New-York tribune., 1900-08-16
WILL SUPPORT BRYAN.
AT ANTI-IAIPERIALISTIC LEAGUE con-
GRESS EX-GOVERNOR BOUTWELL,
AND BOURKE COCHRAN VOICE
THIS VIEW

Indianapolis Aug. 15.-The first days sessions or
the Liberty Congress of the National Anu-Iul-
perialistic League were somewhat disappointing so
far as the attendance Of delegates was concerned.
About three hundred accredited delegates were
present. and the speeches Of Edwin Burritt Smith.
the temporary chairman, and George s. Boutwell,,
the permanent president, brought forth much en-
thusiasrn. The public meeting IN the evening was
better attended. and the reading of Bourke Cock
rams letter was the signal for tremendous ap-
plause.
The greatest demonstration OF the convention
was when the venerable George 5. Boutwell, ex-
Governor Of Massachusetts and Secretary OF the
Treasury in the Cabinet OF President Grant, con-
cuded his address permanent chairman with
the declaration that he had turned his back on
the Republican party and should support Bryan
for President. The delegates rose in their seats
and gave the Ex-Governor ovation that lasted
several minutes
George G. Mercer. OF Philadelphia. called the
vention to order at II o'clock and presented Edwin
Burritt Smith, OF Chicago, as temporary chairman
Professor A. H. Tolman. of the University of Chi
cago, read the Declaration of independence. Mr.
Smith delivered address. After short recess
for luncheon the convention met again at 2:3O
O'Clock. Chairman Smith called for short addresses
from delegates. Those who responded were DR..
W. A. Croffut, of Washington; General John
Beatty. of Columbus; Judge Moses Hallet. of Den
yer; Edgar a. Bancroft. of Chicago, and Gamalel
Bradford ot Boston DR.. Croffut said he had long
been a Republican. but should this year give his
support to Bryan.
EX-GOVERNOR BOUTWELL, SPEAKS.
To Ex-Governor Boutwell, was accorded great
demonstration when he took the gavel He said:
This is an historic occasion. Il the peril OF this
fore You and before your countFymen IS he question
OF the continuance OF the REPUBLIC. then no grayer
OF men or TO the country: We are opposed to
for Of g aFe N We faySP fsSP OF t
OF our ancestry, the glory of the history they
and the future. it is our duty to transmit to
institutions that they founded rhat is your mise is
sion to-day as the representatives Of forty-hve
Without an oTganiSed constitaency but it is rep
resentation that speaks Cor itself and for the peo
are advancing TO take our places. and it is rep
ton that wifi be heard at Washington to-day
heard all over the world. and speaking as We do
resenting the American Republic. the light Of
which II IT shall go out will never be rekindled on
charge that the policy, upon which this, Admin
of the PRINCIPLES upon which our Government was
founded that il WIN change the republic into an
preservation Of the Upion II our allegation Is true
DISPOSED to make issues with men bIt my, for,1er
friend and fellow citizen, Mr.. Long, the Secretary
may not appear very signihcant. but. neyerthe-
Long saws What WE can imperaHsm is onlv T1 @r r
and that the ant-imperialists are few in number
voice is only a cry That may be true census
has not been taken and we do not boast OF num-
in the wilderness of Judea-heard by only few
but the echoes of His voice are heard the
world over. And now we are crying for an open
path OF justice for all people repentance for the
wrong that has been done in the past and reforna-
tiOn in the future.
We have accomplished something The anti-in,-
perialstic leagues have made the name and the
characteristics OF imperialism known and spoken
in every palace. every log cabin and every prairie
camp on this continent.
PRESIDENT CRITICISED.
We told :here is peace in the Philippines and
that our sixty thousand soldiers there are merely
performing police duty The President has said
ment OF our rights and scuttle policy This
seems TO indicate that we have entered upon a
colonial policy always follow the President BY
MS dongs not by his speeches. When the speeches
OF men and the actions OF men appear not 10 har-
monize look to their actions for the truth there
Iors nave never looked 10 the words Of President
what he would do
u am not able to explain the motive OF Mr. Nc
hlhiey IN taking this policy l believe ne is the
master mind in his Cabinet and that nothing has
IIahspired except that which himsel fhas origi-
natsd- ana ne has carried II through thus far
Witho9t interruption. He interpreted the protocol
Wlth spain contrary to its language. and framed
ana he has since interpreted his powers upon his
own authority as to what he was authorized to do
5e Is the one person responsible for what has been
uone and II We are opposed to what has been done
our ehler duty is to overthrow the Admnistratfon
OF which ne Is head There has been put forth re
Sehty statement or the conditions that would
De required or the people OF Cuba n thex becouna