The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-23
BRYAN RECEPTION.
He Makes a Speech Urging Active
Work

The reception of the different commit
tees in the reception rooms at 706 Kan
SaS avenue was somewhat delayed be-
cause Mr.. Bryan was not able to get
dinner on time. The reception began at
LAO and the room was crowded by the
committee and people who were not
committeeman. Judge S. H. Allen and
F. w. Frasius made short addresses of
welcome to which Mr.. Bryan responded.
Judge Allen welcomed Mr.. Bryan on
the part of the state committee and Mr..
F'rasius on the part of the German
Americans.
Mr.. Fraisus said in part: ''I have had
conversation with hundreds of Germans
have received many letters and think
/ am safe in saying that the majority
of the German voters will give you their
support in the coming election. The
American people are confronted with
the question of republic or empire. The
rule of other people without that peoples
consent is repugnant TO the German
mind and spirit of freedom Imperial
ism will force a military government
upon us such as thousands of Germans
flea from Europe to escape. For these
reasons and others the liberty loving
German-Americans who value human
rights and life above the almighty dol
lar pledge you their support
Mr.. Bryan made his usual graceful
reply. He thanked the people and com
plimented the committeeman. In his
remarks he urged the committeeman to
work hard for complete organization
in order that success might crown their
efforts. mot for myself" said Mr..
Bryan, fsbut for the cause which have
been chosen to present. want to see a
greater majority in this state than l
had four years ago, because want not
only a majority of the electoral, but
majority of the popular vote. Get out
every voter this fall and see that they
vote early in order that they will not
crowd those who vote late If there is
a man who remains at home let it be a
man who believes in building an en-
a A
didate cannot do much actual work
that depends upon the committeeman. A
candidate can speak and form ac-
quaintances, but the real successful
and therefore I urge you to put forth
every effort from now until the cam
paign is closed
After Mr. Bryan had finished his re-
marks the crowd passed before the stand
and shook his hand. That performance
began by Mr. Ridgely taking the name
of the man in line and reporting 1t TO
Mr. Bryan. A few minutes of that slow
work soon convinced him that 1t would
take all afternoon to finish the reception.
so Mr.. Rfdgely got out of the way and
the crowd came in line as fast as they
could, Mr.. Bryan using both hands Oc-
casionally a man would grasp his hand
as if determined to hang on forever but
he would be gently pushed ahead When
the crowd cleared from the room Mr..
Bryan was taken to the reception room
on the corner of Eighth and Kansas ay-
enue where the ladies were giving a re-
ception and there he was treated to
glass of violet colored sherbert, cup of
tea and a cracker. There were not many
ladies in the room and as the men ex-
cept the committee were not allowed to
enter, the ceremonies there were soon
completed.
Mr. Bryan then went to the hotel
where he took short rest before the no
LITIGATION ceremonies in the state house
grounds.