The Washington times., 1904-07-18


Democratic legislative ticket that, IN
the event the Democrats carry the
State will vote to send him TO the
Senate, as Senator Dietrich's successor
for the term beginning March next.
Opposition that Bryan encountered in
his fight 10 control the convention which
elected delegates 70 the St Louis con
ventiOn has entirely disappeared, and in
the whole party organization in this
State there is none to dispute leadership
with him.
Convention Course Approved.
The manly courage he displayed dur
ing the national convention: the untiring
manner in which he labored for what he
conscienticusly believed to be right. and
the indomitable will he exhibited in bat
Ting for his principles. have caused Ne
braska Democrats TO regard Bryan with
more esteem than ever before.
Fanaticism which characterized local
regard for him during the campaigns OF
1896 and 1900 has disappeared. and in It's
stead there is very general and whole
hearted recognition of him as a man OF
courage and convictions.
This is as true OF the gold element Of
the party as IL Is OF Bryan ; Old-ume
friends, his achievements at St Louis
having virtually Obliterated factiOnal
lines so far as he is personally con-
cerned.
This change in the local regard in
which Bryan is held has resulted in
the appearance of a desire, universal
among Democrats. that he may be suit
ably honored by his party.
II is recognized that under the new
leadership which has assumed direction
OF the destines Of the party there is
nothing in the national field for which
Bryan can aspire
Even If Parker should be elected Bry-
ans friends do not believe the new Demo-
cratic President would be disposed 10
recognize the Nebraskan In his Cabinet
Or
They are. therefore, as unit, disposed
TO rally 10 his support in his candidacy
for election 10 the Senate.
This IS made easier Tor them BY their
knowledge that Bryan does not look for.
desire, nor expect anything from the
national leaders.
His friends here know that William
Jennings Bryan would not consent 10
bury himself IN the Cabinet or eliminate
himself from the field OF national politics
by accepting a diplomatic mission that
would take him away from the country
for q series Of years.
He has but one desire, and that Is tc
go 10 the Senate, and that desire ne
means 10 pursue with all his energy and
ability through the formulation of the
Democratic legislative tickets and the
fall campaign.
His Surrender Explained.
It was this desire TO go to the Senate
that caused Bryan to surrender TO the
final test came at st. Louis on the ques-
ton OF sending the conventions tele-
gram 10 Judge Parker
He made a brave fight against the
convention committing itself TO the gold
standard. as he did IN every other In
stance where his ideas cOnfiicted with
those Of other leaders, but when II came
right down 20 the vote, and the tele-
gram was ordered sent Bryan remained
regular, disappointing the eXpecta lions
OF many by failing 70 bolt either the
party platform or the convention s
nominee.
Some wonderment has been expressed
that he should have done this. Full eX-
PLANTATION for whatever may seem un-
usual in his course IS found in his
Senatorial candidacy.
He knew full well that II he bolteC
the St. Louis convention he could not
ask the Democrats Of Nebraska 70 send
him TO the Senate.
He knew that without the support OF
the regular Democratic organization IN
the State ne could never hope 10 reach
the Senate.
He accepted what was as gaH and
WormWOOd 10 him. and maintained his
regularity because for months his eyes
have been fixed on the SenatOrship. and
he means TO achieve It If possible.
The Senate His Arena.
That IS the explanation Of the cours,
he followed at St. Louis. This explana
he issued on Wednesday, explains hi
present purpose.
IL will be realized that in this state
ment Bryan said that as soon as the fal
campaign ends he viii set out 10 organ
lie his friends for another battle for tn
principles he believes 10 be right ant
necessary to the proper protection O
public Institutions.
The fight he has already advertised n
expects to make from the floor Of IN
Senate.
In point Of fact 1t is only because h
can fight better from the floor Of n
Senate than from any other position
that Bryan desires 10 80 70 the Senate
In the years since 1896 Bryan has &C
cumulated a large fortune His interest
now are many and diversified. and VIZ
his newspaper, of a character 10 requlr
al OF his time for their proper direction
Acceptance By Bryan Of the ScnatOria
office viii, consequently. mean that Z
must make large pvcunldry sacrinccs
but his devotion 10 principle is 50 en-
thusiastic that he IS quite willing 10 d
tbs
Prospect Of suffering financially wi
no more deter him from making In
fight than the purely s0rdid side OF n
Office 70 which he aspires Will att-aC
him.
His sole and only purpose is TO plac
himself IN position 20 cHcctually cham
pion the causes Tor Whlch ne mas con
tended for eight years, and 20 champiJ
them IN such manner that he VIII Z
assured OF a public hearig.
For eight years Bryan has fought hi
battle before the people, upon the pull
lie hustiugs
Time to Make Stand.
In that time he has never compromise
principle When he has yielded 1t IA
been upon the ground of expediency.
He now believes IT Is time that
should take a stand where he VIII haN
an Official relationship 10 the dispositiC
OF the questions in which he IL int
4uT W. here Iy voice vote. and ID