The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-08-09

Bryan Speaks to 1000 at s;3o O'Clock
An IntcrruptinE Voice.

IOWA CITY. Ia. Aug. s.-Grinnell was
sighted at s:35 and two Thousand people
were i'm waiting In the midst of the hand
shaking there were many Invitations to
speak and Mr. Bryan responded. 1t was
about an even match between his proverb-
iallv effective vocal capabilities and the
rumbling of a freight train switching back
and forth on an adjoining track, but in the
end Bryan's sonorous utterances prevailed.
He said:
Ladies and Gentlemen am very much
obliged to you. j can appreciate somewhat
the courtesy which you feel. Our party
tried an experiment which no great ma
tional party has ever tried before. believe;
that is. they nominated a candidate for
President who has TO pass through Iowa
before he can get to the White House.
applause and laughterD | remember with
pleasure visit which made to your city
three or four years ago at the fair grounds.
/ remember what a beautiful city you
have. and I am glad TO see again so many
of the faces saw then: IT., and II TO sees see so IN, many ny
terest which is being taken in Iowa in this
campaign. From what have seen / have
many people who are Republicans or have
been heretofore, are going TO make an ex-
ception this time in order to restore the
gold and silver standard or the Constitu-
ton. Great applause.) / trust that the
great enthusiasm that is manifested now
will continue to grow until election day |
in the Chicago platform are for the best
interests of the whole country as we'll
for the best interests OF the people of Ne
braska. Iowa and the great West. and /
want you to study them and give them the
consideration which their importance de-
mands. I thank you for this opportunity
of greeting you" Great applause and
cheering.)
The previous visit TO which Mr.. Bryan
referred was made about three years ago
when he spoke at county fair AT the
conclusion Of his remarks there were calls
for Mr.. Bland and Mr.. Bryan responded
that Mr. Bland was not aboard, but would
join the party in Chicago. Hand-shaking
was resumed and continued until the start
was made for Malcolm.
At Malcolm about one hundred people.
chiefly farmers, gave three cheers for Bry-
an during the momentary STOP
At Brooklyn about five hundred people
an delivered from a wagon. TO which he
was escorted by j. L. Tucker. agent of the
Rock Island road at that place and a chief
of the Poweshirk y county Democracy:
the address which was as follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen-I remember
some years ago when / was in college that
a candidate for the presidency passed
went down 10 the train and stood for hours
waiting for a chance to see him. and there
fore | appreciate somewhat the curiosity
which one has TO see candidate for a
going 10 get it, Laughter. i'm which Mr.
Bryan joined) / also recognize I'm these
gatherings which have taken place along
people have for those who temporarily st
in authority. Ii shows IL is the Office
which respect, and no matter how elec-
tions go we stand behind the officer until
we can replace him by some one who suits
US better tCheers and applause.)
At Victor, where $50 people were in wait
ing. Mr.. Bryan had plenty Of time TO shake