Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-11-10
COMMENTS ON THE ELECTION.
WI. Bryan Talks.

"No, the defeat Of the Democrats at
the polls will not result in q new
party" Mr.. Bryan said in answer to
question. 1.-THE Democratic conven-
ton failed to take advantage OF It's
opportunities and then the President
laid the foundation for defeat and Cox
put on the superstructure.
1.-THE San Francisco convention did
not represent the rank and file of the
party. The vets were busy working in
their delegates while the drys were
asleep. Wall street was active while
progressive Democrats were talking
about something else.
"The big Republican vote was moi
one of confidence, but one of protest
and does not indicate any permanent
party alignment"
1.-THE American people can change
their minds quickly" he said. This
was true even before the. ballot was
granted to women, who, Of course, al
ways have the privilege of changing
their minds"
He pointed out that in 1890 the
Democrats won by tremendous
majority, while In 1S94--just, four
wears later-the Republicans were
voted to victory by, one Of the largest
pluralities in the history Of the coun-
try.
May Swing Back.
at Is entirely possible the next
presidential election will go Demo-
cratic by as large "a majority as this
one went Republican" he remarked.
'sThe fury against the President ex-
pended itself at the polls and the re-
action will set in at once. Democrats
who voted Republican will be more
exacting than the habitual Republi-
cans. ~ IT, 1899 - ~
SIT is no more fair to judge the
attitude Of the Democrats by their
conduct during the last campaign than
1t is fair to estimate the strength OF
q normal man while passing through
case of small pox.
'In normal times the Democratic
party gathers about itself the progress
siyes. It is entirely possible the Demo-
Gratis may be able to elect the next
congress and by constructive policy
win the election Of 1924" 5-4a j.
II am glad to explain that now,
altho during the campaign was IN
able tosfor fear. that my answer might
be construed as an attack against
Mr.. Cox, and / have Just finished
making 1000 mile trip from Florida
to Lincoln SO that ! might vote for
Mr.. Cox.
az was distressed tina. could not
speak during the campaign-it was
the first campaign in forty years IN
which I have not spoken-but my
speeches would not fit into this cam
paign.
"The convention ignored what !
thought to be the most importept is-
sues. The candidate is the leader OF
the party and he can outline the cam.
paign. He SO outlined 1t that ! could
not speak in harmony with him.
ga man can vote for his candidate
but cannot enter into Joint debate
with his candidate.
SWISS FAVOR HARDING.
The Swiss newspapers comment
alphabetically on the election OF Sen
ator Harding. The Bund considers
Harding's victory "the first naturai
reaction against the autocratic ten
denotes and international policy OF
President Wilson" + J.
DAYS OF ANXIETY FOR JAPAN.
The Chuho Shimbun says that when
the republicans were in power they
co-opefated with Japan regarding
China. II declares the republicans re-
appearance is Hike that Of an old
friend, but asserts there Is no differ
ence between the democrats and re-
publicans in that both desire to main
tain sJapans friendship. Osaka Asashi
Shimbun OF Osaka asks who will be
the American secretary Of state From
Japan's viewpoint. it declares, 1t
would be undesirable to have an inn
perialist like Seward or Blaine. The
newspaper expresses the opinion that
Americas abundance Of wealth will
lead to q positive policy in the orient
which will cause Japan anxiety.
MOST ENGLISH PAPERS CALL
ELECTION A sREvOLT AGAINST
> ONE MAN RULE.
The Manchester (England) Guard
ian had the following to say in ref
erence to the result Of the recent
election in this country;
"The main political motive for the
electors choice is by general assent,
accumulative dislike Of wisconsin
and not love of Harding and his party,
- The national reputation
marks a tragic change from those
weeks in the autumn of.191S when the
material power Of America was de-
Gliding the world war and her fore
most mind was leading the world
towards such peace as might have
given rs a tranquil. swiftly GONZALES