The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-07-07
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Brynn's Successful Fight.

Editor Richmond Virgnian:
S:r.-Some newspapers and professional
politicians may howl. curse and abuse Bryan
but would like 10 see one OF them bring any
damaging accusation against his character and
prove it. Why are they quick to critieise
him? Simply because. in my opinion. they are
envious of his power good name and great abil-
ity.
1 fully agree with Mr. Bryan as to his at
titude toward Mr. Thomas F. Ryan. who is II
New -4eFkeF, and fatf to ser why 1F snUutt
be selected delegate from Virginia when there
are hundreds OF good who live in the state
and whose whole interest is here. Why is It
that these men ignored and GO to New
York state to get delegate? ] would like for
some good brother to explain this proposition
when, l understand It, Mr.. Ryan only owns
farm In Virginia while he lives and his prin-
cipal interests are in New York elsewhere.
believe firmly that MIR, Bryan stands head
and shoulders above any man that lives IN this
or any other country as to his craftsmanship.
honesty ability wisdom and his great fight for
the common people against the money power
and ring politicians He seems to be for the
clean thing, which is usually what professional
politicians DO not want. Mr.. Flood says he is
the only man that would break up the Demo
cratic party. 7 say God hasten the day that il
may be broken up If It cannot stand for his
higher ideals. The people of Virginia outside
of few leading politicians are merely "hewers
of wood and drawers Of water so to speak, and
really have no voice whatever In the manage
n'ent four government and are simply led as
lambs to the slaughter to vote for whom the
professional politicians select I believe tho
day has come for throw down party
Lines and act Independently. voting and working
for the clean men. regardless Of party; the one
that stands for moral reform ana all that per-
tains to the betterment OF mankind. and who Is
rot subject to the whip and lash OF politicians
and the liquor element;
As Ollie James well said: "AIt Just men must
admit that the one living American whose name
will shine in history studded with 4 thousa nd
flaming stars along beside that of Jefferson
md Jackson is that Of William Jennings Bryan %
q stood
Gefeats for president and NOT lost his prestige
power and influence is on account OF his high
/ and spotless character which his enemies may
| hammer from time 10 time. but have failed to
puncture successfully far He is making a
great fight for the common people ana Is really
and truly the great eommoner." He has won a
Il Tremendous victory in being instrumental in
bringing about the nomination OF Hon Wood
/ Wilson for president. the native virginian,
whom all proud Of. while many OF our
Virginia delegations Were constantly voting for
/ q man who had no earthly chance to win, In
stead OF working and voting for Wilson, the ma
| tive Virgnian and a truly great man.
l. Bryan. however, overshadoHed them all ana
by his tact and wisdom. brought things around
all rights The thanks and appreciation of the
American people due him for the great
work he performed In Baltimora.
stanch7eid and Floods attack on him fell
fat, and burst like soap bubble and really
reacted the speakers. while Bryan kept On
fighting for the right in the even temper OF his
va yand success crowned his efforts Right
will eventually win with such "a peerless and
heightened leader
] say long live Bryan and his policies
r. g. BARBOCR