The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-12

Illustrates one pnase Of that growth fof q quarter of century the coun- try has witnessed campaign after cam paisn in which great predatory inter estsr would secretly contribute enor- nous sums to debauch elections and then control the government in return Tor contributions. Our convention marks new era in American politics. Henceforth the idea that is going to grow is that elections are public af- fairs and that the people have right to know what influences are at work. am delighted that our party has taken the initiative. The Republican Party in It's convention by a vote overwhelm- ing. turned down that proposition. but that the Democratic Party, by It's vote that was unanimously indorsed it ana made It one of tho tenets of it's faith.
 Now we are going out to appeal to this awakened conscience and give 10 the country assurances that if our partysi sik entrusted with power We shall make this government again q peoples government In which the government officials will respond promptly to the sentiment of the whole people and our platform has given us a slogan that every one of you can echo and one. believe, that a majority of the Ameri- can people will echo Let the people ruIe..' =
 The conclusion of the address was cheered enthusiastically.
 Congrafuiatory Messages.
 The congratulatory messages arrived today in punches dated from Texas to Minnesota and Maine to California. aCiti- zens of Indiana express confidence. de- clariug in general that with Kern m second place on the ticket. Indiana will go certain for Bryan In the fall.
 Bryan and Kern win sweep Indiana like a Nebraska prairie ire" wired William M Moss of Linton: Ind. Charles Van Antwerp of Sedalia. Mo-, declared that Bryan's chances were graphed the Pennyroyai Democratic Club from Paducah. Ky. November Is ais certain as. July" declared J. S.. Nugent from Dss Moines. Iowa.
 Lord love you, William J. Bryan. keeper of the faith" said Frank c. Cannon from New York. The "Bill Club" a non-partisan organization Of Excelsior Springs, Mo. was happy that no matter which way the election goes, a "Bill' will be in the White House.
 "A Washington enthusiast for sue cess,'s wired James l.. Epler from the Pacific coast. Charles M. Bulger from Oswego, N. T.. wired: Sincere con- gratniattons; mana gement by eur State, organization will give you New York in ,NovemDer.s
 The following was received from Charles A Towne, who withdrew as . vice-Presidentia1 candidate in favor Of Mir. Kern:
 Accent congratulations. I believe the ticket will win. Of course shall do all can to aid"
 David R. Francis, former Governor of Missouri. sent the following tals- gram:
 You ought to be very happy man. as few receive the expression of confiy dence and admiration manifested here for you '
 c " Moore of Michigan. who at teudAa the convention. was the first caller at Fairvisw. bringing flrst hand detcriptions Of the demonstrations and confident temper of the delegates. whfcl made MT. Brysn glow with pleasure Mfr. Moore does not favor Bryan'a determinatfon to serve only four years aa tyen years must saiapsa before he could possibly. have aufii@ eient Democratic foii6SSEs h tho Sen+ ate td make possible reforlng to which the party is pledged