The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-07

ed, had assured him more than once that there had been no necessity for making direct pledges--that it had been found possible to obtain all the money needed up to that time at any rate without doing so.
 Neither he nor his chairman denied that contributions had been accepted from the trusts for the simple reason that the fact was undeniable and each know that it was susceptible of over whelming proof The payments were voluntary not forced; such and such alone was the burder of denials which were virtual admissions.
 The only question remaining was how much had been considered neces- sary. Fortunately, even this informa- tion was forthcoming. Simultaneously with the preparation of the most extra dinary temperamental document, indi- cative of the keenest desperation which has ever emanated from the White House. the candidates most intimate and trusted adviser. the Secretary of War, just returned from Washington. was uttering another and more detailed defence of his chief In this city. The mere fact of contributions he held to be inoffensive. His chief pride was in the great work accomplished for so small an expenditure. The fact is,' he proudly declared, that 1t is the small est fund we have had for twelve years about one-half the Republican fund when Mckinley was elected in 1sS6. That fund, it is well-known, was ap- approximately $10,000.ooo. Accepting these figures as correct. therefore, the Republican chairman has had only about q, ,0O0. 900 at his disposal.
 Evidence is Complete.
 "The chain is compiete-the trust contributions, not denied by either the candidate or the chairman. unequivo- caIiy admitted, and the amount plainly stated by the former Secretary of War.
 Five million dollars Is the sum. More could have been had if needed, but under the political chaiman's moro careful direction, that was deemed suf- ficient But why did the trusts con- tribute to the Republican canvass? They were asked says the outspoken former Secretary.
 Did think they were buying a Presidency? Or were they content with the assurance from the Republi- can candidate of a square dealT
 Upon their own testimony, the Re- publican candidates stands today be- fore his fellow countrymen as one wiling and eager to accept for himself a Presidency that has cost protected monopolies the great sum of $5,0OO, 900.
 Can $5.0O0.OOO of trust money buy the Presidency? Can this sum. great as 1t Is, contributed in the hope of favors to be returned and gratefully accepted as a necessity for the grati- fication of personal ambition, suffice to thwart the will of the American peo- pie?
 We cannot. will not and do not be- lieve it. Moreover. we have the cheer ing intelligence to convey to all Demo- cratic. independent and patriotic citi- zens that the most recent and thorough canvasses of the doubtful States arc absolutely convincing that Judge Par ker will be eected.
 Fully appreclating the fact that within forty-eight hours the actual re- suit will be known and keenly sensible of the responsibility we assume, we de- clare our positive belief that the Demo- cratic candidates will receive at least 270 votes in the electoral college
 We appeal to all patriotic citizens to do their duty by their country and participate in the triumph of an un- purchasable people"