The Washington herald., 1908-09-01
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
HAS YIN TO SPARE
Much Campaign YigOr Dis
played at Meeting.
FUND FOR MARYLAND FIGHT
Bryan Democratic Association Ad-
dressed by Robert E. MattingIy,
Revision Issue-DemOcraey Is More
United Now Than since 1854.

What was probably the most auspi-
cious initial meeting ever held by a
Democratic organization in the District
was conducted at Red Mems Han, Wis
consin avenue and y street. last night by
the Bryan Democratic Association of
Georgetown.
Under the leaderrhip Of George Knleen
and other Democrats Of West Washing
ton. more than $50 supporters Of Bryan
and Kern expressed great confidence in
the election Of Democrscy's standard
bearers
IN addition TO raising funds 70 carry on
a campaign in Maryland and nearby
States. the reorganized association de-
cided TO hang a large banner bearing the
portraits Of Bryan and Kern across NJ
street. at Thirty-second street. this week
No LukevRrm Adherents-
The meeting was strictly a Bryanite
gathering. with all present singing the
praises Of the Nebraskan and voicing the
hope that he would be elected on Novem-
Der 3 Speeches lauding the principles Of
the Democratic party and explanatory Of
the paramount issues were made by Rob
ert z. Nattingly. Frank wissner. George
KuIeen. and John Keady-
Following the opening address by John
Costello. officers were elected as follows
George Killeen, president; Charles z
Hendricks. vice president: Frank Wiss-
uer. secretary. and John Ready. treasurer
Mr.. Mattingly. in a lengthy address.
predicted the election Of the Peerless
Leader. and said IN part
Ever since William J. Bryan as a
young statesman came 20 the front. in
1855 as the champion OF the common
people. he has been regarded by Demo
Gratis as a man II 20 be President Of the
United States By his remarkable ideas
and notable issues he has steadily
forged ahead until to-day he is regarded
by many Republicans and Democrats as
the logical successor 10 the Office Of
Chief Executive I VIII never admit that
he was defeated in 1885. when the Re
publican party BY expendlng SI6.o0oHo1
elected Mckinley And with the money
powers stiu behind them. the party
leaders Of RepublEcanisu are stiH trying
20 defeat Democracy's candidate
Taft Knows His Weakness.
IF the plutocratie trust magnates and
m0neyed interests Will only keep their
hands OF in this campaign, Bryan viii be
seated iu the White House by an over
wheIning majority I have il from good
authority that Taft considers his position
in this race uncertain. and has said he
does not expect % De elected Even To-
day- he is making speeches in parts OF
this country that heretofore were re
garded safe for the Republican party
The West has already shown itself an
tagonistic 10 the principles adopted by
the Chicago convention and predict
that New York Ohio. Minnesota Kan
sas. Colorado, Oklahoma. Nebraska, and
West Virginia will give Bryan their cleo
toral votes"
Speaking Of the apparent apathy Of the
Republican leaders in revising the tariff
AIr. MattinEly said this issue. 50 vital
70 the American people. would never be
changed as long as Republicans controlled
the legislation Of the country We see
now that Sherman. Cannon. Dalzeii and
others Of that coterie are openly declar-
ing they VIII revise The tariff II Taft Is
elected. but they failed TO pass this meas
Ure during the past sessions OF Congress
when they were i-uPo-tuned by the Amer
lean people. Why did Roosevelt among
his myriad Of messages 10 Congress dur
ing his administration fail 20 mention this
paramount issueZ
In closing 3Ir. NIattingIy exhorted his
hearers 70 work together for the election
OF the Democratic nominees. and urged
each one to canvass for votes.
Frank Wissue-. following advocated
suffrage for the District The day IS
not far distant when the principles that
have been advocated by William J. Bryan
viii be enforced by him as President Of
the United States" said Mr.. Wissuer in
closing