The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-17

as long as the food which supports him is not
supplied by other bands2 Must he not really
depend uron others for the pen and paper aud
other materials by which the evolutions OF his
genius are given circulation? Must not the
philosopher who surveys the wide expanse Of
the heavens depend upon other hands for his
telescopes and mathe NAUTICAL instruments. and
whose labor reenforces his discoveries? Can
the physician spend days and nights at tho
bedside OF pain. fighting death. II the food that
supports him. the house that shelters him. the
clothes that promote his comfort. and the medi-
cines that reinforce his skill are not pro-
duced by the efforts OF other men whom he has
never seen3 Does not the painter use the
labor and ingenuity OF 10000 persons in the
pigments and paints with which he pastes upon
the canvas the sublime conceptions OF his
genius? Who can live without his fellows?
Who can raise his hands in single act with
out contributing to this grand brotherhood OF
man. which hope this conference will bring
around to better conventions OF tho relations
which bind US together in this great work of
life"
As Mr. Cochran concluded his remarkable
speech the audience arose as one man and the
cheer and applause which lasted for several
minutes could be heard two blocks away. Mr..
Bryan sat quietly in his seat aud smiled
a never-touch- Nebraska smile The pro-
ceedings OF the afternoon were resumed. but
there was little interest felt in them. Every
body was still tingling with the excitement OF
the great answer that AIR. Cochran had made to
Bryan. That he had scored q great triumph
was freely conceded. even by Mr.. Bryans
friends
Other speakers OF the day at the afternoon
session were James B. Dill OF New York, who
was identified with the drafting OF the
New Jersey trust law. who said that
he would simply advocate the English
statue for this country that any one
advertising tho stock OF a corporation or any
prospectus Issued In regard to the stock of
corporation. shall truly state tho amount
OF money actually paid and subscribed
as capital OF the corporation. ]. H.
Copeland Of Chicago; George schilling Of
Chicago and former Senator Blair. OF New
Hampshire spoke Mr.. Blair commended in
favor Of protective tariff. which he said was
what kept capital. plants. machinery and
money investments In this country.
The Committee on Resolutions reported that
It was the opinion OF the committee that tho
conference was without authority. and that it
would he lnexpedient for it to adopt resolu-
tions purporting TO declare the sense OF the
conference upon any aspect OF the su ject OF dis
cussion." The report was adoped without de-
Dato RESOLUTION was adopted that all ad
dresses prepared for delivery at the conference
and crowded out for lack OF opportunity be
filed with tho Secretary and become a part of
the official records Of the proceedings
After a few closing remarks by Chairman
Howe the conference adjourned sine die at 6
O'Clock.
MR.. BRYANs MORNING SPEECH
In the morning Mr.. Bryan was introduced by
Gov. Stanley Of Kansas. In a fiattering speech
he expressed his appreciation OF the kind words
said OF him and launched at once into vigor-
GUS attack upon tho trusts. Perhaps the most