Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-02-04
MIR. BRYAN.

western banker who has, in
three presidential campaigns, voted
against William j. Bryan, recently
remarked: While I do not agree
with Mr.. Bryan In the policies he
advocates. ! am free to say that I
regard him as the most important
citizen in the country to-day. As
an ever ready protestant against the
encroachments OF special interests
he Is rendering invaluable service to
the country and but for him some
OF these special interests would run
away with us"
This was certainly a high tribute
from political opponent and the
correctness OF the tribute will we
believe. be generally approved That
tnis IL the common opinion may ex-
plain the oft repeated remark. that
although defeated for the presidency
three times Mr.. Bryan's hold upon
the American people to-day Is strong
er than ever
IL is safe to say that thousands
OF men who voted against William
j. Bryan confidently look TO the de-
feated candidate for the presidency
for some measure of protection from
imposition by the beneficiaries OF the
trust system.
In this view. then, Mr.. Bryan oc-
cupies-so far as public interests
are concerned "A position second in
Importance only TO that OF the presi-
dency
As a great Commoner in whose
purity OF purpose men OF all parties
have absolute confidence William
Il haa
render service TO his fellows. That
ne VIII grasp this opportunity no one
VIII doubt. He will do II from the
lecture platform; he will do II IN
newspaper Interviews: but best OF
all he will do II through his own
publication-The Commoner-a pa
per that is now steadily forging 10
the front because through its col
umns the American people may con-
tinually keep In touch with Mr..
Bryan's opinion upon public CUES
tions and with his efforts for the
public welfare. N-
Mr.. Bryan announces that he has
again assumed editorial charge OF
The Commoner and that he will give
active. personal attention to the edi.
torial department.
Men OF all political parties have a
deep and abiding. interest In the fight
which Mr.. Bryan IL to wage through
the columns OF The Commoner. II
night for the public welfare: A
night against the 'encroachment by
special interests upon the public in
lerest; night for the projection OF
the men who. In professional Office.
onthe farm. In counting room or IN
workshop give honest toll for their
livelihood. II 10 fight to preserve
popular government as the fathers
founded II.
In the initial number OF The Com.
moner printed In 1901. Mr.. Bryan
said; The Commonef will be sat
isffed N. by fidelity TO the peopIe II
proves Its right to the name which
has been chosen. The ,.Commoner
has proved its right 10 the name and
because II is giving this proof IN
abundance The Commoner deserves
the support OF the American people
Feeling that a wider circulation OF
The Commoner In our section viii
materially advance the democratic
cause. and that a large per cent OF
our readers, as well as others who
should be regular readers Of our pa-
per VIII take pleasure in helping 10
increase The Commoner's influence
IN TINS community we have made
special arrangements with Mr.. BRYAN
whereby we can furnish The Com
moner and The Crittenden Record
Press at the exceptionally low rate
OF sl.5O each for one year. This
speclal rate holds good for a limited
ume only. Orders should be sent
direct To this office.