Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-05
BRYAN TO THE CLUBS
Democratic Leader Speaks to a
Great Gathering at the
Indiana Capital.
THEN TAKES TRAIN FOB LEBANON.
Club Convention Adjourns Sine Die
Its Closing PrOceedings-ROo
Yelt In Iowa.

indianapolis. Oct. 5-The hall in
, which was assembled the National As
sociation of Democratic Clubs was
thronged with people during yesterday
afternoon, probably 5000 being pres
ent; but as the hour approached for
che advent of Bryan o'clock-the
aisles were filled and the hall packed
TO the degree of almost suffOcatiOn.
After Adlai E. Stevenson had con-
cluded an eloquent speech dealing with
imperialism" principally James r.
Sovereign, ex-grand master workman
Of the knights of Labor, spoke, deal
ing with the workingman from politi-
cal standpoint. He said labor is the
foundation of liberty in all the world.
Sovereign was followed by Bishop J.
Milton Turner, minister to Liberia un-
der Grants administration, who spoke
briefly and claimed that the negro vote
would not be cast this year SO much
for the Republicans. As Bishop Tur-
ner concluded Bryan appeared upon
the platform.
Bryan Given an Enthusiastic Greeting.
Bryan's arrival was in every way a
notable event, and it served to inStill
into the meeting a greater degree of
enthusiasm than had so far marked
the proceedings of the convention. He
3 p. m. but did not arrive at the hall
until 4:15p. IN. He was escorted through
the streets by Il number of marching
clubs, and he was welcomed at every
turn by throngs of people. AS soon
as the Democratic national candidate
appeared on the platform there was a
wild shout of greeting. and this soon
developed into a demonstration which
continued for about six minutes. until,
Indeed. there was a call for a cessa-
ton from Bryan himself. The speech
was literally applauded throughout.
and when it was concluded there was
Il rush TO the stage on the part of
those in the audience who wished to
shake hands with him. He. however,
avoided this demonstration and soon
found his way back to his hotel.
Convention Closes It's Session.
Bryan left here at 6 p. III. over the
Big Four railroad for Lebanon, Ind. to
deliteg an address in the evening, to
return to indianapolis at midnight,
leaving this morning on his tour of In
diana. The concluding session of the
of which Hon. Rourke |
Cochran was the speaker of the even
ing. witnessed Il densely packed hall |
and rampant enthusiasm. Governor |
McMillin. of Tennessee, called the meet
ing to order at s p m. and introduced |
'-O' an, " iio W dS ItA'tIN gu NItH SItdI |
applause. The speaker was apparent |
ly labOring under difficulties from |
hOarseneSS. but despite the fact he |
endeavOred TO make himself. heard.
Routine Convention Proceedings.
During the last days work the con- |
vention reelected President Hearst. |
Secretary Max +. Ihmsen and Treas |
urer Marcus DAILY. The resolutions |
adopted. besides indorSing the Kansas |
City platform and candidates. proclaim |
sympathy with the coal miners of |
in their stand against |
the anthracite coal trust, and hope
they may secure such speedy settle
ment as will afford them better
wages" and assert that the election Of |
would mean the perpetual
ton of war taxes. entangling alliances |
with the monarchies of Europe and |
colonial eXploitations in remote parts
IF the world" Among the speakers
were Mrs. Eva Mcdonald |
Nallish. of Washington. and Mrs. Mari
bah Il. Walker. of Chicago. president |
II the National WOmen'S Bryan |
League. The convention adjourned |
'ine die at 1910 p. m.
Tillman in Illinois
Springfield. Ills. Oct. 5.-Senator |
lillman. OF South Carolina. spoke at |
'ittsfeld in the public square yester-
lay afternoon. addressing an audience |
'stimated ut 10000 people.