New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-20
BRYAN AT LEAVEN WORTH
sE FINDS TIrMoR IN SENATOR HANNAs
SPEECHES But HE WILL NOT DE
BATE WITH HIM.

Lesvenworth. Kan. Sept. ia special trair
over the Missouri Pacific bore Mr.. Bryan out o.
Kansas City to-day The change from the regular
coaches, with their accompanying crowds and
endless Misunderstanding. wae evidently most welcom-
10 the Presidential candidate. for. although he
has made complaint. It has been evident thai
the strain Of the last few days. with no oppor-
tunity for rest retirement has not had an agree:
able effect upon him. This is the last Of the three
days Kansa s-NissoUri border tour. and ii was
begun at O'Clock
The hrnt stop was made ST this historic city.
Mr.. Bryan spoke for half hour from the
Tesr platform. The crowd which greeted him was
lorgc and enthusiastic. Mr. Bryan said that the
Democratic platform in the interest of the COM
mon people He wanted injure the rich, but
TO promote harmony smonE all classes.
y have heard many definitions o. heaven, he
said, but I have never vet heard man say that
We would have TWO heavens one for the rich ana
one for the poor And II there Is but one heaven
and il n that heaven the rich ana the poor arc
10 nlinsle together forever possibly can do some
good if I help the rich and the poor to set &C
ouainted IN this world, hey VIII not have to he
introduced when they cross the river.
While candidate. his interest in the present
Contest was not. he said, circumscr!bed by that
circumstance He wanted the right principles Of
government maintained IN his own interest, and in
the interest Of other peoples children. Mr.. Bryan
declared that in order 30 be in good standing at
tho present time = Republican must be able to
change his convictions upon moments warning.
The Republicans had changed upon the silver the
Freenback. the income tax the militarism and
other questions. Here he referred to q report Of
a recent speech made by Senator Hanna. saying:
I READ in lie morning paper speech made by
Nj. llama yesterday in which he said there are no
trusts. When used to want humorous reading
would 90 10 those books which contained 4 col
lection OF HI writings oc humorists. But now
when ~r1nt read something funny read Mr.
Hanna's serious campaign speeches. There are
trusts can you expect the Republican party
destroy the trusts when the leader Of the Re
publican party says there are no trusts?"
Ny. Bryan asserted that the Republican party
had completely changed its code OF morality and
had adopted the motto that might makes right.
The party hz6 been worse than Il had been
charged with being heretofore There had been
no criticism Of is code of morality. but now II
al the birth Of the party.
NJ BrEan's attention was called 10 speech
made at Delphi. IND. by Senator Hanna who was
qroted as saving that he was ready 10 debate debate
era In re5ly TO The question wheiher he would
accept challenge from Mr., Hanna MI Bryan
Il know nothing Of he mater keep! What ap-
pears IN me popeEs NO ch3lenge na Nc pee Wbie
would be glad TO debate public questions with
would not h. willing debate with whose
TesPonsbility Is less thai ny On Is am elected
tee will certify that NJ Hanna IS TO be President
Ia case OF Republican success shall willingly
Mr Bryan was also asked If he had anything to
Influenced By sinister motives il securing the
ratification Of the treaty with Spain. To this he
hepied: 800.
20 ratify the treaty and declare the Nations policy
by resolution. and the voters have an opportunity
10 pass judgment upon my reasons. ] must con-
he discusses sinister motives, but can stand nls
criticism Il Sena Hoar endure his praise
sr Joseph. Mo Sept. IA large crowd greeted
Mr. BRYAN at Baseball Park to-day. Mr.. Bryan
WIS introduced ny Congressman Cochran. In
speaking Of the trusts he said:
Even tire newspaper editors are compelled 10
their editorials defending the trusts paper
rhe price Of which has been raised by the trust 1t
IS a pitiful thing editor writing such
editorial and the same time being plundered by
trust
Mr. Bryan declared that the Republicans were
disposed to make great deal over a rise in farm
oducts and to give very httle attention TO the
Increase Of prices IN what the farmer has 20 buy.
These he said. conveniently forget the fact
hat al prices fixed by the trust and that
there Is advance in the price OF everything the
has 10 buy.
But while every man has been compelled to pay
lay his kilograms and his bank checks. the
Republican part has reduced the tax on National
bank circulation one-haf. This has been done
VIII. the taxes Of the masses have increased in
stead Of decreased
our position with the Fipinos. and commanded US
govern them. the command should be evidenced
either by the Bible or by special dispensation. He
asserted that the Bible did not justify our taking
the Filipinos, and said if there special dis
psnsatiop he would like to know 20 whom God re-
Yealed His plans. voice answered, Mark
Ny friend" replied Mr. Bryan that is undue
familiarity with great name and vent on with
his speech
Mr.. Bryan concluded his present tour with his
speech here departing tonight for his home, in
Lincoln. from which ne has been absent since
August e.