The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-09-16


J. Bryan and Bourke Cochran on trusts
did not take place Central Music hall was
packed with an eager audience. but the
people present had TO content themselves
without the oratory Of the famous Nebras-
kan. who. however. occupied . seat on the
platform.
Dvyss Surprises the ConoSttee.
Nr. Bryan reached Central Music hall
early In the evening. He went direct to .
room upstairs. where he was greeted by
Chairman Franklin Head, CongreMman
Gaines. Ralph NJ. Fasiey. members OF tho
programme committee Of the conference
on trusts. Mr.. Bryan surprised the com
mittse BY declining to speak at the night
session with W. Bourks Cochran. in ac-
cordance with the programme previously
arranged Mr.. Bryan explained that he
did not wish 10 let the impression get out
that he was to enter into a debate with Mr.
Cochran. For that reason. he said, he
would not speak with Mr.. Cochran at the
same session. Mr. Cochran was sent for,
and no and Mr.. Bryan discussed the situa-
tion-
Cochran Tries "a Persuade Hin.
The committee withdrew, 10 allow the
two orators to settle the dispute between
themselves. Mr.. Bryan asserted that he
never said he would follow Mr. Cochran
with an address on the same evening. II
the COMMITTEES got that impression from
conversation he had with them over the
long distance telephone Thursday, he Mid
they misunderstood him. Mr.. Cochran
wanted TO talk at the Mme session with
the noted Nebraskan. and offered 20 dip .
coin 10 Determine who should have the
privilege of deiiveriao the cIosing sddrssA
Mr.. Bryan would not accept thin PROPOSE
tion. Mr.. Cochran vhsn agreed 10 appear
81 any time the committee deared
Dsysn Talks To-Day.
Tho programme was tonixh changed TO
meet Mr.. Bryan's wishes. Mr.. Bryan said
ne was anxious 10 address the conference.
and repeated that his only reason for
changing the programme vas 20 avoid any
indication Of a public debate with Mr..
Cochran Mr.. Bryan will speak at tornor-
rows session.
Auaience Enjoys Cockvs1's speech.
Though disappointed In falling TO see
such a spectacle a. Bryan and Cochran pit
ted against each other the audience en-
joysa a rare treat. ~ Mr.. Cochran was ar
his best. and his speech was punctuated
with frequent ard prolonged applause.
nvysm Heartily weie"med.
When Mr.. Bryan made his appearance at
the entrance II was the signal for tumnlt-
uous cheering. which lasted until the Ne
braskan had taken his srat on the speak
er's stand Mr. Foulke. OF Indiana. who
was IN the middle OF an address when the
outburst occurred. put the audience In
good humor by remarking: II gueS you
came here tonight TO bear somebody else
speak
Mr. rouikc was followed by Edward
Rosevater. OF Omaha, whose address re-
ce,ved notably close attention from his
hearers. The chair then introduced Hon.
w. Bourke Cochran. OF New York.
Cockra" Compliments Bryss.
AT the close Of his speech, the New York
or won the hearts OF his listeners By pay
ing Mr. Bryan few well-chosen compl-
meni, which the Democratic leader blush
lngiy Acknowledged Mr.. Cochran likened
Mr. Bryan 20 monopoly. and claimed he
vas a bigger monopoly a. the leader OF
the Democratic party than any financial
corporation in the world Mr. Cochran
,fpke for about two hours. and when he
concluded cries for MIR. Bryan carns from
all over tho house. Finally Mr.. Bryan
sross and said that for the good % the
conference. all partisan feeling should be
eliminated from the gathering, and al
though he agreed with Mr.. Cochran in
many OF HIS arguments. !; was necessary
,hs, his side Of the controversy SHOULD be
given tomorrow
Co~kvaa's speech.
Mr.. Cochran sasd in part:
81 .nan enaeavor. for the purpose OF es-
,ahAlshins an intelligent basis OF discus
SION. TO keep Il somewhat free
from tnose terms over ~hea
men have become moved 20 pas
.,ouat. aeciamAtions. shall dehns pros
per,,y a. an abundance OF commodities
fairly distributed among those sso pro-
duce them.
,,sye must have commodities 20 distrib-
ute before We can distribute them "a the
form of wages of % profit. II this def
milton Of rrosperssy be correct. 10 is per-
fec,ly plain that there 10 40 reason Why
a sensible man shouid grow excited. either
10 approval or resentment. AZ com
h,ratlon merely ss such. A combination
may ns good or bad, according 10 its sf-
feet Any Industrial system which opsr-
atcs TO swell the volume os production
should be commended. anything tsz; 90
crates 70 r~strie; ., ssuud be suppressed.
pt0sveat kSsAs 81 Tvssss-
Nav. whether any ~ these conefna-
.,ers cs capital or combinations OF labor
op~rs,s - raise prices ~ reduce sSsrn. ~
A subject about which there 10 . wide
diversity % opinion. Tnsre are sorns com
tanssions whscs opsrat. TO Tes39ce prices
and vhsea ocesAfs 10 appreciate them. II
vn>uih - sdio 90 eay that sons t0provA