The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-09
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eountry's rescue in this hour Of our peril.
We appeai to all VINO loathe imperialism
ana yenerate our constitution. We appeal
10 all who despise militarism and love
liberty. We appeal TO all who oppose high
war taxes and who favor a just system OF
revenue collection and all who in every
xav oppose UNEQUAL taxation. We appeal
70 ali Who favor our hitherto free ins-itu-
lions and equal opportunity for all unaer
the law We appeal to all who are Opposed
to the criminal aggression or forciole an
nexation and who do not favor haFlns
our flag float with its protecting aeCls
Aver suiu slaves and Oriental harems. We
appeal. In short. to all patriots and lovers
OF liberty regardless Of past party az
allatiops. to enlist In our ciuse and help
triumphantiy 10 bear our banner.
In this unparalleled contest we pledge
xou me earnest. jealous, unbought, I'M
{aitering. enthusiastic support OF 100000
voters OF the Republic as you 80 forth 10
battle, and as the constitution OF our pc
loved i1nl should follow lis nag, 30 thls
undismayed and unconquerable bald OF
patriots will follow you as you bear tnelf
Dag to victory in November.
There was an immediate change OF de-
pertinent on the part of the crowd when
Mr.. BRYAN arose. He was introduced at
$40 by Chairman Jones and, as II Tor
the occasion. a light breeze sprung up,
ybich had the effect OF bringing some re-
lief to the overheated and much crowded
mass OF people At any rate. after one
burst OF rapturous applause. the cro|d
ouleted down and remained well behaved
throurhout the delivery OF the speech.
There we're occasional cries Of louder
when Mr. Bryan FIRST began to speak, ou'
these were offset by hurrahs for the
speaker.
Mr.. BRYAN read his speech, departing
not from his manuscript except In word
OF explanation at the beginning OF his ad-
dress.
The democratic leader never appeared
10 better advantage His face was Sign
u flushed, but his eye was clear and cain
and his voice was never more completely
at his command. His manner was CAIN
and cool. His clear voice was far-reacn
ing and that he was heard at a great css-
lance was made evident by the fact tha
people far our in the crowd listened ap'
parently a. intently as did those VIII
sat on the platform. Apparently no stroni
point was lost to any one present. Amoni
the sentiments Of his speech which wer'
appIauded with especial Zesl were tnos
declaring that under existing circum
stances 1--WE dare not educate the Fill
pinos lest they learn 10 read the Decla
ration of Independence and the eonstitu
ton Of the United States" that he woul
never agree to exchange the glory q
this country for that OF all the empires
that "it is not necessary to own peopl
in order to trade with them" and tina
1.-The command Go ye into all the worl
and preach the gospel has no Calling gu
attachment"
There Vas also cheering over the prom
ise 10 convene congress Immediately I
remedy the Philippine situation, u elected
but no part of the address received tn
earnest eommendauon that was bestowe
upon the peroradon. This called out a
outburst that was both tumultuous an
prolonged.
Mr.. Bryan spoke few words extern
poraneously in introducing his speech, a
OF which. except the peroration, was rea
from manuscript. The closing sentence
were repeated from memory.