The Topeka state journal., 1900-08-08
TRIP TO INDIANAPOLIS.
Bryan and Stevenson Take a Ride on
the Engine.

Bryan and Stevenson Take a Ride on
the Engine.
Indianapolis, Ind. Aug. S.-The special
train bringing Mr.. Bryan and Mr. Stew
enson to this city, where they are to be
nominations by the Democratic party
for the presidency and the vice. presi-
dency reached indianapolis at 7:20 D. m.
yesterday.
The run from Chicago was delayed
somewhat by the demonstrations of
crowds which gathered along the route.
The train was in charge of the coun-
ty Democracy of Chicago, and it was
composed of twelve coaches, all of them
filled to the brim with Democratic work
erS.
Messrs. Bryan and Stevenson. their
families, friends and chief supporters,
occupied the rear coach of the train.
Chairman Jones of the national com
mittee and his wife were in attendance
as were Governor and Mrs. Thomas,
Secretary Walsh and Sergeant-at-Arnns
Martin, of the national committee and
many of the leading members Of that
organization. Samuel Alschuler, Demo-
cratic candidate for governor Of Illinois,
Mayor Harrison of Chicago and Webster
Davis, late assistant secretary of the in
terror under the present administra tion,
were among the distinguished guests
The afternoon was devoted largely to
conference between the leaders of the
party, who were brought together for
the first time since the Kansas City
convention. Senator Jones expressed
himself as especially pleased with the
outlook in New York. Mr. Davis par
ticipated freely in the conversations and
announced his intention to speak dur
ing the campaign in several states of
the union.
He. said he accepted the Democratic
platform, but that he would devote him
self especially in his speeches to the ex-
ploitation of the subject of imperialism.
He expressed the opinion that the Beers
would never surrender so long as any
of them were left, and said he had heard
both President Kruger and Steyn so
outline the determination of the people.
Mr.. Bryan and Mayor Harrison rode
on. the engine at the invitation of the
railroad authorities between LAFAYETTE
and Lebanon.
Brief stops were made at several
places on the way. and there We're
crowds of people at many points at
which stops were not made The faces
of the waiting people showed disappoint-
ment as the train whizzed by them,
but they cheered all the same. The
principal stops were made at Kankakee,
Iill., and Lafayette, Ind.
At each of these places the candidates
were given a reception which was a real
reminder of the crowds, as it was also
of the enthusiasm of the campaign of
1896. At both places large concourses of
people awaited the coming of the train,
and at Kankakee the first speaking of
the tour was indulged in. The streets in
this point were literally covered with
a, mass of human beings, struggling to
get a look at the distinguished men
whom they knew to be on board the
train. The windows in the vicinity were
crowded and wagons, boxcars, telegra phi
poles, indeed, every thing affording ad
vantage to sight or hearing was util-
lied. In one instance a sprinkling cart
was seized by as many as could crowd
upon it. The crowds cheered enthus-
iastically.
Mayor Harrison introduced Mr.. Bryan,
who said
Il am very cautious man, and while
I have seen it stated in the papers that
1 was nominated for the presidency 1
what you see in the papers Qaughter)
and I am not to take it for granted that
I have been nominated until I am Off
ci6lly notified of it down at Indian
apolis. 1 do not want to make a speech
as the presidential candidate until 1 am
sure that l am nominated. daughter
and great applause)- Mr. Stevenson, the
nominee for the vice presidency, is
along, and Governor Thomas of Colo
RADIO, who is to notify him of his nom
ination, is on the train, and I believe
has privately informed him that he has
been nominated, and therefore, he has
more reason for making a, speech than
1 have, and 1 take pleasure in presenting
to you your candidate for vice president,
who is I hope and believe, to be the
next vice president of the United States,
Honorable Adlai E. Stevenson" (Ap-
plause).
Mr. Stevenson excused himself and in
troduced Mr.. Alschuler, about whose
candidacy he said there could be no
doubt.
Mr.. AIschuler made brief address,
expressing belief in the success of the
national ticket.
At Lafayette Mr.. Bryan did not speak
except to introduce Governor Thomas
The governor assured his hearers that
Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Stevenson would
carry every state in the Rocky Noun
tain region by majorities equal to those
by which Mr.. Bryan carried them in
Nothing on earth remained to do but
for Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and WiScon-
sin to do their duty as they had done
before. If they did SO, the party would
give them a president of the United
who belonged to the common people
(Applause).
At Lafayette Webster Davis also
spoke, exhorting the Democrats of In
diana to earnest effort in behalf of
Bryan and Stevenson.
At Lafayette the train was met by the
reception committee from Indianapolis
The circumstance that the train was an
hour behind schedule time in reaching
Indianapolis did not seem to dampen
the enthusiasm of the great crowds that
waited. 1t was with much difficulty
that the party reached their carriages.
When Mr.. Bryan's well known figure
was recognized in the marching column
a great shout was sent up, and cheers
followed him constantly until he ar
were lined so thickly with people that
it was with difficulty that progress
could be made, and it was D. m. before
the travellers sat down TO dinner.
After dinner Mr.. Bryan and Mr. Stew
ff~o1+ir14ad m Seventh, Po0oN