The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-23
FINAL CALL is ISSUED
MEETING OF DEMOCRATIC CLUBS TO
Bic HELD HERE ON OCT. 3.
The Call Signed by Bryan, Stevenson,
Jones and Hearst-Usual PopO-
cratic Cry.

The final call for the national convention
Of Democratic clubs to be held in this city
on Oct. 8 has been issued by William j.
Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson, Democratic
candidates for the presidency and vice
presidency, James K. Jones, chairman of
the Democratic national committee, and
William r. Hearst, president of the Ma
tional Association of Democratic Clubs
The call. which is addressed ''to the Dem
ocratic clubs, societies and citizens of the
United States" follows:
THE near approach of the national con-
vention of Democratic clubs, which will be
held at Indianapolis on Oct. 8. imposes on
Democrats everywhere the duty of increas-
ing the work of club organization. This is
field of patriotic endeavor in which every
citizen of every State and Territory can
be reasonably expected TO take his place.
Patriotism can accomplish little unless II
is active, brave and practical. The far
reaching issues which confront the Ameri-
can people to-day-issues which involve our
form of government and the principles up
on which it has thus far securely rested
should impel every citizen to become a
politician in his own right. The govern
ment belongs to the people, and the people
themselves must defend it when 1T is in
danger.
''The Democratic party is opposed to the
establishment of independent colonies I'M
crease warfare against trusts and every
form of private monopoly. The Kansas
City platform has arrayed against the De-
motracy the combined power OF those who
profit by Ubiquitous laws, government ia
voritsm and perversions of the Constitution
of the United States. vast corruption
fund has been contributed to the Repub-
lican party by those whose personal greed
is greater than their interest in free in
situations, just legislation and an impartial
administration of the laws. Unless the
control of the government and its policies
are to be determined by the corrupt use of
money, the people must be awakened to a
realizing sense Of the deadly peril environ
ing their most sacred democratic institu-
tions.
.'The Democratic party relies for victory
upon the Justice of its cause and the hearty
cooperation of its supporters. The work
of defending the Nation against imperial
ism, militarism and trusts can be best adj
vanced by club organization. 1t is a con-
yenient and inexpensive method of raising
a great volunteer army OF liberty. A loyal
citizen should be ready to serve his coun-
try in time of peace as in times or war
Let every citizen who sympathiZes with the
Democratic cause take it upon himself to
do something toward the organization of
Democratic club or society In MS own
neighborhood. There should be "a cluo In
every precinct in the country. The power
of organization is irresistible when the peo-
pie are in earnest.
.sAil Democratic state and local commit
tees are requested 10 see 10 IL tide no pre-
cinct shall be without a Democratic club.
Time presses and there should be no delay
The enemy is powerful, vigiiant and &C
tive A club organized now would be more
effective than club organized next week
1T is important that every Democratic
organization in the country should join the
National Association of Democratic Clubs
HEADQUARTERS No. 1870 Broadway, New
York;. and should send delegates TO the
national convention of Democratic clubs at
indianapolis. 1t is especially important
that the number of clubs should be greatly
increased before the convention meets.
.aThis call Is addressed to all who believe
in Democratic principles, regardless of
party name past Affiliations.