Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-11

until, within the little space OF two
years, we have Travelled farther from
our old ideals than would even SO
short a time ago have seemed to be the.
possible accomplishment of century,
If indeed ever possible at all.
Already we are in the very shadow
of the empire. My friends, If the cit,-.
zens of this country at the forthcom-
ing election shall ratify and confirm
the presumptuous stretches of authori-l
sty that have characterized the conduct
of this administration. then we shall
not be in danger of establishing an ems
spire: the empire Will have been already
sesta blished.
We walked across Porto Rico on q
carpet Of flowers, spread by the conf
dent enthusiasm Of the Inhabitants,
and we have compelled them to walk
upon thorns in return. We are piling
up expenditures by the hundreds Of.
millions on land and on sea in order to
make commercial returns in thousands.
We are adding to the strength OF the
rich by sacrificing thousands Of her
stalwart sons to disease. insanity and
death. We have quilted our own to
stand upon foreign ground. We have
formed partnership with England,
wherein we incur all the danger and
she reaIs all the benefits. we have
ceased to quote the declaration OF in
dependence. We have grown con-
temptuous OF the constitution. We
have rechristened slaughter and named
Vt civilizations"
Mr.. Towne was followed by Mr.. Bry-.
an. who was introduced amid trcmen-i
n Inn 10 In,
follows:
We enter this campaign with condi-
tlons far more favorable to success
than those which surrounded us in 1896.
But whether we win this year or not
the fight must be continued until or
ganized wealth ceases to controlathe af-
fairs OF the nation and it becomes
again nation OF the people. j do not
a discussion of the issues presented by
/ can say, however. that 1t is in my
adopted in recent years, if not in the
history OF the country. 1t is a greater
platform than the Chicago platform,
for it endorses the principles set forth
in that one and in addition thereto pre-!
sents the party's proposition on sew
eral new and vital questions. There IL
no evasion about the platform. no am
higuity or no double dealing 1t is as
clear as the tones of a Liberty bell. It,
deals honestly with the American peo-
'ple. Its candidates are pledged to its
When the convention
came to the selection of a candidate for
vice president there was diversity OF
opinion. Some preferred an eastern
man, believing that he would strength
en- the ticket in the east. Some pre-
fcrred Mr.. Towne. knowing of the sac
Iritice which he made for principle and
|of his devotion to the principles set
forth In the Chicago platform. But the
choice fell upon distinguished demo
Ecrat. who once discharged with great
Icredit the duties Of the office. In the
campaign of 1896 Adlai e. Stevenson
was an able and courageous defender
of the cause of democracy. know that
some of our allies felt grieved that they
We're not given the second place upon
1.-The ticket, but ! am sure that they can
not feel unkindly toward one who, like
Mr.. Stevenson. was loyal to the ticket
nominated at Chicago and who IL able
70 defend the magnificent party creed
set forth at Kansas City In this cam
paign issues are greater than men i
shall not ask any one to vote our ticket
merely because It Is the ticket Of the
party. 1t deserves support because It
stands for the declaration OF independ-
ence in dealing with the Philippines
and for the doctrine Of equal rights for
I5all and special privileges for no one in
/ all domestic questions
Gen. James B. Weaver also spoke at
l8some length. outlining the work to be
done by the democratic silver repub-
ilican and popullst parties, and appeal
ing for harmony for the common cause.
lie also paid a tribute to Mr.. Steven
sons record in congress.
MAN WITH SEVEN WIVES IN JAIL