The Washington herald., 1908-07-10

him constitute virtues hitting him for the
exalted Office of President While his pO-
lt!cal opponents We're in close alliance
with railroads. trusts. combines. ana mo-
nopolies his voice. as the leader Of
great party, boldly advocated the aboli-
ton OF existing abuses. portrayed coming
evils. and pointed out the pathway Of
safety and reform. Most of the great
principles and policies for which ne con-
tended i'm his candidacy for President
have been vindiCated. and the measure
of Republican popularity and possibilities
Of success is the extent 90 which that
party adopts and adheres TO the prin-
ciples FOR which he ana the Democratic
party have so long contended We hail
him as the person whose pre-eminence
and distinction come from 40 decoration
OF office or power. but from his intrinsic
worth as a man, his splendid qualities
OF mind and heart.
A man whose character and genius
have been sufficient % survive defeat:
without personal triumph each year 10
acquire the increasing confidence and
affection of the American people Those
who differ with him on public questions
bear testimony 10 his integrity % char
acter his patriotism Of purpose. his bril-
lance of mind and genius. The American
people admire him because he Is too hon.
est TO be corrupted by the rich. too brave
20 be coerced by time-serving politicians.
The American people profoundly respect
him because he has borne himself man
fully and courageously in the hours Of
gloom and defeat
Not Discouraged by Defeat.
I can never forget. in the dark hours
succeeding the fierce conflict Of 1896, how
all Of his followers were thrilled and cleo
trihed by his famous battle-cry then
given: In the face of the enemy. rejoic-
ing in victory. let the roll be called for
those who Will answer for the next en-
gagement." Never before was I so
stirred by utterance from human lips.
Through defeat he has continued earnest
ly and lovingly TO serve the American peo-
pie. Be Il said 20 his honor and glory,
he never deserted his party nor the people
because they refused TO crown him
king"
He Is strong with the American people
because his character is Of firm, rugged
honesty. great orator has well said:
Honesty is the oak around which all
other virtues cling; without that they
/ fall and groveling die in weeds and dust. "
The paths OF his life have been crowded
with vast power. responsibility and op-
portunity. yet no stain has ever followed
his footsteps; his pure, clean hands have
never been soiled by the betrayal OF pub
lie or private trust
The American people listen to him be
cause he is an honest. plain-spCken Cato
I who points cut and strives 70 remedy
wrongs and corruptons. and not a mere
/ eloquent, pleasing Cicero to soothe and TO
gloze over vice and evil. We like TO fight
under his banner because we know to him
the bugle call to battle and duty is far
more pleasant than the dinner gong in
I vit'ng 70 feast and revelry.
He is alike the enemy OF predatory
wealth. which seeks To add 10 its ill-got-
/ ten gains by governmental favors and
/ perqIisites. and OF that pernicious system
/ of socialism which seeks to confscate
I alike the unjust wealth Of the plunderers
and honest earnings Of the Industrious
and frugal. His iron viii and unhinching
courage WILL If power be given. protect
the temple Of our government alike from
/ the greedy money changers and the plum
/ dering rabble
| Sirs. It seems a proptious fate is beck
onirg the Democratic Party-the man. the
/ hour. the issues have all met. which fore
shadow good fortune. Animated by a
/ patriotism that is national; stirred by a
/ love for this great party which has been
\ tC her both a shield and an anchor;
cherishing that its success may bring re-
! lief and reform 10 this mighty republic;
/ desiring TO see the vast powers Of the
/ Federal government in worthy hands. the
/ people Of Virginia commission me. in their
behalf. to second the nomination Of VIII
i liam Jennings Bryan