Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

did more to injure labor than all the
injunctions ever issued before or since.
Il have lost faith In the empty pro-
fessions Of an unregenerate Democ-
racy.. have lost confidence In the
ability, In the sincerity and even in
the integrity of its leaders. do not
consider 1t patriotism to pretend to
support that which, as citizen, l dis
trust and detest, and earnestly hope
the Independence party will give me
an opportunity to vote for candidates
that are both able and honest and for
. declaration Of principles that is
both sound and sincere"
PoPULisTs OPPOSED TO BRYAN.
Bryan is evidently not the idol of
the Populist like he was In the 1896
and 1900 campaigns. Tom Watson
came out the other day and made 1t
quite plain that Bryan was not what
he used to be and not worthy of the
support Of the voters. Now comes the
leaders Of the party in Missouri in
two signed letters-Capt. John M. Lon
don and Oswald Hicks. Capt. London
is the Populist nominee for United
States senator. and Mr.. Hicks was
nominated for governor, but declined
on account of business interests. Both
Of these men are well known and pros
porous citizens, who have been iden-
tined with the Populist party for years.
Capt. London has been twice can
didate for congress in the First dis
trfct, and Mr.. Hicks was candidate for
railroad and warehouse commissioners
four years ago. Their statements fol-
low:
From Mr.. London.
Populists have been watching the
course of Mr.. Bryan with solicitude.
They have never hoped to fill the post
offices Of the country, but they have
earnestly desired the accomplishment
Of certain reforms which they regard
~ essential In the economy of our gov
ernment. They hoped that Mr.. Bryan
would develop into that stalwart stat
ure Of patriotism which would stify
all reform elements In crowning MIN
with leadership. Instead of progress
ing, however, since his crown of
thorns" speech In 1896, he has retro
graded. He retreated from his posi-
ton on the money question in 1900.
Having witnessed the operation Of the
systems of other countries, he return
ed homo q radical exponent OF govern
ment ownership of public utilities
Having sounded the keynote upon the
proposition. and heard the response CT
the leaders of machine Democracy, he
recoiled from the echo. Prior to the
convention of 1904 he denounced
Judge Parker as unit for any admin.
istrative office. yet canvassed large
section Of the country avowing him 20
be an "ideal Democrat" and urging
his election to the highest office in the
Gift Of the American people.
The power to coin money is sov-
ereign whether the material employed
is metal or paper. This power has
been largely delegated to corporations.
All Populists believe that such dele
CATION OF power was grievous mis-
take. II not worse. We demand that
all money shall be issued by the gen
eral government and as a corollary
demand the withdrawal of the right TO
issue currency by banking corpora
tions.
Mr.. Bryan's Denver platform not
only does not demand the withdrawal
Of this privilege from national banKs,
but tacitly approves and intensifies
this system. 1t recognized the pri-
vate ownership of public utilities AS
an established policy and demands the
already described policy of regulation.
Mr.. Bryan was doubtless honest In
favor Of policies he champioued in
1886. But advancing years, the ignius
fatuus Of the presidency and the re-
ceding dream Of his faded hopes have
dwarfed him. He has conceded TO
policy all of the convictions which |
made him acceptable to any man who
has read Alright the legends written |
upon the banner OF true Populism.
In 1896 Populists sincerely believed |
that Mr.. Bryan would rather be right |
than president. We are convinced in
] 908 that he would rather be presi-
dsut.
The fact that representatives OF the
interest. who bolted Bryan
% 1855 and in 1900. were loudest In /
lhouthg enthusiasm at Denver over
his nemination. should invoke pause
rom every man who desires reform.
These men have not changed. They
lre recipients OF or seekers after the
psctal privileges which entitle them
Q fhsir distinction. What magic has
Mought this miracler 1t will be
llfdcuIt question for original Bryan
Democrats to answer. he ought not
ND VIII not receive the vote OF any
naa who has read Alright the legend
srittsu upon the banner Of Popuiism.
JOHN M. LONDON.
What Mr.. Hicks Says.
In 1855 the reform movement as
hea reDresented by the Populists was
o Aggressive that the Democrats az a
Iatioaal ergAniEation became alarmed,
~ TO of1Det this movement made SO
nctive ovaFtures to the Popdlists, who
! thoor nne1pnAl convention Of that
ear nominated Mr.. Bryan. II was un.
erstood UPON he part Of the Popu-
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