The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-17
TRIUMPHAL PROGRESS
Thousands Assemble at the Railway Sta.
tiuns TO Greet the Democratic Nominee.
A GREAT IHRoHG GATHERS IN ST. LOUIS
To Honor the Democratic Standard
Bearer-The Speech Ira Which He
Acknowledges The Honor Put TIP.
ON Him Received WITH Great En-
ihusiasns- Speaks at Other Points.

ST. Louis, July 16.-William j. Bryan
arrived from Salem, Ills, at S:45 this
morning. 1t was sleepy looking crowd
that assembled at the Salem station
three hours previously 10 await the
coming of the West bound train. The
morning air was chilly and Mr.. Bryan
wore light overcoat. He bought tick
.ts for himself. his wife and his three
children and all took seats in one of the
lay coaches. Mr.. Bryan's sister anc
his nieces. the Misses Millson. saw tho
oarty off. Somebody presented Mr.
Bryan with basket OF peaches and or
.hese and some sandwiches he and his
family made a light breakfast. The
train was an ordinary accommodation
and had no par.or cars attached. AT
several stations Mr.. Bryan stepped from
the train and shook hands with early
risers who assembled to greet him. At
Carlyle His. where the first stop was
made. about fifty persons grasped his
hand.
At East ST. Louis several hundred
people were assembled and their cheers
caused Mr.. Bryan to step to the plat
form OF the station and make few re-
marks. Il can understand" he said.
your curiosity to see a Presidential
candidate. I've been there myself"
This caused laugh. He wanted to
say that he and Mr.. Sewall believed in
the platform on which they stood, be-
lieved In carrying out its provisions 10
the very letter. They believed that the
policies outlined in it were good and
Should be carried out. Mr.. Mryan quot
ers should stand together and protect
themselves from the drones who pro-
duce nothing but law.
This gave Mr.. Bryan the opportunity
to pay a little compliment to the pro-
ducng classes and he concluded by re-
marking that if he talked any longer
he would be drawn into a speech. AS
the train rolled out Of the station pre-
paratory to crossing the big bridge over
the Mississippi MIR. Bryan was given
parting salute by locomotive whistles.
Louis at S:45. About 5000 people had
assembled and when Mr.. Bryan appeared
on the platform leaning on the arm of
Col Conchias NJ Bell, OF this city. he
was given three hearty cheers.
In the pushing and jostllng of the
crowd Mr.. Biyan became separated
from his wife and children. He mount
ed chair and the crowd began clamor-
ing for a speech. Mr.. Bryan smlllingly
replied: II am looking for that which is
dearer 10 me than all else. my wife and
children. would be glad to make a
speech but like all people we must eat.
Having but few minutes In which
to satisfy our hunger ] hope you will
kindly excuse me If / do not make a
speech at this time. I am fiattered at
this demonstration and feel sure That
II you keep up this enthusiasm until
November there Will be no doubt of my
election"
He was then joined by his wife. chill
dren and few personal friends and
proceeded ITO the depot dining room
where light breakfast was par.akeD
of. =. -,
At 9 o'clock Mr.. Bryan and his family.
accompanied by Mr.. Bell and several
local politicians. boarded the Missouri
Pacific and started on their way to
Kansas Cf.y'