The Washington herald., 1908-06-30
WATCH BRYAN.
Continued from Page one,

uitIitu loiIiS.
This view is borne out by the present
attitude Of "the peerless leader" In at
tacking the Republican party for having
rejected La Follette's plank for the ply
sical valuation OF railroads; the election
OF Senators by a direct vote of the peo-
pie and the publication OF the names OF
contributors 10 campaign funds. II IS
said by some Democrats here to-day that.
although the Nebraska Democratic plat
form. which Mr.. Bryan wrote, contained
Endorsement Of the political doctrines ad-
vocated by Senator I.a Toilette, Il was
doubtful if Mr.. Bryan would lay as much
stress on the importance Of these things
as he would have laid had they been con
tanned in the Republican national plat
form.
Tax PlRnlSs an Opportunity.
II IS doubtful, according to some Demo-
Gratis here. If Mr.. Bryan would have
stood sponsor for an income tax and an
inheritance tax II these pets OF his own
and Mr.. Roosevelt's had been indorsed by
the Chicago platform. Now he finds that
Il was criminal neglect TO omit them
from the declaration Of principles adopt
ed by the Republican party's representa-
tiveS.
Knowing these things and having some
recent knowledge Of Mr.. Bryan's pur-
poses with reference TO the platform TO
be adopted by the Denver convention |
Democrats here are expecting Mr.. Bryan
10 insist that the platform contain every
thing radical which the Republicans
omitted at Chicago. but with the expec-
tation that re will not be successful.
On platform no more or little more
radical than that adopted by the Chicago
convention Mr.. Bryan can go before the |
country on an equal footing with Mr. |
Taft, standing officially for practically |
the same principles.
Stronger Position Thnn Taft'a.
But under his present plan Of insisting !
upon placing in the Denver platform all |
the Roosevelt and La Toilette planks |
which the Republicans ignored. with lit |
tie If any hope that they will be adopted |
he will have the advantage over Mr. |
Taft. according 20 the viewpoint Of some /
Of his political associates, Of being able /
TO say 10 the voters that while the Den /
yer convention failed TO accept his advice, |
he had personally stood steadfastly for /
these principles. while Mr.. Taft had not |
That this thought has been in Mr.. /
Bryan's mind for a long time is indicated /
~ his constant insistenCe that the man
Is superior 10 all other consideration in |
the coming campaign. Josiah Quincy. Of /
Boston. Assistant Secretary Of State /
under Walter Q. Gresham in Mr. Cleve- /
lands last Cabinet has had a number \
of talks with Mr. Bryan al Lincoln on 4
the platform and other matters. Mr..
Quincy passed through this city to-day on 4
HIS way to Colorado Springs. He holds /
the proxy Of ex-G0y. William A. Castor,
Massachusetts national committeeman. |
Quincy to lie n FnctOr.
Mr.. quincy, IT is stated is 20 be an I'm /
portant factor in this convention. and |
II IS added that he and Col. watterson /
have been mighty close to Bryan on plat /
form matters. Then, too, influential men, /
bers Of the Democratic National Commit /
tee declare in utter candor that they do /
not propose 10 have Gompers run this con-
vention They intend TO do that them
selves.
Ex-Representative John Lamb is TO be
Indiana's representative on the committee
on resolutions, and Senator McCrsarv is
10 speak FOR Kentucky. Frank b. Katzen-
bach IS TO be New Jerseys member OF
the committee While ollie James.
Bryans fast friend. Is to be chairman
Of the Kentucky delegation Senator Nc
Creary is TO be its spokesman on the
resolutions committee. and McCreary is
not Of the Ollie James type Of states
man. Ex-Gov Beckham Is so disguised
over his defeat for United States Senator
that he is not 10 attend this convention.
II is said.
Chairman Taggart said to-day: Il firm
ly believe our platform is TO be conserva-
tive and safe"
Colorado Not for Plank.
Ex-Gov. Charles S. Thomas. Of Colo
RADIO. is TO be that States representative
on the resolutions committee. and he re-
iterated to-day what he has frequently
said OF late. that he would oppose an
plank to the last ditch.
Colorado. with It's labor troubles and the
shadow Of the labor murders of Idaho
hanging over #. does notview with com
placency the demands Of Samuel Gompers.
Of the American Federation of Labor.
Roger c. Sullivan is to be chairman
Of the Illinois delegation. and the States
member Of the committee on resolutions
will be one Of the following: Samuel
Alschuler, Mayor Fred J. Kern, Col. f.
II. Morris. Judge Carroll c. Buggs, VII
liam 3. Brenton, or Gen. z. Brennan.
Mr.. Sullivan said: Il yield to no man
in my allegiance 10 the Democratic party.
Democracy. according to my lights. is a
government administered
mpartially on the theory Of equal rights
To all and special privileges to none Un-
der the Federal Constitution this political
faith guarantees the rights Of the SOW
aTeign States, which is in substance the
principle Of home rule. II means that the
Individual shall have every liberty and
opportunity In the pursuit of happiness
hat can be given him without injuring
others. and that this principle. amplified.
shall apply TO the town. city, or State
''Right'' the Party wntchwOrd.
"A Democrat asks concerning measures
,nly one QUESTIONABLE they right? He
iets aside as secondary the consideration
)f how many votes these measures will
lring the candidates OF the party. Democ-
'acy stands for honesty as against ex-
and for loyalty to principle as
against chasing the fads and fancies of {
he hour Democrat opposes the crea-
ion Of class hatred He realizes that .
here are under the law no rich men and 7
10 poor men. The Democratic party is
OF American citizens of equal
tights and authority in councils. Appeals
@ the distinction Of race or wealth are
o be expected from political organiza-
ions out Of harmony with the American
Appeals 10 the unfortunate
s also out Of harmony with the Ameri-
an Constitution Democracy. as 1 UNDER
stand it. does not believe that the pos
session Of property is a crime. Neither
lave a place in the Democratic party.