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MR.. BRYAN AT CHICAGO
Compared to Lincoln as Master
of Practical Politics.
His Knowledge of the Conditions
and Tendencies in All Parts of the
Country "a Revelation to Many of
the Older Political Eoxes-To Make
Two More Notification Speeches.

CHICAGO. Aug. 16-During the short
time Mr. Bryan has been in conference
here with the leaders of the various par
ties supporting him he has been a reve-
iation to the politicians. They have dis
covered that Ee is quite as well acquaint-
ed with the minutest details of political
management as is the Oldest and most
astute manipulation among them. One OF
them put it forcibIy in this way Bryan
studied craftsmanship up to 1895, but dur
ing the last four years he has been study
ing politics" In this regard it is shown
that he again parallels Lincoln. whose
model he has adopted. Lincoln was pro-
found student of law and the higher points
of political questions UP to 1856, in which
year he was defeated for office in one Of
the most notable campaigns in the entire
History OF the country. After that he spent
four years in studying politics, as that term
is popularity understood. The mastery
mana agement of mis- campaign for the
Presidential nomination and his sweeping
victory in 1860 demonstrated how thor
oGgh1y lincoln had learned the game of
politics.
Some Of the men who have been brought
in contact with Bryan during the impor-
tant conferences being held here express
amaZement at his knowledge OF political
conditions and tendencies in all parts of the
country. They say that he has the cam
paign organized in his mind about as Ma
poleon trained and systematiZed himself.
Mr. Bryan displays a remarkably close and
intimate acquaintance with every weak
spot in the lines Of the opposition
question as to New York. for example,
brings from him a reply as prompt and in
telligent as is elected from any of the New
Workers participating in the conference.
Indeed it is said that on some important
details he shows a more thorough and COM
pTehensiYe knowledge of the situation and
needs in that State than DO the men who
live there and who for years have devoted
themselves 10 q careful study of New York
politics N the discussions which are 60
ing on behind closed doors he disposes OF
men and localities with Tapidity that al
most takes the breath away from some OF
the older political foxes.
1t is said that his running mate. Mr..
Stevenson who was skilled poiitie'a al
while Bryan was still in his swaddling
clothes. is especially surprised at the n
sight and judgment CT strictly polit cal
questions shown by Mr. Bryan Mr. SteS
venson is quoted as saying TO Chairman
Jones: L have been brought into C.0ss
touch with Tilden. Cleveland. Manning,
Barnum, Gorman. and all the other Demo
crafs whose fame rests largely in their
regulations as asJute managers ts=IIfI ts=If
you none OF them equaled Bryan IN the
grasp and reach OF his knowledge and
judgment. The man actually amazes N il
this regard
Speaking of the notification meeting
and of his plans for the immediate future.
Mir. Bryan said last night:
Il am feeling very well indeed, and core
hack 10 Chicago more than pleased with
the ceremonies at Indianapolis. The meet
ing was very successful. nothing was lack
ing. and the nominees and party owe much
to Thomas Taggart and the Ind ana Demo
Gratis who arranged ti.s meeting and took
such good care Of US while We were there.
Since this morning several telegrams have
reached me asking why ! did not discuss
the silver question In my speech of &C
ceptance. To all of them my answer is
the same-that / stated at the opsniBg Of
my speech of acceptance that I would ds-
cuss fully and in detail all of the issues
outlined in the platform at greater length
in my letter of acceptance which I have
yet to write
Four years ago I followed a policy Of
devoting my entire speech OF acceptance
to the discussion of one issue-the great
question OF the campaign-and I thought it
wise TO follow the same policy this time
pleasant incident showing the cordial
relations between the nominees, occurred
at station while Mr.. Bryan and Mr. Ste
yenson were coming to Chicago from In
dianapoiis. Mr. Stevenson made a little
speech to an enthusiastic crowd, in which
he said: Il am very much gratifed to be
able to inform you. ladies and gentlemen,
that Mr.. Bryan has accepted the nomina-
tion. II had been a matter Of doubt wheth-
er he would accept or not; but we have got
him on record and he has accepted"
When the laugh which this sally elected
had subsided Mr.. Bryan set the crowd in
another roar by saying: But I would not
dc it until Mr.. Stevenson had consented
to run with ne"
At headquarters today Mr. Bryan said
Il have two more notification speeches to
make. my letters Of acceptance to issue,
then a speech to the Grand Army of the
Republic encampment, and a speech some
where On Labor Day l don't know, how
ever where l shall speak on Labor Day.
have promised to go to Indianapolis for
the meeting of the National Association of
Democratic Clubs in September, and l shall
keep that appointment"