Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 October 1900 — A Bryanite Flop. [ARTICLE]

A Bryanite Flop.

"We declare iu favor of a strict adherence to the traditional policy of the Democratic party In the matter of territorial extension; that the speedy annexation of Hawaii, the Independence of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines and their acquisitions are favored, if in keeping with enduring peace with the powers of Europe.” This is not an extract from a Republican platform; not at all. It is part of the platform adopted by the Democrats at Mt. Clemens, Mich., in June, 1898. It contrasts strongly with what these same Democrats are now asked to support If they follow the vagaries of Mr. Bryan.