Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-25
BRYAN IN WASHINGTON.
He Is Entertained at Dinner by HON.
Lnhn Il. NcLenn.


WASHINGTON. ID. c., February "a
Hon. John r. Mclean, who was promi-
nent candidate for the nomination Tor
Vice-President at the Chicago convention
entertained Hon. William J. Bryan the
late candidate for President, at dinner to-
night. The house was tastefully deco
rated. and the music was furnished by
the Marine Band. There were no polltlcs
mixed with the affair both kepuphcahS
and Democrats being present. There were
no speeches made Among those lhVlteu
TO meet Mr.. Bryan were the following
gentlemen: Vice-President stevenson, sen
ators White Of California, Gray OF Deid-
ware. Butler Of North Carolina. Pugh OF
Alabama. Becon of Georgia, Chllton Oh
Texas, Murphy OF New York, Gaihnser ol
New Hampshire Daniel of Virginia,
blanchard of Louisiana, Cockrell Of Mis-
souri,. Jones of Arkansas, Gibson OF Mary
land. Bate of Tennessee, Teller of Colo
RADIO Morgan of Alabama, Blackburn OF
Kentucky. Stewart of Nevada, Turpie OF
Indiana. Call Of Florida. German Of Mary
land. Martin OF Virginia, Walthall or MIS-
sissippi. Cameron of Pennsylvania, Faux
ner of West Virginia, Hill of New YORK
Senator-eect Money. of Mississippi; eA-
senator Davis of West Virginia; Repre-
] CCnfAttNGS I
of Minnesota. NeWlands of Nevada, Gros-
venor of Ohio. Berry Of Kentucky, Wheel
or of Alabama, Bailey Of Texas, Sorg OF
ohio. Richardson of Tennessee. McMilln
| of Tennessee. WadsWorth Of New York;
| tho Russian Minister, Mr.. Hutchins, or
the Washington Times; Mr.. i. V. De
| Graw. of the United Associated Presses;
| Char,es J. Bell, chairman of the Inaugural
tiou Committee; w. II. Morrison, OF the
| Interstate Commerce Commission, ana
many others of prominence In political
and social stations.
BRYAN on SILVER REPUBLICANS.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. February "a
Mr. Bryan was asked tonight. What
do YOU think of the address issued by
the Silver Republicans" He replied:
Il believe that they are right in con-
tinuing a separate organization as Silver
Republicans They were among the most
effective supporters Of bimetallism during
the campaign. and since the election they
have stood unshaken and undiSmayed.
! They do not consider themselves Demo
Gratis or Populists, and since they can
not affiliate with the Republican party
while il stands for the gold standard,
they have wisely decided to complete an
organization and hold their forces to-
gether In accepting the nomination OF
| the Silver party, / stated lhdt We Hlu
not insist upon the Silver Republicans
becoming Democrats. but that we ac-
cepted their support with the understand
ing that the same patriotism which di-
rected them in 1896 would be present 10
| direct them in 1900 The Democratic party
| deserved their confidence in 1896. and L
hone that IL viii deserve their support
In the next campaign. Future events
must determine what is wise in l9O0."
BRYAN TO STUMP OHIO.
| COLUMBUS. o.. February 24.-Arrange-
ments are being made for a thorough
stumping tour in Ohio by William J.
BRYAN in the coming campaign for the
election Of the Legislature that VIII
/ choose the successor TO Marcus \. Hanna
| in the United States Senate. Mr.. Bryan
| If he decides TO come, will work in the
interest Of John r. Mclean, who viii
he the candidate Of the Democrats for
senator The Democratic leaders in Ohio
| believe that by hard work and good man
| apement free-silver senator can be
secured here They viii rely largely upon
/ the dissatisfaction which they expect TO
follow the appointment OF Mr.. Hanna TO
the Senate and TO appear in the RepuDli-
can vote next fall