get the news over the Brit
ish cable ia the Roer farmers in the
two Sauth African republics that these
representatives of six or seven million
American voters send q word of sym
patty to them many Boer would
shout for Joy in the hills Of the Trans
yaal Granaer struggle for liberty was
never made in All the worlds history
than the struggle being made by the
republicans ana democrats in South
Africa. Let us sympathize with them
am glad that you ha, e taken this
action today. At the polls in Novem-
Der follow il up. Let American prin-
ciples e"er live. Let them go down
for years to come as an inspiration to
generations yet unborn Liberty, love
country, one flag, one country, one
splendid destiny alone.
| stand upon this platform to support
William Jennings Bryan.
As Mr.. Davis concluded the band
struck up "Flail to the Chief" and
while it was rendering the air, he held
an impromptu reception III on the plat
form. Chairman Richardson was the
first to grasp his hand as he concluded,
then Senator Jones. Others crowded
around him until he had difficulty in
retaining his feet. He left the plat
form as soon as he was able, but on the
way to his seat he was given shouts of
approval by those whom he passed.
The band passed from "IIail to the
Chief to America, and the sergeant
alarms, Martin, rose to his feet and
waved desperately for silence.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12
How New York Has Com.

The nomination of Roosevelt, and the
desire of democrats to do something to
carry New York, are explained by the
course of the Empire state in national
elections in the past. Here is the way
the state went in times past:
Seymour over Grant, in 1868, by 10,
600 plurality.
Grant over Greeley, in 1872, by SO,
455 plurality.
Tilden over Hayes, in 1876, by 32,
TAP plurality.
Garfield over Hancock, in 1880, by
q, 033 plurality.
Cleveland over Blaine, in 1884, by
l, 149 plurality.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Oregon is a republican state, and yet
the Oregon constitution forbids negroes
to come into the state, cor to reside in
the state or hold any real estate, OF
make any contracts OF maintain any
suit therein" The people of Oregon
were called upon at their recent elec,
ton to vote on proposition to repeal
this clause of the constitution. They
refused to repeal it, and Oregon, though
dominated by republicans, still remains
a prohibited land to the negro.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Ourg grapevine got grounded last week
and we were led to announce that Chas.
A. Towne had been nominated for vice
president. We got it to working later,
however, and learned that the demo-
Gratis still had sense enough to know a
good thing, and had nominated that
admirable democrat, Adlai Stevenson,
of Illinois. He will make an ideal run
ming mate for the matchless Bryan.
He's been there before and knows Just
how to steer for the White House.
With such candidates and such a plat
form defeat is impossible in this en-
lightened century.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Ex-Congressman Anderson has start
ed newspaper at Newport and calls it
"Plain Talk" The first issue of this
interesting journal is on our table. 1t
fys the Brownlow flag, but talks out in
meetin' against his state ticket, and
wants new convention and compro-
mise ticket. Col. Anderson got his
hand in helping to edit the Congress
sional Record, and will no doubt make
paper equally as interesting.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Mr.. Tcwne says his course in regard
to the populist nomination for the vice
presidency is perfectly clear, but he will
not make statement until after the
formal notification, which will be in
about ten days. He held conference
Sunday with Mr.. Bryan and Senator
Jones.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

stead of row, the regular democrats,
those who called themselves gold demo-
Gratis in 1896, the silver republicans
and the populists are all enthusiastic
cally supporting Bryan and Stevenson,
and the Kansas City platform. These
elements working tremendously to-
gether are believed. even by republic
cans, to be strong enough to carry the
country.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

In speaking of Billy Mrs. Bryan re-
Gently said: civilian Jennings Bry-
an was born in Salem, ILL.,, March 10,
1860. He was sturdy, round-limbed
boy and fond of play. His appetite,
which has since been a constant COM
panion, developed very early. The
pockets of his first trousers were al
ways filed with bread, which he kept
for an emergency"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Harrison over Cleveland, in 1888, by
IA, 1913 plurality.
Cleveland over Harrison, in 1892. by
1888 plurality.
Mckinley over Bryan, in 1896, by
2GS, 400 plurality.-Cincinnati CONNER
cial Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

The republicans are already scared
over the outlook in Wisconsin, owing to
what one of their papers calls the
"ominous silence among the Germans. :"
It is recalled that the last time this
ominous silence ushered in a campaign
in Wisconsin it ended it the state going
for the democrats. Courier ournal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

The imports at Manila for the calen-
dar year 1899 aggregated SIS, AGO.
The duty was SO, 364, 900, The imports
from the United States were only 81,
$50, 1854, being exceeded by China, Eng
land and Spain.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

If getting the other fellows half
scared to death. be good politics, then
the Kansas City convention must be
credited with much good politics, for
the republicans are badly frightened
lot. They figured on big democratic
fuss at Kansas City, but found that in
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Tennessee led the way in the nomi-
nation of Stevenson, At Chicago, in
1892, Tennessee cast the vote for Cleve-
land that turAed the tide to him and
the ticket swept the country. Was
Tennessee's action at Kansas City an
omen of good luck. Nashville Ameri-
pon
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Eleven Americans were killed and
sixteen wounded in last weeks opera
tions in Luzon. The Filipino loss in
dead was 100. The insurgents are slow
ly accepting the amnesty provisions,
but are killing few of our soldiers as
they pass.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12
Tatum,s Tribute to The Mountain.

| was talking with man today who
was born in Tennessee and who has
lived here all his life, said Major W.
G. Tatom, of Knoxville, to a reporter
for the Nashville American, "but whose
questions concerning East Tennessee
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Hon. J. d. Richardson maintained
his reputation at Kansas City as u skill
full, capable and alert presiding officer.
He is a superb parlamentarian and
seems to have been born to WELD the
gavel. Nashville Banner.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Sam Crumley is spoken of as the
democrat to go up against Hon. r. II.
Butler for state senator. Sam is a
"rattling" good runner, and he could
not get better peace-maker than the
Judge if he desires lively sprint.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12
Electors by Districts;


First district - Baxter Taylor, OF
Washington.
Second district-John w. Staples, OF
Roane.
Third district J. J. Lynch, Of
Franklin.
Fourth district-W. S. Faulkner, Of
Wilson.
Fifth district b Neil, of Marshall
Sixth district M. II. Meeks, Of
Davidson.
Seventh district-R. b. Williams, Of
Lawrence.
Eigth district-Thomas G. Rye, Of
Benton.
Ninth district-W. w. Craig, o.
Crockett.
Tenth district-W. II. Carroll, o
Shelby.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

The strength of the American army
in the Philippines on June 30 was G3,-
49G officers and men. Since that date
1910 of these have been transferred to
China.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

If the Hawkins Bros. stock should
fail to pay the fees of the bankruptcy
proceedings draft on Broadway Rouss
might be made to make up the def
cheney.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Mayor James X. Mcclure, of SYRIA
cuse, has been selected to direct the
democratic gubernatorial campaign in
New York this fall. That name sounds
enough like wire to give him a strong
mill
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

The Chattanooga Times always fights
winner. 1t fought Bob Taylor; it
fought Carmack and now it is fighting
Bryan. May its record be maintained.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Gov. McMillm never got off that
double-track until he heard the road
crossing signal of the republican flyer,
then he hung up red flag and stepped
off on the safe side.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

The World gets its dates mixed on
the Mckinley assassination Its going
to occur in November, and the demo-
Gratis are going to do it with the nigh
tY ballot.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

The premium list of the
fair this year is more liberal
than for any previous year
and the catalogue will be
published early in July If
you are interested write d
card to F. B. St John, secre-
tary, Johnson City, Tenn ,
and a copy will be mailed
you as soon as completed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

The Chattanooga Times may gain a
few subscribers by jumping out of the
democratic pasture, but it will loose 1G
for every gained.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Charles II. Duell, commissioner Of
patents, is being pushed for the repub-
lican nomination for governor of New
York. He'll have to fight for it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Some one aroused Gov. McMillin
from his trance and from now on de-
mocracy in Tennessee will march to a
glorious victory.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

The democrats made no mistake in
putting out Gus Broderick and Henry
Jackson for sheriff and trustee. They
are not only sure winners, but are first
class men and will make good officers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12
Webster Davis Declares Allegiance

Then followed a stirring and dra-
matte scene. The plank in the plat
form denouncing Engiand's policy
against the Beers had called out i'm
mense applause, but when it was an
nounced by Chairman Richardson that
the convention would be addressed by
Hon. Webster Davis, former assistant
secretary of the interior, the crowd
manifested its enthusiasm by cheering
for quite two minutes as the former re-
publican leader assembled the platform
and stood facing the thousands of spec
tators.
The speech of Mr.. Davis was ar
ranged in order to enable him to an
nounce his allegiance to the democratic
party and the democratic platform and
to the ticket of the convention.
In dramatic style and with the force
and magnetism of fine orator, Mr..
Davis began his address. Mr.. Davis
spoke as follows
Mr. chairman and gentlemen of the
convention-I have never yet read OF
heard platform that was so intensely
American as the platform read here in
this convention. Continued applause
aud cheeriug.) Old conditions have
passed away. Old questions have
passed away and good many new
questions are now before the American
people. ! care not the snap of my fin
ger for party or private criticism.
| care nothing for office, but l volun
tarily gave up one better than any yor
can give me great applause and cheer
ing) and the man or newspaper tina
makes the statement that I was forced
to leave the administration against my
will, absolutely, uuqualifedly and ma
liciously lies. applause and cheers.
/ loye liberty, / love equity of rights
and love justice, and when the party
that | belong to is too cowardly to taxi
a stand for liberty to represent thiI
government against British aristocracy
and monarchy, leave it, and leave i
for good. ovid aud enthusiastic ap
plause and cheering.) Inevery part o
Europe and Africa the charge is mad,
by the British press and the British of
ficials that there is secret alliance be
tween this country and Great Britain
to the effect that in case of any foreign
nation attempting to intervene in be
half Of the poor Beers, that this repub
lie will stand by Great Britain with il
army and navy. (Cries of "No, no. F"
| have yet to hear of the administration
denying that report. ] defended th
American government in every addres
[ made in behalf of the Beers since IN,
unfortunate visit to that country-fo
me | say unfortunate financially ant
politically-but | say now | will neve
defend it again, because it has no
taken the chance at its national conven
tior to tell the American people that W
are for liberty and republican forms o
government Great applause.) Lib
erty-we all love that splendid word
the sweetest word that ever blossome,
upon the tongue of man, and as on
great republican senator said in th
United States senate, cit has come t
pass that we must WHISPER the wor,
liberty in Washington.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

George Milton has seen Croker and
Hill and Bryan and all the big fellows
and what they "said to me- seems to be
very satisfactory.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Chickamauga Park has been selected
as the camping ground for volunteer
soldiers on their return from Cuba and
the foreign territories.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

The Chattanooga Times refuses to
support Mr.. Bryan. This is not sur
prising, but very sad.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

At any rate Judge Snodgrass can
blame it all on the Kansas City plat
form.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Broderick and Jackson are on the
war path and are sweeping everything
before them.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

This is democratic weather and I'M
less all signs fail it will continue until
after August 2nd.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Hill is satisfied with the ticket. So
are all other democrats.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

Judge Snodgrass ought to be ex-
panding his chances of election by get
ting vote or two occasionally.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET

For Governor:
BENTON MMILLIN, of Smith,
For Railroad Commissioner:
TH0S. Il. WILLIAMS, Of Knox.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

If you have an attraction
to present o. want a privilege
for any legitimate purpose,
address Cy H. Lyle, general
manager, Johnson City, Ten
neSSee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1900-07-12

David B. Hill says New York will go
democratic, and he knows.