The National tribune., 1896-08-13
BRYAN'S TRIP EAST.
Going TO New York City. Where He Will Be
:. Oficiallx Notified of His Nomination.

BRYAN'S TRIP EAST.
Going TO New York City. Where He VIII BE
Onicfally Notified of His Nomination.
William Jennings Bryan, Democratic candi'
date for President, began his campaign Friday,
when he left his home in Nebraska to 60 to
New York City. where he will be officially notl'
fed that he has been chosen by the Democratie
party as their leader in the coming fight. His
townspeople to the number of several hundred
were at the train to see the candidate ana Mrs
Bryan of. Mr.. Bryan said. in substance, that
he was going into a hostile country which
might be converted and captured.
After leaving Nebraska, the first stop OF any
importance was at Nicola. Iowa. where mem
bers of the Democratic and Peoples party
assembled to welcome him. All through the
State the followers of ex-Gov. Boies seemed
determined to show that they bore no resent.
ment at the defeat of their candidate, and would
support Bryan.
At Des Mones Bryan met with an enthusi-
astic reception. He made short speech at the
depot. The party moved along the crowded
street to the Tabernacle. The building was
crowded. Mr.. Bryan was introduced by Gov.
Boies, who said of him that while he was the
nominee OF three parties. no convention had
nominated him, as he enjoyed the distinction
of having nominated himself
After referring to ex-Gov. Boies in terms oil
highest praise, Mr.. Bryan took up the money
issue. He said
Sometimes our opponents tell us that the
tariff is the issue OF the campaign, and that
they will make it such. Whom will they con-
suit 10 do it? Not the politicians; they must
consult the people. The money question Is In
the campaign, and they cannot take 1t out oil
it, But / am not here TO talk tonight; / am
simply here to express the appreciation which
we feel at this magnificent expression OF your
interest in this question. 1t is no personal
affair, my friends. You do not care for me-
This is not matter of individuals. Any per-
son standing on this platform, and proclaimlne
the truth in which you believe, would be sup
ported by you with just as much enthusiasm
No. it is not an individual matter. The enthusi
asm shown here and everywhere simply speaks
in tones that will be heard throughout the
Union of the interest which the people are feel
ing in the results of this campaign.
"Well may you feel interested. because, my
friends we have reached a great turning point
in the history of events. Upon the action OF
this Nation may depend the action of the civil
lied world upon the money question. Upon
the action of this State may depend the action
of this Nation, and on the action of single
individual here may depend the action of this
State. Grave are the responsibilities OF citi
zenship and never more grave than now; bul
/ can simply appeal TO you to do your duty a;
you see it, and then stand up and take the con
sequences before your fellowmen."
Candidate Bryan and party left Des Moines
early Saturday morning. The trip from Des
Moines to Chicago to-day was not eventfui
Elk Gov. Boies had showed his friends that he
expected them TO give Bryan loyal support
and the arrangement had been sanctioned by
which Iowa Democrats are 10 fuse with the
Populists on the electoral ticket, the Popnlisl
electors reserving the right to vote for Watson
for Vice President Gen. Weaver accompanied
Mr.. Bryan part Of the way, introducing the
candidate to his Populist constituents. Al
most places the presence of free silver Repnb
licans on the reception committees was ex
| plotted, but nothing was said about the absenc'
of sound money Democrats. While Mr.. Bryan
was everywhere well received, it was apparent
that the Mckinley sentiment in Iowa had moi
been drowned out by free silver.
In Illinois. at all of the large towns, the
demonstrations were marked. Gov. Altgeld':
followers seemed to understand their duty
Perhaps the most imposing reception was at OF
tawa which is the home of Comptroller Eckels
Prominent Democrats were conspicuous by
their absence at Chicago. Gov. Altgeld was il
Colorado, and most OF the other members o
the party with National regulations are fol
gold. However, a large crowd welcomed the
candidate at the train, and listened to biz
speech from the hotel balcony. Mr.. and Mrs
Bryan both attended divine service Sunday
morning at Chicago.
When Mr. Bryan left Chicago Sunday night
be was accompanied by =" Silver Dick Z" Bland
who went to New York City TO take part ir
the notification at Madison Square Garden
The train carrying Mr.. Bryan aud his party
passed though Ohio, and stopped a short timl
at Canton. Maj. McKinley's home, where 81
members of the Pttsburg Committee on Re
ception met the Democratic candidate. Thi
committee had previously called upon Maj. Nc
Kinley to pay their respects.
The party arrived in Pittsburg Monday. 1
large crowd welcomed Bryan at the train, an,
! followed him to his hotel, where squad O
| police had been stationed TO prevent disorder
! In the evening Mr.. Bryan made long speech
reiterating the things he had previously said.