Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-08-06

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william j. Bryan at BlackfOOt.
A magnificent demonstration in
honor Of William j. Bryan and
wife was given at Blackfoot, Idaho,
July %, fully 5000 people from
Blackfoot and surrounding towns
participating. Mr.. Bryan and
wife were the special guests of ex-
Senator Dubois, staying the day
with him at his residence. Poca-
tello, Idaho Falls and other towns
sent delegations and brass bands
were in attendance.
Ex-Congressman Edgar Wilson,
Governor Frank Steunenberg and
State Auditor Anderson came up
from Boise for the occasion. Hon.
Charles l.. Hartman, congressman
from Montana, came from Boze-
man. The reception and celebra-
ton was the largest and most en-
thusiastic ever witnessed in Black
foot.
Colonel Jones, editor of the
Blackfoot News, in an appropriate
speech introduced Senator Dubois
who presided at the meeting, which
commenced about 2 o'clock. The
meeting was held in the court
house block, the platform erected
for the occasion having been beau
tifully decor ated.
Senator Dubois, in introducing
Mr.. Bryan, delivered one of the
best speeches of his life. He called
attention to the great fight now
being made for bimetallism in
which Mr.. Bryan was the central
figure. In this fight the demo-
cratic chieftain was upheld and
sustained by the silver republicans
and populists. Without their aid
the fight could not be won, but
with the silver forces united, which
now seemed assured, victory was
certain.
Mr.. Dubois referred to the course
of Senator Frank Cannon of Utah
in refusing to vote for the tariff
bill and stated that he entirely in
dorsed him in SO doing.
Mr.. Bryan was at his best, and
fully sustained his reputation. He
held the attention of the vast audi.
ence for nearly two hours discus.
sing the financial issue and other
allied questions. He referred to
Senator Dubois as one of the fore.
most champions of the cause in the
United States and stated he was
more than delighted to visit him
and the people of Blackfoot and
thus testify to his appreciation o.
the senator's efforts in behalf OF
the common cause.
Mr.. Hartman Of Montana de.
delivered an eloquent address In
which he advocated union of al
the silver forces in Idaho aud Other
western states as an object lessor
to his brethren in the east where
union was absolutely necessary to
succeed. AS a silver republican ht
was willing to join hands with al
who would assist in the common
cause.
Each of the speakers referred t.
the attempt of the administration
toward the accomplishment of in
ternational bimetallism and de
nounced the same as nothing bu
All attempt to deceive the Ameri
can people. 1t was an iridescent
dream which the gold contingent
at heart, opposed and which nc
well informed person expects to see
realized.
After the meeting Mr.. and Mrs
Bryan held reception in the cor.
ridors of the court house where
they shook hands with all those
present. They go from here to
ShoshOne Falls tomorrow morning
where they will spend Sunday, go,
ing from there to Yellowstone
National Park via Beaver Canon
IN charge of c. j Bassett, who has
made elaborate preparations fol
the conveyance and comfort of Mr.
and Mrs. Bryan during two
weeks visit in the park.