The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-10-16

pie any danger to American institutions.
those same men created the foundation
upon which we have firmly stood for more
than a generation.
Rough Riders to overthrow in a single
charge any empire which will ever be es-
tablished or sought 10 be established. In
this country. 1t must be remembered that
the boys who became our soldiers are from
our own homes. That when they have laid
down the obligations Of a soldier they re-
turn to their own homes, and instead of
their experience increasing their desire for
military power, that same experience has
proven an education to them and aids to-
ward ultimate success in self-government.
"In the present difficulty in the Philip
pines the soldier boys. without exception,
bear witness 10 the justice and righteous
ness OF the cause in suppressing the insur-
Tection OF the Fflipinos. / could quote from
numerous letters, written by soldiers. in
seems universal and places the admlnistra-
ton in strong contrast to Mr. Bryan and
his followers. From the private in the
ranks in honorable discharge OF his duty,
to the gallant General Lawton, who fell
under the hands of a misguided insurgent,
all testify 10 the fact that instead of there
being danger of militarfsm or Imperialism
in this country, that Mr.. Bryan and his fol-
lowers are in a large measure responsible
for the continuance OF the unfortunate in
surrection I'm the Philippines. All Of you
have doubtless read repeatedly the state
ment OF General Lawton in a letter to Hon.
John Barnett. written shortly before his
death, In which he says, eff / am shot by a
Filipino bullet. IL might as we'll come from
one of my own men because L know from
observations, confirmed by captured pris-
oners. that the continuance OF fighting Is
largely due to reports that are sent out
from America" That language was con-
tanned in a letter addressed to Mr.. Barnett,
whom i know well, and with whom 1 have
talked concerning the letter, and he has
shown to me an exact copy of the full let
ago there returned from the Philippines,
Colonel Campbell OF the Thirtieth volun-
Congress with me- He was elected from an
Illinois district as a Democrat, and sup
ported Mr.. Bryan I'm 1896.
AGAINST BRYAN.
"a few lays ago Colonel Campbell made
public his determination TO assist the Re-
publicans, support President Mckinley and
help defeat the election of Mr.. Bryan.
Having returned directly from the Philip
pines. where he was given full opportunity
to learn the exact facts, Colonel Campbell
used this language: The instruction
would have ended soon after it began If
It had not been for the agitation in this
country. He has been encouraged to con-
tinuet the struggle with the hope of a Dem
ocratic victory in this country. He and
his followers have been looking to Mr..
Bryan 70 aid them in their insurrection.
The Instruction has been kept alive by
LL1 $50 IAO lAc ~ u
political capital out of a very dangerous
question. / say again IL IL were not for
Bryan and the promises he holds out to
Aguinaldo that renegade would have long
ago given up the struggle and peace would
now reign in the Philippines. Mr.. Bryan
has on his hands the blood of our boys
who have been killed in the Philippines,
IL any outside agency can be held account
able for such a trouble. / am done with
Mr. Bryan and his party L voted for him
four years ago, and was elected as a
Democrat 10 Congress at that time. /
Inn not that kind Of a Democrat. 1 shall
vote for Mckinley, il I am allowed to re-
main at home until election day
There are boys from this congressional
district who are MEMBERS of this same
Thirtieth Infantry. l have received letters
from them and know of their conduct.
i have in my possession now a map OF
the operations Of the Thirtieth Infantry.
showing thirty-six engagements. which
map was made by Lieutenant Tarleton, of
this city. These are the boys who are
under the omman of Colonel Campbell,
who declares publicly that the continuance
or the instruction is occasioned by the
agitation of Mr.. Bryan and his party. /
believe that the American people are suf-
ncientiy patriotic to rebuke at the polls
the conduct OF Mr.. Bryan. I believe that
our people will uphold the hands of those
boys who have gone from their own homes
TO uphold the dignity of the American
flag. The American people can be trusted
In this emergency. With the full facts
before them and in the light of expert
ence. our people will scarcely give power
OF control 10 a party which stands pledged
TO the overthrow OF a financial policy, un-
der which great prosperity has come to our
people. Neither will IL give sanction by
Its vote to a party which gives encourage
nent 10 insurgents who are shooting Amer
team boys In a foreign land while upholding
the dignity and honor of the American
Tag.