The Detroit times., 1908-07-10
Friday. July 10.
1903.
Dunn's Speech Nominating
William Jennings Bryan

junction. more than q decade ago. lie
announced hi. opposition 10 imperiai-
Ism before amy other man OF promin-
ence had Expressed himself ON the sub
ject, and without waiting TO see
whether IL would be popular.
when Waii-st. panic burst upon
posed m q remedy the guarantee of
bank deposits. and 50 popular has this
plan become that IL II today . national
Issue and supported by the masses OF
the people. lie has long advocated
legislation which viii secure publicity
a. 60 campaign contributions.
Christian peace. He believes the des-
tiny or nations should be determined
not by wars. but by applying the prin-
ciples or justice and humanity.
Though these principles have met
with incorporating opposition from
the special interests. he has remained
clear vision and with unfaltering trust,
seeing and knowing the truth. he has
never lost faith In It's final victory.
Through years OF unparalleled politi-
cal warfare. his loyalty TO his ideals
and TO his fellow men have been
abundantly shown. His refusal to sur
render his convictions. though sub
Jected TO abuse. denunciation and vim
dictive opposition such as few public
men In all history have been compelled
TO withstand. Is ample proof OF his
superb courage
His career proves that successful
leadership Is determined by the sue
cess or failure OF great principles
rather than by election TO high ONCE
We have met to plan the campaign
and 10 commission the commander un-
der whom the masses Will enlist. We
are not here I'm response 10 the voice
or eNpediency; neither political bosses
nor corporate matters sent us here. We
are here at the summons OF the rank
and hle OF that political organization
which IL the special defender or the
rights OF the common people.
We are hore representing all that 10
best In, the traditions OF our party. we
feel again the spirit that animated the
Democracy In the days OF Jefferson and
Jackson.
The voters have spoken. and we as
semble 10 give expression of their will.
Their voice for the third time calls Ne
braskas favorite son To be the stand
ard bearer or his party In this gigantic
contest
Since time began no grander tribute
was ever paid 10 any man by free
people He Is recognized today as the
most representative citizen OF the ma
ton, the peer OF any living man.
shaped I'm Heroic Mold.
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
younger than any other presidential
candidate ever chosen by prominent
miles farther west than that In which
any president has ever lived. he has
grown I'm the affections OF the people
az the years have passed
Speaking and writing freely on all
subjects, his heart has had no secrets
ana ms friends have increased In num-
bers and In confidence.
Without an organization TO urge his
claims; without campaign fund TO
circulate literature in his behalf: with
out patronage To bride Il single voter:
without predatory corporation TO
coerce Its employees into his support:
without subsidized newspaper to in
nuence the public mind he has won a
signal victory at the primaries and has
Democi acy OF the nation
Forming In one unbroken phalanx.
extending from Massach usetts to Call
fornia. and from Michigan to the Ever
SIades, Tie yeomandry OF the party
nave volunteered their services 10
make HIM the party candidate; and
they VIII not lay down their arms un-
" they have made him the nations
chief executive.
Nebraska's Democracy which saw in
! MN, when young man, the signs Of
| promise places I'm nomination as the
| standard bearer OF our party the man
| who In the thrilling days OF 'es and
| 1910 bore the battle SCARED banner OF
| democracy with fame as unsullied and
ndslty as spotiess as the crusaders Of
| old. Nebraska presents his name be-
| cause Nebraska claims his dwelling
place, and proudly enrolis him among
| ner citizens. but his home In In the
| hearts OF the people
| obey the command OF my state and
the mandate OF the Democracy OF the
nation when offcr the name OF Amer
| icas great Commoner. Nebraska's gift
ed son. william Jennings Bryan.
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