The Washington herald., 1908-01-09

Chicago, Jan. S-Willlam Jennings
Bryan was hailed as the next President
of the United States by COO riotously
happy Democrats at the Jackson Day
banquet Of the jefferson Club at the Au-
ditorium Hotel tonight
Roger c. Sullivan. Democratic national
committeeman from Illinois, was not
present.
President Roosevelt was lauded in the
speeches as the man who had ''appro-
priated the Bryan platforms and made,
them popular with the people.
Pleas for Harmony.
All OF the speakers pleaded for har-
mony. They urged upon Democrats Of all
factions TO forgive and forget the past
and unite once again under the banners
of Jefferson and Jackson for what they
conceived to be approaching for a Ger
tainty-a national triumph under the
leadership of the "Matchless Bryan"
For FIVE hours Mr. Bryan was wor-
SHIPPED as a hero. The assemblage rose
as one man when he stood up TO speak,
and eheered for five minutes Handker-
chiefs were waved. men leaped on chairs
and yelled frantically, while the orches-
ira played My Country, 'Tis of Thee
Mr.. Bryan brought but one new idea
with him this trip 1t was new name
for the Republicans, 'ATistOCrats-" His
new name for the Democratic party was
'"The other S0,OO0OOO'
Republicans Are AristOcrats.
His speech was perhaps one OF the most
remarkable he has delivered since he be
came a national character. because Of
what he did not say. He offered no spe-
cific remedies for the evils he has here
tofore pictured as besetting and threaten
ing American institutions. He contented
himself with generalities, and an elo-
quent contrast Of the Hamiltonian and
the Jenersonian principles of govern
ment
Mr.. Bryan applied the term ''aristo-
Gratis" to the Republicans in their view
OF the trusts. tariff. labor. money and
railroad questions.
'.The point OF view. was his subject.
lie told what the point Of view Of the
common people is in his opinion. but did
not allow himself to be committed 20 any
specific remedy except the Democratic
idea" That, he said, viii root out all the
evils of government and bring the COM
mon people once again into their own.
Mr.. Bryan's Address.
Mr. Brvan's address in part follows:
jackson was Democratic in the same
sense in which jefferson was Demo-
cratic. But he believed in the people
both in their right to self-government
and in their capacity for self-govern-
ment Ard what is Of no less impOr-
tance. both considered society and So
ciety's needs frOT Il Democratic stand
point that is frors.- the standpoint of i'm
tcrest of the whole people.
-On this day, when we meet i'm
memory of Jaksen, it is entirely fitting
that we should consider this the funda-
mental and far-resching question, name
Is. from which standpoint shall We look.
at society?
The aristocrat regards society as an
organization suspended from the top; the
Democrat considers society as a struc-
ture built from the bottom. The Demo
crat would legislate for the interests of
the whole country. assured that the
prosperity of the masses would find its
way up through the various classes that
rest upon the masses.
THE aristOcrat is always demanding
something for the well-tO-dO-the employ
ers-the captains Of industry-On the
theory that these would generously divide
with the rest Of the people.
The Republican leaders, do not mean
the comparatively few reform Republi-
cans. but those who dominate the party's
policy in the House and in the Senate
these look at society from an aristocratic
standpoint and the refOTmers cannot un-
derstand the real needs of the country,
Or propose the legislation necessary to
correct existing abuses.
The Trust Question.
IF the trust question is under consid-
grafton. the Republican leaders at once
become solicitous for fear rash and i'll
considered legislation may disturb the
gigantic business enterprises which are
crushing out independence and industry.
The Democrats look at the trust question
from the standpoint of S00O000O of people
who are vietimized, and insist upon eff
feetive legislation.
IF the tariff question is the one under
discussion, the Republican leaders at once
insist that the high tariff is responsible
for the nations prosperity. and warn the
country that any Interference with the
profits OF protected manufacture would
bring business prostration.
Just now they are not so noisy as
usual. because We have a panic with the
high-tariff system in fun force. But even
panic cannot convince the more partisan
Republicans Of the falsity of their boast
that panics are impossible under Repub-
iCan rule
The Democrats insist upon tariff re-
form because they regard It unjust that
the entire population should be taxed for
the benefit OF a small portion of the
population. especially swhen the benehci-
aries of the high tariff are so ungrateful
as 10 sell abroad cheaper than at home.
III the railroad question is under con-
sideratlon, the Republican leaders at once
take the side of the railroad magnates
and assume that any effective regulation
will bring business TO a standstill
The Republican leaders in the Senate
have refused TO permit an inquiry into
the present value of the railroads, and
they have prevented legislation which
would prohibit the issuance OF watered
Democrats, looking at the question
from the standpoint Of the patrons of the
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