The action of the Democratic Convention is thought by many to be very significant, as indicating a movement that is extending very widely among the democratic ranks. Not long before the convention net, Mr. Bryan in his paper urged that no wan "be placed on.ny committee-precinct, county, state, or national—unless he is 2 believer in the Kunsas City platform." If such a man was chosen, he said that he should "be bound by instructions," and "if a man objects to instructions, leave him at home." From the first it was evident that Bryan and his wu limited coinage of er at the ratio of 16-to 1 were not in favour with many. But probably all were surprised when the motion to re-affirm the Kansas City platform was voted down by a majority of 914 to 6—apparently in direct reply to Mr. Bryan. It is believed that the Democrats in a majority of the other states will follow Ohio's lead, and the result cannot be foretold. Doubtless many gold Democrats will return to the fold, at least such as have not joined the Republicans, and it may issue in a realignment of forces before the next Presidential election. In the meantime, Mr. Bryan announces that he "intends to fight to the bitter end every ctiort to force the abandonment of the Chicago and Kansas City platforms," mean-ances. ks "the colonial policy will the silver currency utter-
be the paramount issue in 1904." " The Convention re-asserted "Anti-Imperialism, and opposed "any extension of the national boundaries not meant to carry speedily to all inhabitants full, equal rights with ourselves." If the inhabitants are not fitted to form sch-governing territories, they "should be permitted to work out their own destiny," an utterance in which there is no shadow of helpfulness or hope sin their hour of need, when wise assistance might prepare them for that state. Concerning trusts, the Chairman of the Cot vention said: "The trust stands like 1 dragon in the path of American progress, and must be destroyed." He thinks trusts are the leading national issue. The platform demands that in cities, no franchise, nor any extension or renewal shall be granted except bg vote of the peo-
Piathe Bryancree-silver Democracy are preparing to hold a Convention soon, but in this State it is quite evident that they are a small minority, if the last gathering. is any indication of forces; yet their platform and development will be awaited with interest.
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