The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-11
BIG CROWD AT NIGHT.
Ovation For Bryan, Stevenson and
Towne.

Towne.
Lincoln, Neb., July 1e.-At the even
ing meeting Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Steven
son were given d tremendous greeting
by the crowds. Both were cheered
again and again as they appeared on
the platform.
Mr. Towne delivered the most ex-
tended speech of the meeting, outlining
the arguments on which the Democrat
ic party will fight the campaign of
1900
Mr.. TOwne gave his first attention to
the monetary question, admitting that
the issue had changed in importance
since 1896, but insisting that it was still
a live issue and that the principles Of
bi1letallism are as true now as in 1886
Trusts were denounced as an inner
ent part Of the Republican, administra-
ton Accumulated wealth had already
inaugurated a period of national de-
cay, and to the reform forces Of the
country must the people look for re-
lief"
Continuing, Mr.. Towne said: I'VE
stand upon the threshold Of the cam
paign of 1900 wherein the allied reform
forces of the country hope and intend
to restore the action of the federal
government TO the principles of Wash
ingtOn and Jefferson and to re-estab-
lish by the spirit of 1896 the doctrines
of 1776-the principles of Washington
and JeffeTsOn-nO alliances or entan-
clements abroad and al home. equal
rights for all and special privileges to
none"
Speaks of Porto Rican Infamy.
Mr.. Towne criticised the attitude of
this government toward the people Of
Porto Rico and the Philippines
I'VE walked across Porto Rico on a
carpet of flowers. spread by the con-
ffdent enthusiasm of the inhabitants
he said, and we have compelled them
to walk on thOrns in return
We are piling up expenditures by
hundreds Of millions on land and sea
in order to make commercial returns
in thousands
we are adding to the strength of
the republic By sacrificing thousands of
her sons to disease. insanity and death.
we have quilted our own to stand
upon foreign ground.
I'VE have formed partnership with
England wherein we inure all the dan
ger and she reaps all the benefit
We have ceased to quote the Dec
laration of Independence; we have
grown contemDtuOus of the COnstitu-
ton.
I'VE have. rechristened slaughter and
named it civilization
We are putting men TO the sword
by thousands. and are to call ourselves
the agents of him about whose lOwly
cradle nineteen centuries ago the
angels of heaven sang. Peace on earth,
good will TO men, "
Great Enthusiasm For Bryan.
Mr.. Towne was succeeded by Mr..
Bryan, who was introduced by tremen-
dous applause. He spoke as follows:
Il am deeply grateful to the people
of this state and city for their approval
of my nomination -Four years ago the
state gave me about 1900 plurality.
and on three occasions since that time
the people of Nebraska declared their
adherence to the political principles for
which have been cOntending
L am not vain enough to believe that
their support is meant as a personal
compliment. ! accept it as an evidence
OF their devotion to the principles to
which I have been welded.
we enter this campaign under con-
ditions far more favorable TO success
than those which surrounded US in
1896. But whether we win this year or
not, the tight must be continued until
organized wealth ceases TO control the
affairs of the nation and it again be-
comes a nation of the people.
Platform Is Honest
Il do not care to enter at the present
time upon a discussion of the issues
presented by the platform adopted at
KANSAS City. 1 can say, however. that
it is, in my judgment, the greatest
platform adopted in recent years. if
not in the history of the country. 1t is
greater platform than the Chicago
platform, for it indorses the principles
set forth in that platform and in ad-
dition thereto presents the party's po-
sition upon several new and vital cues
lions.
There is no evasion about the plat
form, no ambiguity or no double deal
ing. 1t is as clear as the tones of a
belE as clear as the tones of a liberty
bell
1T deals honestly with the American
people It's candidates are pledged TO
its maintenance.
Eulogy for Stevenson.
When the convention came to the
selection of a candidate for vice presi-
dent there was diversity of opinion.
Some preferred an eastern candidate