New-York tribune., 1896-08-28
LAST WORDS TO ERIE.
MR. BRYAN APPEALS TO VOTERS TO SEND
JOSEPH sIBLEY BACK TO CONGRESS.



he STARTS FOR BTFFA1O-A RECEPTION BY HIS
WIFE IN THE REED HOUSE.
Erie. Penn. Aug Civilian J. Bryan made
his fourth and last speech in Erie this morn
ing and soon after started for Buffalo. where his
headqnarters will be fo- the rest Of The week.
The hard work of yesterday did not show TO any
great extent on the candidate. When ne appeared
on the Reed House balcony this forenoon ana
addressed a large crowd gathered there. his voice
was somewhat hoarse. but otherwise he appeared 10
be In good condition. In the three speeches de-
livcred in Erie last night Mr.. Bryan talked money.
but Couchod the same ideas In different phraseoloey
al each place. In the course Of his speech at ..
Patrick's Auditorium Mr.. Bryan said:
We have got 10 take action. 1t is either bimeta l.
lism or gold standard and its future IS IN me NJ
comes first. All others minor affairs IhrI
may be settled at any time. but the question M o,
to do? | don't know what the people think about
it. but do know that If they want to help ii' them
selves they viii go the polls and vote lor SllNcI'
| don't know what your politics are. nor 90 care.
| speak to you citizens Of a great country hot
course. bu, they are instruments. not men Ihere
is reason why YOU should worship any pariiY,
at St. Louis. but they we're Slaves to gold, and
and Won must remember that these same syndicai ies
protect the Treasury. The Republican party tells
you to hope and wait But how long WIZ eFIe ETH So
about the future The future IS written in blood
crushed out Of you by gold app,ause re engaged IN
and and five if we lose this time song right along lon
my friends shall not have TO keep IT up long
troubie. and trouble causes agitation. People
do not get agtated for no'nins porhens n Is
Secass be ssmehqs srmea back who o. owned which
worth twenty years ago 5000 tns year T he l'V w
find he
the mortgage
The audience addressed by Mr.. Bryan from the
balcony of the Reed House this morning numpereu
200 He made one of his short speeches. ana
gained considerable applause for euoglsuc rel''-
ences to Joseph Sibley. the Democratic candldate
for Congress in this the XXNlth pennsylvania
District. He was preceded by several local sPeaN
ers and followed by Mr.. Sibley. After 'he spee'n
Mr. and Mrs Bryan held reception IN the heei
House. which WIS attended by nearly all those
who composed the audience In front OF the bai-
cony.
The Lake Shore train in which Mr. and Mrs
BRYAN travelled 10 Buffalo left Erie al l2@ p. m.
Mr. Bryan. wearing in the lapel Of his coat the
gold embroidered badge of the Randall CIup oi
Pittsburg. came out on the balcony OF the ho''I
parlor at 1890 He began with the remark that he
had several appointments last evening TO speak on
the issues of the campaign. and that he desired this
morning to leave parting word. lie SAID;
This is a peculiar campaign; Ihe Perple t are h er
gagged this fight because they belleNe tiIdt
triumph of the principles lclhtseh'cu nl w w i
cago platform is an absolute necessity 10 tnc W.
fare OF our Nat9n IL Is o1 dda he q" oces among
the few people; offices cut no hgure IN tls cam
paign Cheers believe my eXpeTiemcf mas c, Drrn
rather an unusual one Inc P.cPic VI "V - i'n n,h .,
10 me have come with suggestions as 10 What can
ask me for an Office in case am elected have
not discussed patronage with ANYBODY. SnnaH i,Dt
Palsn ,ons 70 norotiatc as to what posi-
hall trna xy-ba ne
unworthy 10 hold any position in the land 'hecrs;'
Nor are W. sasned yn %i.h s noWcrss 10 secure
The Houss has ioin d in a measure and appeal
70 voiI' II YOU are Interested in the success Of our
cause to secure The Senate and the House as well
as the PRESIDENCY in favor of this reform. Cheers
The senate is practically secure We have no fear
hut that the Senate which coINcneS on Miannf Manrn
coinage Of gold and silver AT the present legal ra'9
Of Is 20 without waiting ior Ihr aln "i ,h, @ "n
Shall nave the House also. The House to-day Is in
session Of the House In order 10 PM any goon
measure into OPERATION and ! beg of YOU In ever
help IT, uni, he g'es there to vote Tor me mon"y
his seat the last day that he occupies place III
'' ''you 9 have candidate in this dicrict who is one
Of the abest the most fearless. and ne most clo.
qucnt advocates Of The great car ca9Se i I'm Ioce M o, 4S
81 ShI"y yo1r Mcmbe Of Congress from the next
stb ~ March Now remember that this cause rests
on YOU. The candidates can do but niue. ne! can
not see nli the people. They have no time to ad-
dress their arguments 10 every voter But we com
mir zion each Of YOU ~ aids IN this great ns1 ~ 10
90 out and spread this G)9pcl from now until |lcc-
lion Dav We have faith not only IN the litenl-
a. c. or i've ncoplr. we have faith not only in the
ntrotisrr of the people but we have faith In thal
l.ai among the people which ri kndlcs an cnthu-
.,,s,- vhtch eli the nfributions OF all the trusts
md All the syndica'es carnot eXtinsuiSh IN this
campaign.
Nr Rrvan Withdrew followed by the cheering Of
tho crowd and Joined his wife in the reception which
shc v,os IoIding In the parlors OF the Reed House