New-York tribune., 1896-09-03
BRYAN HEARS FROM TERMONT
THE BOY ORATOR REFUSES TO TALK
ABOUT THE REPUBLICAN VICTORY.

\ TRAIL OF EIooUENcE FOLLOWS THE FREE1
SILVER LEADER FROM COLUMBUS TO TO
LEDo-PEcTLIAR ADVICE TO WAGE
FARMERS IN KENToN.
Columbus. Ohio. Sept. 2.-When Mr.. Bryan
withdrew from the State House grounds at a
little before 10 o'clock last evening. he was
happy He had just finished his great quadru-
manous address; had sent his voice in speech
of four segments delivered from the four car
dinal points of the platform On which he stood
over the heads Of 10000 amused and interest
ed citizens and had retired amid volleys OF
vociferous shouts and the metallic thunder of
many brass instruments: and he felt, In the
exuberance of his emotions, that he had just
laid magnificent free-sver cornerstone In
the human structure of Ohio politics. a deadly
blow to sophistries Of honest money in the home
State Of his arch-enemy.
But before he had long poundered upon the
great possibilities of his effort somebody showed
him bulletin from Vermont announcing Re-
publican plurality OF more than $1,000 votes
Then the glad smile vanished from his features
and the glad hand was no longer extended to
those pressing about him. He was fatiTued
with his effort of the evening and retired TO MS
lodgings. Many reporters called and sent up
their cards to him. but TO all he refused the
much desired interview.
He arose early this morning. There was
crowd of about 1000 persons at the station 10
soc him off. There was much handshaking,
but no speech. and only the whisper OF a cheer
as the train pulled out Of the station. The faces
Of all present told how deeply they sympa'hized
with Mr. Bryan in the fatigue Of his great effort
urhj hp
boys were shouting forth the returns or the
prea, Republican victory in Vermont. Alto
gether the departure strangely touchins'
almost mournful.
CANNON BOOM IN SPRINGFIELD
Springfeld Ohio. Sept 2.-The booming OF
cannon announced the arrival or the blg ro''
train bearing Mr.. Bryan and his party Inc
time was 9:35 a m. and there we're some -'""
persons in and bout the station VINO had 'o'''e
to hear the usual platform speech Ihey hea'u
IT: for the most part listening attenuvey' TOT
apparently they had not yet read the morning
pers containing the account of his columbus
speech He spoke for fifteen minutes then 'he
train went on.
Kenton, Ohio, Sept. 2-Reaching lroaha at
II 40 Mr. Bryan found about l,O0o persons ahN-
io,,s n hear him speak He was introduced as
trs Rrvan was introduced In response Mr.
Bryan said whether he became president OF "o'
depended uopn many Of those present. There
was a general laugh at this ana MT hrEa"'
looking more closely upon he crowd, saw
large number OF men. women, boys ana girls
hearing Sins Of yellow paper containing the IN
scrintior mckinley Club" Several hundred
of them gathered at Bellefontalne. The men
TO their parasols and dresses. Even the car
r,ocos and wagons drawn up at the station bore
the golden labels But although .he Bryan con-
tipee,+ in the audience seemed 10 be IN the
minority II had plenty Of enthusiasm, and win
,r. assistance OF brass band succ aeded III
making quite as much noise as the bearers OF
tho badges Mr. Bryan referred tc the eolor OF
tho badges in his speech. This is what ne sau'
I'VE DOESN'T LIKE YELLOW BADGES
o,~ ,no,ents started out by saying that they We're
a. good friends of binetasm as we But we nave
driven then, 10 the open. hut secret advocacy VI
tho GOLD Standard so that whenever we come mo
toun where there are any Mckinley men they nave
tnc @ "~n,r r iwenw psper We hnd tha; there is e'-
dence Of what Is kroWn as ne" s.1m Nv IA ,eiior
fever killed the men who he'd the fever, whlie we
new yellow fever ruins the people VINO 90 hor "a nd
the fever glad 10 see courage t N.S az -
when md A man who believes thar ms Nation Is Is
not great enough 70 govern iisei' ana mus mus spp 40,
10 foreign nations for aid am glad to nay MN pu.
il on his hat (Great shoutingD am gao tia' II;
hs campaign the people @ w %nG Gown sre on heir knees
and appeal kings and princes 10 lessi"'e 'o' O"e
American people
Then the train went on.
Toledo Ohio. Sept 2-Mr Bryan arrived in
Kenton at | % p. m. There was large crowd
of farmers waiting for him at the station Ihey
had come IN eyer conceivable kind Of vehicle
from 2 havcar. with lmprovised seats to an Old
fashioned carryal. and they followed h'H' from
the station to the Recs House, driving close I"
the curbstone Those on foot collected IN small
groups and stared at him with great. wondering
eyes as he passed by.
Court House Square filled at an early hour
bv people from the surrounding country. Some
brought their dinners with them: some their
families: some both II was the same good
natured curious crowd that attends the county
fair or a church picnic. Many had come to be
amused: few faces bore serious. thoughtful looks.
When Mr. Bryan appeared on the square al
about 20 a hearty good-natured shout broke
forth from the crowd, which the local free-silver
leaders soon CONCEALED into cheer =
temporary staging had been erected at one
end of the square. and this Mr.. Bryan mounted.
r. G. Hur=t introduced the candidate. While
the former was speaking a loud crash was
heard and about twenty of those seated upon
the platform suddenly disappeared from view
The stand had given way. For few moments
there was great excitement but, as II Was as
covered that nobody had been hurt. although
MIR BRYAN had narrow escape from peing
dragged into tho hole made by the broken boards
and timber he was. in due time introduced ana
spoke III part, as follows:
RRYAN AGAIN QUOTES SCRIPTURE
Ladies' and Gentlemen: This campaign Is very
serious one ana the issues involved are great ana
,mnortar' 7 have not time to-day az am making
this brief visit TO your city to enter INTO an! e'ao-
crate discussion Of the issues before YOU but de-
sire 10 leave with you several thoughts for your
oo,,,deration | want to suggest some things
which may aid you in deciding upon wnich SIDE OF
the great paramount issue your influence shouIa @
be cast. | heard Il sermon eooa nun Sr".s q, ~