August 7

Atlantic, IA

Omaha World-Herald (Morning Edition), Omaha, NE, 8 August, 1896.

"Ladies and Gentlemen—I may during the progress of the campaign have an opportunity to visit you again and discuss issues as they are presented at this time. On this occasion I simply have time to thank you for the compliment which you pay, insofar as it is a compliment and appreciation of the interest which you show.

It gratifies me to see American people taking an interest when American interests are at stake (great cheers), and as I look into the faces of these people, the first thought that arises in my mind is that these people believe that the United States is able to have a financial policy of its own, without waiting for the aid or consent of any other nation on earth. (Tremendous cheers.) And that is all I care to say at this time. When that question is up there are no other questions until it is settled. I thank you for your attention." (Great cheering.)