Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 September 1906 — SAVES IT FOR CHICAGO [ARTICLE]

SAVES IT FOR CHICAGO

Bryan for the First Timo An» nouncos His Candidacy for the Presidency. BPIAKB AT LUNCH ABD BANQUIT Guest of the Iroquois Club-Received by the Mayor Gives a Hot Talk About Roger Sullivan's Case— Minnesota Demo. crate Vermont’s Election No Surprise. Chicago, Sept. s.—William J, Bryan came to Chicago on his way to his Nebraska home from his trip around the world, and his visit, as planned by the Jefferson and Iroquois clubs, was made a memorable one from a political viewpoint. The two features of the visit were luncheon at noon at the Iroquois club and banquet at night at the Auditorium, at which he made an extended address on the issues of the day. At the luncheon, at which about 200 were present, he also spoke, but only briefly. Announces His Candidacy. But during his short address he made one announcement not heretofore made, for after the Introduction he announced his candidacy for the presidency. “I am a candidate,” declared Bryan, “or rather I shall be a candidate. But to years is too long a time. I do not wish to be regarded as a candidate for another eighteen gjonths.” Reference to Roger Sullivan. At the station when Bryan arrived was quite a crowd, considering that the station was away down at Fbrtyseventh street. Mayor Dunne was one of the reception committee and extended to Bryan the “keys of'the city,” which were duly accepted. After an exchange of greetings the frequent question came from the crowd —“What about Roger Sullivan?” And the answer was always a smile. Not Ready to Discuss Sullivan. “Is the tight on Sullivan your fight or is it the fight of Mr. Dunlap and Judge Thompson, as has been charged?” Brylin was asked. He paused a moment. “Walt until I get ready to discuss the Sullivan affair,” he answered. Dunlap, who was credited by Sullivan with having inspired Bryan’s demand for Sullivan’s retirement from the Democratic central committee. declared the fight which Bryan had started was all his own. and that he (Dunlap) had nothing to do with it. TIME TO TALK OF SULLIVAN Bryan Declares Himself Very Plainly on the Subject. In his speech to the banqueters of the Jefferson club at the Auditorium Bryan took up the subject of Roger Sullivan and devoted his speech to that gentleman, whose resignation as national committeeman Bryan had demanded. but who was indorsed by the recent state convention, which also declared itself in favor of Bryan as the next Democratic nominee for president. Bryan not only scored Sullivan and his political methods unmercifully, but informed the Democrats present, many of whom were delegates to the recent state convention, that if they accepted Sullivan they could not indorse him in any way. He informed them emphatically that he would have none of the approval of the Democrats of Illinois and that he repudiated their recent indorsement of him. Not a sign of disapproval was given by the assembled Democrats during Bryan’s speech, and his announcement that he repudiated the indorsement of the Illinois state convention which had indorsed Sullivan was greeted with considerable applause. Bryan stated that the attempt to bring Dunlap into this quarrel was useless for he (Bryant had begun his fight against Sullivan at the St. Louis convention, where more than half the delegates to the Illinois state convention of that year had asked for Sullivan’s repudiation. Said Bryan: “Hud Mr. Sullivan any of the Instincts of a Democrat, had he the first conception of what Democracy means, he would not have consented to hold his place against the wishes of the convention. ♦ ♦ ♦ “What is the objection to Mr. Sullivan? He Is a high official in a fran-chise-holding corporation which Is constantly seeking favors at the hands of the government. He is familiar with all the methods employed by such corporations to gain from local and state governments sjiecial favors and privileges. ♦ ♦ • Ido not regard It as a compliment to be indorsed for the presidency by a convention which indorsed Mr. Sullivan. I told them in advance that I did not want an Indorsement under such circumstances, and I repudiate It. If my nomination for any office depended upon that indorsement 1 would not accept it. Mr. Sullivan is not my friend, although he pretended to be before this discussion. I object to him as a political associate. • » • only jiolitlcal asset Is the confidence that the people have In my sincerity, and I do not want that confidence shattered by intimacy with.men of his political methods. * * * I suggest that every candidate for office who wants the people to have confidence in him should announce that he is opposed to Mr. Sullivan’s methods, that he repudiates his leadership, and Will oppose his re-election. *T do not hesitate to express the

opinion that no man running on the Democratic ticket In Illinois Is entitled to the support of Democrats In this crisis who either stands with Mr. Sullivnrf or is afraid to oppose him. It is not the time for cowards. There are times when men can slide Into office by dodging issues, but when the life of the party, and its changes for success depend upon establishing its character, those who are not with the people are against them, and those who refuse to speak out must expect their silence to be construed as acquiescence in corporate domination.” Bryan and party left on a special train at 12:25 a. m. Bryan’s Welcome Home. Lincoln, Neb.. Sept. 6. William J. Bryan has returned to his Lincoln home, and the “home folks” welcomed him with evevy evidence ot approval and satisfaction. It was a neighborly welcome, planned as such, and carried out In Its entirety with that understanding. Following Bryan’s speech, the formal reception took place in the corridors of the capitol, In which Bryan shook hands with the thousands who passed before him. There was a brilliant display of fireworks for an hour on the state house grounds. Bryan Arouses Opposition. Chicago, Sept. «.—Bryan’s Chicago speech aroused opposition among the Democratic leaders in the east and south, and conferences are being held in New York and Washington which may result in the announcement of a rival candidate for the presidency. As the result of Bryan’s attitude on the railroad question. Senator Bailey of Texas has withdrawn ids acceptance of an invitation to attend the reception to be given Bryan at Louisville. TAFT TO REPUBLICANS Secretary Discusses the Issues, Including “Government by Injunction.” Bath, Me., Sept. o.—Secretary Taft addressed a large audience of Republicans. making his principal appeal for the return of Republican representatives in congress. He covered all the issues, beginning with the use of wealth m corporate enterprises and going from that to the abuses of organized capital, the movement against trusts, which he reviewed from its inception to its progress under Roosevelt’s administration, giving Roosevelt credit for good work against the trust evil —as good as It is practicable at the present time. He referred in this regard to the practical difficulties in the way of the movement, and the means of overcoming them. He then took up railway regulation; declaring it necessary and praising the practical results of Roosevelt’s policy. He closed this branch of his address with the declaration that Roosevelt and his achievements are the issue of this campaign. He declared, as for himself, that the tariff should be revised. and said the sentiment for revision is giowing in the Republican party, and spoke a word for a more favorable treatment of Philippine products. Taking up the labor fight against Representative Littlefield, he went into the question of injunctions thoroughly, asserting that the bill fathered by Gompers would make law-breaking laborers a privileged class; that injunctions in labor cases should, on the merits, not l>e abolished, as they tend to peaceful settlement and law and order. He said there probably had been unjust Injunctions, but there was always a remedy In appeal to a higher court, and referred to President Roosevelt's remedy—to return to the old practice and issue no injunction until both sides were represented hi court; but this Gompers had spnrned. . Vermont Lines Up as Usual. Montpelier, Vt.. Sept. 5. Fletcher D. Proctor, of Proctor, son of United States Senator Redfield Proctor, was elected governor of Vermont by a large majority. The Republican organization claims a plurality over Percival W. Clement, of Rutland, the independent and Democratic candidate, of more than L*,<mm». The normal Republican plurality in Vermont is about 21,(XX). Returns from 100 towns out of 240 show that the legislature will bo overwhelmingly Republican. Brief State Convenion. Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. s.—Governor Johnson and a ticket of “helpers” was put in nomination by the Democratic state convention in session at the Bijou theater, Minneapolis. The convention was one of the shortest on record. In barely an hour after it was called to order Governor Johnson had been renominated in an eloquent speech by W. S. Hammond, of St. James.