The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-12
Publicity Campaign.

Publicity Campaign.
 Now, we are going to commence our campaign and with a publicity plank that announces an honest pur- pose and proclaims an honest position we will be able to appeal to the honest sentiment of the country. Gentlemen. there has been great growth in politics in this country, and that plank illus trates one phase of that growth For a quarter of a century the country has been seeking more and more corpor- ate domination in politics, for quar- ter of a century the country has wit messed campaign after campaign in which great predatory interests would secretly contribute enormous sums to debauch elections and then control tho government in return for contributions. Our convention marks a new era in American politics Henceforth the idea that is going to grow is that elections are public affairs and that the people have a right to know what influences are at work. I am delighted that our party has taken the initiative. The republican party in its convention, by vote overwhelming, turned down that proposition, but the democratic party by a vote that was unanimous, indorsed 1t and made it one of the tenets of it's faith. Now we are going out to appeal to this awakening conscience and give to the country assurances that if our party is entrusted with power we shall make this government again a peoples government in which the government officials will respond promptly to the sentiment of the whole people and our platform has given us a slogan that every one of you can echo, and one I believe that majority of the Ameri- can people will echo; Let the people rule.'"
 Messages In Punches.
 The conclusion of the address was cheered enthusiastically,
 The congratulatory messages arrived to- day in punches dated from Texas to Min nesota and Maine to California. Citizens of Indiana express confidence, declaring in general that with Kern in second place on the ticket, Indiana will go cer- tain for Bryan in the fall.
 Bryan and Kern will sweep Indiana like a Nebraska prairie fire," wired Wi liam M. Moss of Linton, Ind. Charles Van Antwerp of Sedalia, Mo, declared that Bryan's chances were never before so bright Amen telegraphed the Pennyroyal Democratic club of Paducah, Ky. November is as certain as July declared J. S. Nugent from Des Moines. 'Lord love you, William J. Bryan, keep CT of the faith" said Frank G. Cannon from New York. The Bill club" non- partisan organization of Excelsior Springs, Mo, was happy that no matter which way the election goes, a "Bilr' will be in the White House.
 "A Washingtonian enthusiastic for suc- cess" wired James l.. Epler from the Pacific coast states Charles M. Bulger of | Oswego, N Y, wired: Intelligent and 1 sincere congratulations, management by | our state organization will give you New | York in November"
 | Towne's Message.
 The following was received from Charles A. Towne, who withdrew as a vice presidential candidate in favor of | MT. Kern:
 Accept congratulations. I believe the | ticket will win. Of course l shall do all can to aid.'
 David R. Francis, former governor or Missouri, sent the following: You ought to be very happy man, as few receive the expression of conf | dence and admiration manifested here for you"
 G. w. Moore of Michigan, who attended | the convention, was the first caller at Fairview bringing st-handed descrip- | lions of the demonstrations and confident l temper of the delegates which made MT. | Bryan glow with pleasure MT. Moore | does not favor MT. Bryan's determin- alton to serve only four years, as two | wears must elapse before he could pos l sibly have enough democratic support in
 the Senate to make reforms to which the l m rtv ia n1edQpd