The Irish standard., 1900-07-14
and sea in order to make commercial,

and sea in order to make commercial
returns In thousands. We are adding
to the strength of the republic by sacri-
ftcing thousands of her stalwart sons to
disease, insanity and death. We have
quilted our own to stand upon foreign
ground. We have formed partnership
with England wherein We insure all the
danger and she reaps all the benefit. We
have ceased to quote the declaration of
independence. We have grown con-
temptuous of the constitution. We have
rcchristened slaughter and named it civ
1llzatlon. We are putting men to the
sword by the thousand, and dare to call
ourselves the agents Of Him about whose
lowly cradle ~ centuries ago the angels
oil Heaven sang Peace on earth, good
will to man.
Bryan Speaks.
Mr.. Towne was followed by Mr..
Bryan, who was introduced amid ire
mendous applause. He spoke as fol-
lows:
I'VE enter this campaign under con-
ditions far more favorable to success
than those which surrounded us in &c.
But whether we win this year or not,
the fight must be continued until organ
lied wealth ceases to control the affairs
OF the nation and it becomes again a ma
ton of the people. l do not care to enter
~ wv 1icSCHl tlIiit upon Il C!SCcSSlOn OIL
the issues presented by the platform
adopted at Kansas City. can say, how
ever, that it is. in my Judgment. the
greatest platform adopted in recent years,
If not in the history of tho country.
Greater Than Chicago Platform.
cit is greater platform than the Chi
cago platform. for it indorses the prin-
ciples set forth in that platform and in
addition thereto presents the partys po-
sition upon several new and vital qucs-
tons. There is no evasion about the plat
form, no ambiguity or no double deal
ing. 1t is as clear as the tones of a
bell-as clear as the tones Of a lib
erty bell. 1t deals honestly with the
American people. Its candidates are
pledged to its maintenance.
Tribute to Stevenson.
''When the convention came to the Sc
lection of d candidate for vice president
there was diversity of opinion. Some pre-
ferred an eastern candidate, believing that
he would strengthen the ticket in the
east. Some preferred Mr.. Towne, know
ing of the sacrifice which he made for
principle and of his devotion to the prin-
cples set forth in the Chicago platform
But the choice fell upon Il distinguished
Illinois democrat who once discharged
with great credit the duties of the Of
flee. l know that some of our allies
felt grieved that they We're not given
the second place upon the ticket. but
am sure that they cannot feel unkndly
toward one who. like Mr.. Stcvcnson was
loyal TO the ticket nominated at Chicago
and who is able to defend the magnificent
party creed set forth at Kansas City. In this
campaign issues are greater than men.
l shall not ask anyone to vote our ticket
merely because 1t is the ticket of tho
party. 1t deserves support because it
stands for the declaration of independ-
ence in dealing with the Philippines and
for tho doctrine of equal rights for all
and special privileges for no one in all
domestic questions"
Weaver Heard.
Gen. James b. Weaver also spoke at
some length, outlining the work to be
done by the democratic, silver repub-
lican and populist parties, and appeal
ing for the harmony for the common
cause. He also paid tribute to Mr..
Stevenson's record in congress.