The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-09
Bryan Has Already Prepared a
Stirring Manifesto
Which He VIII Issue Immedi-
ately Following Nomination.
EVERYONEMUST WORK
No Vacation for Him or Any
Other Loyal Democrat.
To Force the Fightingin Every
Part Of Country.

Lincoln, Neb., July civilian Jen-
nings Bryan is not only sure of being
nominated, but he has prepared his
campaign schedule. Just as soon as
the wire informs the big Nebraskan
that the Denver delegates have done
as he desired he will fash a campaign
document that will make the Repub-
licans sit up and take notice. Be-
tween times Mr.. Bryan has been pre-
pairing this manifesto. He has not let
It interfere with his platform prob
lens. Nevertheless, there has not
been a moment at Fairview that he
has not been busy with his battle-cry
announcement.
sleeve about Nominee Taft going to
the Hot Springs to recuperate. Mr..
Bryan says he does not need to re-
cuperate. Mr.. Brayn says that Fair
view and its alfalfa are a sufficient
tonic for any man.
SO just as soon as the delegations
come marching back from Denver and
stop off at Lincoln to say, I'VE shall
fight for you and we shall elect you.
Mr.. Bryan" the big Nebraskan has all
of this ready to place before them:
''If l am to be elected it is by hard
work; that being from this very mo-
ment.
II do not intend to take a vacation
is interested in this great struggle
against trusts. predat Try wealth and
all of the other ills that the nation
suffers will not hesitate before a bat
tie. The Democrats campaign begins
from this very moment. 1t is neces-
sary to watch and fight and pray.
"Fairview is enough of a summer
vacation for any man. do not need
tonic. 1 shall start at once to prove
to the American people that the
Democratic party offers the best solu-
ton of political, economical and social
problems that can be devised"
Mr.. Bryan's manifesto will consist
of very guardedly worded announce
rnent that every Democrat is expected
to do his duty.
This manifesto will be sent broad
cast. 1t will be couched in such terms
that 1t will be campaign document.
Leaders to BE Summoned.
Immediately after the adjournment oil
the Denver convention there will be a
rallying of Democratic leaders at Fair
view. Not only are all the members OF
the national committee to be summon
ed. but in addition every leader of con-
sequence of the Democratic party ir
the United States will be asked to come
to discuss the battle from every as
pect.
Mr.. Bryan. while he has prepared this
manifesto very carefully, has not re.
vealed except to his inner circle OF
friends what he intends to do. He is
placing great store on the fact that Mr.
Taft is not his equal either in oratory
or activity, and for that reason is
sounding a call to arms before the
Republican candidate can marshal his
forces. The summer months, with heal
and lassitude. are no detriment to the
Democratic candidate. He is going tC
get busy and he intends to make the
other people follow the pace he sets.
There will be no uncertainty in the
Bryan manifesto. He Will make II
plain in the most forceful Bryan style
that he intends to carry the battle not
only to the enemy's country. but in ev-
cry nook and corner where a Demo
cratic vote can be secured.
Mr.. Bryan's issuance of the NANTES
to is a secret even to his very close
friends. Two members of the nationa
committee know about IL and one OF
these members has advised him tc
make nothing public until at least six
weeks after the Denver convention has
adjourned. Mr.. Bryan. however, as is
his way. will have the manifesto and
then have other people come and ask
him about it.
Manifesto VIII Set Pace.
A number of the southern support
ers OF Mr.. Bryan have been very
eager to have him issue a fiorid
speech. in which he will rip and tear
everything debatable. Mr.. Bryan,
means should be employed. also is
determined that he will not place
himself on record for anything out
side of the Democratic platform ex-
cept for it's energetic proclamation.
Mr. Bryan's manifesto will be printed
in both large and small type to suit
the occasion in every part of the
country. Campaign literature will be
put forth LUMINOSITY later on, but
this opening gun of the war is ex-
pected to create all kinds of political
havoc. The big man plumes himself
on this appeal to the country. His
famous speech of 1896 about the
"cross OF gold and crown of thorns''
is expected to be eclipsed by the new
flood of oratory in the manifesto. II
is to be known as Bryan's master
piece.
When each of the big leaders re-
turns from the Denver convention
they will call on Mr.. Bryan by his
special invitation. All will have
slipped into their hands a copy of the
manifesto and then Mr.. Bryan will
say: "Get busy"
Mrs. Bryan has been one Of her
husbands chief advisers about getting
out the manifesto. Although Mr.
Bryan works by schedule, so far as
the clock is concerned. Mrs. Bryan
does not let clock rules bother her
When her husband is asleep she is
blue penciling through the draft OF
what Mr.. Bryan intends to spread be-
fore the public as a hurrah document
Mill Burns With $40, 1000 Loss.
Sawyer. Kan. July 9.-The Elm