Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-28
BRYAN IS VERSATILE.
HOW HE SHOWED THIS AT ERIE,
PENNSYLVANIA.
THREE SPEECHES ON MONEY.
All of Them so Differently Phrased,
Though, That They Are Entirely
Free From sameness-Importn
of Securing Congress.

of Securing tohRfess.
ERIE. PA. August 27.-William ].
Bryan made his fourth and last speech
I'm Erie this morning. shortly after which
he left for Buffalo, where his headquar-.
ters will be for the rest OF the week. The
hard work Of yesterday did not show TO
any great extent on the candidate when
he appeared on the Reed House balcony
this forenoon and addressed large
crowd gathered there. His voice was
somewhat hoarse, but otherwise he APP
peared to be in good condition. The
three speeches delivered by Mr.. Bryan
in Erie last night showed his versatility
as an orator. lie talked money to all his
audiences. but couched the same IDEAS in
different phraseoogy at each place.
In the course Of his spicy speech at St
Patrlcks Auditorium, Mr.. Bryan said:
bimetallsm or n gold standard. and the
future is in the hands OF fate. There is
no other issue but money 1t comes first
All others are minor affairs. They may
be settled at any time. but the question of
money must be settled now. What are
we going to do? / don't know what the
people think about 1t. but / do know tnat
if they want TO help themselves they will
20 10 the polls and vote FOR silver / do
not know what your politics are. nor Go
l care. l speak to you as citizens OF
great country. not as members Of party.
Parties are useful Of course, but they
are Instruments not men. There is no
reason why sou should worship any
party. The Republican party had
great opportunities at st. Louis. but they
We're slaves 10 gold, and had 10 bow their
heads 10 the ORGANIZED syndicates. and
YOU must remember these same syn licates
protect the Treasury. The Republican
party tells you 20 hope and wait. But
how long will you have to wait? Do
not let the Republicans besuile you about
the future. The future is written in
blood. crushed out by gold. Applause)
"It is aot for amusement that we are
engaged I'm this contest II is for you.
II is going 10 be war before we lose
time We are going right along and keep
No the war until we win. But my
friends. we will not have to keep IL up
long. App,ause) Agitation Of this ques-
ton causes trouble and trouble causes
agitation. People do not get agitated for
nothing There must be something back
Of it all. Perhaps il is because q farmer
who owned a farm. which was worth
twenty Years ago $3.50. this year mort
cages IT for $3.50. and If he tries TO sell
IT he will find that he cannot get enough
for it to pay off the mortgage"
EULOGY OF SIBLEY.
The audience addressed by Mr. Bryan
from the balcony off the Reed House
numbered 200. He made one OF his short
speeches, and gained considerable APP
plause for eulogistic references to Hon.
Joseph Sibley the Democratic candidate
for Congress IN this. the Twenty-sixth
Pennsylvania. District. He was preceded
by several local speakers, and followed
by Mr.. S.bley.
After the speech Mr. and Mrs Bryan
held q reception m the Reed House.
which was attended by nearly all those
who composed the audience in front OF
the balcony. The Lake Shore train. IN
which Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan travelled 10
Buffalo. left Erie at 1888 p. NJ.
Mr. Bryan, wearing on the lapel OF
his coat the goid-embroifered badge Of
the Randall Club Of Pittsburg." came
out on the balcony Of the hotel parlor at
half past 10 o'clock. He began his speech
with the remark that he had had seve-
raj opportunities last evening OF speaking
on the issues OF the campaign. and that
he desired this morning to leave one
parting word.
This" said he. 'fs a peculiar cam
paign The people are engaged i'm the
fight because they believe that the tri-
umph OF the principles represented by
the Chicago platform is an absolute ne
cessity 70 the welfare OF our nation. 1t
Is not merely an attemDt to secure the
presidency. or to divide the Offices among
a few people Offices cut no figure in
this campaign. (Cheers) l believe my
experience has been rather an unusual
one. The people who have come TO me
have come with suggestions as 10 what
can be done 20 win the cause. No one
has come TO ask me for an Office. I'm case
am elected ] have not discussed
patronage with anybody l shall not dis
cuss patronage with anybody during this
campaign. Checrs)
The man v 40. in the midst OF a great
battle. stops to negotiate as TO what
position he shall assume when the battle
is closed is unworthy to hold any posi-
ton in the land. CA voice in the crowd,
peace on earth and good will to men.')
SENATE AND HOUSE.
"Nor are we satisfied with securing the
presidency. The President alone is
powerless TO secure legislation. He does
not express his approval until the Senate
and the House have joined in measure,
and / appeal TO you. II you are interest
ed in the success Of our cause. 10 secure
the Senate and House as well as the
presidency in favor of this reform.
(Cheers) The Senate Is practically Sc
cured. We have no fear but that the
Senate which cOnvenes on the 4th Of
March next year will be in favor OF
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and silver at the present legal ratio of IS
TO /. without waiting for the aid or con-
sent of any foreign nation. But ii Is
necessary that we shall have the House
also. T-he House to-day Is I'm the hands
Of the enemy. and we must take posses
sion Of the House in order TO put any
good measure into operation; and / beg
of you. in every congressional district
in this land 10 see 10 IL that no man
shall receive "A majority OF votes. II you
can help il, unless he goes there 70 vote
for the money Of the Constitution from
the first day he takes his seat till the
last day he occupies a place in the House.
(Cheers)
''You have a candidate in this district
who is one Of the abiest, the most fear
less and the most eloquent advocates OF
the great cause. His voice has been
heard all over this land. and you will
be guilty OF desertion o. this cause unless
you make Joseph sibley your member OF
Congress from the next 4th Of March.
Now. remember that this cause rests on
YOU. The candidates can do but little.
They cannot see al the people. They have
no time to address their arguments 10
every voter But we commission each
OF you. as aides In this great fight. to go
out and spread this gospel from now.
until election-day. We have faith, not
only in the intelligence OF the people
and In the patriotism Of the people, but