The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-02

on those occasions never numbered more
than gG(O0 But to-nlght everybody was
saying that the inaugural assemoiase oiu
not compare in point Of numbers WIN
the magnificent congregation that came
TO head tho yoCr Z Democratic candidate
on tie issues Of the campaign. Mr.. Bryan
was obliged to deliver his speech INTO
four seRments. one delivered from each
side OF the canopied stand that bad been
erected for the occasion. Fifty thousand
is a conservative estimate OF those who
were present. among them being 2coO MIN
ers who Came from the Hooking Val
lev. The railroad companies gave un-
usually low rates and thousands OF people
took advantage OF them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan reached Columbus
over the Big Four at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon IN a special car. chartered by
the members Of the Columbus Reception
Committee who accompanied them from
Cleveland. Tho candidate was cheereh
by thousands at the railway station.
and by thousands along tho mile or more
or streets through which he was escort
Cd.
A BIG JAM.
There was a tremendous jam at the
Chittendon Hotel. where apartments had
been secured tor Bryan and wife. but
q way was forced through the wildly eN-
cited enthusiasts gathered there.
Prior 10 to-nights great demonstration
in front Of the state house there WAS
another parade IA which Of course Mr
Bryan was the central figure seated in q
carriage drawn by four white horses by
good police arrangements a wsy was
kept clear from the outskirts OF the park
TO the stand in the capitol and through
this Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan adj their party
were enabled 70 reach the assigned posi-
tions without difficulty
The stand was spacious and accOmmo-
dated n number Of prOmipant D.mo-
Gratis and their wives and 4 brass band.
Nearly every person IN that stupcndous
audience. packed over ten acres OF ground
could see the Democratic candidate "a
he mounted tho steps Of the rostrum and
stood before them and then cheering be-
gan.
bryan, Bryan. Bryant was the cry. and
cheering rose IN volume till 10 reached
the limit OF enthusiastic potency. James
Ross, chairman OF the Franklin County
Democratic Committee attempted TO call
the assemblaee to order in his capacity as
temporary chairman. But the buzz Of
voices was 80 great in volume that it
drowned his words, and nobody knew
what he was saying until Allen w. Thur
mSn. the son OF tho "Old Roman stepped
forward and acknowledge his introduction
by Mr.. Ross. Mr.. Thurman did not lose
words lie knew what the peope wanted,
and in a few sentences presented Mr..
Bryan.
The cheering was more intense than II
had been on Mr.. Bryan's first appearance,
and Il was several minutes before it
ceased So great was the confusion
caused by those who could not hear that
the first words of the orator we're lost 10
all but those near him. and he was
obliged to stop until quiet could be re-
stored. But this was not accomplished
until Mr. Bryan announced that he
would speak on all sides Of the platform.
The assembled thousands gave a shout Of
qualification at this, and tried 20 keep as
quiet as their enthusiasm would allow
for the rest If the speech.
BRYANs SPEECH.
Mr.. Bryan spoke as follows:
Gentlemen; This is the largest au-
dience 10 which / ever tried to speak. L
have had occasions 10 speak where the
audience filled the house; but / never had
occasion 10 talk where the audience fill-
I'd all outdoors. Lughter) II you all
vote as you are now shouting voices:
eve wilr) 1 do not see how there can
be any question about the triumph OF free
silver in the State. (Cheers) We have
entered on a campaign which means much
TO the American people IL our opponents
speak truly, when tney discover wndt
will, in their judgment. be the effect Of
free coinage. then the success of the
Chicago ticket would surely bee a calam-
ity TO the country. II. on the other hand,
we speak the truth, when we describe
to YOU the effects Of O. gold standard
continued Mr.. Bryan. then the main
tenance OF A gold standard until for
eign nations come TO our relief is an evil
which cannot be contemplated by those
who love their cOu2Err. Ws have begun
an unceasing warfare against the gold
standard. Tie Republican iparty. without
declaring that the gold standard is n good
thing. has declared that the gold standard
must be maintained + call your atten-
non TO the fact that no party in the his
tory of this country has ever in a ma
tional convention. commanded the gold
standard It's effects are so bad that no
party has dared TO uphold it,"
FOUR BARREIDED SPEECH.
At this point Mr.. Bryan. who had bern
facing west as he spoke. now turned 10
the south front OF the platform and ad-
dressed the people on that side. Summar-
izing his previous remarks and smplifying
them. lie then went 10 the north OF the
platform and repeated the process, and
again TO the east side. After short time
he excused himself ard returned to the
side where he began. saying.
/ do not know whether you have been
able to-hear anything have been saying
over there. Cries OF MOI We'll. then, l
will talk while 10 you. and while 20
these and a while TO those over there.
and then you can get together after am
gone and fasten the stories together.
Cheers and cries Of continue. you're all
rightD
Mr.. Bryan went twice around the plat
form in the manner described before he
concluded his speech keeping his four
audiences interested throughout John J.
I,enz. Democratic candidate for Congress.
followed Mr.. Bryan. and when he had
concluded the candiddts> and his wife
went 70 their hotel.
They will leave FOR Toledo at 7l5 20
morrow.
uRyAN TO CONFER WITH THE
LEADERS.
CHICAGO. ILL, Sept lon Saturday
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