The Irish standard., 1896-11-14
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Impatient But ster,, and Earnest Was
Bryan at His Home II
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.a James Creelmans special to the World
from Lincoln, Neb., says: Standing amid
the ruins OF defeat, William J.:Bryah has
sent a, cry across the prairies for a reneW-
al of the desperate struggle which mas
already inflicted SO much suffering upon
tho country III the whole. vast scene
of political desolation he sees no forn1id-
able rival for the Democratic leadership.
1t is his if he will seize it, and now Is the
supreme moment.
The shock OF defeat has not shaken his
unconquerable ambition. He seeks. power
rather than office. Tillnaan Altgeld and
Jones and the whole. reckless crew of
regulators and Populists are ready TO
follow. t54s'is
The business of tile country must not be
allowed 10 have an instants rest. a res
toration OF confidence and Of the thrift
that follows peace would prove that the
hard times that have prevailed was que
to the constant attacks on the monetary
system National good times would be
fatal to Mr.. Bryan's leadership
If only Senator Thurston were to enter
Mr.. McKinley's cabinet the young leader
would promptly be elected to succeed MN
in the senate by the fusion Legislature
just chosen in Nebraska. There he could
establish his camp of authority. But Mr..
Mckinley is not likely to give him such
an opportunity.
One great fact which stands forth il this
confused situation is Mr.. Bryan deter
zlination to fire the country at once II ne
can. '"rhe fight must be kept up. Tor TOUR
years. he said this morning.
What will the country say 70 that:
BRYAN TO KEEP UP THE WAR. :
Mr.. Bryan means waI TO the knife.
arm satisfied of that. He will gather to-
Yether all the forces OF restlessness and
discomfort and will fight against. re-
version Of the old Democratic leaders, or
the old Democratic policy. His attitude
is that Of a man who having invited a
verdict on an issue, refuses to accept it.
Free silver has been repudiated by the
American people, but Mr.. Bryan proposes
at once to begin a crusade whose only
purpose can be to thwart the policy SOL
emily chosen by the nation at the polls.
All day Thursday he remained at home
studying the bulletins as they came IN
and answering inquiries from all parts
OF the country. / sat with him al, hour
in the morning and watched him, as he
bent over the kilograms His face was
sterner than usual. His mouth was hard
set. and there was anxiety in his eyes.
Now he left his desk and threw himself
on the sofa, and now he went back to see
Of there was any further news from In
diana. EIe talked constantly Of the VIC
tory in Nebraska. His mind seems to
dwell upon that with singular tenacity.
ny Bryan's desire to enter the United
States senate has always given him a
state. If only Senator Thurston were
out Of the way, the newlyelected legis-
lature would undoubtedly give Mr. Bryan
the vacant seat, of il the legislature
were not in session, Governor Holcomb
would be glad to have a chance to help
his leader. But by the time the first
natural vacancy occurs in the senate the
fusion legislature will be at an end.
Mr. Bryan paced his little office floor up
ana down, up and down, the black velvet
Jacket hanging loosely from his shoulders
ard his great, strong hands clasped be-
hind his back.
He would not admit defeat yet Chair
man Jones still held cut hope to him.
Now it was gain in some distant pre-
circt in Kentucky, and again 1t was a
vague report that Indiana was safe Pres
entity the rainbow lowered over Michigan.
It was the face of q stoic-eold, resolute.
inscrutable. IT. was not the face. of a
young man. s,,tt~
Mr.. Bryan has been defeated, but he
energies from the campaign one of the
foremost men OF his tine-a popular polit-
ical orator without a rival--the repre-
sentative of the south and west--young,
stainless, tireless and thirsty for power.
OFFERED $4,000 FOR LECTURES.
Last night he received an offer from
New York of 900 year for a series Of
lectures. That is as much as Mr.. McKin-
ley will get for his services as president
of the United States, and Mr.. Bryan will
not have to spend most Of his salary in
public entertainments, but can SO on liv-
ing as modestly as ever in his little $1,000
1,
This extraordinary offer will give the
public some idea Of the change which
has taken place In the fortunes Of this
gifted young man.
Mr. Bryan refuses to say what he in
tends to do in the future. While he wait
gram announcing that the Bryan and Sc
wal Club Of Cu1peper county, Virginia,
the home Of his ancestors, had nominated
him as the Democratic candidate for
president in 1900. Mr.. Bryan read the
dispatch and smiled: '"They evidently
don't believe that meant what said
when I promised not be a candidate
for reelection he rema rked.
Hour after hour passed, and still Mr..
Bryan read the kilograms, but refused to
acknowledge his defeat. There could be
no doubt that he inwardly understood the
situation, and was simply holding out DIS
a matter Of form His face was very
grave.
Evening came, and Mr.. Bryan ate a
hearty dinner Chen he went out for a
walk with Mrs. Bryan. They sauntered
about the dark streets, arm in arm. While
they were gone word came that Chairman
Jones had issued a Statement conceding
Mr.. .Mckinley.s election. When Mi.
Bryan returned I told him that the end
had come. 1t was his first definite knowl-
edge that he had lost the presidency His
face was llnmoved., els it SO ?" he asked.
as there no doubt about it's" His voice
showed no emotion. 'I'll wait till + hear
from Senator JONES' he said.
lust then a group of boys, passed the
house singing to the tune OF the drinking
song in robin Hood "Rah for McKin-
ley. 'rah. 'rah, 'rah." A sudden hush came
to the place. The little ring Of correspond
ants in the library watched Mr.. Bryan
closely eve ought to hear the news
pretty SON. he said. .53ttsSy.sss. 3.
Mr.. Bryan went into another room and
returned with hts wife, holding a telegram
in his hand. They stood side by side. under
the wings of the great eagle perched on a
shelf where the lamplight fell on their
faces. ig Il s5s,+S s5
HAD TO GIVE IT UP. s s..
The end had come. Mrs. Bryan put her
hands on her husbands shoulder. There
was moment Of absolute silence. 35 s
sYou may, say that I cOncede: NcKin-
iey's election said the leader. II Will ts-
sue q statement. 1t will be an address to
the biuletallists Of the country. =
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