The Detroit times., 1908-07-10


Democracy denounces vice. prose
cutes crime, and shields all alike.
'kepuhlicanism arrogates to itsel
almost the power Of Divinity. anc
boastfully processes TO do all things
good; while Democracy, asking helE
from a Supreme Ruler. aud Wanting
not itself. points To its history OF a
hundred years as guarantee Of It's
record for the future.
Then, with such principles and 50
great a leader. coupled with the mis-
takes OF our opponents. bringing into
our nation suffering instead OF re
joicing, and poverty instead OF pros
perity. how can we lose the victory
this year?
1T is true that the Democratic
party has twice placed its banner In
Mr.. Bryan's hands. and II is likewise
true that he did not carry IL 10 vic.
tory. but. as he said OF himself. he
kept the faith and returned that ban
ner 10 us four years ago unstained
and unsullied, and today. though twice
defeated, has arisen stronger and
grander than ever before. and is re.
membered and beloved. while his ira
ducers have long been forgotten. The
very fact that from every section
comes the cry, Bryan! Give US Bry.
an" shows he is not dead, but still
lives deep In the affectionate hearts
OF a grateful people. who are more
determined than ever TO nominate an.
elect him president OF the nation.
If you want a man. pure yet strong
brave but tender, generous and still
patriotic. the very highest type OF
American manhood. against whom can
be charged no act OF disloyalty, dis
honor or corruption, but who stands
fearlessly the champion OF the poor
and needy proclaiming to the oppres
sor, You shall not press down upon
the brow Of labor this crown O.
thorns; you shall not cruelty mankind
upon a cross OF gold that man is Mr.
Bryan
Nominate him, and he will certain
ly be elected. The reading OF the
stars. the signs Of the times, the
needs OF the hour. the demands II
the people. all predict and declare It;
and when he comes to his own. as he
Will next March, he will make the
greatest president of the grandest ma
ton the world has ever known"
Gov Claude A. Swanson, OF Vir
ginia, in seconding Bryan's nomina
ton, said:
Bryan is called unsafe by some
not on account of lack OF fealty e
the people, but on account OF his ex
cessive zeal and earnestness In theII
behalf. He is antagonized by some
not because he has ever been remote
ly associated or allied with predatory
wealth, but because he firmly refuses
10 make them any surrender com
promise. He is fought by some not
because he INDUCES in political ma
nipulation or discrimination, but be
cause he frankly and consistently APP
peals to the support Of the great mass
OF the people. He Is ridiculed BY
some, not because The stoops to con
quer," but because he refuses to bend
TO questionable pressure and i'm
proper methods. He Is feared by
some. not on account OF timidity OF
vacillation, but because he is pos
sessed OF an iron will and a deter
mination to do what his conscience
and patriotism dictate. Most OF the
objections urged against him consti
tute virtues fitting him for the ex
allied office OF president.
I'VE hail him as the person who's,
pre-eminence and distinction com,
from no decoration OF office or power
bit from his intrinsic worth as a nan
his splendid qualities OF mind anC
heart. A man whose character ant
genius have been sufficient TO surviv,
defeat; without personal triumph eact
year TO acquire the increasing conf
Ydence and affection of the American
people. Those who differ with hin
on public questions bear testimony
to his integrity OF character. his pa
triotism Of purpose, his brilliance o.
mind and genius. The American PEG
pie admire him because he is too hon
est to be corrupted by the rich, too
brave TO be coerced by time-servin,
politicians. The American people pro
foundry respect him because he hal
borne himself manfully and courage
ously In the hours OF gloom and dc
feat. | can never forget In the darl
hours preceding the fierce conflict o
1896, how all of his followers wer,
thrilled and electrified by his famous
battle-cry then given In the face .
the enemy. rejoicing in victory. lie
the roll be called for those who will
answer for the next engagement !
Never before was | so stirred by ut
terance from human lips. Through
defeat he has continued earnestly anC
lovingly to serve the American PEG
pie Be 1t said to his honor and glory
he never deserted his party nor tn,
people because they refused to crow
him king He is strong with Ia,
American people because bis charGc
ter Is OF firm. rugged honesty"
When Oklahoma was reached
Senator Gore was sent TO the
stand TO tell how much the ne9
state wanted Bryan. II is wonderful
the hold this blind man has on Ia,
great crowds which I'LL the auditorium
The previous speakers had been guyet
TO the point OF insult. Although thel
all wanted TO say a good word 10
Bryan the crowd would have none O
II. or at least not moro than they
could help The minute Senator Cor,
was led to the platform the noise wa
Gained as by magic and 1t was onl,
on his own volition and despite erie
TO continue that he ceased speaking
From then on TO the end IL was
succession OF announcements from tn
states that they were solid for Bryan
Coy Haskell. OF Oklahoma. chair
man Of the platform committee, rea'
the partys confession OF faith Their
was no trouble in maintaining orde