The herald., 1896-11-25
DENVER CITIZENS
WELCOME 70 BRYAN
Hearty as to a Conquerjng
Hero
PEOPLE GATHER BY Thousands
To Greet the Silver Standard
Bearer
COLORADO ADMISSION DAY
To Be Celebrated With True Western
Enthusiasm
The Ladies of the City Hold a Grand
Function
COLORADO ADMISSION DAY
To Be Celebrated With True Western
Enthusiasm
The Ladies OF the City Hold q Grand
Function
The x-Candidate's Reception Indicates
That He Has Not Lost His Hold
On the Affections of the
American People.

associated Press Special Wire
DENVER. Nov. 24-Had William J.
Bryan come to Denver as a conquering
hero, whose victory presaged the resto-
ration of silver. he would have received
any more enthusiastic greetings than
those given him today.
The occasion of his visit is the twen-
tieth anniversary of the admission Of
Colorado to the union. Before being
nominated for the presidency he agreed
to speak at the exercises commemora-
tive of this event He arrived at 7:15
this morning and was met at the depot
by committee of prominent citizens,
including T. NJ. Patterson. c. s. Thomas
and Mayor McMurray. Even at that
early hour several thousand people were
assembled at the union depot. who
swung their hats and cheered Justify.
Bryan was driven to the residence of
c. S. Thomas. where he breakfasted and
remained until 10 a. M. when he went to
Brown Palace hotel to attend the recep-
tion given by the women of Denver.
Mrs. 7. NJ. Patterson presided, and in
introducing Mr.. Bryan said: 1T is my
high privilege To present to you formally
today our distinguished visitor, already
words, for in him we embody the hope
| of our nation against the dangers that
threaten from our very strongholds all
liberty and progress; through him we
hope to see the national fabric of the
future founded upon the Christ given
principle Of the golden rule and in pro-
phetic vision see the stone which the
builders rejected become at last the
head Of the corner. Women of Colorado,
present to you the first president of the
twentieth century. William Jennings
Bryan"
Mr.. Bryan, who was received With pro-
longed hand -clapping and cheering, said
in part:
1T is gratifying. indeed to be per-
mitted to meet those who extend so cor
dial welcome to defeated candidate.
(ApplauseD II / had been successful in
the contest through which we have pass
ed this gathering might have been ac-
counted for on the theory that some or
you were aspirants for office Qaugnterl
or expected my autograph AS 1t Is, 1
now come to you as a private citizen
with nothing to receive from you but
good will and nothing to give but grati-
tude. | only regret that could not have
brought with me my better half (ap-
plauss) to enjoy with ms this welcome.
For she has shared With me in all my
trials and is entitled to the full na'f OF
all the honors that may come TO me. 1
know that it is not your fault that she
was not given that title which we all
sneak of with reverence-the first lady
in the land-yet | feel and assure you
that she did not need that title, because
she has been the first lady in the land
for a numberOf years.
Mr.. BRYAN was the principal speakey
at the exercises at the celebration o.
the twentieth anniversary of the admis-
of ,nl II n a n
in the Central Presbyterian church. The
edifice, one of the largest in the city.
was crowded Preceding Bryan's speech
were remarks by Hon. Charles Thomas.
Congressman Shafroth and Governor
Mcintyre. Hon. Henry NJ Teller pledg-
ed himself in few remarks, in case Of
his reelection, to continue his efforts in
the cause of silver.
When Mr. Bryan was introduced he
was again greeted with cheers and long
continued applause. Among other
things. he said: Tn the campaign 1t was
necessary some one should bear the
standard, and in the campaign we must.
whether we desire it or not, connect tha
cause with persons. When the canl-
Daign is over that connection ceases.
While the campaign was in progress
| was standard bearer. and the cause
could only be successfully national
through an election. When the election
is over my connection with the cause
in representative capacity ceased, and
l express it as my earnest conviction
! aye, | give it as my earnest desire, that
my name cease to be connected with
clubs that are organized for the contnu
alton of this work | was taken up at the
time of the convention when others had
| been talked about; when the next time
| comes the conditions may produce some
one else and we are entitled, when that
time comes, to choose without being
1,
connected with any human being In this
| country" -