The San Francisco call., 1896-08-11

ulist-had Assem- bIed.. Every available
| piece of vantage ground was taken. When
Bryan's train hove in sight there was
great cheering and confused yells OF Hur-
rah for McKinley" and .Hurrah for
BryanW Several Mckinley banners were
displayed.
It was necessary to switch Bryan's car
through the railroad yards in order to
attach the special car of the Pittsburg
reception committee. While this was be-
ing done Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan mounted
fiat car IN front of the depot. Mayor
Rice of Canton. chairman OF the reception
committee, introduced Mr.. Bryan as the
man who represents the American people
better than any man who ever became
candidate for the Presidency. The Demo-
cratic nominee was greeted with great
cheering. Hats were thrown into the air
and the enthusiasm of the crowd was man
ifested in every conceivable way.
Bryan's references to Mckinley were
greeted with enthusiasm, and each time
he referred to the Major there were yelis
of 'Hurrah for Mckinley"
Mr.. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen: When
received notice short time ago OF the Or
ganization of silver club in this city little
imagined the tremendous sentiment which
seems to be behind that club.
/ am glad to meet those of this city, the
home of my distinguished opponent, and glad
to testify to his high character and personal
worth [Great applause and cheering.] l
shall be satisfied If as a private individual
may be able TO stand beside him in public es-
TEEN. loud applause.] But, my friends, this
is not contest between persons. 1t mat
ters little to the American people
whether your distinguished feilow-towns-
man or myself. as individuals, occupy the
chief executive position of the greatest nation
upon earth. lGreat and continued applause.l
But it does matter for what policies the
President shall stand. [Renewed applause. ]
n this n
tirely in the cause which those persons repre-
sent. In my State and in my own city are
many people who believe the interests of the
country will be better served by the election
of my opponent, and / am gratified to know
that in his State there are many who believe
that the interests OF the country will be best
served by his defeat. LOUD cheers.1
He is your neighbor, as we understand the
word, but if am not your geographical leader
] beg you to turn TO the Scriptures and to read
the parable of the neighbor. In this contest
hope to be the neighbor of those who have
fallen among thieves. [Great and continued
cheering] He is neighbor who in the hour
OF distress brings relief. In my humble Judg-
ment at this time, when we are crushed by a
European financial policy that our opponents
tell US we must endure until foreign relief
comes to US, believe that the nelghoor OF all
the toiling masses is the man who asks for the
immediate restoration of the free and I'M
limited coinage of silver at the present
legal ratio of 16 to 1 [thunderous
applause1 without waiting for the aid or con-
sent of any other nation on earth. To my
neighbors at home l say that if they believe
my opponent should be elected l shall bear
them no i'll will. and have so high a regard
l tor my opponent that l know he will say to his
Ftownsmen here, that every one of them should
feel free to make his ballot represent free
mans will, although it may result in keeping
your distinguished citizen among you as a
townsman still. loud applause and shouts OF
''Thats where he belongs."1
l thank you for your kind attention and bid
you good-day.
When Mr.. Bryan had concluded he
jumped down from the car and turned to
assist Mrs. Bryan to alight. Mayor Rice,
however, detained her moment to intro
duce her, and as she smiled and modestly
bowed she was received with round OF
applause. Just as Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan
boarded their car lady pushed her way
through the crowd and presented Mrs.
Bryan with bunch of roses. Mrs. Bryan
smiled and thanked the lady. AS the train
pulled out Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan and Mrs.
Bland stood on the rear platform bowling
to the cheering thousands.