The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-02

me Tor being a little bit personal,
will tell them. | have twice receiv
ed at the hands of my party the
highest honor it can bestow, anC
twice has my nomination been in
dorsed by our allies, the Populists
and Silver Republicans.
The first nomination came from
the delegates in attendance upon the
three conventions, the second nom
ination came directly from the voters
of the three parties. These honors
were bestowed, not because of per.
sonal merit or as a personal compli'
ment. but because OF my advocacy
of Democratic principles.
Il still believe in these principles
and expect to advocate them during
the remainder Of my life. New is.
sues will arise from time to time,
but the principles set forth in the
Chicago platform and in the Kansas
City platform are fundamental, and
can be applied to all questions
NOT PLANNING FOR RECONCILIATION
Il am not planning for another
Presidential nomination. If were
l would not be editing a paper. II
I ever become a candidate again it
will be because it seems necessary
for the advancement of the princi-
piles to which l adhere, and that
does not now seem probable. l shall,
however, take an interest in politics
for several years yet, if live, and
can be relied upon to support those
who, as candidates, advocate Demo-
cratic principles and who can be
trusted to enforce them if elected.
Il have no enemies to punish.
No matter what a man may have
said or done against the ticket in
1896 or in 1900 that man becomes
my friend the moment he accepts
Democratic principles. Neither have
l any disposition to reward political
friends at the expense of our cause.
mo matter what a man may have
said or doue for the ticket in 1896 or
in 1900 that man becomes an op-
ponent the moment he turns against
Democratic principles. Political
battles are fought, not in the past
or in the future, but in the present.
The heretofore cannot be recalled
and the hereafter cannot be antici-
pated, but the now is all important.
1 shall say whatever l think
ought to be said and shall write
whatever think ought to be written.
This course may not be popular, but
| trust that it will aid in the restora-
ton Of Jefersonian principles.
II shall ask no reward, because l
am not working for others entirely.
AS citizen l am interested in leav-
ing good government to my child
rem. If a good government can be
secured it will be reward enough for
all that l or any one else can do. "
In another editorial he makes this
significant statement:
PRINCIPLES ARE PARAMOUNT.
The reorganizers seem 10 be
more concerned about winning than
they are about the platform. In
view OF the fact that they suffered a
crushing defeat the last time they
controlled Congressional campaign
and secured less than 10 per cent.
OF the votes in St. Louis at the re-
cent city election, it might be we'll
tor them to consider the suggestion
made by S. S. Field, a Baltimore
Democrat.
He said that, if winning is the
only thing to be- considered, our
party might make victory certain by
indorsing the Republican ticket in
the next campaign. II principles
are immaterial this plan ought to be
acceptable to the so-called 'conserv-
ative element. 1t would also have
the advantage Of avoiding the 'ex-
element which the business in
terestS' complain of. -