The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-10-06

Hon. Thomas e. Watson addressed
a large audience at the Louisiana
monument, Worlds Fair grounds. on
September S. The daily press ave a
brief synopsis Of the speech, which,
from a political standpoint Is u Of
the most important OF the campaign,
particularly to Mfssourians. Mr..
watson's hitting a~rraignment Of the
Democracy: his review OF the labors
Of the national Democratic conven-
lion in the light Of paisy history and
his comparison OF the two leading
rivals Cor the presidency, win appeal
to those Missouri Democrats who are
more welded to party principles than
to individuals.
We have secured a verbatim report
Of Mr. watson's speech and com
mend It. more particularly. 70 those
Missouri Democrats who have twice
followed Mr.. Bryan through presiden-
tiai campaigns. MI. watson said:
Fellow Citizens;
I desire to bear testimony and rem
der thanks now TO the broad mind and
generous heart Of the Ex-Governor Of
this grand old State Of Missouri. who
can SO lift himself above what ! know
20 be his own party Affiliations as to
extend the courtesies 20 me as he
has done on this occasion.
n 1 we're to consult my own feel
ings. / would not make a speech this
afternoon. You see how unfavorable
the conditions are here for an address
based solely on political ideas. When
people come to q great Exposition such
as this. they do not come for the pur-
pose Of hearing a political sermon,
but to see and learn from the magnih-
cent educational exhibition which has
been provided for them.
For myself. I am exceedingly tired.
A partisan speech makes me tired
enough; bot yesterday. on Labor Day.
I made a ncn-partisan speech. and a
n~on-partisan speech Just wear me
out. Owing to what was thought TO
be the proper thing. and not wishing
TO violate the canons Of good taste,
confined myself to what is called a
non partisan speech and I feel as
though I had been splitting rails.
When I make a speech, l love 10 SAY
something: and when I 60 up against
my adversary. I love to strike hin
so that the way-faring Samaritan
though a fool, would know where e
pour his ointment. or stick his plaster
To-day I hardly know whether
should make q political speech. tcriei
Of yes, 20 ahead.") May I make
partisan speech on such lines as
may desire7 C~Yes.-D May I take th'
bride OF and let myself go? (@Yes"l
All right ! viii tell you exactly wher'
I stand and what I stand Tor. sn'
stand up for Il as long as ! know hov
and hit the blows with all the powe
there is IN me.
Does anybody here intend to vot'
Cor Mr.. Roosevelt tcries Of Eyes
SURE Whyf-beeause you are Re
publlcans and believe IN the pEincl
pies and policy Of the RepubiicAi
partyf lcries OF Eyes. that's the res
on. y Right. that IL the way 10 speal
right out II you are fair and sQuar
out Republicans and believe In Re
publican principles and Republics
policies, you do exactly right when yol
proclaim 10 The world your intentioi
to vote for Mr.. Roosevelt And II
were a Republican and believed In n
publican principles and policy. ! woulI
vote for Roosevelt. too Bat is Their
any man here who viii vote for
candidate who claims a right 20 Demo
cratic votes. and yet does not ventur
TO say wherein he differs from Nj
ROOSEVELT The question In this can
paign Is; Do we need two ReDubneai
parties? Isn't one Of them quit
enough? (crIes Of "Yes. o many"
To those who believe in Republics
policies and principles. Is there an
reason why Teddy isn't enough in on
year, Should not the men who wan
something different from Roosevelt d
mand a candidate who is brave enoug'
and honest enough to tell Us wherein h
differs from ROOSEVELT Dont let a
Try to fool the American peoplel Il
rs write our principles upon our fore
heads where they may be seen. an
let Us stand mp for principle as agains
pretense
lay down this proposition; That Il
his speech Of acceptance. Judge Pa
ker has not told the American people
IN plain words. wherein he differs fron
Theodore Roosevelt on any question
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