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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12
BRYAN ON THE PLATFORM.
The Democratic Nominee for the Presi-
dency Says 1t is Honest and Fear
less : Pleased With It.

LINCOLN, NEB. /, July 5.--When the
news clicked over the wires that the
Democratic National Convention had
adopted platform reiterating the
ratio OF 16 70 |, William ]. Bryan gave
expression to his qualification while
circulating the news among the cor
respondents. He then dictated the
following statement:
81 am very much gratified to learn
Of the adoption Of platform which is
oIear and explicit on every question.
The controversy over the silver plank
was not controversy between men
who differed in principle, but rather O
difference of opinion as to the best
method Of stating the question. II
we had only Democrats to deal with 3
simple reaffirmation would have been
sufficient, but we have to deal with
ana s0m6 IN gas RsYa5d5z5s would
mlsconstrue q reafiirmation and en-
ieavor to twist 1t into an evasion or
abandonment OF the silver question.
Our appeal is to the patriotism and
conscience Of the people, and we
must take them into our confidence II
we expect them to have confidence In
ne. Our platform deals honestly and
fearIessly with every question before
the public, and since we have nothing
TO explain, we can spend all Of our
time in assault upon the Republican
policies,
"The Industrial trusts have alarmed
many who were not with us in our
fight against the money trust in 1895.
We shall not dlsappoint them. We
shall not cease our efforts until every
private monopoly is destroyed.
"ImperialIsm appeaIs TO many as
the most dangerous Of the evils now
menaeing our country. It involves
not only. a change In our ideas of
government, but a return 10 the
milltarism Of the Old World. No
matter how men may differ a. to the
relative Importance Of the question
now before the community, every
one must recognize that an economic
evil can be corrected more easily than
one which attacks the foundations of
government. II we adhere to the
principle that government Is thing
made by the people for themselves,
the people can In time remedy every
wrong, but II that doctrine Is once
surrendered the people are powerlesa
to redress any grievance.
"The six and one-half millions who
supported the Chicago platform In
1896 stand like q solid wall against the
trusts and against Imperialism. II 10
per cent of those who, by voting the
Republican ticket, brought the
present dangers upon the country
will join with us, this nation will once
more become the champion of liberty
and an inspiration to the oppressed
everywhere"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

we denounee the currency bill enacted
at the last session of congress as q ster
forward in the republican policy. which
aims to discredit the sovereign right ol
the national government to issue ali
money, whether coin or paper, and 70 be-
stow upon national banks the power tc
issue and control the volumne Of paper
money for their own benefit. A permanent
national bank currency secured by gov.
ernment bonds must have q permanent
debt to rest upon, and II the bank curren'
cy Is to increase with population and Dusi-
ness the debt must also increase.
The republican currency scheme a
therefore q scheme Of fastening upon the
taxpayers perpertual ana growing debt
for the benefit Of the banks. We are OPP
posed to. this private corporation paper
circulated as money, but without legal
tender Qualities and demand the retire
ment Of national bank notes as fast al
can be substituted for them.
Favor Arbitration.
We favor an amendment to the federal
constitution providing for election OF Unit.
ed States senators by direct vote OF the
We are opposed to government by in.
favor arbitration as means OF settling
disputes between corporations and theil
employees.
In the interest of American labor and
the upbuilding of the workingman as q
try, we recommend that congress create
a department of labor, in charge of q
secretary, with a seat in the cbainet, be-
lieying that the elevation Of the American
laborer will bring with 1t increased pro-
duction and increased prosperity to ouf
home and commerce abroad.
We favor the immediate construction,
ownership and control Of the nicaragua
canal by the United States.
We denounce the Hay-Pauncefota treaty
as a surrender of American rights and
interests not to be tolerated by the Amer
Jefferson said: Peace, commerce and
honest friendship with all; entangling al
lances with none.'
we approve this wholesome doctrine,
and earnestly protest against the repub-
lican departure which has involved US In
diplomacy Of Europe and the intrigue
and land-grabbing Of Asia, and we espe-
ciQily condemn the fil-concealed republic
an alliance with England, which must
mean discrimination against other friend
yfnations, and which has already stifed
the NATIONS voice. while liberty Is being
Believing in the principles Of self-gov-
ernment and rejecting as did our forefa-
theirs the claim Of monarchy, we view
with indignation the purpose OF England
TO oycrwhelm with force the South Afri-
can republicans. Speaking, as we believe,
for the entire American nation, except its
republican oficeholders and for all free
men everywhere. We extend our sympa-
thies 20 the heroic burRhers IN their un-
equal struggle 10 maintain their liberty
and Independence.
Wo favor the reduction and speedy re-
peal OF the war taxes and a return to
the time-honored democratic policy Of
strict economy In governmental expendi-
lures.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

nominee of this convention" he de-
clared, with explosive emphasis. He
was frequently interrupted with en-
thusiastic shouts of approval. but when
he left the platform the delegates were
firmly convinced from his words and
manner that he was sincerely desirous
of having his name withheld. II 10
possibly this alone which prevented a
nomination by acclamation then and
there, for the temptestuous spirit man
ifested showed that the convention wRs
on the point Of being carried of its
feet.
Stevenson as Second Choice. N
1t was soon apparent that with Hill
out Stevenson was strong fayorite.
State after state seconded his nomina-
tion-Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, Iowa,
Kentucky, Illinois.
stiu Clung TO Hii7.
Some of the devoted friends Of Hill
still maintained their allegiance 70 him
and the delegations Of New Jersey
Louisiana and some others seconded
bis nomination.
Favorite sons Compiimented.
A rumber of favorite sons also were
placed in nomination, Maryland bring
III. fQSTagf SAX Iphpl :, EaltsE Smith
Lewis, North Carolina nominating Col.
Julian Carr, and Ohio presenting the
name of A. W. Patrick.
1t was after two o'clock when the
sconding speeches, many of them wear
isome, were concluded, aud the ballot
ing began. As the roll was about 10
be called Mr.. Lewis appeared on the
platform, and in q few well-chosen
words withdrew from the contest.
stevenson Had a Strong Lead.
The vote was followed with intense
interest, for when Alabama announced
5 for Stevenson and 10 for Hill, it
looked as though close and exciting
contest was to occur. But Is was soon
evident that Stevenson had strong
lead. At the close of the call he had
5501k votes, which, however, was not
enough to dominate, the requisite two
thirds being 6e4. Hill had received 200
votes and Towne sok. But before the
announcement Of the result a strong
lunged delegates from Tennessee stood
on his chair and announced:
Changed 20 Stevenson.
Tennessee changes her "a votes
from Hill TO Stevenson"
That started the tide irresistably to-
ward Stevenfon. From every quarter
Of the hall come demands for recogni-
ton. Alabama changed from Carr TO
Stevenson, California did the same.
North Carolina changed from Carr 10
Stevenson. Even New York. finally and
reluctantly announced its change from
Hill 10 Stevenson.
Made Il Unanimous.
That ended II. Stevenson's nominar
ton was assured, although for some
time longer the various states contin-
ued to record their changes from
Towne and other candidates TO Steven
son. In the end the nomination was
made unanimous. The announcement
was greeted with enthusiastic approv-
al, and again state standards and ban
ners were borne about the building In
tribute to the party nominee.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

DEMOCRATS would commend the
action of President Mckinley in send
Ing troops to China il they could be
sure that this were all that Mckinley
intends. But they remember his
former departures from "pIain duty'l
and understand to the full how he
wobbles when pressure is brought to
bear on him, and they deeply distrusi
bis ultimate course In China.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

, HON. WM. J. BRYAN was nominated
at Kansas City for the Presidency
This, Of course, was expected and
desired by Democrats; and now thai
the illustrious statesman and fearless
and aggressive leader has been chos-
en- 1t is the duty of every man who
claims the name OF Democrat to give
him unfiinohiuR and undivided sup
port. The Democracy can elect Mr.
Bryan II there be unity In the party
and this evidently will be brought
about. The platform Is plains frank
honest, fearless, and was made fol
Democrats to stand upon. There
should be no differences In the Demo
cratic ranks, nor Is Il likely there will
bei we should act In harmony. And
live do Mr.. Bryan will be the next
President OF the United States. He
has proven himself q true champion
OF all interests that vitality affect fol
the better the great masses OF the
American people. He uncompromis'
ingly stands for all principles Demo
cratic, and yields at no point wher'
the party's welfare ls at stake. BryaE
stands for that which is politically
good and desirable, and there can bs
no missaking bis policy or thu
declarations Of the platform. Alonl
the line Of a united Democracy tn
st. Louis Republic editorsally says
There can be no mistaking th'
significance Of yesterdays events
Democrats mean TO sink all minol
differences In the face Of the grea
peril imperialism Involves. Other i'll
We may endure for . time. but this
that strikes at our vitals, We must pu
down At once II At all. In the effor
to do 90 Democrats are once NOR
united, with single mind ard eommoI
purpose.D
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

WHEN the Europen armies In China
begin to seize territory, what will the
United States forces over there do9
II Mr.. Mckinley would answer that
question In straightforward way be
would remove much doubt from the
public mind, He says we want no
Chinese territory, which is strictly
true, but he said we didn't want the
Philippines, but we got them. Speak
up, Mr. Mckinley.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

THE platform contest at Kansas
City ended In harmony. Imperialism
was declared the chief issue and II
was decided to incorporate silver
plank In the platform, instead of re-
Affirmation OF the 16 to clause. Rep
resentatives from all sections are
pleased and the Democracy viii
stand as a solid phalanx this fall.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

THE Fourth OF July celebration at
Laddonia was a grand success, as are
all such occasions at that place.
Speeches were made by James Brad
ley and II. L. Buckley, of this city,
which were closely listened to and
well received. LaddoDIa always cele-
brates the Fourth in fitting style and
this year was no exception.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

EACH European government ex.
poets prize in the shape of addition
al territory, for the solution OF the
Chinese puzzle. Does Mr.. Mckinley
expect the same for this government,
or is heheIping Just to oblige EnglandY
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

Hon. WEBSTER DAVIS, one OF Mis-
41ari's most gifted orators, joined the
q fnaooraay s.sstssaay' al 'z<aasa~ cftsr-
Bis declaration Of allegiance was
made from the platform In convsn-
ton hall In the presence of 10000
people when he said: 81 stand upon
this platform and support with you
William Jennings Bryan"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

THE fiscal year has ended with q
surplus Of some s75,OOO,OOo in the
Treasury and with additional funds
piling up at the rate Of at least e5,-
100000 a month. Yet no steps are
taken to cut down the taxes. Sec
retary Gage probably wants them All
to lend out 10 favored bankt this
snmmar
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

THE eommercial travellers, who
were thrown out OF their jobs by the
Mckinley trnsts, have gathered in
force ct Kansas City to lend strength
to the outcry against what the Repub-
licans call "honest corporation Of
capital.n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

THE Republican bosses are begin.
ming to show their alarm over the
probable detection of the German
vote this year; they know that there
are several important States In which
the German vote, when cast together,
is the deciding factor,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12
Mexico Audrain County Thursday. July


7:14 p. Mas Hill passed to his Sea,
he received an ovation. Ex-senator
Murphy and other New York delegate,
shook hands with him. a ceremony
which Croker omitted
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ns APeeenes eon'inues' mary
n,. ,anu mas "een feacheo On tne call ana
pisaa Ice ID now speaAing
o.vy 2. in.c-par"orln, OF Micnigan' Is
.PssHlng. Srowu ls growing very I'M
p.1sn' Anu oemshulng d VOC.
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the nomination ,s beirg ,.ssds hv ,4ohn
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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

Convention Hall, Kansas City, No.
July 5.-Convention hall was again be
sieged by eager and excited thousands
and long before the time set for open
ing the second days proceedings oi
the convention ell Of the streets ap
preaching the building were sohdly
massed with humanity, moving for
ward to the many entrances.
convention Called TO order.
At IL o'clock the slender figure OF
Chairman Richardson loomed up befors
the Yast essemblage. He swung the
gayel Justify, and above the din could
be heard his calls for order. Slowly
quiet was brought out of the confu.
sion, and the chairman presented Rt
Rev. John ]. Glennin for the opening
invocation.
With the conclusion of the prayer
Chairman Richardson made an earnest
appeal to the delegates and spectators
to preserve order, so that the work OF
the convention might proceed without
undue interruption.
The Platform Not Ready.
Mr.. Richardson now announced that
the platform committee was not ready
to report, and pending word from
them, he invited to the platform ex.
Gov. Hogg, of Texas, to address the
convention. He was greeted enthusi.
astically, was in good voice, and his
words reverberated through the hall.
Calls for Him.
At the termination of Gov. Hogg's
address, Chairman Richardson stepped
forward to say few words 70 Ser.
geant-at-Arms Martin, and the crowd
took advantage Of the opportunity to
start the cry Of "Hill." 1t came from
all quarters of the galleries, but prac-
tically little of it from the delegates.
Mingled with the calls were hisses.
Ignoring alike the calls and hisses,
Chairman Richardson announced the
next speaker, Us follows:
"Gentlemen-I have the honor to in
troduce to you Hon. A. M. Dockery,
Missouri's favorite son.
~'@As @SF~hSAJ oBoAC AON boulc ItlluuItot
and was followed by Mayor Rose, of
Milwaukee, who apologiEed for his
state giving a majority against Mr..
Bryon IN 1895. and promised that the
state would come again into the demo-
cratic column this year.
George Fred Williams, Of Maasachu-
setts, was recognized, and submitted q
resolution proposing;
THAT a committe Of nine deleRaten
be appointed by the chair for the pur-
pose Of conterrIng With the silver re-
gathered in Kansas City"
Shouts of mo" "No," followed the
reading, but the resolution was put
TO a vote, and amid much confusion
on the floor was declared adopted.
Messrs Williams, of Illinois; Beck
ham, Of Kentucky, and Miles, of Mary
land, addressed the convention.
AS the latter concluded, Chairman
announced that he had
been informed the platform committee
would be ready to report at3:30. There
upon namotion was agreed to to adjourn
until that hour, and the vast audience
filed out Of the building amid enthus-
iastic shouts for the fayorite leaders
and the enlivening music of the or
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

THH only chance OF the Philadel-
phia platform lie In the hope that not
enough people will get on 1t to break
it down.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

By last will, VIM. q. Hamilton
bequeaths hIs estate to his wife, Jane,
to be held by her during her lifetime
and at her death to 60 to his son and
grandchildren. His wife was named
Is executrix Of the will.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

IFany other nation wants to fight,
now is the proper time. While the
arena is full Of gore, an extra war or
two won't make much difference.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

EX-SENATOR DAVID B. HILL, of
New York, was placed in nomination
at Kansas City for the Vice -Presi-
dency, but declined. The pressure
brought to bear upon him to accept
was strong, but he would not yield.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

THE ProhibitionIsts wiz take theirs
straight this year. In other words,
they will have but one plank in their
platform,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

cures made by DR..
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the great kidney, liver
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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

paeity when tho moment arrived for
the nomination to be made.
The story Of the interesting proceed
ings is graphically, II briefly, told in
the following bulletins, taken, like
snap shots, as the meeting progressed:
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

CHINA invented gun powder, It ls
true. But then, America invented
dynamite and Mckinley intends to let
China know L.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12
RATES

POSSIBLY ex-senator Hiil ran up to
Nebraska merely to take a look oveg
Colonel Bryan's farm.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12
THE PLATFORM.

Declaration OF Principles Adopted by
the Democratic Convention
as Kansas City.
Kansas City, Mo-, July 5.-The fol-
lowing is the platform as drawn by the
resolutions committee and submitted
to the convention:
We, the representatives OF the demo-
cratic party OF the United States, assem-
bled IN national convention, on the ami.
versary Of the adoption Of the Declaration
OF Independents, do reafilrm our faith In
that innmoftRl proclamation OF the In
aiienahle rights OF wan and our allegiance
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12
BRYAN FOR PRESIDENT.
Unanimously Nominated by the
National Democratic cOnvsn-
tien at Kansas City.
AMID SCENES Of GREAT ENTHUSIASM.

The Platform, I'm which ImperiaIism
- enc Chief Plank, and Free coin-
age Of silver At the Legal Ratio
OF Sixteen to One IL Demanded,
Adopted.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

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She has given up coffee drinking entirely. We
ten years old. Yours respectfully
BRYAN AND STEVENSON will lead
the Democracy on to victory this fall.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

Mr.. and MFs. A. d. Bledsoe are
home from Kansas City, where Mr..
Bledsoe attei ed the convention.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12


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Record in blood.

The record Of Hoods sarsaparilIa Is
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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12
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Kldney TrOubIe Makss You MIserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers Is sure to know Of the wonderful
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12
" "EUery Well Man
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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

Hoods Pills are non-Irritating.
Price 25 cents.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

Mr.. Richardson now announced that
the platform committee was not ready
to report, and pending word from
them, he invited to the platform ex.
Gov. Hogg, of Texas, to address the
convention. He was greeted enthusi.
astically, was in good voice, and his
words reverberated through the hall.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-07-12

regular fifty cent and
dollar sizes are sold By