Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-07-25
REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE OLIVE BRANCH
Efsrz 10 HsrmOniSs the EebrsskAn with
the East Proves Plat Failure.
would HAVE no COMPROMISE DEAL
Says Democrats Must HOt everve From
Their Path Of Duty.
aUsT NOT MAKE PEACE WITH ENEMY
ePSiSts shat ANY Surrender or Change
' ~ RIatfOrm would shake Belief
P6 People IN Party ana
MI Assist Republicans.

Assist AsD"b''o"n'
BOSTON. Jufy 2L-Nsariy 1000 demo-
rats gathered at Nantasket today and par
eiotpatsd In the Harmony meeting ar
ranged By the New England Democratic
ysoague. the new political organization
which is expected TO develop its strength
in the fall campaign. Mayor P. A. Collins
of this city acted as moderator" as he
suppressed IL, and presented in order Ed
ward NJ. Shepard Of New York, Senator
Edward w. Carmack Of Tennessee and w.
q. Bryan Of Nebraska, who expounded and
.disoussed the issues OF this campaign TO
The marked satisfaction Of the audience.
Colonel A. W. CASTOR and Charles 8.
,Hamlin. rival candidates for the demo-
cratic gubernatorisl nomination in Massa-
chusetts, were present. while Lewis Nixon
of New York and Congressmen Wilson of
chat state and John r. Thaysr OF Massa-
chusetts were conspicuous among the
guests. The weather OF the morning was
cloudy and threatening. but at noon the
Gun appeared and as a result the afternoon
boats to the beach were crowded.
Hon. Henry r. Hollis. secretary Of the
league, who was the active spirit in ar
ranging the meeting, marshaled his forces
ut the boat, leaving for Nantasket shortly
after II O'Clock. the party including all the
organizations guests. 1t took an hour to
make the run down the harbor and ON ar
rival the party was escorted to the Rock
sand house, where q meeting Of the league
was held.
The reception by Mr.. Bryan, Mr.. shep-
ard and Mr.. Carmack followed and at 1;1B
300 members Of the league sat down to q
banquet in the great dining room Of the
hotel. Among those at the dinner was
Miss Ruth Bryan, who is accompanying
heF father on this trip,
AZ the conclusion Of the dinner the crowd
repaired to the mammoth tent on the lawn
,n front Of the hotel,
IN few minutes every seat was taken
and the canvas at the sides was removed
In order that hundreds who were unable
20 get In might see and hear.
Address of n. NJ. shepard.
Wns speakers appearance upon the,stand
Ras the signal for loud and continued ap-
plauss. Mayer Ooliins promptly introduced
.tndwaFas NJ Shepard OF New York, who
paid in parts
Sod orsss sE u SpdS to aTS Mses tss sFFs.
Picstion. Il is good sor Us. Il Is Vset1I
Upon these questions Of national policy
which in this present, iso2, are rips fof
practical and pres decision by the Amer
Nor DO we need in doing this, to deny OF
defend or, perhaps, even regret the differ
ences OF past opinion whether among lead
ers of our party or among us Of the rank
For democrats equally sincere, patriotic
life lie began. differed widely upon prasticsSi
to which all were devoted. Nor win such
sound and useful.
After alludlng to Issues on which the
democratic party had differed and become
reconciled in past years, Mr.. Shepard con-
cluded:
The American people are today thoroughly
ready TO deprive the great nonopolistic IN.
privileges which they enjoy. II the demo,
cratic party In selecting its issues, defer, al
is bound to SS DO. to % the p9Pulssss, popular, viii; will I
u irreyocably at the forefront.
Danger of the Republic.
Senator oarmack Of Tennessee was ther
Introduced.
After dwelling at considerable Isugtl
upon the alleged departure Of the rspub
lican party Of today from the landmarks
set by its founders, Senator Oarmaok as
serted that the concentration Of waaltl
and power In the hands OF few mel
threateAed the succession Of the republic
by "a 6espotism Of force and corruption
The presentation OF Mr.. Bryan developed
great enthusiasm. Cheers greeted him a
he stepped to the front Of the platform
and he was several times interrupted b!
demonstrations Of approval. He said:
Address OF Bryan.
] always come to New England witt
heRaIae Il recOgnfgR EenatO
lCarmack has said he does. how mucl
.hdenty Il requires TO plead for democrac'
man may be a democrat with great credit
j have come here several times and con
Tess that my missionary work has not bee
served.
But we have to go on preaching righteous
ness, assured Of the fact that evil will a
last overtake those who refuse to liste
or TO follow the truth. ! am glad Il Is m
privilege to come here to join in the be
sinaains a p, os your ssmpsigsn ,sy. Of i az
New York. member OF the democracy Q
\that state. When he tells you what h
believes to be the dangers OF the countr
! am glad TO listen to the man who give
honest expression 20 an honest fear q
danger. When he gives advice ! am viii
was willing to throw aside the objection
he had to several parts OF the democrati
platform. He had considered IL proper I
overlook his objections 10 that platform
3n order to secure victories for paramour
questions. However much / may diffe
with him regarding some questions, an
the precedence OF ISSUES, am willing I
listen to any democrat who proves by hi
vote that he Is democrat.
am glad your committee called from N
south a representative Of the souther
democracy and / have been as deIghte
ms you have to listen 20 his unanswerabl
argument ON what / believe TO be IN
greatest Issue this nation has had to NEE
in all its history. believe We are fortunat
IN that we have men scattered all over thi
nation as competent as these gentleme
20 defend the issues which they have prs
scented.
On aiding those who desire harmony In N
democratic party. 1 think there Is n
democrat between the oceans who desire
harmony more than i. for no one has SUI
1,-ed more than from lack OF A.
Hn view OF numerous harmony dinner
chd the discord they have created Il ma
OF harmony. The word Harmony
euphonious and the idea which Il convey
Is a delightful one. Harmonyl How
sOothes the ear and calls up visions
peace and love and Joyi harmony, Wheth,
among the heavenly bodies whose NOV,
ments make the music OF the spheres