The First Battle/Chapter 8

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The First Battle
by William Jennings Bryan
Chapter 8: : The Silver Republicans
11187The First Battle — Chapter 8: : The Silver RepublicansWilliam Jennings Bryan

The Silver Republicans met soon after leaving the convention hall and laid plans for future action. On the 19th of June an address, the writing of which devolved largely upon Senator Cannon, was issued, setting forth the reasons which led the Silver Republicans to leave their party. This address can hardly be surpassed in strength and terseness. It reads as follows:

After the Chicago convention, an address was issued by Senators Teller, Dubois and Mantle, Congressmen Towne, Shafroth, Hartman, Wilson and other leading silver Republicans, giving their reasons for supporting the Democratic ticket. This address is given below:


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