The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-07-09

pressed that Mr.. Clayton occupy the
chair, he assented to Mr.. Bryan's sug-
gestion.
Bells Address Applauded.
Delegates and others who heard
Temporary Chairman Bells address
Tuesday were still talking of it
Wednesday in words of warm praise.
1t was snappy speech that called
forth frequent bursts of applause by
its well-turned phrases and sharp raps
at the Republican party. AS to the
Chicago convention, he said:
Apparent to everyone is the fact
that way down deep in the heart of
the Republican convention at Chicago
there was feeling of anger and re-
sentiment over the popular clamor for
reforms; and IL is equally patent that
there is no bona fide intention on the
part of the Republican party of grant
Ing any reforms. IL the machinery Of
that party can be retained In present
hands. It's paper platform, divided
like ancient Gaul into three parts
barren promises, makeshifts and eva
sions-it is hoped will make a good
campaign transparency; but no one
seriously believes the Republican
party indorses that neutral manu-.
script which held the convention to-
gether until 1t could ratify the nomina-
ton OF presidential candidate.
Abuse of Corporate Power.
Among the great evils that aflict
the country at the present time is the
abuse Of corporate power. At first the
advancing aggressions of the corpora.
mon eye, for every move is carefully
covered up until sufficient political
strength is attained to defy the pro-
tests OF the people. Thus the constant
and insidious invasion of the peoples
rights finally results in species of
arrogance and defiance so formidable
in its appearance that the body of
the people, in fear of even worse ag
gressions, hesitate TO exercise their
rightful authority over those colossal
enemies of the commonwealth.
As to an Indictment.
Some one suggested that this con-
vention should publish an indictment
against the Republican party. We can
probably expedite the proceedings by
entering the plea of guilty that is con
tanned in the Chicago platform, simply
changing the words we viii to the
words we did not to conform to the
admitted facts. We then have the fol-
lowing Republican confession of guilt:
We did not revise the tariff We
did not amend the antitrust laws to
secure greater effectiveness in the
prosecution of criminal monopolies.'
We did not add single line to the
Interstate commerce law, giving the
federal government supervision over
the issues of stocks and bonds by in
terstate carriers We did not exact
currency measure that would miti
Lite the evils of financial panic such
=ecently PFpstraSef The conn
try under a Republican administra.
ton We did not limit the oprortu.
mites for abusing the wit of injunc.
tion.' We did not establish postal saY
irgs banks We did net establish
bureau of mines and mining. We did
not admit into the union the territories
OF New Mexico and Arizona as sepa
rate states
THE Democratic party realizes the
part that America must inevitably play
in the affairs of the world. and that
we cannot escape participation in the
settlement Of every world problem
that arises; but Americas weight and
influence must ever be on the side OF
peace, OF the side of justice, on the
side Of the oppressed; and IL the will
OF the people shall commit to our
hands the scepter of power, it will be
used for the realization OF the high
American ideals that raise our own
people to loftier and better things.
and through our precepts and exam
pies contribute to the well being and
happiness of all mankind"
cleveIand's Memory Honored.
The presentation of resolutions of
respect to the memory of Cleveland
brought to the front two notable fig
ures, Judge Parker of New York, the
Democratic candidate of four years
ago. and Gov. Francis Of Missouri, one
OF the surviving members OF the Cleve-
land cabinet. The resolutions as
adopted emanated from Mr. Bryan's
friends and were presented by /. n.
Dunn Of Nebraska, who will make the
nominating speech for Bryan. They
were no sooner read than shouts of
Parker, Parker showed the gen.
erous temper of the convention to
wards the former leader.
Judge Parker was prevailed upon to
mount the platform, where with
resonant voice he read his own reso-
buttons of tribute TO Mr.. Cleveland,
closing with tactful concession to
the Bryan forces by seeonding the
resolutions presented by them. Gov.
Francis tribute to his former chief
breathed the spirit of personal asso-
citation and deep admiration. With
the adoption of the resolutions, the
convention adjourned until noon
Wednesday.
Easily Borrowed.