. Bulletin - United States National Museum. Science. JLLU I WM I WMV Figure 12-14.—Br van campaign items from the campaign of 1896. Bryan's supporters could indicate tlieir devotion in many ways. Shown are a cane, a paper hat, and a paper- weight, all bearing the likeness of the Demo- cratic candidate. Although there were many varieties of Bryan campaign objects in 1896, the quantities of such objects did not ap- proach the output of the Republican cam- paign. With a much greater sum of money at its disposal, the Republican National Commit- tee distributed millions of McKinley cam- paign objec
. Bulletin - United States National Museum. Science. JLLU I WM I WMV Figure 12-14.—Br van campaign items from the campaign of 1896. Bryan's supporters could indicate tlieir devotion in many ways. Shown are a cane, a paper hat, and a paper- weight, all bearing the likeness of the Demo- cratic candidate. Although there were many varieties of Bryan campaign objects in 1896, the quantities of such objects did not ap- proach the output of the Republican cam- paign. With a much greater sum of money at its disposal, the Republican National Commit- tee distributed millions of McKinley cam- paign objects. (Smithsonian photos4g347, 49347~L, and 49347-E, Becker collection.). them in trains especially hired for the purpose, to hear McKinley. In this way, the candidate was able to control his audience, he knew exactly how to address each group, and most of the danger of error was taken out of the campaign. McKinley lost no dignity—he was not subjected to the misfortune of mingling with the crowds. Hanna developed an im- mense, yet tightly knit, machine which was closely in touch with local political situations throughout the country and was able to concentrate and shift its efforts in the various regions of the nation, according to need.'"- Not only was Bryan confronted with a remarkably aggressive Republican campaign, he also faced a division within his own party. On September 2, the Democratic old guard convened at Indianapolis to William G. Spielman, William AicKinley, Stalwart Republi- can (New York, 1954), pp. 92-94; Charles G. Dawes, op. cit. (footnote 41), pp. 65-107; Herbert Croly, op. cit. (footnote 7), pp. 209-227; JosEPHSON, op. cit. (footnote 4), pp. 688-707. 76 BULLETIN 24 1: CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Uni
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