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Readers Indorse the Constructive Program
it rPflph Sr Pennsylvania. After noting 0
? mentioned, I wish to state that I am
. inaiinN iiiLii""-
.w '.. " i wHh nach and every one. I am
? i with Mr. Bryan in whatever he may ad
a,WX? because he is always on the right side,
Sing Khe interest of the commrfn people.
W p. Cable, Idaho. I am in full accord with
nil the points set forth
Leo Riddle, California-1 am in" favor of
every one of the issues named.
n H Williowe, North Dakota. I can heartily
(nrtnrso all reconstruction issues urged by The
Commoner, and feel it my duty to Ho what I can
to get subscriptions.
W C Itoichenberg, Nebraska. I have checked
the issues of which I am in favor. You will note
that I have missed none. Am glad The Com
moner will "carry on" and hope that these re
forms will go "over the top."
Wm. B. Ice., Jr., West Virginia. From the
time when Mr. Bryan first Bteppod on the stage
of action I have always been In hearty accord
with him for all the principles which he has
stood up and contended for, and I shall continue
in tho future as long as I have life and strength
to stand for all the ideas and issues set forth
in his constructive program.
J. C. Ingram, New. Mexico. I am always in
terested in Mr. Bryan's programs, but I am a
farmer and I have no hopes of our farming
industry getting any protection or assistance
from any congress that can be elected.
A. B. Judy, Illinois. We like The Commoner.
Have taken it from its beginning. Like it better
since it advocated the prohibition of the liquor
traffic. The Commoner is doing a great work.
It seems to me that Mr.. Bryan ought to be in
the peace conference in France. v. .
B. F. Jones, Nebraska. I heartily indorse all
of Mr. Bryan's reforms. "
George G. Swaim, New Jersey -I approvo'alr kH
that you state Inutile 'constructive program.
L. A. Bernard, Texas. I heartily indorse all
except the government ownership of railroads,
and I believe in it also but not for the immediate
future. However, the people must continue to
bo educated along this line, o-id 1 feel sure there
is no other man who is so capable and sincere
as Mr. Bryart? The packers and wholesale grocers
are the greatest menace confronting us today.
W. E. Craig, Arkansas'. Concerning, Mr.
Bryan's constructive program,, will say that all
of them hit me except woman suffrage.
Wm. Russell Smith, Pennsylvania. I am
' heartily in sympathy with the good work The
Commoner is doing. The policies outlined suit
mo to a "T."
J- K Wester, Texas. I have always agreed
With Mr. Bryan in most of the things ho advo
cates, but cannot agree with him on two subjects,
that ho it now advocating; namely, woman- suf
frage and government ownership of railroads,'
A. C. Frinke, South Dakota. I favor all of
tne principles and issues outlined in the con
structive program.
fM ' LivinEston, Missouri. -1 am in favor'
oi the handling of governmental affairs as stated
in your constructive program. Success to The'
commoner and the policies it advocates,
iw C Fjnley Nebraska. I favor all reforms
hmJT6 for the sood of all the people. I am
Bitterly opposed to the protective tariff.
with" ?' Robinson. California. I am with you
wuu all my heart; I approve all your ideas.
all ;i!IHlrtnett Delaware. Your program is
a right. PuSh it to the fullest extent.
flBht MTIfcy Illinois. I am with you in the
ism J ?ational Prohibition and oppose militarr
lsla In this country.
atim'118011' Nebraska. I am in accord with
a the issues you advocate.
favor1"!01 T,lummer' Nebraska. I am heartily in
sonaiiv T yo,ur PrPsed issues. In fact, per
and oYorvM1? flr"J and last vor of anything
in mnttl n.g ,Mr' Bryan wislies to bring about
PeoSS X! 0f. leSislation, for all the common
these Ve t0 their credtt' or have "ad for
untlrw ? foars' was raad0 Possible by tho
.nB efforts of this great and good man.
'ymnatiitr,086' Coibrado, I agree .and am In
Pathy with all the issues you enumerate,
WHERE DO YOU STAND?
In its January issue, The Commoner
printed a "Constructive Program" which
outlined measures which Mr. Bryan be
lieved would protect the people in their
social, economic and political rights, and
promote the general welfare of tho coun
try. In presenting these Issuqb, Mr. Bryan
invited suggestion and criticism, stating
that "I am more anxious that tho truth
shall triumph than that my own opinion
shall be vindicated."
Tho Commoner was hardly prepared
for '"ie avalanche of indorsements that
caio from its readers in crory state in
the union. A few of these letters are
quoted from -below, and more will bo
printed. Space will not permit tho re
production of all received, but The Com
moner is anxious to have a fro expres
sion from its readers whether the letters
will appear in its columns or not.
Let us hear from all. What do you
think of tho program? Have you any
thing to offer that you think would bo
better? Do you believe tho "Constructive
Program," as printed, should bo incor
porated in the National Democratic Plat
form of 1920?
Extra copies of Tho Commoner, con-
' taining the "Constructive Program," will
be mailed upon request, or sent to other
addresses if desired.
.
E. J? Cantwell, Missouri. I am in favor of
every issue set forth by Mr. Bryan. I have been
with.hlm on every question for the last twenty
years arid today I am willing to follow where ho
leads. I consider Mr. Bryan the greatest states
man in the world, and give him a large share of
the credit in bringing about a world-wide peace
that we hope for in the near future.
G. T. Terry, Utah. I have been very much
interested in tho principles of reform which Mr.
Bryan has been advocating and expounding. I
would like to see The Commoner in every family
in the land.
Calvin Turner, Maine. I am in hearty accord
with all that Mr. Bryan sets forth. I see that Mr.
Wilson has got to accept and use Mr. Bryan s
peace plan as a basis for a league of nations.
As the years go by the people will see that Mr.
Bryan was right on all the questions of good
government.
' G. W. Walsner, Wyoming. I have read and
re-read the various measures outlined in your
program, and I can certainly say that I heartily
indorse them as a whole. Such measures will be
for the greatest good to the greatest number
if enacted into law. Somotimo Mr. Bryan will go
down in history as the greatest reformer of
his age.
W 0 Bragg, Missouri. I like Mr. Bryan s
program for years. He is tho original peace man
and gave us "Woodrow." I think the war has
strengthened the "trusts" and fastened them on
Uie country. The balance of power will noj i pus
from "booze votes" to "women votes. Hail the
change. , .
J. H. Eckles, Indiana. I do not want to miss
. a single issue of The Commoner, as I have taken
ft evfr since its start and am in sympathy with
it and Mr. Bryan's reform efforts.
R W. Crawford, West Virginia. I be ieve s In
practically all the reforms advocated by Mr.
Bryan I think Mr. Bryan is the greatest re
former of modern times.
t? M Itanck, Ohio. I am in favor of all
the Issues contained in your construct . ve pro
luo lo , wnt An ,.ii T can to give them liio
SLSlteB them into active and live sentiment,
crystall ze inera government.
anT Joseph Kansa"-I indorse all the pro-
J" D,5? m follows: 1. I do not believe tuo
Ktf and referendum is practical; 2. I am
nitiativo ana providing
SuTnaVnfmTbe Persuaded to loin in such
reduction.
John W. Charabloe, Alabama. I am In favor
of all tho issues mentioned in your program. I
am only sorry that President Wilson did not
send Mr. Bryan and Mr. Itoot to tho poaco con
ference. Eldor 3. D. McCluro, Missouri. Mr. Bryan"
has llvod to see all hs great contentions put Into
practico, except the peace of all nations. We all
hopo to soo this accomplished within tho year
1019. No man has dono so much for all tho
pooplo as ho has. Tho prestige and glory of
.Woodrow Wilson Is only possible because of what
Mr. Bryan has dono for him. I shall do all
I can as you suggest.
W. F. Cable, Idaho. I am in accord with all
tho points set forth in your program.
W. J. Gregg, Texas. I havo read, re-read and
carefully considered your constructive program,
and will do what I can for tho promulgation of
the principles and Issues named therein.
R. P. Bryant, Minnesota, I heartily approvo
of Mr. Bryan's constructive program.
Wm. A. Mayfield, Missouri Mr. Bryan has
advocated and brought about moro roforms than
any other living man today. All thinking peoplo
see it that way and he is the greatest man on
earth today. He was tho cause of Mr. Wilson
being whore ho is today, and tho poaco plans they
are trying to offect aro along tho linos Mr. Bryan
has advocated for many years.
Frank Johnson, Nebraska. I heartily Indorse
all of-the constructive issues stated. Shall stand
for them whenever occasion requires or oppor
tunity presents.
W. G. Stewart, Pennsylvania. I favor all tho
Issues presented In tho constructive program,
but how about the increased land values result
ing boneflt tho public Instead of tho landowners?
Isn't the land question of vital importance?
J. F.' Frltts, California. I am in favor of all
6f the reforms outlined in your constructive pro
gram. Lewis E. Summers, Indiana. I am In favor
of all tho issues that Mr. Bryan Is advocating.
They aro In tho interest of tho peoplo who aro
the victims of tho profiteers.
A. A. Higdon, Missouri. I do not quito agreo
with everything which you are advocating. Tho
thing that is bothering me moro than any other
one thing Is the government ownership of rail
roads. It is a question and a very serious ques
tion in my mind as to whether or not the rail
roads can best be operated by tho government
or by tho private Interests, or controlled in tho.ir
operation with reference to tho rates on both
freight and passenger traffic which they see fit
to charge for handling tho business, by tho sev
eral state governments together or In conjunc
tion with the federal government,
Frank McCain, Kansas. I am In favor of
the issues you present. In fact, you never did
advocate anything that did not look reasonable
and Just to me, but I am not taken up with
woman suffrage as I was.
Jonas McCllntock, Pennsylvania. Indorses all
constructive program on all points except woman
suffrage.
W. H. Frost, New York. I indorse every one
of these roforms.
E. P. Taylor, Kentucky. I heartily concur in
every ono of the issues outlined In your construc
tive program. I hopo that Mr. Bryan will have
health and strength to continue tho good work
in behalf of the common peoplo that he has so
successfully and faithfully Waged In the past.
L. h. Hale, Minnesota. Favors government
ownership and regulation of the liquor traffic in
stead of prohibition. Tho rest of your platform
is good, almost "socialistic."
Charles McCabo, Washington. I am In sym
pathy with Mr. Bryan's reconstruction issues,
Albert Palmateer, Massachusetts. Have read
your outline of principles Mr. Bryan Is working
for and I agree with all of them. I have been
with him since 189 G and am still with him In
his fight for the people.
R. A. Holman, Iowa. I believe In the reforms
advocated with the exception of the one relating
to'tho government ownership of railroads, etj.
C. W. Bondurant, Virginia. I am heartily
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