Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-15
MR.. BRYAN RIGHT.
ms REFUSAL TO SPEAK FROM
CAPITOL STEPS COMMENDED.
VISRINGTOES FAREWELL ADDRESS,
n. Reading VIII lie N Feature of
the Democratic Nominees Reccp-
omcinis Expect Dccnpitation.

WASHINGTON. ID. G., September IA
Special. 1.-THE refusal OF Hon. William
Jennings Bryan to speak from the east
front OF the Capitol on Saturday next
though It has occasioned the local Demo
Gratis great trouble. meets with the APP
proval Of all the leaders. and the more
lcvcl-headed members OF the party here
II S. the place where the Inauguration
ceremonies always take place. and has
only on one or two occasions been used
for any other purpose. There is an es-
tabllshed rule against holding political
meetings in the Capitol grounds and
against using them for any other pur-
pose than that for which they were in
tended-to serve as picturesque surround
ings OF the magnificent Capitol structure
and as a park for the public.
Mr.. Bryan, who had been long enough
IN Congress TO understand the laws. writ
ten and unwritten. regarding the grounds.
did not wish to establish precedent In
his favor or violate the well-known rules
governing the Capitol domain. even by
consent Of Nice-President stevenson ana
the obliging and diplomatic Speaker
Reed. His action is now applauded
here and 1t will meet with the approval
OF the American people.
THE BRYAN MEETING.
The arrangements FOR the Bryan
meeting. which were almost complete,
and with the exception OF the place OF
meeting and the route OF march. VIII
stil hold good. embraced an extensive
programme The District Democrats,
though those who reside and hold pro-
pcrty here cannot vote. wished TO prove
to the country that they were not behind
the times i'm getting up popular de-
monstrations equal TO those OF any other
city I'm the Union There will be not
less than 10000 people present, II the
baseball park. or the circus-lot, or any
other open space convenient can hold
them. The speech will be specially de-
voted 10 the farewell address Of George
Washington. which will be read by Dis
trict-Delegate Frank 4. Morgan. now in
charge Of the Democratic headquarters
here. and On reference TO which the fol-
lowing circular has been sent 10 all DEM
ocratic clubs In the neighboring States:
WASHlNGTON's FAREWELL.
"N'tnI Association Of Democratic Clubs,
Washington. -. c.. September II, 1895.
1910 the Bryan and Sewall Clubs Of the
United States:
"On September 49, 1895. George Washing
ton promulgated his world-famod farewell
address 20 the people of the United States.
The centennial anniversary Of this his
torical event will occur on the 18th day
Of the present month.
1T is the earnest request of our grand
H. Ia. st.sa
paign. William Jennings Bryan. that
every club organization Of the land sup
porting the platform ana candidates Of
the Chicago convention shall assemble
upon the 18th instant. and have read the
letter Of Washington, which in part says:
THE name Of American. which be
longs to you In your national capacity,
must always exalt the Just pride OF pa
triotism. more than any appellation de-
rived from local determinations. With
slight shades Of difference you have the
same religion. manners. habits. and po-
liucal principles.
las avenues TO foreign influence in in
Vulnerable ways such attachments are
particularly alarming TO the truly enlight-
ened and independent patriot. How many
opportunities do they afford TO tamper
arts Of seduction. to mislead public opin-
ion. to influence or awe the public coun-
cHsl Such an attachment Of small or
weak towards a great and powerful ma
ton dooms the former to be the satellite
of The latter Against the insidiOus wiles
Of foreign influence a conture you to be-
lieve me. fellow-citizens) the Jealousy OF
a free people ought TO be constantly
awake: since history and experience
prove that foreign influence Is one OF the
most baneful foes of republican govern
ment But that jealousy, 10 be useful
must be impartial, else il becomes the
instrument OF the very influence TO De
avoided. instead OF a defence against IT,
Excessive Partially for one foreign ma
ton. and excessive dislike Of another
cause those whom they actuate to see
danger only on one side, and serve 10
Veil and even second the arts of infiu-
cnce on the other. Real patriots, who
may resist the intrigues of the favorlte,
arc liable 20 become suspected and odious;
while It's tools and dupes usurp the ap-
plause and confidence OF the people, 10
surrender their interests.
I'VE therefore. call upon every club
supporting Mr. Bryan's candidacy TO
make immediate arrangements to fully
carry out this request. A copy Of the
Washington letter Is herewith.
Mr. Bryan. in his speech al this city
on that day. will call the earnest atten-
ton OF the people of the Union to the
words addressed By Washington TO his
countrymen a century ago.
with prophetic vision the Father OF
His Country seemed TO have contem-
plated the present dangers surrounding
his countrymen and the free institutions
he did so much TO establish. Let us IN
this moment. when others are endeavor-
INK 10 persuade the people that America
cannot rule herself without the assist
ancc OF foreign nations. turn with rev.
crent ear TO the solemn words OF the
greatest Of American patriots.
"CHAUNCEY f. BLACK.
president;
DENTON MMiLLlN,
Acting Chr. Executive Com.
Lawrence Gardner. Secretary"