The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-08

ican citizen who is interested in the opportunities for prosperity and the chances to promote the welfare of the average man. He has worked hard all his life; he has been successful and he has deserved what he has gained, be- cause he has always been sincere and in earnest
 'He is a magnificent speaker, and in his wonderful oratory is reflected an able, earnest mind. He has studied public questions thoroughly and states his conclusions modestly. He is wig orous in the assertion of his convic- tions but patient in listening to the con. victions and arguments of others. It is said that he has changed some of his ideas. All men do change their ideas, when they have any ideas at all. Ab- sence of a record of changes is not evidence of a quality to be proud of. It is simply evidence of lack of progress and growth. I am convinced that any change n MT. Bryan's opinions, if he has ch ged, is based upon conviction or upon altered goveraing conditions, and not at all upon motives of eXpediency or the desire to win passing approval.
 ''Mr. Bryan. in my opinion. represents and typifies the general belief of Ameri- cans that in this country too much power has become centered in the hands of the few and that not enough power remains in the hands of the people themselves. That he, in this, seeks public approval and gratitude is doubtless true, but I know that he wants the commendation and the thanks of the people only as he can show that he has earned them.
 Like other men engaged in business of somewhat extensive scale, do not find 1t easy now and under present con ditions to devote great deal of time and energy to matters outside of my own i'm mediate pursuits, but I have welcomed the opportunity of taking as active q part as I can in the affairs of this cam paign. l believe it is the duty of every man to take, not only an interest, but an active share in politics and in the serious task of government In no other way can man who has shared in the blessings of this country's institutions show his appreciation of them and that he himself is worthy of them.
 'I believe all the voters should de- mand the election of MT. Bryan. I be- lieve MT. Bryan represents the will of the great majority, and, as he is demo- crat, and I am a democrat, therefore, I propose to work for him as I have worked for other democrats and to do what I can in my limited sphere to promote his cleo tion. l feel sure that he will be elected, and l say, as a business man, one who Is as much interested perhaps as any, in the general prosperity of the country, as one who is bound to feel personally any lack of prosperity among the masses, that I believe his election will be benefit to all the country, and to all of the people, Those that talk otherwise, those that predict panic and disaster, as the result of the election of an honest man. chosen by an honest majority of the people, are narrow-minded and short sighted or pretend to believe that which they know is not true or they are seek ing to obscure the real and vital issues of the campaign. MT. Bryan will make a safe, reliable, conscientious President a President for all of the people, the rich and the poor, the big man and the little. He will represent the American people, not any class, and for that req son I shall work for him until election and vote for him on election day.