The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-07-12
He is Greeted by Thousands at
GAINESVILLE, Ga.
DISCUSSES PARTY ISSUES,
He Declares in Favor Of an In
come Tax, and Refers to
the Money and Trust
Questions.

and people greeted William. y. bryan
when he spoke in that city on July l
The scene was beautiful and patri-
otic one, the handsome chautauqua au-
ditorium in which Bryan spoke, being
appropriately decorated in the national
colors, and the ladies bedecked
in their brightest costumes, all
enthusiastic and happy. The
handsome and popular Ne5raskan was
given reception, the cordiality Of
which was unmistakable and hearty. He
was loudly cheered, and the auditorium
rang with the patriotic shouts Of the
| men while the ladies waved their hand
kerchiefs and fans and smiled as they
watched the famous Bryan, the band,
the ever popular Fifth regiment band
of Atlanta, playing lively and patriot
ic Fourth of July tune.
THE CENTER OF ATTRACTION.
Colonel Bryan was escorted to the
platform by President Smith, of the
ehautauqua association, and he was the
center of attraction from the time he
appeared before the magnificent audi
ence until the close Of exercises. Barnes
Vile turned out with full force to CON-
pliment Mr.. Bryan, and great crowds
from Atlanta, Griffin and Macon, and
other towns, helped to swell the enthu.
siasm of the home people. It was 3
patriotic scene on patriotic day and
the Fourth was marked as the Barnes
vile chautauquas greatest.
Mr.. Clark Howell introduced NJ r
Bryan in short speech, IN which he
said that the great Democratic leader
needed no introduction in Georgia. He
referred to the part the Georgia delega-
ton took in securing Bryan;s nomiua-
ton at Chicago three years ago. This
| was greeted with applause. Mr.. Howell
declared the rank and file Of the Demo
cratic party had already nominated MIR.
Bryan for president next year and that
| the Chicago platform would be reafirm-
ed, with the trust and expansion and
other new questions vigorously handl-
ed.
MIR. BRYAN SPEAKS.
Mr.. Bryan began by thanking Mr..
Howell for the kindly manner in which
he had been presented. His voice was
good and he spoke slowly and deliber-
| ately, and had no sooner began than he
had the undivided attention Of every
person in the hall.
He said he desired to know what is
best for this country, and he claimed
only one virtue, and that is purpose
to find out what is best for America and
then to do that thing. He said when
the war broke out the sons of those who
wore the gray and the sons Of those
who wore the blue marched together to
the front in common cause, proving
that the country is united.
"We have met to celebrate the
Fourth Of July. You know how great
our nation is; you know the valor Of
its sons and the socrifces of its daugh-
ters.
He referred to Lincoln's speech at
Gettysburg and said, I'VE can do moth
ing better than preserve the declaration
of independence and the principles OF
the government as declared by the fore
fathers. "
QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC INTEREST.
He said in discussing public questions
it was impossible to do so as non
partisan. He wanted the people to
consider and weigh the issues OF the
day.
"'All men are created equal, says
the declaration of independence. That
is the fundamental principle Of our
government. The declaration of inde.
pendence is the alpha and omega Of
Democracy. am willing to place every
question before the country to those
principles set down by Jefferson in the
declaration. We had campaign IN
1896. We were disappointed, but |
have profound belief that right will
yet triumph. | was not sorely distress
ed over my defeat. l had rather my
opponent bring good to this country
,han to bring evil myself, as they charg-
ed my election would do If we prove
to have been right in 1896, the victory
will be more pleasant when it comes.
these great questions will be set
tied, and they will be settled right.
He then took up the question OF tax
alton, which he said, like Tennyson's
book, goes on forever, discussing it at
length.
who goes I'D hill in the face OF bnl-
let's, but in our country Of peace there
are other opportunities of men showing
their courage. Unjust taxation is only
larceny by law Money is stolen by
some and gwen to others by law. He
said be dare not say as harsh things as
some men because he is conservative
but he could always find things said by
the Republican leaders to illustrate his
meaning.
He declared the day will come when
an income tax law will be constitu-
tional.
He said the party was warned By the
rich New York Democrats that they
would leave the party if the income tax
law was passed, but he doubten it: The
income tax decision had paralyzed the
arm of the government. War came on
and the government had to tax tele-
grams and little things, whereas If the
income tax han been effective this would
not have been necessary. The war
taxes hear heaviest upon the poor peo
Pile!
THE MONEY QUESTION.
He said he supposed he ought to
apologize for referring to the money
question, as it had been declared dead
so often. 1t is question Of right and
wrong.
"It taxes my patience to talk to a