Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-15
BLAND on DRYAN's SPEECH.
"siIver Dick" Says the Effort IL
Cnmpafrn Document of Value.

Orchard II. Bland In New York Journal
The meeting at Madlson-Square Gar
den last night was In every respect
success. The building was crowded TO
its utmost capacity with an appreciative
audience, and more than 1000 people
thronged around the doors who could not
gain admission, although many OF them
had tickets.
The moment Mr., Bryan appeared IN the
hall there was an immense demonstra-
ton OF enthusiasm on the part OF the
people. Bryan's speech was master
ly effort. and eludicated the issues OF
the campaign in such a clear and forcibie
light that no one hereafter can mis-
understand or successfully misrepresent
them. The speech will be a campaign
document OF great value, and should be
widely circulated.
1t was evident that the audience were at
tentive 10 every word the orator uttered.
Every point OF significance that he made
was loudly cheered and applauded. II
was an intelligent audience--an audience
that appreciated the great effort and
was apparently in harmony with the ar
Fument. The itinerary Of Mr.. Bryan
from his home to New York, eliminating
in his grand reception last night, and
the great success of his efforts. marks
II as one Of the bnost memorable cam
paigns In our history. II has aroused the
country from West to East.
The subject of the money question Is
being discussed in every gathering Of
the people throughout the land. His ar
gument on the income-tax was received
with loud applause by the audience, which
shows that the great mass OF the Amerl-
can people are demanding that the
wealth OF the country shall be compelled
to bear its share OF the burdens Of taxa
ton. This was particularly manifested
last night right here in the heart of the
opposition to the income-tax There Is
no question but the people OF the city of
New York. as well as the State OF New
York. are as strongly In favor OF the in
come-tax as any people of the Union,
and all the leaders who have heretofore
stood against the incOme-tax and the
free coinage OF silver. and especially those
who claim TO be Democrats, will find
II necessary to reconsider their position
or remain isolated from the party.
That portion OF the metropolitan press
owned and controlled by the banks and
corporations has undertaken 70 make IT
appear that Mr. Bryan did not come up
TO the expectations of the people in his
speech at Madison Square Garden be-
cause his speech had been carefully pre-
pared, and was read from his manu-
script The audience, however. appre-
ciated it. and II will be printed ms de-
livered, and will prove the most valuable
campaign document that has yet been
placed before the people II was quite
apparent that the mass OF the voters of
New York city are in accord with the
principles enunciated in his speech and
will heartily support the nominees OF the
Chicago convention.
Mr.. Sewall. the Democratic nominee for
Vice-President was loudly cheereI by
the audience when he made his speech in
reply TO that Of Governor Stone. notify
ing him Of his nomination. Mr.. SewalPs
speech was the utterance OF a practical
businessman. and presented the money
question from the standpoint Of a man
Of affairs, who believes that the restora-
ton of bimetallism is necessary TO the
prosperity OF the business interests OF
our country. His speech will be widely
read, and will do great good for the
cause.
Mr.. Sewall is an earnest and able adj
vocate Of the free coinage of silver. and
the fact that he lives in a community
that has heretofore been regarded as the
stronghold of the gold-standard people
adds great interest to his position, and
10 every word he may utter upon the
subject
To sum up. the campaign is now opened
in earnest. The bimetallists are on the
aggressive. The gold-standard people are
on the run, and we propose to rout them
horse, foot. and dragoons-in November
next.