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| William Jennings Bryan. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, September 18, 1900.
BRYAN'S ACCEPTANCE.
Democratic Candidate's Reply to Notification.
ADHERES CLOSELY TO PLATFORM.
Lays Stress on Legislation Against Trusts, Senatorial Elections by Direct Vote of the People, Free Silver, Free Trade and Imperialism.
LINCOLN, Sept. 18.—The letter of the Hon.William J. Bryan accepting the Democratic nomination for president was given out yesterday and, in part, is as follows:
Hon. James D. Richardson, Chairman and Others of the Notification Committee of the Democratic National Convention:
Gentlemen—In accepting the nomination tendered by you on behalf of the Democratic party, I beg to assure you of my appreciation of the great honor conferred upon me by the delegates in convention assembled and by the voters who gave instruction to the delegates.
I am sensible of the responsibilities which rest upon the chief magistrate of so great a nation, and realize the far-reaching effect of the questions involved in the present contest.
The platform adopted at Kansas City commands my cordial and unqualified approval. It courageously meets the issues now before the country, and states clearly and without ambiguity the party's position on every question considered. Adopted by a convention which assembled on the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it breathes the spirit of candor, independence and patriotism which characterizes those who, at Philadelphia in 1776, promulgated the creed of the republic.
Trust Question.
The platform very properly gives prominence to the trust question. The appalling growth of combinations in restraint of trade during the present administration proves conclusively that the Republican party lacks either the desire or the ability to deal with the question effectively. If as may be fairly assumed from the speeches and conduct of the Republican leaders, that party does not intend to take the people's side against these organizations, then the weak and qualified condemnation of trusts to be found in the Republican platform is designed to distract attention while industrial despotism is completing its work. A private monopoly has always been an outlaw. No defense can be made of an industrial system in which one, or a few men, can control for their own profit the output or price of any article of merchandise.
Our platform, after suggesting certain specific remedies, pledges the party to an unceasing warfare against private monopoly in nation, state and city. I heartily approve of this promise; if elected, it shall be my earnest and constant endeavor to fulfill the promise in letter and spirit.
Financial System.
The platform reiterates the demand contained in the Chicago platform for an American financial system made by the American people for themselves. The purpose of such a system is to restore and maintain a bimetallic level of prices and in order that there may be no uncertainty as to the method of restoring bimetallism, the specific declaration in favor of free and unlimited coinage at the existing ratio of 16 to 1, independent of the action of other nations, is repeated.
The Democratic party remains the steadfast advocate of the gold and silver coinage of the constitution, and is not willing that other nations shall determine for us the time and manner of restoring silver to its ancient place as a standard money. The ratio of 16 to 1 is not only the ratio now existing between all the gold and silver dollars in circulation in this country, a ratio which even the Republican administration has not attempted to change, but it is the only ratio advocated by those who are seeking to reopen the mints. Whether the senate, now hostile to bimetallism, can be changed during this campaign, or the campaign of 1902, can only be determined after the votes are counted, but neither the present nor the future political complexion of congress has prevented or should prevent an announcement of the party's position upon this subject in unequivocal terms.
Election of Senators By Direct Vote.
The demand for a constitutional amendment providing for the election of senators by direct vote of the people, appears for the first time in a Democratic national platform, but a resolution proposing such an amendment, has three times passed the house of representatives, and that, too, practically without opposition. Whatever may have been the reasons which secured the adoption of the present plan a century ago, new conditions have made it imperative that the people be permitted to speak directly in the selection of their representatives in the senate. A senator is no less the representative of the state because he receives his commission from the people themselves, rather than from the members of the state legislature. If a voter is competent to vote for a member of congress, for state officers and for president, he is competent to choose his representative in the senate. A system which makes the senator responsible for his election to the people, as a whole, and amenable to them if he misrepresents them, must commend itself to those who have confidence in the intelligence and patriotism of the masses.
Department of Labor.
I cannot too strongly emphasize the importance of the platform recommendation of the establishment of a department of labor, with a member of the cabinet at its head. When we remember how important a position the laborer fills in our economic, social and political fabric, it is hard to conceive of a valid objection being made to this recognition of his services. Agriculture is already represented in the president's official household; the army and navy have their representatives there; the state department with its consular service, and the treasury department, with its close connection with fiscal affairs, keep the executive in touch with the business and commercial interests. A cabinet officer truly representative of the wage earning class would be of invaluable aid, not only to the toilers, but to the president.
The party expresses its pride in the soldiers and sailors of all our wars and declares its purpose to deal generously with them and their dependents. A liberal policy is natural and necessary in a government which depends upon a citizen soldiery, instead of a large standing army.
Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma have long been ready to assume the privileges of statehood and it will be a pleasure, as well as a duty, to carry out the platform pledge concerning them.
Porto Rico and Free Trade.
There will be a popular acquiescence in the demand for home rule, and a territorial form of government in Alaska and Porto Rico. Both are entitled to local self-government and representation in congress.
The recognition contained in both the Democratic and Republican platforms of the right of the Cubans to independence removes the general principle involved from the domain of partisan politics. It is proper, however to consider whether the accomplishment of this purpose can be safely entrusted to the Republican' party after it has yielded to the allurements of the colonial idea, and abandoned its earlier faith in the natural and inalienable rights of man.
The reason given by Washington, Jefferson and the other statesmen of the early days in support of the doctrine that we should maintain friendly relations with all nations, but enter into entangling alliances with none, are even stronger today than they were a hundred years ago. Our commerce is rapidly increasing and we are brought into constant communication with all parts of the world. Even if we desired to do so, we could not afford to alienate many nations by cultivating unnecessary intimacy with a few. Our strength and standing are such that it is less necessary than ever before to lean for aid upon the friendliness of a foreign power.
No Foreign Alliances.
We cannot connect ourselves with European nations, and share in their jealousies and ambitions without losing the peculiar advantage, which our location, our character and our institutions give us in the world's affairs.
The doctrine enunciated by Monroe, and approved by succeeding presidents, is essential to the welfare of the United States. The continents of North and South America are dedicated to the development of free government. One republic after another has been established, until today monarchical idea has barely a foothold in the new world.
While it is not the policy of this country to interfere where amicable relations exist between European countries and their dependencies in America, our people would look with disfavor upon any attempt on the part of European governments to maintain an unwilling or forcible sovereignty over the people living on this side of the Atlantic.
The position taken by the Republican leaders, and more recently set forth by the Republican candidate for the presidency, viz.: that we cannot protect a nation from outside interference without exercising sovereignty over its people, is an assault upon the Monroe doctrine, for while this argument is at this time directed against the proposition to give to the Filipinos both independence and protection, it is equally applicable to the republics of Central and South America. If this government cannot lend its strength to another republic without making subjects of its people, then we must either withdraw our protection from the republics to the south of us or absorb them.
Filipino Republic.
We have maintained the Monroe doctrine for three-quarters of a century. The expense to us has been practically nothing, but the protection has been beyond value to our sister republics. If a Filipino republic is erected upon the ruins of Spanish tyranny, its protection by us will be neither difficult nor expensive. No European nation would be willing for any other European nation to have the islands, neither would any European nation be willing to provoke a war with us in order to obtain possession of the islands. If we assert sovereignty over the Filipinos we will have to defend that sovereignty by force and the Filipinos will be our enemies; if we protect them from outside interference, they will defend themselves and will be our friends. If they show as much determination in opposing the sovereignty of other nations as they have shown in opposing our sovereignty, they will not require much assistance from us.
Imperialism.
The subjects, however, treated in this letter, important as each may seem in itself, do not press so imperatively for solution as the question which the platform declares to be the paramount issue in this campaign. Whether we shall adhere to, or abandon those ideas of government which have distinguished this nation from other nations and given to its history its peculiar charm and value, is a question the settlement of which cannot be delayed. No other question can approach it in importance; no other question demands such immediate consideration. It is easier to lose a reputation than to establish one, and this nation would find it a long and laborious task to regain its proud position among the nations if, under the stress of temptation, it should repudiate the self-evident truths proclaimed by our heroic ancestors and sacredly treasured during a career unparalleled in the annals of time. When the doctrine that the people are the only source of power is made secure from further attack we can safely proceed to the settlement of the numerous questions which involve the domestic and economic welfare of our citizens.
Very truly yours, W. J. BRYAN.
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| James Roscoe Day. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIAL.
Chancellor Day on the Situation.
Chancellor James R. Day of Syracuse university has just returned to Syracuse from an extended trip through the West, the Pacific slope and the Southwest. He went by the way of Denver and over the mountains to California. He left the Pacific slope for the East thirty-five years ago and was astonished at the changes that had taken place since that time. To a Post-Standard reporter speaking of the towns in California, he said that "Del Monte is an ultra-fashionable resort like Newport. It is a veritable paradise, being laid out as only the marvelous vegetation of the country would permit; but it is no place for a college president to sojourn in unless he does so [on] another man's bank account."
The latter portion of his stay in the West was passed in Oregon and Washington. The chancellor was much impressed with the changes that have taken place in Portland and Vancouver, Ore., since he lived in the locality thirty-five years ago.
"I was a Rip Van Winkle when I arrived there, and thought I knew just how Rip felt when he woke up," remarked the chancellor. "Where I hunted ducks and geese in my younger days houses have been erected and electric cars are running past them."
Speaking of the political outlook in the West, Chancellor Day says that all indications point to an endorsement of the present administration at the polls in November. He said that the patriotic spirit displayed by the people is beyond that found in the East.
"If there is any sentiment for Bryanism in the states I visited it is not using its tongue," declared the chancellor. "Every man with whom I talked with just one exception, predicted that McKinley will be re-elected.
"So far as expansion is concerned, that doctrine has been vindicated from the beginning of the republic. The great West is the result of expansion.
"Four years ago some of these people I met voted secretly for McKinley, but now they are outspoken in their support of the president. Prosperity is the cause of the change in sentiment. The people say they can sell their cattle and their wool now, whereas they couldn't four years ago."
CHINESE TROOPS DRILLING.
Gunboat on Guard—Some Kind of Movement Expected.
HONG KONG, Sept. 18.—It is reported in the West river district that Chinese troops are visible in every town and that they are actually drilling. A Chinese gunboat is again patrolling the river and it is evident that some action is contemplated. The Sandpiper, which has been patrolling the delta, has proceeded to Canton.
HAND OVER THE OFFENDERS
Before Peace Negotiations with China Can Advance Far.
BERLIN, Sept. 18.—The foreign office has sent a circular note to all the powers announcing that the German government considers it indispensable as a preliminary to the peace negotiations that China should deliver up ail those who are responsible for the outrages.
COAL FAMINE THREATENED.
Oswego Has Little on Hand and the Demand is Great.
OSWEGO, Sept. 18.—The miners' strike in Pennsylvania threatens Oswego with a coal famine. Only one firm has any coal on hand to supply the trade and that will soon be exhausted. That concern is selling hundreds of tons daily for which people are glad to pay cash. The big trestles here have been closed down because of the scarcity of coal. Unless the strike is soon settled, much suffering will be caused here.
Mexico Helps Galveston.
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 18.—A bill has been introduced in the Mexican congress providing for an appropriation of $30,000 for the Galveston sufferers.
LETTER FROM GALVESTON
JUST RECEIVED BY THE REV. J. L. ROBERTSON, D. D.
From One of His Former Parishioners—The Awful Horrors Depicted—Not a Dozen Whole Houses Left Standing—Thousands Penniless and Homeless—Whole Families Gone and Nearly Every Family Has Lost Members.
To the Editor of The Standard:
SIR—Having made an appeal to the people of Cortland for help for sufferers in Galveston, I felt that I ought to acknowledge help received. I am happy to be able to say that I have been able already to send $100 and have a little more now on hand. Kind as friends have been, I cannot help but wish that the sum was greatly increased. Those who try to put themselves in my place will, I am sure, fully appreciate my desires. So earnest is it that I feel constrained to publish the following letter which came this morning and which will give some idea of the loss which has come to my own people. The writer is a young lady, president of the Y. P. S. C. E. of the church, a stenographer. The people mentioned are or were all members of my church. The Mr. Davies is the clerk of my session and has been one of the best known and most useful Christian men in Galveston. The Mr. and Mrs. John Davies mentioned as drowned are his son and son's wife. I have a letter also from the mother telling me of a report from the servant who was carried fifteen blocks by the flood and picked up bruised and bleeding; of how before the house fell they had committed themselves to God and said that they were ready. The letter is signed "Your sorrowing but not comfortless friend." The Mr. Nichols here mentioned is another elder of the church and was the only man in it reasonably well to do financially. The picture suggested of the little body of survivors gathered in the gallery of the little church, stripped of all their possessions and looking with anxious hearts into the future, is surely one that must appeal tenderly to all right hearted people. The help that I send goes directly to the Rev. Mr. Mason for distribution. If more convenient, friends who wish to help can leave their contributions for me at the Cortland Savings bank. J. L. ROBERTSON, Cortland, Sept. 18, 1900.
GALVESTON, Tex., Sept. 12, 1900.
DEAR DR. AND MRS. ROBERTSON—There are no words to express my feelings and to tell of the horrible condition of our city. You no doubt see what you may hope are exaggerated reports of the effect of the storm here, but no newspaper that I have been able to see has told the story one-half as bad as the truth. I could write to you a week and not begin to tell you all that might be told, but I am sure you wish to know first who of our own dear ones have suffered. Mr. and Mrs. John Davies are gone, also Miss Belle Darley and her father and mother. Of them we are sure. Of a few more we haven't heard, but hope that all save these few are alive. The Davies' home is destroyed. Mr. Davies is crazed with grief and I fear for him. Mrs. Davies has been wonderfully brave, though it is telling on her rapidly. Mary (the daughter, J. L. R.) has been the bravest girl in the world, but she will never get over it. I have tried to do all I could, but oh, I am so helpless. Mr. John's home is entirely gone. You can hardly imagine it; but I stood on 25th and Q-sts. on the spot where Mr. John's house stood, and from there as far east as I could see, as far north as O 1/2 and as far west as 32nd-st., there wasn't one single house standing. But that doesn't express it, for I don't suppose there are a dozen whole houses in Galveston. Mrs. Nichols and Helen were down the island and just barely escaped. Joe went to them through the furious storm and got there just in time to save them by the most desperate effort. Mrs. Nichols has a deep gash above her eye and is prostrated from the awful fight with the water. She is prouder of Joe than ever and he did prove himself a hero. Mr. Mason has been everything to us, just gave himself up to his people, waded in water to his neck and made all kinds of sacrifices for us. We loved him before, but this has proven him.
I believe about every church in Galveston is in ruins. If one stands whole, I don't know it. Ours stands, the water rose in it and the floor is covered with mud, but the upstairs is nice and dry and we and several others are there and sleep, cook and eat up in the gallery.
Mrs. Nichols hasn't anything. Her home, cows and all are gone. She is in a little room above Mr. Nichols' office at 24th and Market-st. The Bairds were down in South Galveston, had an awful experience but are alive. Mrs. Mercer's home is all gone but they are alive. Mrs. Truxillo and her family are alive but lost everything. Mrs. Rogers and Miss Addie are alive. Their house fell on them. Miss Addie's intended was there trying to help them. He and their little niece was drowned. Miss Addie and her mother have barely clothes enough to cover them.
Isn't that enough? But it don't begin to tell. People are leaving Galveston as fast as the boats can take them out. Mr. Davies is ruined and has no heart to begin over. I couldn't possibly get home, (she lived with Mr. and Mrs. Davies), spent the night on the counter at the store, with the water surging all about me. Mary spent the night taking in half drowned people, giving them coffee and dry clothes and praying with them.
My heart and head are sick and I know not what to do. We are all homeless and penniless alike now. This is a gloomy letter, but it is a relief to write to you.
Your friend, JIMMIE LANE.
COAL MINERS' STRIKE.
How It Will Affect Cortland in the Minds of the Local Dealers.
The strike of the mine workers in the anthracite coal regions of Pennsylvania has already advanced the price of coal in Cortland to from $4.50 to $5 per ton. The drop in price to $4 per ton through the summer was the means of filling the majority of the coal bins throughout the city, though many now have orders in for coal which have not yet been filled.
Some of the local dealers have coal to fill all the orders taken, and others have not nearly enough for this. Those, whose supply is less than their orders, are dealing out the product in as small quantities as is possible. They will fill their orders as soon as the coal comes to them.
The local dealers claim to be of the opinion that the strike will not be long drawn out, and that though little coal is coming to Cortland at present, they think it will again begin to come from the breakers in a few days. This coal, which was mined and prepared for shipping before the strike was ordered, is now being sold to retailers who must have a supply immediately at an advance in price. The strike is sure to raise the price of coal materially, and when once raised it is thought that the prices will range quite high throughout the winter. One dealer received five cars of coal to-day and expects more from time to time.
GOING TO NEW YORK.
H. M. Whitney to be President of a Loan Association.
Mr. H. M. Whitney has been offered the presidency and active management of the Equitable Loan association of 1244 Broadway, New York, has accepted the same and expects soon to remove to that city. He will not dispose of his house in Cortland or break up his home here. Mrs. Whitney will spend part of the time in New York and part of the time in Cortland, and Mr. Whitney will be able to be here at intervals, especially in the summer.
Mr. Whitney was the founder of the H. M. Whitney Wagon Co. and for seventeen years since its incorporation has been its president and manager. He built it up from small beginnings till it owned one of the finest and best equipped wagon plants of its size in the country. When running full force it employed about 150 men. The plant has been advertised for sale or rent in several trade papers and Mr. Whitney is now in correspondence with two or three parties concerning it, so that there is a probability that it may be running with full force in time to fill orders for 1901.
Mr. Whitney has been an energetic and active business man, has been interested in the welfare of Cortland and has done much for the development of its industrial life. He will be missed in many ways as he goes to his new home. The best wishes of many friends will accompany him.
BREVITIES.
—William Gannon, the popular centerfielder of the Cortland State league ball team, has accepted a position at the Messenger House.
—New display advertisements to-day are—M. A. Case, Drygoods, page 6; M. A. Hudson, New crockery, page 8; W. J. Perkins, Throat troubles, page 6.
—State Secretary Goodman of the Y. M. C. A. was in Cortland last night and met the directors of the local association for a conference in relation to the work here.
—For three days now all roads will lead to Dryden and all teams will head in that direction. The Dryden fair begins to-day and continues through Thursday.
—Mrs. J. R. Eastman of 20 Pendleton-st. had the misfortune to fall in the back yard this morning and break her right arm near the wrist. Dr. Reese reduced the fracture.
—The Empire State Telephone company has issued a new local card of subscribers containing all the latest additions to the list. It shows 192 telephones upon the Cortland exchange.
—The place of meeting of the Home Mission and Church Aid society of the Presbyterian church on Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock has been changed from the home of Mrs. A. W. Edgcomb to the chapel of the church.
—Mr. Thurber Warfield, father of Mr. E. J. Warfield of Cortland, died last night at his home a mile and a half west of Cortland, at the age 82 years. The funeral will be held at the house to-morrow at 2 o'clock. Burial in Cortland.
—At the supreme court in Binghamton yesterday before Judge Forbes an application was made by Attorney Harvey D. Hinman permitting the receiver of the Cortland Cart and Wagon company of Sidney to pay claims for wages brought against the company by the workmen was granted. The amount due is about $1,000.
MRS. JAMES C. GLADDING,
Mother of Mrs. J. H. Kellogg Passes Away at Her Home in Norwich.
(From the Norwich Sun, Sept. 17.)
Saturday. Sept. 15, 1900, Mary A. Gladding, the widow of Col. James Gladding, died at her home on West Main-st. in this village at the age of 87 years. At such an age it need hardly be said her death was not unexpected, and there was gathered about her during her last days five of her seven living children. Though frail and feeble in body her mental faculties remained undimmed to the last, and the presence of her children was an evident source of great satisfaction and pleasure to her, while patiently waiting for the pale messenger that she knew was soon to separate her from them.
She was born in the town of Pharsalia in this county July 3, 1813. Her maiden name was Mary A. Fargo. In early life she became a member of the Methodist church and remained such to the end. On Feb. 4, 1835, she was married to James C. Gladding. They lived in Pharsalia until their removal to this village in 1884. Her husband died Aug. 8, [1892?]. Fifteen years ago, Feb. 4, 1885, they celebrated their golden wedding in the house on West Main-st. where they both died. The children now living are Mrs. Silas R. Hill and Benjamin F. Gladding of South Otselic, Mrs. W. P. Eddy of Chetopa, Kan., Mrs. H. C. Beebe of Syracuse, Mrs. James B. Kellogg of Cortland, and County Judge Albert F. Gladding and John E. Gladding of this village. Two children have died—James Gladding (the father of Adon and Ralph E. Gladding and Mrs. George Bacon of this village), and Mrs. Ledyard Brown (the mother of Ralph Brown of South Otselic and Mrs. Holden Mathewson of Scranton). There are sixteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
These descendants, even more than the dates given, emphasize the rounding out of a life which extended nearly a score of years beyond the allotted time of "three score and ten,"—a life that commenced early in the century and ended with its closing year—a life full of usefulness, of duties fulfilled, of sacred trusts well discharged. Not one of her numerous family or descendants was ever heard to make the faintest complaint of the grand old mother who loved and did ample justice by all. Those who regard the perfection of home, the purity of the fireside, the health and happiness of children, loyalty to husband, hospitality to friends and kindred, charity and benevolence to the weak and needy, as belonging to the proper sphere of woman will crown her with honor and glory.
All a mother's great part in life was carried forward by her with that gentleness, patience and completeness which makes the world reverence the name of mother as the most sacred word in the human language. But her task was done. None knew it better than she, and she laid down the thread of life cheerfully and went calmly and peacefully to her final repose.
Death is in the order of nature, natural, inevitable, and when it comes after such fullness of years, after such completeness of duties done, we may grieve, but we are not permitted to complain. The tears of affection need not be repressed, but the voice of criticism and rebellion is silenced. The ripened fruit falls from the bough, the leaves of autumn grow golden and fall, the yellow grain yields to the sickle. Nature made it so, and God did not make man immortal upon earth.
Funeral services at the late residence at 2 P. M., Monday, Rev. Wilson Treible officiating. Burial made in Mt. Hope cemetery.
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