The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-10

the people. He must not only believe
in the right of the people to govern,
but in their capacity to do SO. And
he must be a man whom the people
know and trust.
The democratic party has many dis
tinguished men who might be chosen
as our standard bearer: but it has one
man, who above all others, possesses
the necessary qualifications and is en-
inently fitted for this leadership.
He is a man whose nomination will
leave no doubt as to where our party
stands on every public question. His
genius for statecraft is shown by the
constructive work he has done in pro-
posing reforms, and by the ability
with which he has fortified his posi-
ton. But we may go further.
A few months since he visited the
principal nations of the world. He
came in contact with the leading
minds of Christendom. and the world
abroad recognized his greatness and
paid him the tribute justly due to men
Of high attainments.
In the most distinguished peace con-
vention that has assembled in recent
years, he proposed a plan which, II
adopted, would prove more effective
than any arbitration treaty that has
yet been made, and by his influence he
secured its approval by the representa-
tiyes of the twenty-six leading nations
there assembled.
Is he thoroughly informed regarding
the issues of this campaign? Read
his speeches and his writings
which for nearly twenty years have
been a part Of the political literature
of the nation. Is he sincere, brave
and determined? Even his political
opponents now admit that he is.
l have had a close personal and po-
litical acquaintance with this man,
whose name Nebraska presents, since
ne entered political life. | can testi-
fly from observation as to his political
conduct before he was known to fame.
He was honest, brave and unyielding
then; he is honest, brave and unyield-
ing now.
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was an honest lawyer before he enter
ed politics. He was honest in his po-
litical methods before his statesman
ship was recognized by the nation, and
he has been honest throughout his pc.
litical career.
His convictions have been his po-
litical creed. He has impressed these
~ NJ hxy dict
ton but by arguments addressed to
the judgment and the conscience.
Believing in the ultimate triumph of
the right, he has never examined ques-
tons from the standpoint Of expedien-
cy. He has never inquired whether a
been sufficient for him to believe that
it was right.
He has been a consistent champion
of the reserved rights Of the states.
He favored the election of senators by
direct vote before the house of repre-
sentatives ever acted favorably upon
the subject. He championed tariff re,
form when the West was the hotbed OF
protection.
He favored an income tax before the
Income Tax law was written. He at
tackled the trusts when republican lead
ere were denying that any trusts ex-
listed. He advocated railroad regula-
ton before the crusade against rebates
and discrimination began.
He has always been the friend of la
Dor, and was among the first to urge
Cancellation between labor and capital
He began to oppose government by in
junction more than decade ago. He
announced his opposition to imperial
ism before any other man of promi
nence had expressed himself on the
subject, and without waiting to see
whether 1t would be popular.
When Wall street panic burst upon
us few months ago, he promptly pro
posed as a remedy the guarantee OF
bank deposits, and SO popular has this
plan become that it is today national
issue and supported by the masses OF
the people. He has long advocated
legislation which will secure publicity
as to campaign contributions.
He believes in peace-in universal
Christian peace. He believes the des
tiny Of nations should be determined
not by wars. but by applying the prin
ciples Of justice and humanity.
Though these principles have met
with uncompromising opposition from
the special interests, he has remained
true to the cause of the people. With
clear vision and with unfaltering trust
seeing and knowing the truth, he has
never lost faith in its final victory
Through years of unparalleled polit
ical warfare. his loyalty to his ideals
and to his fellow men has been abun
dainty shown. His refusal to surren.
der his convictions, though subjected
| to abuse, denunciation and vindictive
| opposition such as few public men in
all history have been compelled tc
| Withstand, is ample proof of his SUI
perb courage.
His career proves that successful
leadership is determined by the success
| or failure of great PRINCIPLES rather
| than by election to high office.
We have met to plan the campaign
| and to commission the commander un.
| der whom the masses will enlist. SO
NOT harp in rnSnnpco vote,