Evening journal., 1896-09-26


Crowded with Enthusiasts.
BosToN, Sept 26.-The receptions ten
derod William Jennings Bryan at the
numerous places since no commenced his
present tour from his native state wero
fairly eclipsed by the citizens Of Boston
and neighboring towns and cities when he
arrived here yesterday His visit had been
heralded far and wide for several DAYS,
and the city turned out nearly en- masso
TO catch a glimpse of the boy orator of the
Platte, who was the first national speaker
to address a Boston audience from silver
standpoint Mr.. Bryan, with his party,
arrived at the Boston and Albany station
at 5:3O O'Clock in the afternoon, and, the
reception committee having anticipated
an immense throng of people, a mounted
squad of eight officers and a detachment
OF So men were at the depot. Clubs were
used by the officers to keep the crowd
of 5000 people within the space allotted
them. Carriages were hurriedly taken
by the distinguished guests for a ride
through the business portion Of the city TO
the American House, the headquarters of
the Democrats of Massachusetts,, who are
assembled to make the preliminary ar
ranRements for the state convention today.
The streets were crowded, and when
near the destination It was almost diff
cult for the carriages to deposit their oc-
cupants at the hotel. Mr. Bryan alighted,
and upon being escorted TO apartments as
signed him in the American House among
the first to shake his hand was Arthur
Sewall of Maine, the vice presidential
nominee. The meeting was pleasant
one, and cheer after cheer was given for
the candidates as they were engaged in a
brief conversation.
He Attends Banquet.
At the hotel with Mr.. Sewall were Hon.
7. M. Frank Of Portland Me-, late Demo-
cratic candidate for governor of Maine,
and party of prominent Maine Demo-
Gratis were waiting and entered into the
enthusiastic reception given Mr.. Bryan.
The members of tho Bimetallio union
tendered a reception and dinner to the
candidate. There was considerable delay
in the programme and the banquet was
not in order until nearly O'Clock. when
lunch was partaken of. Mr.. Bryan made
a short speech, which created a deep i'm
preston and elected wild applause. The
banquet hall was elaborately decorated.
Rev. DR. Clifford made a short, but elo-
quent prayer, and after the waiting viands
had been hurriedly disposed Of, Il. W.
Nickerson, president of the union, called
the company to order. In few words he
paid tribute to the candidate and discussed
the issue of the campaign.
Vice President K. Moody Boynton, IA
nous as the Inventor Of the Boynton BIZ
cycle railway and prominent as an advo-
cate OF free silver, was then introduced.
He spoke at length and feelingly praised
the patriotism and enterprise and people
of the west. Ringing cheers followed Mr..
Boynton' remarks, and then Mr.. Bryan
arose and made a short speech.
For moment an impressive silence fol-
lowed the conclusion of the short speech
and then the audience broke forth in loud
and long continued cheers.
Outside the hotel Mr.. Williams appeared
before the throng and said he would
speak a few words for Mr.. Bryan, who
had already made several speeches during
the day, but Mr. Bryan was called for.
Finally, in response to repeated shouts,
Mr.. Bryan was forced TO address the
clamorOus throng. He said
Il am glad to see the people Of Massa-
chusetts. It gratifes me to know that the
sentiment which they have been exter-
minating for so long a time seems to grow
on determination. This craze has devel-
oped into such an inourablo craze that if
thoy attempt to put all the silver lunatics
in the asylum there will not be enough
goldbugs left to act as attendants"
Mr.. Sewall also made his appearance
and was accorded grand reception, but
did not respond with a speech
The party entered the carriages at 7:17
O'Clock and were driven to the common.
The Meeting on the Common.
The audience which greeted Mr.. Bryan
on Boston common was the largest which
he has faced since he started on his tour
through the "enemies' country"
No estimate placed the number Of peo-
pie at less than 10000, while many even
placed it at 20, 900.
The party was shalf an hour late, and
the crowd had become very impatient.
Candidate Bryan, with his running mate,
Vice Presidential Candidate Arthur Sew
all, and members of the reception commit
tee, occupied a temporary platform in the
center Of broad campus, and the crowd
entirely surrounded the little spot Hon.
James II Mollen Of Worcester introduced
the speakers.
Mr.. Mellon said Mr.. Bryan was conduct
ing a battle such as no human being ever
conducted before. The first speaker was
Joseph 7. O Sullivan Of Lawrence, promi-
nent as a candidate for lieutenant goY-
ernOr.
Mr.. Bryan appeared at 1888, with
bouquet Of roses in his hand, and was at
once introduced. The enthusiasm was
greater than Boston common has ever
seen before, and it was fully seven minutes
before he was allowed to speak
Mr.. Bryan stood on an elevated plat
form and WAS surrounded on all sides by
the vast, surging crowds, tho greater pro
portion of whom could not hear a syllable
of his speech Ho spoke from the different
sides of the platform alternately, so as to
allow as many as possible to hear him.
He was interrupted several times and left
just in time to reach the Music hall, where
another vast audience awaited him.
In the Music Hall.
In the old fashioned Music hall, adorned
with classic busts Of renowned poets and
musicians. William Jennings Bryan last
night closed one of the most eventful days
Of his eastern tour. The place is high
rooted and spacious with two balconies,
and has capacity Of about 1000 under
ordinary circumstances. An hour before
the candidates party arrived two-thirds