The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-14
GALL FOR HARMON
HEARST, HARMONY
w. R. Hearst's independence
League Will Return to
Democratic Fold
NAME OF Mr.. BRYAN
CAREFULLY OMITTED
Letter From Peerless Leader to
'Jeffersonian Banquetters'
Made Home Sweet
Home Feature"

WASHINGTON, d. c. April L.
The possibility OF democratic cam
pAign being launched with the cry
OF Harmon, Hearst and EarMUHy Is
being discussed here to-day following
me JenersUn banquet, which rtcr-ri-
oped number OF surprises.
The Bryan letter. of which much
had been written and said before the
banquet. was not read until $3.50
O'Clock this morning. when many OF
the guests had departed.
Throughout the dinner there was q
predominant spirit of getting toseth-
81, and all the speeches rejected
high hopes of democratic victory.
The climax came in the speech Of
John Temple Graves, former candi-
date for vice-president on The indie
pendence League ticket. who an
nounced that the Hearst party was
ready to return to the ranks OF the
democratic party. His announcement
was received with an outburst Of ap-
piause that indicated the approval OF
those present. Champ Clark, OF Mis-
souri,, had announced that the demo-
cratic party stood ready To welcome
all who wished 10 join 1t in the COM
ing struggles.
One of the most significant features
was the generous round of applause
IffaI fHdtIaltu the ApttoRhl va k1hoSN
present. Champ Clark, of Missouri.
had announced that the democratic
party stood ready to welcome all who
wished to JON II In the coming strug-
GIes.
One of the most significant features
was the generous round OF applause
: that followed the declaration OF Fran
els Burton Harrison that the gov
ernor of Ohio Is the most popular. man
la the party"
The close friends OF William j.
Bryan are keeniy disappointed at the
action Of Toastmaster Henry ID. Clay
ton In withholding the Bryan letter
unta the very last and using IL as
the home, sweet home. feature OF
Ahs program
Parry lsoing 70 Pieces.
Representative Champ Clark, OF
Missouri. minority leader In the
Mouse, and the democratic choice Tor
Speaker to succeed Mr.. Cannon, was
the principal orator of the evening.
He said that after the manner of the
.one boss shay" the republican party
ID going to pieces. Condemning the
republican party ms the most ex-
travAgant the sun ever shoue upon,
and calling "the Payne Atdrich-
6Inott" law the "worst tariff biIi ever
placed upon the statute hooks" MIR.
NSlAA n uFNtdft9 tftat tfttN >tHW anu itS
predecessor. the Dfngley act, togefh-
err with the trusts bred by high Ia
riff. are largely responsible for the
high cost OF living, IT high tariff
does not increase prices" he asked,
why do the tariff harons want a
high tariff The question answers IT,
seif.''
THE people this fall he said. ARE
quite likely to TAX. IL into their
e. y..r . 10 a. 49,
extravaganza which is eating up their
substance and te punish them wheH
found--a Just and patriotic perform,
anec. which will give US q democratic
House Of Representatives In the mex
Congress and both a democratic Pres.
ident and House OF Representative.
In 1917
The Independence League.
Ienn Temple Graves offered TO tn,
democratic party IN the coming cam
vatgn the support OF the independents,
:.<aga. and It's organizer. William
Randolph H-.rst. II the party wouls
-eeoxaiEs the protestant principles o
tho Independence League.
We are hero to-day" said Mr.
Graves. that ut this tirie Of hop,
for democratic success--thxt IL, tn,
mssceas Q: real Jefrersonian delnoc
rac.s.--if the democratic party Is read,
fought for. we should unite in thi
Forthcoming struggle.
The Independence League
against the democratic party Of eau
Gus. bat for the democratic party o
responsibility. the party Of princi
pie.
we sce an opportunity for unite
action. i. depends upon you. w
are ready To accept the democrati
ms ~ IA al bal
Belmont. half Hearst. half Ryan. !
these terms are NOT acceptable tn
Independence League must stand out
1ide and await better day"
1t was learned to-day that job
Temple Graves had In his pocket
personal telegram from w. II. Hears
endorsing the proposal, when he ar
nounced that the independence
League was ready to Join the demo
Gratis.
THE fusion proposition broache
last night by Col. Graves was to m
mind the most important thing this
occurred" said Minority Lender Ciar
democrat. Missouri) to-day :.
means fifteen or twenty Congressme
for US at the next election"
Hearst,s stand In support Of den
ccracy means much" was the CON
ment of Representative Harriso
democrat. New York;. "Partic,
larly win It mean great deal |
New York. Hearst.s party pole
166. 900 votes there at the last ele,
ton. and those turned for democrat
principles will mean greatly increase
strength"
n1ism Cafolsne Weadsa.
Especial 70 Tho Richmond virginian
ALEXANDRIA. VA. April IN.
Caroline G. Weadon, died at her hon
Nh North Pitt street. at an early no
thfa nCrufuW agAd gixfv-OUA veal