The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-08

Denver. July Tin taking up the Gavel as temporary chairman or the National Convention today. Hon Theo- dore Bell of California. spoke as fol- lowe:
 We have assembled at. a time when the public conscience Is demanding honesty of purpose in the men wno undertake to direct the sfairs of state: every political movement, and our pro- ceedines here will be approved accord ing to the degree of sincerity appear-
 kThere is widespread belief. found ed upon evidence of convincing char. acter. that the party in power has not trayed the common interest into the msnt nsnas seresy Hl rss forfeisns ts rsSt and destroying its ability to rule in the
 "ApDarent to every one Is the fact that way down deep In the heart of there was a feeling of anger and re- reforms: and 1t is equally patent that there is no bona nde inaen.,on on the Ing any reforms. if the machinery of that. party can be retained In present hsnds noss, tss npsn fSrss Syiaed Ssrts barren promises. maksshifts and eva sions, 1t is hoped will make good campaign transparency; but. no one se- indorses id the neutral manuscript Which ,>heid the convention together until 1t could ratify the nomination of Presi-
 aApproachins our great task in a manly, dignified manner, inbued with the ioftiest sentiments of patriotism, ambitious to throw every safeguard around the liberties of our people. de- termined to stamp out the abuses that are consuming the substance of the ra. ton. let us proceed to our appointed that we are responsible alone to God and to our country for the justice or our cause.
 There are three things that this sent in a plain and intellisi6ie manner the serious Industrial and present con and happiness of our country. We sxposure of the Republican policies that are cooperating with private greed Tn the general oppression of the people. Most important of all, we must exhibit a readiness and an ability to grasp the Jrcblems of the hour and to afisct thelr ,r the sober, commonsense of the multi tudes whose interests are at stake.
 the great rsHnn, evils ti,at fnas a sfilcs tSs abuse of corporate power. At first the advancing aggressions of the cor porations are not discernible to the
  fully covered up until sufficient politi- cal strength Is attained to defy the protests of tho people. Thus the con stant and insiduous invasion of the peoples rights finally results in a species Of arrogance and defiance so formidable in its appearance that the worse aggressions, hesitate to exer- else their rightful authority over these coilossal enemies of the common wealth. And so we behold a subver- sion of our free institution, a govern ment voluntarily sub ubordinating itself to selfish, private ends, special privilege resorting to cunning. bribery and inti- nation to maintain its unholy power, while the masses timidly has that when avarice has at last reached the point of satiety, 1t will then benevolently permit the people to resume their rightful share In the government of themserves. .s.
 'sWhenever the mutterings of the people become too threatening the cry of coniiscation goes up and appeals are franticaily made to the sacred rights of party. This is intended to alright the ears of honest men in the enjoyment of the fruits of their indus try, and thrift and thus, by playing upon their pre3udices and fears to de-