The St. Louis Republic., 1900-09-02
His Second Visit of the Campaign
to the Hoosier State At
tracts Much Attention.
AT SOUTH BEND LAST MIGHT.
Addressed Big Crowd at Laporte
in the Afternoon and An
swered Republican Argu-
ments On Imperialism.

Democratic candidate for the presidency,
to-day made his second brief visit of the
campaign to Indiana
He arrived at this point a few minutes 8
past o'clock this afternoon speaking
briefly at Laporte en- route, and here more
at length tonight. He was enthusiastically
received at both places and. both at La
porte and South Berd, the audiences were
large sized and complimentary in attention.
as well as in their manner of receiving the
speeches.
At South Bend Mr.. Bryan was escorted to
the residence of B. NJ. Shively. where he
was introduced TO members of the Recep-
ton Committee and other prominent citi-
zens.
Short speech at Laporte.
At I.aporte Mr.. Bryan's arrival was an
nounced by firing of anvils and the shouts
of a multitude of people who had gathered
at the railway station.
platform had been erected near the de-
pot and from this Mr.. Bryan talked about
ten minutes while the train took on a din
ing-car. He did not attempt to make a set
speech in this brief period, but contented
himself with pointing out what he denomi-
mated the Inconsistencies of the Republican
party, and the means of meeting their argu-
ments. In the course OF his talk he said:
IF Republican tells you that perna-
nent debt is good thing you tell him that
in all the campaigns of the past the Repub-
l!can party has been Dragging about how
1t paid off the national debt and yet to-day
the Republican party stands for a currency
system that can only be permanent on the
theory that the national debt shall be per-
manent. for you cannot have banknotes
secured by Government bonds unless there
are Government bonds to secure them"
This suggestion called out applause.
Status of the Filipino.
Mr. Bryan was reminded that his time
was brief. He closed as follows:
But l am told that there is only one
minute left of the time l have to speak TO
you, and in that minute l want to suggest
two questions for you to use with those
who defend imperialistic policy in the Phil
ippines. Ask them whether the Filipino is
to be a citizen or subject. If he is to be
citizen he must share with US in the
destiny of this nation. II he IS TO be n
subject. We must change our form of gov
ernment. | do not want him as a citizen;
1 do not want him as subject; want to
give him independence and let him work
out his own destiny" Great applause and
cheering.l
Big Meeting mt South Bend
The meeting held at this place tonight
was held upon the Courthouse grounds. A
thunderstorm, which struck the city about
. . clock, threat to drive the people in
side. but MIR; Bryan expressed preference
rain was threatened. and his wishes were
acceded TO- He had fine audience. re-
gardless of the untowsrd conditions.
Mr.. Shiveley presided at the meeting. but
he contented himself with a mere presenta-
ton of Mr.. Bryan.
The speech was a general discussion of
the issues of the campaign, but especial
attention was given 10 the consideration
Of the paramount issue; This, he insisted,
wise insisted that the Republicans are do
ing all they can to eVade this issue Mr..
the country that the financial question is
the principal question. This they are do |
ing. notwithstanding their previous declara-
ton that silver is a dead issue. He had
himself predicted that they would find it
q very lively corpse, but he had never |
dreamed of its becoming SO vivified as it
As for himself, he said. he had never |
doubted that the position of the Kansas |
true, it is fact that the tendency to i'm |
perialism Is of more immediate concern
than the question of finances. In that prob |
em. Is comprised the perpetuity of the Re-
we should have republi- |
can government or not.
Discussed Trasts and the Army. |
Mr.. Bryan also discussed the question of
trusts, the increase of the army and other
points at issue, contending that the Re-
publicans have been on both sides of these
questions. He declared that If the Re- |
publicans should win at the next election
there wils never again be standing army |
Of less than 10000 men. Already the in |
crease has been fourfold; and the fact that |
the increase had not made permanent is |
due 10 the Democrats and their allies.
II, he said, we are TO maintain an inn |
perial policy. We must have large army |
We must get rid Of the prin- |
ciple which makes 1t necessary. If We are /
10 go upon the theory that We shall either |
conquer trade or force our religion upon |
other nations we have got to have a big |
army with which to do this.
The truth is that the Republicans who |
a Nn nv % php1 Frnh inst n.
standard money are trying to create n |
iouble standard in government; thsy are /
for democracy here and for a
mild despotisrn In the isles of the sea.
He elaborated his former discourse upon
he question whether Filipino citizen Is a
,itizen or subject and repeated that the |
republican party has never formulated any
lolicy for the government of these people |
rhe Spooner resolution was the most def /
rite formulation on this subject.
Interpreted the spooner Resolution.
Interpreting this resolution, Mr. BRYAN
aid II means that when the war is over
Iobody knows when IL will be-the Presi-
lent will do something-nobody knows what
-and will keep at it-nobody knows how
Congress does something. no.
,ody can guess what. Republicans" he
dded, aren't you ashamed of that policy?'
Mr. Bryan explained his course in advo-
ating the ratification of the peace treaty, i
aging that he considered IL preferable TO |
ave the treaty ratified to having another |
made by the same parties. believing II bet
er 10 eliminate Spain from the question
|
ated the adoption of the Bacon resolution. |
who opposed that resolution |
must take the responsibility for all the |
Ioodshed in the Philippines-for. the loss
( the 2.000 Americans who had been killed
n had died there. |
The eontractors-those who carry live SOL
iers to the Philippines and bring back
cad soidiers-might find It profitable. but 4
he taxpayers will not so regard IT. The |
olcy Is not good, because it is neither just
Deny. If you dare the doctrine tbat nj;
nd you are going to find yourselves unable
0 maintain IL here" he said
"O1 ce destroy the doctrine and you are
II at sea"
I'VE are in advance of other nations: our
Government Is the best I'm the world TO |
hange to the European method is not prog
ess. but is to go backward"
Satisfied With Nations Progress
as for himself. he said he is satisfied |
18th the progress that has been made and !
e would not exchange the American Gov
rnment for all the empires that had ever
Sisted. If the President could haul down
1e American flag in Cuba. 800 miles away |
. can certainly haul 1t down in the PhiIin |
ines. 7,o00 miles away.
Furthermore, if the Gag can never bA
auled down, how is il TO be gotten our |
fekin? II we became the owners of
lands. we must have become the owners |
400 900. 900 Chinese when General Chance |
ltered the Chinese capital. Kings and |
mperors might laugh IL We should sur |
.nder the Philippines. but. II so, LET them | ,
is not the first time they have laughed !
Republicans You want the flag to he
"a red" he said, amid cheers sbut want
to be loved" and, with few words of
,hortation TO his auditors to do their
.Fa u