The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1908-07-22
ASK FARMERS
TO CONTRIBUTE
Bryan and Kern Issue An
Appeal for Funds
TO RESTORE DEMOCRAT PARTY
AgriculturiStS Should Think
1t a Privilege to Hep
In Great Cause.

lincoln, Neb, July 1.-THE
standard-beartrs for Democracy
country. In a joint letter to-day Mr..
coutry. In a joint letter to-day, Mr..
Bryan and Mr.. Kern appeal to the
farmers for campaign contributions
In order, as the letter states, TO as
sist in the restoration of the DEM
oeratic party to power and thus Sc
cure for the agriculturlsts a larger
return for their labor.
THE APPEAL TO FARMERS.
To the farmers of the United
States: The first contribution made
to the Democratic Campaign Fund
This year, so far as we know, was
made by an Iowa farmer. Just before
the Denver convention met, this man,
who modesly prefers nor to have his
name mentioned, journeyed more than
one hundred miles to Lincoln, with
his contribution of 800, which he
left with Mr. Bryan 10 be given to the
committee when organized for the
campaign.
This farmer was born in Sweden
and for some time after he was nat
uralized was a member of there
publican party, bu. as he was a stu
dent of public questions, in the course
Of time ne became Democrat. To
manifest his deep interest in the
success of the party and in the
triumph of Democratic principles, he
made this free-will offering 10 the
campaign fund.
Il is very appropriate that this
fist contribution should come from
that great body of our population,
known as agricuturisUs. The far
mer has nothing to gain by privi-
lege and favoritism; his hope is in the
application of the doctrine of equal
rights to all and special privileges
to none" He has been The victim
of all special legislation and has sur
fered from the control of politics by
the great predatory corporations. Now
hat the Democratic party has an
nounced it's determination not 20 ac-
Cept contributions from corporations,
not accept excessive contributions, ev-
en- from individuals, and to publish all
contributions when over a reasonable
minimum, it ought to be able TO Sc
cure a sufficient sum from che cit
liens who ask from the Government
MOI thing but protection for their rights
and consideration for the general well
fare. There are hundreds of thous-
ands of farmers, who are abundant
ly able to contribute to the cam
pa!gn fund. There are thousands
who could give 500 apiece without
feeling it; there's tens of thousands
who could give $50 apiece without
sacrifice, and still more who could
give $25 or $40 or s..
As the National Committee has not
vat been organized, We will ask The
Commoner to call for subscriptions
TO this Farmers fund. Those giving
may Indicate whether chey are willing
to have their names mentioned and
if the contribution is moot more than
500 their wishes will be complied
with. All contributions above 500
must be made known, no matter from
whom they come.
The Farmers fund will be turned
over 10 the National Committee as
soon as it's permanent officers have
been selected. Who will be the first
10 respond? The Denver convention
was a peoples convention; 1t adopt
ed a strong clear. honest platform
and its nominations were made with
practical unanimify.
Our fight is fight for the whole
Our aim is equal and exact
justace to all; our purpose is to re
store the government to the hands
Of freely chosen representatives OF
the vooers. How many farmers will
join in furnishing the fund necessary
10 present the Issues?