Milford chronicle., 1906-09-07
BRYAN DISCUSSES
POLITICAL ISSUES
10000 Persons Cheer Nebraskan at
New York Reception.
TRUSTS THE PARAMOUNT ISSUE

New York, Aug. 81. The home
coming of William J. Bryan was made
complete when he was greeted in Mad
ison Square Garden by a throng of
welcomers numbering more than 30
600. 1t was such a welcome as sell
dom, if ever before, was accorded a
private citizen. Mr. Bryan's eyes
filed with tears as he stood and ac-
knowledged the laundering welcome
from 10000 throats. For eight min
utes. while the Garden seemed to sway
and shake from the shouts and ap-
plause,- he strobe nervously from side
to side of the narrow platform.
When Mr.. Bryan rose to speak he
was greeted with tumultuous applause.
He said in part:
Mr. Bryan's Speech.
Like all travellers who have visited
other lands, return with delight to the
land of my birth. more proud of its
people, with more confidence in its gov
ernment and grateful to the Providence
that cast my lot in the United States
No other nation could show such a rec
ord of benevOlence and disinterested
friendship. My love for our form of
government has been quickened as l have
visited castles and towers and peered into
dark dungeons. and l am glad that our
nation, profiting by the experience OF
the past and unhampered by ira
ditions and unfettered by caste has been
permitted to form a new centre of civili-
cation on new soil and erect here "a gov
ernment of the people, by the people and
for the people"
The first message that bring from the
de- Of
cause of arbitration is making real prog
rsss in spite of the fact that the nations
most prominent in the establishment of
The Hague tribunal have themselves
been engaged in wars since that court
was organized. There Is a perceptible
growth in the sentiment in favor Of the
settlement of International disputes by
peaceful means
Lost Prestige Through Philippines.
Before leaving international peace. let
me add that our nation has lost pres
tige rather than gained it, by our ex-
pertinent in colonialism. We have given
the monarchist q chance to ridcule our
Declaration Of Independence, and the
scoffer has twitted us with inconsist-
ency. A tour through the Philippine
islands has deepened the conviction that
we should lose no time in announcing
our purpose to deal with the FilipinOs
as we deal with the Cubans. Every con-
sideration, commercial and POLITICAL leads
TO this conclusion. Such ground as we
may need for coaling stations or for a
naval base will be gladly conceded by
the Filipinos. who simply desire an op-
portunity to work out their own destiny,
inspired by our example and aided by
our advice. In so far as our efforts have
been directed toward the education OF
the Filipinos, we have rendered them a
distinct service. but in educating them
we must recognize that we are making
coIoniaHsm impossible. If we intend to
hOld them as subjects, we would not
dare to educate them; self-governmen'
with ultimate independence must be as
surned if we contemplate universal edu-
cation in the Philippines.
Elect Senators BY Popular Vote.
7 return more convinced than before oi
the Importance of a change in the meth
old of electing United States senators
There is noticeable everywhere a as
tinct movement toward Democracy IN lts
broadest sense. In all the countries whicf
4 have visited there is a demand ina
the government be brought nearer to the
poeple In the United States tAis trent
foUard Democracy has taken the form
of a growing demand for the electioi
of United States senators by a direc
vote of the people. 1 am Wltnh TN
limits of the truth when 1 say that tn
bulwark of predatory wealth, and tina
Al even now contains so many MEMBER
who owe their election to faVor-seek
ing corporations and are so subserVieh
TO their masters as to prevent heeue
legislation. The popular branch OF con
gress has declared in favor OF TINS re
form by a two-thirds vote and more tna'
two-thirds of the states have demands
II and vet the senate arrogantly and i'm
pudently blocks the way.
FaVors Income Tax.
The income tax which some IN ou
country have denounced as soclallsti
attack upon wealth hae l am pleased I
report the Endorsement G. the most cor
servative countries in the. old world
Js a nernanent vart of the fiscal systeI
of most of the countries of Europe an
An many places it is a graded tax. tn
rate being higher upon the largest II
comes. I have been absent too long
sneak with any authority on the puDl
sentiment in this country at this tim
but 1 am so convinced OF the Justce
the income tax that l feel sure that IN
noeple will sooner or later demand q
amendment to the constitution whic
will authorize an income tax. and tht
make il possible for the burdens of II
federal government apportioned anon
the people in proportion to their abilii
60 bear them.
CApiLai anu GeSS
have referred to the investigation
international controversies under sy
tenn which does not bind the parties
accept the findings Of the eourt-of !
oujry. This plaza can. be-usedsin disput
between labor and capital. In advocati'
arbitration Of differences between lar
corporate employers and their employ'
I believe we are defending the highe
Interests of the three parties to the
Gisputes. viz., the employers. the 81
ployes and the public. The employees ca
'not be turned over to the employer to
dealt with as the employer may pleas
THE question sometimes arises; Can
not conduct my business to suit myself
This question is a plausible one, butsWh
man in conducting his business
fennpts to arbitrarily fix the conditio
under which hundreds Of employees
havs 60 live and to determine the COM
fiohe under which hundreds OF oths
ebail have to exist contend that ne 2
No right to deprive his employees OF I
right OF life, liberty and the pursuit
hsppiness. To support this position
need only refer to the laws resulati