The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1908-07-16

HENRY d. CLAYTON, PERMANENT CHAIR.
MAN
funds OF insurance companies and other
| corporations and turned the plumber over
| TO the Republican committee. The money
thus hlched from the innocent and help
less TO purchase Republican victory has
| not been repaid.
And whore do we find these men today7
| Where are the swollen fortunes" OF
which we have heard so much? Just
where we would expect 10 find them
| supporting the Republican ticket and fur
nishing the slnews OF war for the Repub-
lican committee as usual.
To wage a successful fight we must
have leader The Republican party,
nominated by the seekers OF special priv
ileges cannot furnish him Republicans
who really desire reform are powerless.
The efforts Of the president have been fu-
tile,
Bryan Ideal Leader.
The Democratic party must furnish the
leader which present conditions demand,
and he must be a man known To be free
from the Influences that control the Re-
publican party He must be a man OF
superior intellect, sound judgment posi-
tive convictions and moral courage; one
who Will meet the forces Of plutocracy
with the naked sword OF truth. one who
knows no surrender. lie must have q
genius for statecraft he must be a man
of wide experience in public affairs, he
must have ability to formulate policies
and courage to defend them.
But, above all, he must have faith In
the people. He must not only believe In
the right OF the people TO govern, but In
their capacity to do so. And he must be
a man whom the people know and trust
The Democratic party has many dis
tinguished men who might be chosen as
our standard bearer. but It has one man
who. above all others. possesses the nee
essary qualifications and Is eminently
fitted for this leadership.
He Is man whose nomination will
leave no doubt as to where our party
stands on every public question. His
genius for statecraft is shown by the !
constructive work he has done in propos- |
ing reforms and by the ability with which |
he has fortified his position
Is he thoroughly informed regarding the |
Issues of this campaign? Read his |
speeches and his writings which for
nearly twenty years have been a part of |
the political literature OF the nation. Is
he sincere. brave and determined? Even |
his political opponents now admit that
he IL,
have had a close personal and po-
litical acquaintance with this man,
whose name Nebraska presents, since he
entered political life. l can testify from
observation as to his political conduct
before he was known to fame. He was
honest. brave and unyielding then; he Is
honest, brave and unyieding now.
Honesty Is inherent In him. He was an
honest lawyer before he entered politics
He was honest in his political methods
before his craftsmanship was recognized
by the nation, and he has been honest
throughout his political career
His convictions have been his political
creed He has impressed these convic-
lions upon others. not by dictation, but
by arguments addressed to the Judgment
and the conscience
Believing in the ultimate triumph OF the
right. he has never examined questions
from the standpoint OF expediency. He
has never inquired whether political
was popular. II has been suf-
dcent for him to believe II was right.
He has been a consistent champion OF
the reserved rights OF the states He ia
vored the election OF senators by direct
vote before the house OF representatives
ever acted favorably upon the subject
He championed tariff reform when the
vest was the hotbed of protection.
He favored an income tax before the In
some tax law was written. He attacked
he trusts when Republican leaders we're
ienying that any trusts existed. He adj
,ocated railroad regulation before the
,rusade against rebates and dscrlmna-
ion began.
He has always been the friend OF labor
md was among the FIRST TO urge conclla-
ion between labor and capital. He began
o oppose government by Injunction more
han decade ago. He announced his OPP
'ositlon TO Imperialism before any other
nan OF prominence had expressed him
elf on the subject and without waiting
o see whether IL would be popular.
When Wall street panic burst upon US
few months ago he promptly proposed
s remedy the guarantee OF bank de- :
osits and 20 popular has this plan be- /,
ONE that IL Is today national Issue
nd supported by the masses OF the peo-
le. He has long advocated legislation =
Ihich will secure publicity as TO cam =
aign contributions.
He believes in peace-in universal Chris =
an peace. He believes the destiny OF ma =
ons should be determined not by wars,
Ut by applying the principles Of justice ,
nd humanity.
His career proves that successful lead
rship IL determined by the success or II
allure OF great principles rather than by Il
ection TO high Office, =
Standard Bearer Of His Party. !,
The voters have spoken, and we as !.
.mble to give expression Of their Will. AZ
he voice for the third time calls Nebras- VI
as fayorite son 10 be the standard bear. II
OF his party In this gigantic contest i.
Since time began no grander tribute =
ms ever paid TO any man by free peo-
e. He is recognized today as the most
citizen Of the nation, the
YER OF any living man ii
Friends and foes have learned that he OF
as shaped In that heroic mold in which =,
e worlds great patriots. statesmen and ~
aders have been cast. u
First nominated when ten years yOun- 80
y than hny other presidential candidate
er chosen by a prominent party. living
a state 700 miles farther west than
at IN which any president has ever
red he has grown IN the affections of 81
e people as the years have passed WI
Speaking and writing freely on All sub or
r;s his heart has had no secrets and =.
: friends have Increased In numbers ~
"a IN confidence. g..
Without mn organization 10 urge his w,
sink4 without campaign fund 10 cir ,r
late literature In bis behalf, without
tronags 10 bribe single voter. with
I predatory corporation 70 eoerre IT.
lpicyeee into his support without ~
bsldazef newspaper 10 Influence the W.
bic mind, be has won q signal victory Dir
the primaries ard has become The free
dice of the militan, Democracy o. the
ti0n 30
obey the command o. my state ana 81
1 mandate OF the Democracy OF fbs ~
iion when etfsr ths name ef Ausrl- =