The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-02-26
BRYAN BOOSTED
BY HIS BROTHER
Publisher of Commoner Asks Po-
T. itical Support for Its Ed
itor in Next Campaign.
SPEAKS OF PRESIDENCY
Letter Seeking Subscriptions
Praises officials Effort In
Keeping Peace.

Praises officials Effort In
Keeping Peace.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-The loy-
atty Of Secretary Bryan to the Wilson
administration, the administrations
success in keeping the United States
out of the war with Mexico and the
preservation of strict neutrality in the
European conflict are set forth in
circular letter, which Secretary Bry-
ans brother, Charles w. Bryan of
Lincoln, Neb., has sent to subscribers
of the Commoner, whose subscriptions
have expired.
Secretary Bryan, as the letter-heads
Of the Commoner state, is the editor
and proprietor of that periodical and
Charles w. Bryan is associate editor
and publisher.
The circular letter says it is believed
that those to whom it is addressed ap-
prove the part that Secretary Bryan
has taken in helping carry out the
Wilson policy and in the progress
made in negotiating peace treaties
that make war between this nation
and other nations almost impossible"
According to the letter the loyalty
and support of the Commoner sub
scribers for Secretary Bryan's efforts
for good government have given him
courage and strength to be Of service
to his country and he is counting on
their loyal support and help to main
tain the advanced position the Demo-
cratic party has taken under the lead
ership of the present administration.
Text of C. w. Bryan's Letter.
Charles w. Bryan's circular letter
is as follows:
"Dear --: Within one years time
the Democratic primary contest will
be on for the selection Of presiden-
tial candidate, delegates to the ma
tional convention, Congress and other
Offices.
1.-THE Democratic administration has
passed more important legislation for
the benefit of the masses than any
other administration in forty years.
An effort is already being made by Re-
publicans and by reactionary Demo-
Gratis to not only discredit the legis-
lation passed but to destroy the pres
ent leaders of the Democratic party.
1.-THE success of the Wilson admin
istration in keeping this nation out of
the war with Mexico and maintain
ing strict neutrality as regards the
nations of Europe that are engaged
in the most disasterops war In history
should appeal to every American citi-
zen who does not want to see this
nation plunged into war and wants the
United States government, to continue
as the friend of all nationalities
represented in our citizenship and the
friend of all warning nations, so that
this country will be in position to
bring about an honorable and lasting
peace.
! Why He Asks Subscriptions.
I'VE believe that your approval Of
the part that Mr.. Bryan has taken in
helping carry out the Wilson policy
and in the progress that has been
made in securing peace treaties that
make war between this nation and
other nations almost impossible
Your loyalty and support of Mr.
Bryan's efforts in the past for goot
government have given him strength
to be service to this country, and he ii
counting on your loyalty and supper
and help to maintain the advanced
position that the Democratic part!
has taken under the leadership of tn
present administration.
"The renewal Of your subscription
has not yet been received. We inclos
statement Of your account, the pay
ment of which will extend your sub
scription one year from the time t.
which it is now paid. However, as tn
next presidential campaign is alread
in sight and as it is our custom t
make campaign rate. of 60 cents
we have decided to give you the ad
vantage of the campaign rate, if 20
will extend your subscription beyon
l the presidential election.
"As indicated by enclosed Statement
81 will pay your account for one yea,
. but if you will Immediately send U
$1.20, we will credit you with paymer
for two years. subscription, which wi
carry your subscription beyond tn
presidential election.
: eve want your support in that col
n test. We need your subscription in thu
4 contest and Mr.. Bryan is counting q
r your cooperation to enable him
z keep in touch with the people in you