The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-07-18
EN- ROUTE HOME.
Crowds Of Curious People nt All Sta
tions-Specch at st. Joseph.


LINCOLN, Neb.. July 17.-Mr. Bryan wife
and children left Kansas City, No.. for
home this morning at 1o:40 o'clock on the
regular Burlington passenger train. The
party breakfasted privately at the hotel at
9:3O During the passage to and from the
dining room Dir. Bryan was intercepted
by several reporters, who sought inter
views II do not wish to be interviewed
on any question involving religion he fin
ally said. in answer TO several queries. add
ing: II will say all / have to say about
that face to face with the people"
The party reached the depot at 1925 and
was Immediately swallowed up in a big
crowd that jumped through windows and
knocked down policemen in their eager
ness to see the distinguished guests. AS
the Burlington train came in the crowd
surged and struggled and Mr. Bryan be-
came separated from his family. Their
children were frightened. Mr.. Bryan final
ly pushed through. escorted by several po-
licemen. Just before the train pulled out
Mr.. Bryan came the rear platform.
Fellow citizens he said I'VE are now
going west. With your kind assistance we
will start east in the spring. The train
pulled out of the Kansas City station amid
the cheering of hundreds of wildly enthus-
iastic men and women.
At all stations along the way there were
crowds of citizens who cheered the
Democratic nominee. At each place
Mr.. Bryan shook hands with the en-
thusiastic people. 1t was 1920 o'clock when
the train reached st. Joseph where be-
tween 5000 and 1000 people were at the
railway station to meet the train bear
ing the free-silver orator. When the train
stepped Mr. Bryan was met by a. j. En-
right. DR.. T. II. Doyle f. p Yehawine and
G. +. Cochran. editor of the ST. Joseph Ga
zette, who escorted him to a platform that
had been erected for the candidate to speak
from. The crowd cheered with marvellous
enthusiasm. Every telegraph POLE railway
train, building and elevation of any sort,
was crowded with people anxious to see
and hear Mr.. Bryan speak.
THE AGITATOR'S SPEECH.
On being introduced Mr.. Bryan said:
Ladies and Gentlemen - believe that
this is a larger crowd than We had when we
had our silver meeting here last November.
| don't know whether TO regard ii as an
evidence that curiosity has increased or as
an evidence that the silver cause has grown
since last November. (Applause) 1 have
been very much gratined to find the inter-
est which the people are taking in this cam
paiGn. am not vain enough to assume that
these demonstrations are INTENDED a3 per-
sonal compliment. (Avoice-'Yes. they are.)
Or rather an indication of that respect
that we find in the hearts of the American
people for government. and those who.
for the time being, stand as the representa-
tiveS of our government. and those who
aspire to positions of prominence in the
administration of that government. / say
ii is a sign of that respect for government,
and. my friends. Whenever ] think of gov
crnmcnt / think of the words of Andrew
Jackson that there are no necessary evils
in government. that its evils exist only in
xrrka fc -t1at
ought TO be. when il is what the people
desire that IL should be- is blessing with
out, alloy. and 1t is our duty as citizens to
compel the love of our government by every
citizen by making the government so good
that the people will not only love 1t. but
will be willing TO lay down their lives that
ii may be perpetuated TO posterity. ZAP
plaqsel , s,u , A.
unjust. when we criticise policy, it must
not be considered an attack on the gov
ernment. and yet there are some who
would denounce every person who seeks TO
reform and every person who seeks to
change a bad custom. i say there are
those who would denounce every one such
an agitator, as uisturber OF the public
peace. l notice there were platforms in
several of our States which declared
against the money question. Why. the
man who denounces agitation denounces
tne principles that underlie our form of
government and the onl'- methods of re-
dress left to. free people. Great ap-
plause.) Agitation is the onlv means by
which policies can be brought before the
people, and when people denounce agita-
tion any subject they must remember
that agitation has its cause and the cause
is in an abuse. and the only way to re,
move agitation is TO remove the abuse and
give people no just cause for complaint.
arises out of a vicious system of finance
that has not had in view the welfare of
the great masses of the people system
of finance which has allowed a few to gain
an unjust advantage over the many and
the result of agitation is TO restore the
o sper * bs e sde
gold as one of the money metals of this
country Great appiause)
But / am not here to discuss political
questions. 1t Is hard to talk at this time
without touching on that subject which is
uppermost in the minds of our citizens.
and | desire simply on this occasion to
express the qualification which l feel in
the presence of so large a number of peo-
pie. and to leave with you that advice
which / feel Ii is the duty of each of US
to leave with each other. the advice that
the people, not a few. bear the RESPONSE
bilitics which rest upon citizens. The office
to which / aspire Is office which carries
with il great responsibilities | realize il
and yet not those who hold office alone
bear responsibility. Every citizen in Ma
ton like this has a responsible position.
and IL our citizens would but study their
government. IL they would but study the
issues presented and then go forth to do
their duty each one determined to make
himself worthy of that greatest of all
names. an American citizen, the responsl-
tions would be reduced because they would
have back of them people who would sec
ond every good effort and critioise when
the official goes wrong. as well as 10 COM
mend when he docs well.
II know not what will he the result OF
this campaign. IL rests with you. But /
want to assure you that If by your suf
frages / am elevated to the highest honor
within the Gft of man / shall be as
anxious that you criticise me IL go astray
from my duty. L am that you shall
stand by me when | give expression TO
the wishes of the common people of the
United States" Great applause and
cheering)
HANDSHAKING AND SHOUTING.
When the speech ended Mr. Bryan shook
hands with large number of the assem-
bled citizens while the St. Joseph Band
played the "Star-spansled Banner"
AS the train pulled out there an
other shout and a waving of handker-
chiefs hats and flags. When the train
stopped at the water tank just north of
St Joseph a thousand people who. on ac-
count of the crush. had not been able to
get near enough to hear I'm speak at the
depot. were loudly calling for the candi-
date 10 come out and make an address
There was not time enough for a speech
and Mr. Bryan satisfied them by shaking
hands with all who were within reach of
the platform of the car.
There was n regular Western receptiora