The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-16

the land. the nation can look with con-
tidence that patriotism and courage will
meet every danger. Il thank you all
for what you have done for me and for
the kindly expression which l see on
every face. We shall go forth and do
our duty as we see it, but the result will
be unknown until the votes are counted
Eut whether this campaign will result
in victory or defeat. know time cannot
rob me of the affections of my boyhood
days" CCheers.)
Mrs. Bryan was presented to the
audience and was given hearty greet
ing, to which she responded with bow
Then Hon. +. NJ. Youngblood, of Car
bondale, Ills, had his inning. He was
introduced as that "old war horse of
Southern Democracy" and made a
lively speech. Others also spoke and
the meeting was voted great success.
SECOND DEMONSTRATION.
second political demonstration in
honor of the Democratic candidate for
president took place this evening in the
court house park. Addresses We're
made by Mr.. Bryan, J. S. Williams. ex-
congressman from this state and others.
Mr.. Crazy presided at the evening
meeting and his opening announce
ment that Nebraska Populist conven-
tion had today endorsed Bryan by a
vote OF 10 to 80, was followed by great
cheering. The meeting was larger and
more enthusiastic than that of the af-
telnoon and when Mr.. Bryan was in
troduced he was given an ovation.
Mr.. Bryan spoke as follows:
Mr.. Chairman. Ladies and Gentlemen
and Fellow Citizens: j agreed to say a
word in opening the meeting and then
am going to give way to those who will
discuss the issues of the day. | remember
that when ! was at college saying in
'Piutach was that the men entertained
three sentiments concerning the Gods,
they worshiped them because Of their
power. they admired them because of
their wisdom and they loved them for
their justice. That saying made Il deep
impression On my mind and think We can
use them to describe the three great forms
OF government: The monarchical, the
ar!stocratic and the democratic. The
monarchlcal is all powerful because all
forces are concentrated in one hand. The
aristocratic form Of government is pow
supposed to be the best. That may be
wise, but u Democracy Is the only form
of government where you can confidently
expect justice to rule. But. my friends
agitation in II country like ours Is the
only way to secure justice. The agitator
is accused of stirring up discomfort. Dis
content lies at the bottom Of all progress
If our forefathers had been content We
would be today under British rule. Great
cheering). 1t is only because they We're
not satisfied that We have the govern
ment We have today. When an agitator
presents question We should only IN
quire, is the proposition which he presents
the right one? Today when there are
great aggregations of wealth, with the
power Of march they bring, when they
come in contact with the weak. the strong
arm Of the government Is necessary to
protect the weak from the injustice of
the strong and l say that it Is necessary
for the government TO protect the hum
blest citizen of the land. Take the issues
to be proposed and see ~ they are real
remedies and If they will improve the
condition of the body polite. You ask me
if these things are right We seek to ac-
complish. l say If these forms are right
they will be accomplished. | thank you.
(Cheers)
Mr.. Bryan withdrew when he had
concluded and :he crowd gave him
farewell salute of three cheers. He
went Immediately to the house of his
sister, Mrs. Baird. and retired to get
good rest before taking the $50 train
for st. Louis in the morning.