The age-herald., 1900-07-29

goes with it. Sometimes, however. it is a little constrained. Its owner is an amia- ble man His spirit is not vindictive or revengeful. He is quick to forgive, but not always to forget, and when he meets a man from whom he has suffered injury or injustice the smile appears unconsclously, but it has an uncertain or reluctant tnge like a compliment that has been written and crossed out He is not so sensitive as he used to be, but very sensitive still, but perhaps it may be that he has learned to conceal it. The same may be said of Mrs Bryan, who was formerly unable and un- willing to conceal her dislilzes and distrust and the sense of injury when she felt 1t, bue she has learned to be cordial, or at least courteous, to the critics and oppo- nents of her husband, and discuss affairs and events with them without showing resentment. Col Bryan was never vindie- tive, although he always has been intoler- ant. His own honesty and integrity of purpose, his profound conviction that his opinions and theories are correct make it impossible for him to admit either sin cerity or intelligence in those who dis agree with him. They are absolutely wrong; it may be from ignorance, folly or wickedness, but they cannot be right.
 MT. Bryan's selfshness is intellectual, therefore, and not moral. He would be willing to sacrifice what other men hold dear. He Is ready to accept almost any thing that other men would object to in the way of wealth, comforts, luxuries or amusements, but when honors, influence and principles are being passed around he insists Upon being served first What would be called egotism in other men Is merely a consciousness of superiority in Bryan. He has thought out problems to which other men have given no attention. Therefore 1t Is his right to teach. He has labored and learned while they have been idle. Therefore he Is entitled to the hon. ors and rewards. He is confident of his ability to do things and accept responsi- bilities for which other men have no spe- cial f1tnes. Therefore they should stand aside. He has formed his opinions after careful investigation and reflection. Hence they are correct. He Is conscious of his own rectitude. of an unselfsh ambition to promote the happiness and welfare of mankind, and of his ability to perform the duties of the office. Therefore he should be elected President. This is not mere vanity and conceft; 1t is sober convic- ton.
 MT. Bryan used to have a hot temper perhaps his Irish ancestors may be re- sponsible for that-but he has it under control Those who have been watching him carefully say that the only time he showed any passion during the proceed ings of the Kansas City convention was when he read the platform in the morning papers and noticed that the income tax,
 
 other public works and various pet mo- tions had been omitted, and when the newspaper correspondents asked him for the reasons of the omissions he replied with unusual irritation and impatience:
 You will have to ask the committee on resolutions. I have had no explanation" E
 He has been showing some sense of humor lately, too. which people say that he lacks. When the bulletin announcing his nomination was handed him he struck an attitude of astonishment and ex- claimed:
 Gentlemen, this is so sudden"
 When his attention was called to a newspaper which has opposed him with unnecessary vigor and intense bitterness he remarked mildly that "it never alludes to me in friendly spirit
 There is nothing of the demagogue in MT. Bryan. He treats the humblest citizen with the same consideration that he would show to Senator Jones or Richard Croker because the doctrine of equality Is a part of his religion. He Is less enthusiastic than he was four years ago, but has greater determination and more indom- itable purpose.