Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1908-07-17
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.


the Democracy Of the entire nation, in con-
vention assembled at Denver, has united in
paying tribute Of respect TO the memory OF
the late President Grover Cleveland, the
great tariff reformer, and in choosing the
Honorable William Jennings Bryan, of Ne
braska, as It's candidate for President, and
Honorable John W. Kern, of Indiana, for
Vice-P President, and In enunciating Q plat
form which Is In perfect harmony with the
principles Of the party from its beginning,
platform which is as sincere as 1t is clear,
and whose character is conservative because
1t advocates return to those principles
upon which this Government was founded
"equal rights to all and special privileges to
none"
The wonderful exhibition of confidence
and loyalty OF the graat masses of the Demo.
cratic voters involved In the choice of Mr..
Bryan on the first ballot by a vote OF about
nine tenths OF the delegates is fitting tribute
10 his unfaltering adherance to and match
less advocacy OF his political convictions.
From the time Mr.. Bryan made his elo-
quent speech in favor OF the Wilson tariff
bill his public and private record has been
an open book, and 1t is, therefore, not neces-
sary to recount the details OF his remarkable
career. Called to the leadership of his party
twelve years ago, when there was great
financial depression and consequent suffer.
ing among the unemployed and divisions
In hio ~ WI ~ with I'd IN he
dial legislation required, he boldly espoused
the cause OF the great masses of the people
and won the confidence and admiration OF
millions OF voters who have, for the most
part, remained s!eadfast In their support.
Not only 80, but by his insight, as states
man, and his wonderful power OF expression,
as writer and an orator, he has forced TO
the attention OF the country certain un-
healthiul conditions which the Republican
administrations have been compelled to ad
init and consider. 1t has been said OF him
that he has welded more power in this
country, out of office, than any other one
man has been able to exercise 10 Office dur
ing the administrations Of the last two Presi
dents of the United States Indeed, by his
oratory and fearless sincerity, he has chal.
lenged the attention and admiration OF the
civilized world. His confidence in and SYM
pathy with the common people have won for
him the name of "Commoner."
His belief in the Democratic form OF gov
eminent, his regard for constitutional liml.
tations on the exercise of power by officials,
his familiarity with and ability to apply the
political principles of Thomas Jefferson to
new conditions as they arise, and his uni
form advocacy Of and adherence to law and
order commend him as q safe leader to the
conservative and substantial citizenship OF
the country, especially those whose judg
ment has not been warped by participation
10 the enjoyment OF special privileges.
His high christian character, devotion to
the doctrine Of universal peace, and appl-
cation Of the principles OF righteousness to
politics as well as all other affairs OF lie
appeal to the highest order of our citizen
ship OF all classes and parties.
Mellowed and matured by the weight OF
WIZ 6tOut ACobOuoiblltiCb WuiOu nave EGbttu
upon him, consoled by the confidence, es
teem and support of many who have differ
cd with him in the past on subject which
time has settled, inspired by his faith in
righteous and patriotic cause, and standing
at the head Of a reunited party, Mr.. Bryan
is expected to lead a campaign this fall
which will be without parallel In the his
tory of this country.
1t is peculiarly appropriate that, by the
unanimous vote OF the convention, Hon.
John w. Kern should have been nominated
for the Vice-Presidency. Like MIR. Bryan,
his father was native of Virginia, "the
home OF presidents" who went west In his
youth and reared worthy son. Mr.. Kern
is a man Of high ideals, Of university edu-
cation, and is a strong, successful and con.
scienhous lawyer. He has long been lead.
or in the Democratic party OF Indiana and
acceptably filled positions In its legislative
halls. He has been the choice Of his party
for Governor and for United States Senator
In Indiana.
With the Republican party OF Indiana
and other middle western States divided, it is
confidently believed that the electoral votes
of Indiana, Ohio and other States will
be cast In the electoral college for Bryan
and Kern.
With are.united Democratic party, under
q leadership whose courage, ability and
sincerity cannot be questioned, against a
divided Republican party, tottering with
the weight OF It's own misdeeds, 10 the midst
Of depression, brought on by the special
interests which are supporting the Repub.
lican candidates. 1t does seem that the vir-
tue and the manhood Of the people will be
asserted, and thus will be crowned with
success the fight into which the Democratic
partyte now entering.