The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-09-10

William ]. Bryan is still the idol of
the people of Utah. Though there is no
campaign on to stir the enthusiasm of
the people, though Mr.. Bryan is but a
plain citizen, without power to dis
tribute favors, thousands of loyal sup
porters of his cause assembled at the
mere announcement of his coming. And
although Mr. Bryan's train was two
hours late, and the night grew cold,
that crowd never finched from its post,
determined TO greet their leader and
hear again his matchless eloquence. NO
higher tribute could be paid to any
man by any assembly than that paid
to Mr. Bryan last night when, after
waiting for two hours for his coming,
the people assembled there listened and
cheered the speaker for an hour ana
a half 1t not only demonstrated the
undiminished popularity of Mr.. Bryan
in che hearts of the Utah people, but
it demonstrated also the vitality of the
issues he so ably represents.
Met at Ogden.
Mr.. Bryan and family were met at
Ogden by Mr. and Mrs. Frank b.
stephens. old-time friends; Charles l..
S6clSldIN Ol lit llcs civ 49,
pany. and his wife; Judge William II.
King. Fisher Harris and Benjamin L.
Lloyd of this city, who returned on
the special train, together with a num-
Der of Ogden people, who came down
even at that late hour, and after hav-
ing heard Mr. Bryan in their own city
Had the train left at z O'Clock, instead
of 9. a large trainload would have ac-
companied the great champion OF the
@l1r.~ 10 a
on the train and in his intercourse
with people everywhere, Mr.. Bryan re-
vealed the qualities that have MADE
him popular and great. The mechanic
or trainman in his overalls and colored
shirt was greeted with the same cor
diality that was extended to those OF
high estate. He had a smile, hand
clasp and a kind word for all, and none
were so humble as to be ignored This
is the final test of the true Democrat,
il is a characteristic that inheres only
in the truly great.
Reception at Depot.
When the train arrived at the Salt
Lake depot at $3.50, Mr.. Bryan was
caught UP by members of the reception
committee and hurried with all speed
to the brilliantly lighted trolley cars.
A large number of the reception COM
mittee and a large scrowd of people
were at the platform when the tram
arrived. and when Mr.. Bryan stepped
from his car the rush began TO grasp
the leaders hand. Anything like for
mai reception was impossible In the
hurry to get Mr.. Bryan to the Salt Pal
ace where the large crowd was await
ing him. He was placed in the front
of the four cars. surrounded by all the
ladies and gentlemen who could crowd
1I1on the car. and rushed with all sped,
through town; east on South Temple
flew the cars, down Main street unoer
the brilliantly illuminated arch, with
its Welcome, w. ]. Bryan banner,
on down Main to the Salt Palace
grounds, making the trip in five min
utes: the best time, no doubt, ever
made on that run.
The demonstration in all its details
proves that in the west the friends of
silver are true to Bryan and true to the
cause. This Salt Lake meeting was
but a repetition of the greeting he re-
ceiyes wherever he goes. 1t proves
that the people are with Mr.. Bryan on
his stand against imperialism and
trusts, as well as in his fight for silver.
1t proves that w. J. Bryan's popularity
is not waning; that he is q greater and
broader and more popular man than
he was in 1896, and that his hold on the
Democratic party is firmer than ever
Spend Sunday Here.
Mr.. Bryan, wife and three children
will remain in this city till this even
ing. They will leave for the east over
the Rio Grande Western at sos this
evening. Their next stop will be made
at Grand Junction. where Mr.. Bryan
speaks tomorrow evening. From there
they continue on east.