The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-04
At the Former Place Gov. Matthews
Acts Master of Ceremonies and
Introduces the Orator.
BIG CROWDS 1T BOTH Places
EXCURSIONS RUN FROM ALL THE
NEARBY TOWNS AND CITIES.
So Much Noise Mt south Bend that Mr.
Shiveiy Was Forced to Warn
the People.

ELKHART, Ind, Sept. 3-Candidate Bry-
an left Toledo ct o'clock this morning and
reached Adrian, Mich, over the Lake
Shore at $50. Some three thousand people
were awaiting him. He was escorted to a
fiat car by l.. II. Salisbury who introduced
him as the BLACK Eagle of Nebraska ="
Mr.. Bryan said that later in the campaign
ne expected to visit Michigan more fully
because he expected Michigans electoral
vote, and he wanted to become better ac-
Guainted with the people who were to help
In securing majority in the Electoral
College. Mr.. Bryan urged citizens to vote
strictly in accordance with their best
convictions, recognizing the responsibilities
or suffrage. He said: II expect to lose the
votes of many Democrats who believe the
gold standard necessary to the country's
welfare. But if / lose the Democrats who
want the gold standard to prevail until
Foreign nations come to our relief I think
i am entitled to the support of every citi-
zen of every party who believes that the
American people able to work out their
own salvation" Mr.. BRYAN mounted the
rear Platform of his train as it moved away.
many running behind to shake his hand
A sudden change in the atmosphere had
some effect on Mr. Bryan's voice and if
was huskier than usual when he spoke.
lie made few remarks at Hudson to about
q thousand people and again addressed an
enthusiastic throng ut Hilsdale Charles
IL. Slfgh, candidate fer Governor of Mich
sgan on the fusion ticket, ACCOMPANIED Mr.
Bryan from Toledo to Hillsdale. Owing to
the train stopping at Jonesvile a hundred
yards from where 1,50O people were waiting
Tor 1t, there was a wilG scramble of men
women and not a few small boys to reach
the candidate before the train started
ia a n Snv <xf< l.
hundred-yard sprinting records. 1t was the
same story over again at Quincy and the
crowd, several hundred strong came down
the track in bunch. shouting excitedIy.
Inc reception to the candidate at Cold
water, Mich, was full of interest Two
thousand people were there, packed closely
about the rear platform of the train. Thev
were very enthusiastic and cheered with a
VIII. Mrs. Bryan was introduced to the
crowd, and in response to an encore she
began distributing the bouquets that were
given her at various places along the route
scores of men and boys ran after the train
1hportun1ng for the flowers, and some fol-
lowed 1t until the race became too fast
A special train was in waiting for Mr.
Bryan at Sturgis, Mich, and on this he
proceeded to Elkhart His reception at
Sturgis was enthusiastic, and he made a
speech. Mr. Bryan remained here until 4
O'Clock. He made a brief speech, saying:
Ladies and Gentlemen-I remember
r lea1l an account of the Republican State
convention in Michigan short time ago
70 select delegates to the ST Louis conven
iion and | remember some silver RepIb-
lican made speech. In that speech I
remember reading words like these: T
= neard the sWash of a human sea beating
AGAINST our foundations Unless all signs |
1ali the man who made that speech has !
established his reputation as prophet |
lGreat applauSe) The man saw what |
was gong on. That man recognized the |
sentiment that was spreading among the |
people and he could hear the waves Of tba |
human sea beating against the foundations |
OF the Republican party. (Applause) The |
hepunlcan party has done what no party
nereto1ore has done. 1t has declared we |
!nusS endure a financial system that is sat
,,SIactory to European nations until those /
nations come to us and permit
US TO nave what we ourselves want / am
not not surprised that people are feeling an in
leIest In this campaign. l am not sur |
prised that there is an earnestness that has
1ot OFTEN been manifested before. All ask
1I you is that each one shall make his
oaiiot represent a free mans WILL" CAP
speech rf