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The Commoner
VOLUME ; 6, NUMBER a
Itlvora, Fabolla, Francla, Benltoz and
V. Llamaa,
- Tlio Manila Times of January 1
gavo an account of tho popular ban
quet given to Mr. Bryan In tho Luzon
restaurant. Prom this report the fol
lowing extracts aro taken:
At tho popular banquet held in hon
or of William Jennings Bryan last
Friday night in tho Luzon restaur
ant tho distinguished guest showed
. tho same caution as at Malolos In
dealing with tho questions ol policy
affecting theso Islunds, nevor at auy
tlmo doing more than skirting issues
which if not dead aro generally quies
cent. About 160 guests Bat down at the
tables, though when the speaking be
gan thoro wore probably close on 300
persons prosont, most of tho new ar
rivals being young Filipinos of the
class which made itself prominent in
tho "Independence day" held recontly
boforo tho visiting congressmen in tho
Marblo hall.
Tho program, which was somewhat
artistically designed, had on its first
pago tho Stars and Stripes, Insido tho
picture- "of Mr. Bryan and tho menus
and names of tho committee of or
ganization, and on tho last pago the
ICatlpunan emblem of tho rising sun
and tho three stars. During the even
ing tho Rizal orchestra discoursed
music at intervals.
Generally tho speaking was too
long, Judge Yusay, who occupied a
place on tho program, consuming an
hour in a speech which finally tired
Its hearers. Mr. Bryan, the last or
ator, did not close his remarks till
half-past one.
In his own speech ho took occasion
to say thai ho did not feel at liberty
to speak freely as ho would in tho
United States. Two or three times
when his remarks wore leading to a
climax whoso logical sequel appeared
to bo some reference to Independence,
his audience waited almost breath
lossly, but ho carefully evaded the
soomingly logical denouement and
ended in some relevant but not thrill
ing expression, one could sense rather
than hear tho sigh, in some cases of
roliof, in others of disappointment,
which followed.
His address dwelt chiefly on two
thoughts, tho first being that there Is
a tio which binds all mankind togeth
. or; that tie being knit up with tho
human heart, and the second being
what constitutes civilization and how
it may. bo atttalned.
., The following roport is taken from
the Manila Times of December 28:
"Independence tho Soonest Possi
ble." "Malolos Obliged."
"Mr. Bryan, the Hope of Our' Na
tionality." "W. J. Bryan, Defendant of Our
Liberty."
Such were the legends mounted up
on the arches under which William
Jennings Bryan passed from tho rail
road station to Malolos on the occas
ion of his provincial excursion, yes
terday. The trip was made by tho
famous democrat, In company with
his wife and children, as guests of
Manngor Higgina and an extra coach
way company. Tho private car of
Manager Higgms and an extra coach
took the party first to Gapan, where
it arrived about a: 30 a. m.. after hav
Jug stopped at several of tho stations
on routo whore Bryan made short ad
dresses to tho delegations which were
in attendance at the stations with
bands of music and banners flying to
greet him.
At Malolos, tho seat of the former
revolutionary government and the
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center of operations of tho prime
movers In tho "independencla" cam
paign, luncheon was had at tiro home
of Mrs. Tanchanco, an opulent Fili
pino matron. After tho luncheon was
over Teodoro Sandico rose to intro
duce Sr. Daluz, who addressed tho fol
lowing words to the assembled
guests:
"I saluto tho real champion of a dem
ocratic people, tho true defender of
tho rights of the people; he who at
Kansas City included in his platform
tho Independence of tho Philippine
islands. I am sorry that his presence
in Malolos, once the capital of a Fili
pino republic, is so short. "So deep
rooted is the desire for independence
in tho Filipino people that the news of
the arrival this champion has brought
to Malolos many from all about, only
to greet their savior. Such spontan
eous manifestations by all grades of
people will, I believe, convince you
that wo deslro our independence at
onco. It will show you that we have
a right to nationality, that we have
everything that is necessary to sup
port a government of our own. If
tho government will give up this in
dependence It will show It is the
champion of liberty as it did in its
treatment of Cuba. Such a step here
will oliminate tho need of a great
American army twice its natural size
and it would avoid tho corruption of
the principles inherited from the an
cestors of Americans. If America will
not glvo us full independence, grant
us a democratic government! Separ
ate the executive and legislative
branches! Give us real independence
of tho judiciary! We drink a health
to those who have not forgotten tho
true principles of Americans."
After the toast to the great orator
had been drank, Bryan rose to his feet
and addressed some two or three
hundred natives, aside from those who.
were gathered at luncheon. The fol
lowing is his address:
"Allow me to thank you for the wel
come you have extended to my family
and to me. I appreciate also the kind
ly manner in which you have refer
red to the way in which I have tried
to express my friendship for the Fili
pino people. I do not propose to dis
cuss bore political questions. I have
not felt that in these islands I should
enter on any disputed questions.
"Some things I can say with pro
priety. While you appreciato the man
ner In which I have attempted to
show my friendship for the Filipinos,
do not make the mistake of believing
that those who differ from me are not
interested in this people. In my
country there are two great political
parties, republicans and democrats.
They enter into contests which are
strenuous, but in fundamental prin
ciples both are 'the same. Thomas
Jefferson founded the democratic par
ty. Abraham Lincoln was the first
great republican. Lincoln has left
records to show the admiration that
he felt for the principles and utter
ances of Thomas Jefferson.
"In two contests I was defeated by
the republicans but I believe as much
In the patriotism of those who voted
against me as I do in the patriotism
of those who fought for me. Those
who agreed with me announced a
policy for the Philippines. Those
who opposed me did not. -Rut ,i f
make the mistake of believing that
wuae umurs are enemies to the is
lands. I believe the majority of all
American people without regard to
politics or party are sfnooro ,An
I wishers of the Filipinos. Yes, all.
uwevw you may differ about poli
cies, all your people speak well of
what our country stands tor in re
gard to education. Let me remind vm,
that these little children who are at
tending school speak more eloquently
in your behalf than I am able to do
The more educated people you have
among you the easier wl 1 be tlie tSX
for those who speak for you in the
J? ates. The more respect your
SrW t" for the law the easie?
will be tho task for those who sneak
for you. Tho higher the ideals shown
in your language and your lives the
easier the task of those who speak for
you. I want you to have as much
confidence in tho republicans in pow
er as I have, though I have been
twice defeated by them. And when I
say this I am not trying to pay them
for anything. I do not owe them any
thing. When I say trust them, I say
it because I believe the American peo
ple want to do right and given the
time will find out what is right on
every question.
"Differences of opinion must bo ex
pected. In fact, that people differ in
opinion is to their credit rather than
to their discredit. Those who agree in
everything do not as a rule think on
anything. Differences of opinion must
not only be expected but must be re
spected. Do not expect our people to
administer authority here without mis
takes. Tliey make mistakes at home,
and if we democrats get in power,
good as we are, we will make mis
takes. The Spanish made mistakes
here, and so would the Filipinos. I
suggest that if you want to help us
in tho United States who are interest
ed in you, you can do it by support
ing with all the enthusiasm you have,
the efforts made by America here.
Let us hope that whoever is in autho
rity here and there, they will have
the wisdom to so promote the welfare
of all, as to unite both peoples in an
eternal affection."
Conception Felix, the president of
the Women's association of the Phil
ippines, followed Mr. Bryan and spoke
of the duty of the islands in securing
for them the best advantages for their
welfare and concluded with the states-
ment that the women of- the Philip.
pine islands demanded their inde
pendence. After leaving Malolos the trip to
Pasig was made and the return to
Manila was so timed as to allow the
party to arrive at Santa Mesa, in good
season. A special car of the street
railway company met It there.
The
M. C.
prints
Tho
publication issued by .the T.
A. in the Philippine Islands,
the following:
Hon. Williams. Jennings Bryan
has been one of the guests of, tho
day and his presence in the Y. M. C.
A. brought a great blessing to. the
work of Christianity. He sent us, be
fore leaving the cityf one of his pho
tographs which we reproduce in our
present number. The Doard of direc
tors of the Tokyo Y. M. C. A. has
sent to him the following letter, of
thanks:
"November, 9, 1905. Hon. W. J.
Bryan, Manila, Philippine Islands.
Dear Sir: The b,oard of directors of
the Tokyo Young Men's Christian As
sociation beg to tender their resolu
tion in the last meeting of the board,
which was held on the 6th Inst., to
express their heartfelt thanks for
your kindness in giving an address
in the association; for tho help and
assistance you have given us in your
short stay in this city was so remark
able that the interest in this Christian
work was greatly stimulated and we
may add this was not only in the city
of Tokyo, but throughout the country.
When You have a
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slide out one load of trouble, but-.-they
can' t help the Cause. . ' -
Castor Oil, or "Physic" will, Kelp;. to
7.M.
THAT'S the time to .take a Cas
caret. When your tongue is coated,
When you have Heartburn,
Belching, Acid Risings In throat,
When Pimples begin to peep out,
When your Stomach Gnaws or Burns,
That's the time to check coming Con
stipation, Indigestion and Dyspepsia.
One single Candy Cascaret will do it if
taken at the right minute, just when you
first feel the need of it.
A "Cascaret in-Ume is worth nine"
later on.
Cascarets don't Purge, nor Weaken,
nor waste Digestive Juices in flooding
out the Bowels, like Salts, Castor Oil.
"Physics."
But, they act like Exercise on tho
Muscles that shrink and expand the In
testines, thus pushing the Food on Natur
ally to Its Finish.
When the Bowel Muscles grow flabby
weak, or lazy from wantof Exercise, the
In fact, they weaken the Bowel-
Muscles more than ever by slackening
them, and by doing work for" them
which they should do for themselves.
When your Arm-Muscles grow flabby
they need Exercise, to strengthen them
not a sling to support them.
When your Bowel-Muscles grow flab
by they need Exercise to strengthen
them not "Physic" to pamper them.
Then carry the little ten-cent "Vest
Pocket" box constantly with you, and
take a Cascaret' whenever you suspeot
you need it.
One Cascaret at a time will promptly
cleanse a foul Breath, or Coated Tongue,
thus proving clearly its ready, steady,
sure. but mild and effective action.
Have the little 10c Emergency box of
Cascarets constantly near you I
All Druggists sell them over ten mil
lion boxes a year, for six years past.
Be very careful to get the genuine, made
only by the Sterling Remedy Company
and never sold in bulk. .Every "tabUt
stamped "CCC.,,r " rt ,
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