Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-05
BRYAM'S FAITH LIVES
Believes Democratic Policies
Will Yet Prevail.
ISSUES A Statement
Thanks National Committee for
Its Loyal Support in Campaign.
TO CONTINUE IN SERVICE
Will Keep Up Work in Private Ca.
pacity and Finds Consolation
in Nebraska.
70 CONTINUE IN SERVICE

LINCOLN, Neb.. November will
liam ]. Bryan today gave out the follow
ing statement:
THE election has gone against us by a
decisive majority. The returns arc not
all In. and 1t is impossible at the present
time to analyze them or to say what
causes contributed most to the republi-
can victory. We made our fight upon Q
platform which embodied what we be-
lieved to be good for the American peo-
pie, but it is for the people themselves
to decide what laws they desire and what
methods of government they prefer.
Il have faith that the publicity which
we asked for will yet commend itself to
the American people: that the election Of
senators by the people will be secured;
that the iniquities of the trusts will arouse
an opposition that will result In the elm
ination of the principle of private monop-
oily. am confident that the people will
see the necessity for the labor legislation
and the tariff reduction which our plat.
form demanded. / am confident. too, that
the educational work done In this cam
paign will result In securing greater pro-
lection 10 bank depositors:
Reforms Bound to Come.
1.-The above are the most prominent re-
forms for which we labored, and I be-
lieve that these reforms WIN yet come. to-
gether with more effective regulation OF
railroads and Independence for the Fill
ipinos.
Il desire to commend the work OF our
national committee. l am entirely salts
fed with Mr.. Mack as the chairman, and
with the members of the committee. /
do not see how they could have done more
than they did. and as. for. myself, put
forth every effort in my power to secure
victory for our cause. The nomination
came from the hands Of the voters, have
obeyed their command and have led as
best could. Words viii not express my
gratitude for the willingness of the demo-
Gratis during the past twelve years. Mel
Their am / able to adequately express my
appreciation for the kind words which
have been spoken since the election.
Relieved of a Burden.
IF could regard the defeat as purely
a personal one l would consider it bless
ing rather than a misfortune, for / am
relieved Of the burdens and responsible
YES OF an once that Is attractive only In
proportion as 1t gives au9opportunity to
render a larger public service, But /
shall serve ais willingly Id q private ca
pacity as tn a. public one, God does not
require great Things of us, He only re-
qqires that we improve the opportunities
that are presented. and L shall be glad to
improve the opportunities for service
Consolation in Nebraska.
I'm this hour Of national defeat I nnd
some consolation in the cordial support
given by my neighbors. by the citizens Of
Lincoln and by the people OF the state
of Nebraska. With a democratic governor
and democratic legislature we shall be
able to put into practice so much OF the
Denver platform as relates to state leg
islatfon. and I trust that our state will
set an example that will be an influence
for good in the. nation"