The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1908-07-16

JOHN ". KERN.
funds Of insurance companies and other
corporations and turned the plumber over
thus filched from the innocent and help
less to purchase Republican victory has
not been repaid.
And where do we find these men today?
Where are the Swollen fortunes OF
which we have heard SO much? Just
where we would expect to find them
supporting the Republican ticket and fur
nishing the sinews Of war for the Repub-
iican committee as usual.
To wage a successful fight we must
have a leader. The Republican party.
nominated by the seekers of special priv.
lleges cannot furnish him. Republicans
who really desire reform are powerless
tile.
Bryan Ideal Leader.
The Democratic party must furnish the
leader which present conditions demand
and he must be a man known to be free
from the influences that control the Re-.
publican party. He must be a man OF
superior intellect sound judgment. posi-
tive convictions and moral courage; one
who will NEE. the forces Of plutocracy
with the naked sword Of truth: one who
knows no surrender. He must have a
Of wide experience in public affairs; he
must have a. 'ity to formulate policies
and courage to defend them.
But, above all, he must have faith in
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
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 nec-
essary qualifications and is eminently
fitted for this leadership.
He Is 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 propOs-
ing reforms and by the ability with which
he has fortified his position.
Is he thoroughly informed regarding the
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.
litical acquaintance with this man.
whose name Nebraska presents. since he
entered political life. can testify from
observation as to his political conduct
before ne was known to fame. He was
honest. brave and unyielding then; he is
honest brave and unyieldtng now.
Honesty Is inherent in him, He was an
He was honest in his political methods
before his craftsmanship was recognized
by the nation, and he has been honest
throughout his political career.
His convictions have been his political
creed. He has impressed these convic-
MI AR
by arguments addressed to the Judgment
and the conscience
Believing in the ultimate triumph of the
right he has never examined questions
from the standpoint of expediency. He
has never inquired whether a political
principle was popular. 1t has been suf-
hcient for him to believe it was right
He has been consistent champion of
the reserved rights Of the states He IA
vored the election of senators by direct
vote before the house of representatives
ever acted favorably upon the subject
He championed tariff reform when the
west was the hotbed Of protection.
He favored an income tax before the in
come tax law was written. He attacked
the trusts when Republican leaders were
denying that any trusts existed. He adj
vocated railroad regulation before the
crusade against rebates and discrimina-
ton began.
He has always been the friend of labor
and was among the first to urge concilia-
ton between labor and capital. He began
to oppose government by Injunction more
than decade ago. He announced his OPP
position to Imperialism before any other
man of prominence had expressed him.
self on the subject and without waiting
to see whether IT would be popular.
When Wall street panic burst upon US
a few months ago he promptly proposed
as remedy the guarantee of bank de-
posts. and SO popular has this plan be-
come that it is today national issue
and supported by the masses Of the peo-
pie. He has long advocated legislation
which will secure publicity as to cam
patgn contributions
He believes in peace-in universal Chris
tan peace. He believes the destiny Of ma
tons should be determined not by wars.
but by applying the principles Of Justice
and humanity.
His career proves that successful lead
ership Is determined by the success or
failure of great principles rather than by
election to high Office.
Standard Bearer Of His Party.
semble to give expression Of their will.
The voice for the third time calls Nebras-
ka's favorite son to be the standard bear
er Of his party in this gigantic contest.
Since time began no grander tribute
was ever paid to any man by free peo-
pie. He 10 recognized today as the most
representative Citizen Of the nation. the
peer Of any living man.
Friends and foes have learned that he
was shaped in that heroic mold in which
the worlds great patriots. statesmen and
leaders have been cast
First nominated when ten years youn-
scr than any other presidential candidate
ever chosen by q prominent party. living
in state 500 miles farther west than
that in which any president has ever
lived. he has grown in the affections Of
the people az the years have passed.
Speaking and writing freely on all SUBJ
5ects. his heart has had no secrets, and
his friends have increased in numbers
md & confidence.
Without an organization to urge his
claims. without q campaign fund to cir
culate literature in HIS behalf. without
patronage to bride single voter, With
cut q predatory corporation to coerce its
EMPLOYEES into his support. without q
subsidized Newspaper to influence The
public mind. b has wen signal vicsssy