The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-03

observation window of the Governors car.
RUMoR DENIED.
Before leaving jamestown this morning
Governor Roosevelt was shown a news
paper in which was published a rumor that
ne was on the verge of collapse from the
excessive work in the political campaign.
The Governor said his weight and general
appearance were sufficient denial of the
report, adding that he was actually in the
best of health. It is believed the rlImo-
was based on the fact that the Governor
wrote from New York city asking that he
be excused from speaking on Sunday and
that the special trip through Long island
on Monday be Cancelled, as he wished to
finish his speech-making in his own home
village of Oyster Bay Monday night.
The Roosevelt train made its first stop
this morning at Randolph. where the Gov
ernor spoke briefly.
AT Clean the Governor said, in part:
ST am passing through a part of the State
which can always be depended on TO roll
up great majorities for the cause of decent
citizenship. In this campaign that is the
fundamental issue. We have right TO ep-
peal TO all men, without regard to party af-
filiations in the past, to stand with US new
because this is no mere party contest
This is a contest for the fundamental prin-
ciples of American life, for orderly liberty,
for decency, honor and that virile patriot
ism which sees in the flag q symbol OF ma
tional greatness and wishes to uphold 1t in
the face of the nations of mankind. More
effects of our opponents appeal to disorder
Fave become manifest. Mr.. Cookers open
sncitement 10 riot at the polls is but a lit.
ting climax to the Bryanite campaign, in
which mob violence at political meetings
has become recognized feature.
"A singular thing N connection with this
campaign Is the attitude of the very people
who, having opposed Bryan four years ago.
are now supporting MN, although he rep
resents every principle which they then
condemned Mr.. Cochran, for instance,
Tour years ago used stronger language than
would now use. Thus. if you will turn to
the New York World of Oct. 3, 1896, you
VIII see that when an attempt was made
10 break up meeting which he was adj
dressing Mr.. Cochran said:
Bryan and the crowd of lunatics who
follow him illustrate their platform, which
stands for anarchy and riot
COCHRAN WAS RIGHT.
Personally / should not use the phrase
ology which Mr.. Cochran is reported to
have used, but the thought was exact then.
and it is equally true now. The Kansas
City platform and those who uphold it
stand for the forces of disorder and of ma
tional dishonesty, and here, in this State,
for the forces of civic dishonesty as well,
and when such is the case we have the
right to appeal for the support of every
true American. Our opponents throughout
this campaign have appealed not only 10
class and sectional hatred, but have striven
10 pander to race prejudice. We draw no
such distinctions. We care nothing, whether
man is banker. a farmer. a railroad
man, mechanic or day laborer. We
care nothing, whether he was born here or
abroad. We care nothing for his creed. All
We are concerned with is that he shall be a
good citizen. During this campaign, in diff
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