Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-20

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| the electorate is no longer subjected to
the corrputing influence of the interests
which so successfully operated for years
aolag purely sordid lines There may be
those who even to this day qeustlon the
position taken by Mr.. Bryan on the
money question in 1896, butt he unpreju-
diced mind realizes that the Almighty
solved the money question in opening up
the great storehouses OF gold in Alaska
and South Africa.
THAT he has been entirely unselfish in
his devotion to the right is manifested
by the rare loyalty and cooperation
which he is giving to our president-the
greatest since Lincoln-the man whose
singleness of purpose whose unfaltering
courage and whose lofty devotion to duty
grow out Of the signe circumstance that
he is free man, and believes in the
progressive principles OF democracy, re-
vived and restored by Bryan"
Governor Cox then stated that by re-
quest he would go into an explanation of
the progressive and humanitarian laws
enacted in Ohio following the adoption
of the new constitution. Whatever has
been accomplished he contended was
made possible in the Buckeye common
wealth by development of public opin-
ion along the lines OF progressive demo-
cracY
In speaking a welcome to Senator Rob-
inson, Governor Folk, -Jvernor Cox and
other guests of the evening. Governor
Morehead told of Lincoln's growth and
Ncbraska's greatest, and went on:
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a large percentage of our citizens, when
say that they rejoice today that We
arc coming back nearer the fundamental
principles Of democracy than we ever
have been before. The national legisla-
tion so rapidly put through congress, is
going to dajust and regulate certain
great principles that have ned regulation
for more than half century
1--WE who are citizens of this state flat
ter ourselves that we have had much
to do with the change of conditions IN
this great country. The man we meet
hero to pay honor to. has accomplished,
by his great physical and mental quail
fications, feats that never have been Rc-
complished by an individual before, in
making the fight for the great common
people of this country. He did 1t single
handed and alone, under the most trying
and difficult circumstances, and while
We admire the accomplishments OF this
administration we feel that our own
citizen has contributed more to bring
about these reforms, than any other
citizen in the United States.
Democracy Triumphant.
THE operation Of these principles will
give more dignity and consideration TO
the best people. who make the world go
round, and furnish the material force of
our country. The barrier of caste is
down, so that more and more a man $
social standing depends upon himself.
The list OF life are open to all, and the
passion TO succecdcomes with the value
of the prizes to be won. Never before
J did so many common people strain to
reach higher rung i'm the ladder.
Il have been reliably Informed that
| on the walls OF Tolstoi's room, at his
death, was found the photograph Of Mr..
4 Bryan, as one of three, showing with
E what high regard he was held by the
! great commoner.
"He Is recognized the world over as a
I man who has given his time and his life
; work in the interest Of the plain people
and by so doing. is helping to make more
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state OF Nebraska, l desire to express
my appreciation TO you gentlement for
4 the many good citizens who have con-
tributed TO make the great state of Ne
l braska what she Is today, and for your
? presence here tonight in the commemor-
! alton Of the anniversary Of the man
: whom we believe to be the greatest ex-
? ponent of pure and unaduiterated demo
crocy that there is on the face Of the
earth"
MIR. Bryan's Letter.
In his message TO the club Mt. Brayn
said;
Il regret exceedingly that official duties
prevent my attendance March 10 upon
the dinner with which my Nebraska
= friends are accustomed to celebrate the
anniversary OF my birth. These dinners
: have always been very happy occasions
TO me, and the opportunity which they
afford for renewing acquaintance with q
: multitude OF loyal co-laboTers Is increas-
ingly appreciated.
, please present 20 those assembled a
loving greeting from Mrs. Bryan and my
I self. on the last anniversary we exulted
over the great victory our party had won
throughout the nation, and yet our JOY
was restrained by a sense OF responsible
iity for the proper use OF the authority
= conferred. Today we look over q year
= rich in achievements. President Wilson
e has more than realized our highest hopes
a by the splendid record he has made. I'm
j. der his wise and courageous leadership
r the party has already rendered signal
> service 70 the country and strengthened
: its claim upon public confidence We re-
= call the last twelve months with salts
4 faction and view the future with assur-
$ ance.
y His Work as Secretary.
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