New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-17
BRYAN AT COOPER UNION.
THE OTHER SPEAKERS WORKED HARD
TO HOLD THE AUDIENCE TILL
HE ARRIVED

cooper Union the last place in which Mr. Bryan
was scheduled to speak last night was thronged
with pushing, surgfng crowd who came early and
waited patiently for the coming OF the Democratic
candidate for President The district leaders had
faithfully carried out the orders OF the Tammany
boss OF the city far getting the crowd
was concerned. but the enthusiasm of the audience
was far below the standard OF Tammany's usual
noise making powers. Several times the name Of
William Jennings Bryan mentioned by speak
ers early in the evening without calling forth any
enthusiasm worthy of the name.
The decorations In the main hall consisted Of a
huge electric star at the OF the platform, on
either side of which pictures of the two can
ooates. over the speakers desk was an electric
sign reading. I'VE wish to remain free people"
Scattered throughout the hail numerous flags,
though it difficult to tell whether the flags or
the bluecoats were in the ascendency. Anyway a
force of policemen sufficient Quell riot Of con-
siderable proportions was on hand for any emer-
gency.
The speakers who were slated keep the audi
ence in good humor until the arrival of their idol
were John De Witt Warner. who acted as chair
Of the meeting; John B. Stanchield the Dem
oeratic candidate for Governor of the State Will
lam F. Mackey the candidate for Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor: ex-State Senator George Raines, of Roch-
ester, and Franklin Quinby, of New-York City
CHEERS FOR CROKER.
As the last named speaker was declaiming against
the evils of trusts and Republican Encouragement
Of affairs. both State and National Mr.. Croker APP
peared upon the platform. and the CROWD jumped
up and roared itself hoarse. Behind the Tammany
chief came Mr.. Bryan. and as those direct
~ in front of the platform saw the Presidential
candidate the din increased. and small flags, which
had been scattered throughout the audience were
waved furiously Meanwhile Mr. Croker had ad-
vanced to the outer edge Of the platform. where
he took seat, and of the audience occu-
plying the side seats could Mr.. Bryan it was
some time before they learned that the latter was
the platform and sharing in the ovation
.Sz-eFs 70 he Tar a,x-b hos As
was seated again every saw Mr.. Bryan
standing at the Of the platform. and he was
greeted with prolonged cheers. while the band
played THE Star Spangled Banner"
Chairman Warner then introduced Mr.. Bryan as
Your candidate for President. who stands before
the people more respected, more trusted more
honored than ever: again your standard bearer
As Mr.. Bryan arose TO speak another outburst of
cheers greeted him. His voice was husky and his
appearance indicated that he had abored hard in
keeping mis- engagements at the other meetings.
He said in part:
This IS the fourth meeting for me tonight. 1t
pared 10 say. Great is Tammsny and Croker is
its prophet. You have chosen humble
Of this great people he becomes the greatest man
n the %ora Ny onIE rear IN me lsst four years
your affection. for / have been more anxious TO
retain that affection than to receive at your hands
The highest Office in the land. Parties may change.
hut our principles never change. The Republican
The Republicans used TO advocate bimetallism; now
ing of the National debt now it's a bank currency
based bond issues They used to denounce
Others bad. They used to advocate a small army:
now they stand for militarism. They used to boast
opposed to our code of morality: now they applaud
code Of morality stand in his way ; The RepubI
cans said that Porto Rico must have free trade.
bur a power greater than the President and greater
than Congress appeared. forcing through a bill
fastening on Porto Rico policy radically opposed
of our forefathers l24 years ago.
As 3Ir. Bryan concluded his speech the audience
stopped TO cheer for moment, and then the rush
for the exits began. BY the time that the chair
man could make himself heard most Of the chairs
empty. and the few faithful ones who had
remained told that Mr.. Stevenson was on
lie TO the hall. Whether or not the Vice
Presidential candidate got to Cooper Union
could not be learned but after Mr.. Warner had
talked TO long rows of empty chairs for few min
utes he announcement made that Mr.. Steven
could not appear. and what remained Of the
audience filed out Of the hall.
FILLING IN TIME
Mr.. Warner. undertaking the task of filing in
the time until Mr.. Stevenson should arrive, COM
pared himself old hat used to fill the hole in
broken window until the glazier arrived TO put in
clear light. He discussed the State issues re-
feTring to the Republican party's contention that
by its acts has reduced the rate of taxation, and
10 the franchise In connection with the latter
he paid a tribute to the integrity of Senator John
Ford, the author of the Franchise Tax bill
Branching off from local issues he took up the
subject Of anti-mperialsm He followed the line
Of argument advanced carly in the campaign by
Mr.. Bryan that the relation of this Government
10 the Philippines should be that Of a protector
only. He bolstered his argument with a reference
10 this country's attitude when France tried to
grasp Mexico and when Great Britain looked upon
Venezuela with greedy eyes
Mr.. Stanchheld. in his speech. attacked Governor
Roosevelt for crying down the trusts in the West
when he has taken action for the removal Of
Mayor Van Wyck from office. He also accused the
Governor Of not acting in good faith on the canal
question. Mr.. Mackey devoted most of his time
70 State issues and criticised the Republican At
torney-General at Albany FOR not taking action to
break up the lee Trust.