The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1900-09-27
Of Acceptance Of the Democratic
Nomination.
is CALM AND DISPASSIONATE.
The Democratic Leader Presents the
Attitude OF tie Democrat ic Party
Upon TIE Questions at Issue in the
CaaRaign.

LtICOll, 4\tD., cpttitI.--- HS l'IN'L
( of acceptance CT William J. Bryan OF
the Democratic nomination for Pgcsi-
dent was given 10 the press
The Letter is il part as follows:
{, ''Hon. James d. Richardson. Chairman,
and Others o. the Notification Com
mittee OF the Democratic National
Ccnye2tion:
"Gen,IeGcn:-In acc pciHS the nomi-
nation rendered by you on behalf Of
, the Democratic party. beg 10 assure
you Of my appreciation Of the great
honor conferred upon ne by the dele
gates in conveGt!on assembled and b.
& the voters who gave instruction to the
delegates.
''I am sensible Of the responsibilities
Z whilh rest upon the chief magistrate
of so greet a nation. and realize tie
far-reaching eject of the questions il
volved in the present contest.
'In my letter of acceptance of 1896,
| made the following pledge:
$50 deeply am | impressed with the
magnitude Of the power vested by the
constitution in the chief executive Of
the nation ard with the enormous in
fiuence which he can WELD for the ben
eft or injury of the people, that |
wish to enter the office, if elected, free
from any personal desire. except the
desire to prove worthy Of the conf
dence of my countrymen. Human
Judgment is fallible enough when un-
biased by selfish onsid arations, and.
in order that may not be tempted to
use the patronage of the Office II ad-
vance any personal ambition, | hereby
announce, with all the emphasis whi2f
! words can express, my fixed determine
zion not, under any circumstances, to
be a candidate for reelection, in case
this campaign rezults in my election
"a Further reflection and observation
sconstrain me to renew this pledge.
THE platform adopted at Kansas
City commands my cordial and unqual-
ifled approval. 1t courageously meets
the issues now before the country, and
states clearly and without ambiguity
the party's position on every question
consideration. Adopted by con2en-
tion which assembled on the anniVer-
sary of the signing of the Declaration
of independence, il breathes the spirit
sof candor, independence and patriotism
which characterizes these who, a. Ph.!-
Eadelphia in 1916, promulgatg the creed
of the republic.
* "The platform very properly gives
prominence TO the trust question. The
appalling growth of combinations in
restraint Of trade during the present
administration. proves conclusiVeiy
that ne Republican party lacks either
the dsSre or the ability to deal with
the uuXtion effectively. If as may be
fairly assumed from the speeches anu
conduct OF the Republican leaders, that
party does not intend to take the pee
ple's side against these organizations,
then the weak and qualified condem
nation of trusts TO be found in the Re
publican platform is designed to dis
tract attention while industrial despot-
ism is completing its work. A private
monopoly has always been an outlaw.
No defense can be made OF an indus
trial system in which one, or rev
men. can control for their own proht:
the OUTPUT or price Of any article OF
merchandise.
"Orrr platform. after suggesting GER
tain sDeciic remedies. pledge the par
Nv 10 an OuIS-S4heo N'-i A>~4 = N-5S'AN-NN
yate monopoly in nat.oa, State ana
city. heartily approve Of this prem
ise: If elected. it shall be my earnest
and constant eadeavor 10 fulfill the
nromise in !ettsr and spirit l shall Sc
iect an Attorney General who Will,
without fear or favor. enforce existing
lawg. I shall recommend such add
tiopal .leg's.ation as may be necessary
n dir,oIve every private monopoly
i wbich does business outside OF the
Stata Of its origin; and, if contrary 10
nv belief and hope. a constitutional!
! amendment is foand to be necessary,
i shall recommend such an amendms Ill
as will. without impairing any Of the
sy;stine rights of the States. empower
a Co,rress to protect the people OF all
Il she States from injury at the hands OF
= tn5tvidusls or corporations engaged IN
II .-4or Statp commerce