The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-12
DENVER to
GO WILD
When Bryan Visits the Town
November "a.
a Denver Paper Says One-half
the Population
OF the State viii Be In Denver
That Day.
WORKING ON PLANS
For a Mighty Demonstration In
Bryan's Honor.
Meetings to Be Held In Many
Halls.

Denver, Nov. 12-Only lack of oppor-
tunity to display it Will limit the en-
thusiasm of Denver's welcome greet
ing to William Jennings Bryan when
ne comes to lecture at the Central
Presbyterian church on the 9th of the
month A dozen elaborate plans for
receiving him are awaiting discussion
and judgment. but nothing decisive can
be done until the word is had from the
popular hero regarding how long he
can stay here.
The Republican says.
1t is generally desired that Mr.. Bryan
should stay in Denver at least two
days Should this desire suit his con-
venience and meet with his approba--
tions the defeated but unconquered
champion of the money of the United
States constitution viii have chance
to meet more rampant binetallists at
one time than he ever met before. 1t
is safe to say that nearly One-haIf of
the population of the state which gave
him his biggest majority viii assure
him by their presence in the streets of
Denver that they stand ready to re-
peat the proud performance when pres
idential election day comes again
IF there is to be any fault in the man
ner of the welcome Mr.. Bryan Will re-
ceive here it viii not be due to the
masses. What the leaders of the peO-
pie fear most is that all who wish to
do so viii not be able to see the great
tribune or hear his voice No enclosed
meeting place within the city is large
that viii thrOng Denver on November
"A. The winter is too close at hand, all
agree, to risk an outdoor meeting.
Meanwhile, in the way of suggestion,
a series Of meetings is being talked of.
Mr.. Bryan to speak for from 10 to 20
minutes at each one. If his admirers
would only divide themselves up into
detachmentS according to the number
OF meetings. and not all flock to one
meeting place, everybody would enjoy
the opportunity Of hearing the great
bimetallist without discomfort to him
Another feasible proposal is that Mr.
Bryan should give a public reception
in the Brown Palace hotel, shaking
hands with as many of the pOpulace
as possible 1t is also suggested that
a street parade be held, the guest of
the state taking part in it in a car
riage-
But all these suggestions are prelim-
mary to q general plan the citizens
will agree upon after Mr.. Bryan has
been heard from relative to the prob
able length Of his visit. President
Steele of the chamber Of commerce is
awaiting a letter from him which is
expected to contain definite informa-
ton on that head.
Today number of leading citizens.
including Senator Teller and Congress
man Shafroth will meet in the cham
Der of commerce at the invitation of
Mr.. Steele to consider ways and means
for entertaining MIR. Bryan. Independ-
ent of any arrangements this meeting
may make, their guest viii carry out
his ARA ngement to deliver The Cen
tennial State" lecture at the Central
Presbyterian church 1t viii not be
the exclusive affair originally in
tended.
J. NJ Dfckev. manager of the Rocky
Mountain Star lecture course has
waived the terms of his contract with
the lecturer. provided the holders of
tickets are protected. This viii be done
satisfactorily to every body interested
and the public admitted to the space
not occupied by the ticket holders
General interest in the preparations
to entertain the distinguished Nebras-
kan is being manifested among all
classes in the community. Leading
business and professional men of every
party share this interest about equally
with the masses.
Whatever arrangements are made
TO receive MI Bryan" said N. P Hill
yesterday, II hope the people viii be
given an opportunity to see and hear
him The most satisfactory arrange
ment, I think, would be to hold a num-
Der Of meetings, so that everybody who
cared to do so could hear him, if only
for a few moments 1t would be much
more interesting than merely seeing
him. regard Mr.. Bryan as the great
est man that has been raised UP in
this country in our generation"
Il think the first thing for US to do
is to find out what Mr.. Bryan wants
said Senator Henry NJ. Teller We
should respect his wishes in every par
Wearying campaign, and do not be-
heve he Will have recovered from its
effects by the 24th so I do not approve
a street display in which he would be
expected to take part. He has had
enough of that sort of thing.
IF Mr.. Bryan could make two or
three brief addresses here it would be
pleasant. But everything should be
left to Mr.. Bryan No arrangements
for his reception should be made until
he has been heard from"
THE question with me is. how long
can he stay here2" said Rev Myron
W. Reed. of course he viii deliver
his lecture in the Central Presbyterian
church. If there was time, i should
suggest an afternoon meeting, exclu-
sively for women in the Broadway
dress briefly He could speak in the
same place TO q meeting made UP sole
iy of men for from 10 to 20 minutes in
the evening. Later on that same even
ing he might briefly address a general
meeting in Coliseum hall.
should he be able to remain here
two DAYS I would recommend a street
Mr. Bryan could be made comfortable
in a carriage and let the people in the
parade walk. those that are able to
walk. 1t would please the people more
than anything else I'd walk in that
kind OF a parade
We ought all be proud Of Mr.. Bryan.
7 think he is a representative of Colo
and the courage that are characteristic
OF our state. although he was not born
here. and never lived here. He is a.
typical Colorado product and we claim
him
Il am sorry to say all Of US in Colo