Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-19

Hon. william Jennings Bryan, the
standard-bearer Of Democracy In this
great country. has come, he has seem
and has captivated the people Of Nir-
pinia. He mas been within the borders
Of the old Commonwealth only Few
short hours. but in that time he has seen
and talked 10 thousands upon thousands
Of Virginia's noblest and fairest children;
he has laid scige TO their hearts and has
carried them by storm. and the State is
his. He has asked for the support Of
this people In the fight in which he is
now engaged-a fight 10 free the laboring
man from the domination Of the merci-
less money kings-and thousands of voices
have responded with cheers and pledges
Of undying feaity TO him and his cause.
Mr. Bryan is a man whose manner is
such as 10 transform enemies into friends,
and he is fearless exponent Of right
and justice. Picture a boyish, frank. and
open face continually wreathed In sunny
smiles manly form. massive, but not
burly deep. yet melihuous voice, the
every intonatlon OF which shows deter
mination and grit. and you have William
Jennings Bryan. the man who is now
within our borders and in whom the
down-trodden people of this country have
put their faith.
Mr.. Bryan's coming 20 Virginia had
been heralded among our people for days
and weeks. and they had been awaiting
his coming with a feverish anxiety
which hegga-F description, and which
had It's elimination yesterday in one of
the greatest demonstrations, or series OF
demonstrations. ever participated in by
Virginians.
STANDS THE STRAIN WELL.
Mr.. Bryan has been on the road for
over ten days. and has been making
speeches day and night to the people
throughout the section Of the country
over which he has travelled. He is still
fresh and unwearied. Notwithstanding the
great strain under which he has labored,
and he. too, as well as the people of Vir-
glnia. has looked forward with great
pleasure to his coming here.
AT every stopping point in this State
he expressed himself as being glad TO
be IN Virginia, the home Of his ancestors,
and happy 10 be among Virginians
He travelled to Richmond in a special
Pullman. attached to the regular trains
on the Coast-Line and was accompanied
by the representatives Of the two press
associations. and Colonel Benehan Came
ron. who came with him from North
Carolina. - Petersburg he was met by
committee. rom the city committees of
Richmond Aa1 Manchester. the Bryan
ag Mwan clubs Of Richmond. Manches-
2 Ass'dnd swansboro'. and the Populist
S.Gtc Committee. and these escorted him
10 Manchester and over to Richmond.
ARRIVAL IN RICHMOND.
When the train pulled into Byrd
Street Station. whore an immense crowd |
was assembled. Hon. J. Taylor Enyson, |
chairman Of the Democratic State Com |
mittee; United States Senator Thomas S.
Martin. and Hon. Joseph T. Willard Of |
Fairfax. met and were presented
70 Mr. Bryan. As soon as they |
could get him through the crowd.
which was wild with enthusiasm
the quartette took carriage and were
driven TO Mr.. Elysons residence. where
Senator Daniel was awaiting him. As
soon as dinner could be gotten through
with 0lr. Bryan was driven rapidly 10
the Auditorium. where he addressed the
assembled multitude. He returned i'm
modiately TO the jefferson Hotel. where
from the balcony overlooking Franklin
street he spoke to crowd almost as
large as that which heard him in the
great hall