The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-08-11
THREE BRIEF SPEECHES.
Remarks of Mr.. Bryan at Wooster
Orrvflle and MassillOn.

MASSILLON, o., Aug. lo.-When the
train bearing the Bryan party arrived at
Wooster there were thousand people
gathered around the depot to greet MT.
Bryan. AS soon he appeared on the
platform of the car he was loudly cheereo-
He was introduced to the audience by ex-
Congressman l.. p. Ohinger. who was a
colleague Of Mr.. Bryans in the national
House of Representatives. Mr.. Bryan was
introduced from the rear platform of the
car. and said:
Ladies' and Gentlemen-I am not discuss
sing politics much. The campaign has not
opened | am on my way TO the notlfica-
ton meeting and after that L shall be in
q position to say something in regard 10
the issues of this campaign. 1t gives me
very great pleasure TO meet so many peo-
pie here and to have an opportunity TO re-
new my acquaintance with MIR. Ohilnger.
who represented you in Congress during
part of the time / was there. l am graft
fed to find the interest you take in this
subject and L trust that interest will in
crease as the campaign progresses. L De-
lieve the people are realizing that THIS Is
a great struggle, in which the toilers, the
producers of wealth, are deeply interested
and that those people, realizing their IN
1t is your campaign. II our laws are bad
those who permit them to remain SO are
blame for it. If our laws are good you
who desire them TO be Sovu must make
You see it. and whether it results in the
success of one ticket or another we shall
be content"
There were cries then for Mr.. Bland and
in answer to them Mr.. Bryan introduced
L. E. Holden, of the Cleveland Pain Deal
Mr.. Bland Mr.. Bland is not here. but We
have man who looks something like Mr..
Bland and I present him in Mr. BANDS
place" Mr.. Holden was received with APP
plause and said: This is year of revela-
tons and revolutions. (Applause) When
the old party lines are broken down, when
a gold bug marches over into the Republic
camp, twenty Republicans come into
the silver camp. (Applause) A voice
More than that in this county) More than
story that would make your hearts leap
in gratitude. There are changes coming.
They are coming TO Mr.. Bryan. They are
people. They are coming because he is a
man whose heart and hand are right"
When the train drew up to the platform
citizens of the town present to greet Mr..
Bryan and to call on him ror a speech.
Err. Bryan appeared. but only said a few
words expressing his qualification at the
opportunity at meeting the people and at
the growth Of the silver sentiment, which
seemed TO increase, he thought, as they
neared Canton. An incident of this halt in
the journey was the presentation of the
photograph of the flag carried to Washing
ton by Carl Browne, one Of the lieutenants
Of General Coxeys army. Mr.. Bryan ac-
cepted the emblem and put it in his pocket.
Mr.. Browne informed Mr.. Bryan that the
people Of this district were ready to Vote
for him for President irrespective of the
fact whether Sewan was removed from the
tail OF the ticket or not. Like Solomon's
Judgment in the case Of the child. they
to cut the child in two. Before the train
left Orrville monster apple, into whose
pale yellow skin, was sunk the name
Bryan. Attached TO it was card contain
ing the words: Compliments of Isaac
Pontius: Orrville. o.. member of the One
hundred-and-fourth Regiment, Ohio volun-
viii be Wiling to take ' it in Pes siIver
A note accompanied it follows: LAS each
days sun added color to your name on this
apple SO may the days of light from your
silver tongue add luster to your name and
each day brighten your prospects, so that
after November this entire Nation may eat
the fruits of your victory"
The train made brief stop at Massillon
where Mr.. Bryan spoke from the rear of
the car. Populist Carl Browne Coxey's
son-in-law. who started the march from
Massilon to Washington. and Democratic
who said:
Ladies and Gentlemen-I am glad that
in this crowd / see many of those who
earn their bread by daily toll (Applause.)
They have been the bone and sinew of the
Democratic party ever since IT was organ
lied by Thomas jefferson. Whenever the
Democratic party by any policy deserts the
interest of the common people there will be
gether. believe that the platform adopted
at Chicago presents policies which ere for
your interests The platform adopted at
Chicago expresses a desire for a return to
that simplicity of government wherein ali
stand equal before the law. Those who toll
are not the ones entitled to special priyi-
they desire is to be protected in their life.
liberty and the pursuit of happiness with
some prospect Of overtaking that happiness
daughter. and applause.) 1 am glad to have
seen yOu.'