Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-02-25

yer, and peoples rights. From the
moment that the train arrived until
the last hand shake it was an ovation;
be came, saw and conqured the whole
crowd. The demonstration was well
worthy of the pride of any American
citizen. The cheers from the great
throng at the station, was only equaled
by the music of the band, and only ex-
ceeded by the booming of the big brass
cannon from the terrace on the Capitol
grounds far overhead. Enthusiasm
captured the city, the applause which
greeted the champion was unbounded,
it was gala day, and everybody was
happy. The arrangements for the re-
ception of our worthy guests were as
complete as the most fastideous adj
mirer of consistency would anticipate.
The legislative committees, headed by
the Governor, consisted of senators and
representatives, with a number of
mounted marshals, and the Capitol
City brass band, met them at the sta
ton, while the assembled multitude
occupied every foot of available stand
ing room, within seeing distance.
The reception committee waited in
side the station where Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryan were introduced to them The
Governor took charge of Mr.. Bryan
and the procession moved through the
crowded streets up to the mansion,
where the visitors were to be enter
tanned during their stay. The city
was astir very early in the morning
and was assuming a holiday appear
ance before noon. The country people
came in all kinds of conveyances and
it looked as if they we're all here. The
universal interest manifested at the
coming of the leader of the silver army.
prcclaims in unmistakable language.
the fact, that the people are still OF
the same opinion notwithstanding the
results of the election. So far they
have failed to appreciate the benefits
of the prosperity that has resulted
from restored confidence" After be-
ing refreshed at the Mansion, the pro-
cession was again in line and proceed
ed to the capitol where the crowded
hall of the House OF Representatives
patiently awaited the man whom they
were delighted to honor. All of the
furniture of the hall had been removed,
so that a greater seating could be Sc
cured by using plain chairs, and every
foot of floor was occupied. Tickets
for admission had been issued and
were in great demand. There were
about three thousand people in the
hall, and the gallery was loaded to its
full capacity, while the lobby and cor
ridors were full to overlooking.
The people waited patiently as if un-
der some spell, when the familiar face
was seen at the entrance the assembled
multitude arose and in one long and
deafening cheer, welcomed the great
est man of this grand republic, and
the band played the Bryan march.
The enthusiasm that pervaded over
all was past description.
The chairs became watch towers and
the crowd in its elevated position,
waved hats handkerchiefs or any 9TH
great delight. The applause con-
tinued for several minutes, and only
the desire to hear the words of wisdom
and prophesy from their champion,
was cause for its cessation. The ex-
preston of the enthusiastic people in
how dear to their hearts is
this great man and his noble cause.
Mr.. Bryan had addressed the Kansas
the day before, and made a
speech at Warrensburg during the
forenoon.
His appearance did not indicate eth
er mental anxiety nor physical prof.
tration. All traces of care from last
years trying campaign have disap-
peared, and instead. there is an ex-
preston O; contentment and the SMILE
of philanthropist. After the formal
of the Democratic candi- |
date for president in 1900, the people
gave expression to their approval, by
tumults of applause. The audience sat
10 perfect silence during the speech. |
and every word was heard throughout
The hall. The speech was compli- |
mented by every one, as the logical |
analysis of the fundamental principles |
Of government. Owing to the compo-
sition of the assembly which he had |
been invited to address, his remarks |
we're free from politics. in that moth |
ing that was partisan was mentioned.
He spoke of the science of the gov
erument, and particularized the |
thought, that ''all men are free and |
equal" and that is the foundation
principle of our form of government.
He showed that any legislation that
sither caused or permitted other con-
1itions in society was not for the best |
interests of the people, and character |
zed it as legislative larceny. The
avs of taxation of property were con-
sidered and the injustices which our |
system has permitted. The ease with |
which he speaks convinced every one |
that he is an educator of the people |
Without an effort.
Each sentence is full Of meaning and |
in idea, with each word as
we'll chosen as if by studied prepare
ion.
His theory is that public officials
ire governed by their sympathies. and |
hat when they are honestly with the |
peoples interests, that are usually in
he right. He enunciated the priuci-
,les which every honest legislator
must have thought for himself, If he
has thought. at all. He declares that
he art of government was the applied
principles of right, and that the knowl-
,dge of right and wrong is inherent
n all intelligent beings. Legislation
$ needed as much to prevent one per-
on from expressing another, as to
rive equal rights and privileges to all.
Trusts, monopolies, corrupt practices
# corporations, and election schemes