Kansas City daily journal., 1896-07-14
BRYAN At HIS BIRTH PLACE.
THE CHICAGO NOMINEE PAYS A WIS.,
IT TO SALEM, Ill.
Greeted by Crowds nt Every stntion
Along the Routc-saicm Binsc
of Glory in the Di.tinpuish-
ell Visitors Honor.

Salem. Ill, July is.-Never before in its
history has this quiet little town of 2co
people been SO ablazc in glory as 1T was
tonight. Ordinarily the citizens retire for
the night by o'clock. At 10 II Is us quiet
as country churchyard at midnight.
There is nothing lef, with which to COM
pare the stiffness that prevails. But to-
night 1t was different. W. j. Bryan,
leader OF the Democratic national cam
paisn. native OF the place, returned here.
The whole town was out to meet him.
There were skyrockets and Roman candles
and red fire burning all along the route
by which Mr.. Bryan was conducted to the
home OF his sister. He will remain for
the next two days
When the train pulled up TO the Salem
depot there were many people on hand
ready to welcome Mr.. Bryan from all over
Marion county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan were escorted to a
carriage by the committee and then taken
James Baird Awaiting him at the house
were Mrs. Mary Van Antwerp. Mrs. Dav-
enrort.. Mrs. hadcck Jennings; all rela-
tives Of the honored guest, and his sisters,
Misses Mamie and Mamie Bryan.
1t was not the wish of Mr. Bryan to
was buried here by the side Of Judge Bry-
But the people. in their enthusiasm and
desire to honor the man who, went away
unknoWn I @ to fame. % save vent to tfelr FEEL.
ings. When the carriage reached the
home OF his sister, his former fellSw TOWNS; TInx
chcered and shouted while bands played.
and anvIls doomed
They demanded speech and Mr.. Bryan
acquisced. As he stepped ou, upon the 1T
tie .vine-covered porch in front of the home
friends he showed by th, twitChiDV of the
muscles OF, hs face and the hnskinsss ,23f
his voice that he. was deeply affected; He
him as he, came forward. and the i.s', noise
and hubhub ceased As soon as he could
FeoR W. czSas ne RSn, Know What to
say. more than TO thank YOU. There is no
spot think, that can ever become SO dear
sacred memories OF early childhood. have
come back to Salem every few months
be- be- 30 dear isi as as salem. " ,ApplSnseS / as. as
sure you appreciate the friendly interest
which you o manifest and more more SO because s,s
fafeht T pqiltdal Ia fatR as ~ we'll a. Hose Who Mo
avoeatsd % in ana e am aseply 'Ge fouehed Win Wt6
This manifestation Of your esteem and con-
ri wish could have with, me. tonight
the gentleman who occupies the place with
me on the national ticket. ! wish you
could see and become acquainted with Mr.
Sewall, who is our candidate for vice pres
although my acquaintance with him is
not long, ! think a great deal of him.
think he is a manly man and wish he
could come here and greet you and be,
has been manifested tonight.
IF elected. my fullest hope will be graft
fed ] have but one desire, and that is to
bring back to our people our government as
which shall be conducted on princlpies OF
equality before the law, which SHAH pro-
tect the rights of life and liberty. Zap
plausel which shall know no difference
between the simplest citizen and the great
~st citizen In the land a government which
shall be no respecter of persons, but shah,
Ike heaven. treat all alike. (ApplauscJ
That is the idea! government which /
learned from my father and II |, as q. man,
cratic theory that my father taught me.
] believe that my conduct will meet with
the approval of a great mass Of the people.
justice 10 all. tApplauseD
~ don't believe that a candidate for Of
hce has any right to ask people 10 vote
right 10 claim The vote of ali who believe
that through his election they can best
country. Applause) That is the only
theory upon which a man can obtain sup
port; Your votes are your own, TO use ac-
oordng to, your own Judgment. ! can sim,
nly appeal TO you to take the issues and
study them as citizens upon whom rest
decided, all ! can ask of you Is that you
allow your vote to register your own wish.
let your ballots register n free mans Will.
and then, no matter who Is elected, we
VIII be satisfied. ! can only say here over
and oyer again. that am deeply gra,iaed
for this very cordial reception at the place
Of my birth, and you will accept that until
can thank you personally for your con-
sidcration."
When he had ended his talk there was
loud and enthusiastic applause. Then the
assSmbled citizens formed In line along the
walk in front of the house and beneath
the huge trees and Mr., Bryan passed along
IN front Of them and gave each hearty
hand shake There were no other speeches.
The people retired to their homes and Mr..
Bryan and his wife went to rest, weary
and worn from the excitement OF the day.
on the way from Chicago to Salem,
crowds greeted Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan at
every station. and the nominee was COM
polled on several occasions to respond with
spec Ccches.
There was no ostentation or display made
on the trip. Mr.. Bryan bought tickets for
himself and. wife at the Illinois Central
depot and there was no special car pro-
vidcd the man upon whom the Democratic
party thrust the greatest honor within its
power. Mr., and Mrs. Bryan rode in n
Pullman coach on a regular train.