The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-31
HIS KEYNOTE is FUSION
MIR. BRYAN ADDRESSES THE INTER
RIFIED OF THE HUB.
Union of All Parties Against Imperi-
alism and the Trusts-Repeal of
the Declaration FOretOld.

BOSTON, Jan. 3O-William ]. Bryan was
the central figure of an unusual demonstra-
ton in this city tonight. After participant
ing in several events of lesser Importance
during the day, Mr.. Bryan addressed an
immense mass meeting in Mechanics Hall.
a building with a seating capacity greater
than any other in Boston. 1t Is estimated
that there were ten thousand persons in
the hall, hundreds Of whom remained
standing throughout the evening. The
speakers included Mr.. Bryan, Ex-Governor
Altgeld, Congressman Lentz, Of Ohio, and
George Fred Williams, of Dedham. The
meeting tonight closed busy day for Mr.
Bryan. Arriving here from Providence at
9:1S o'clock this morning he was escorted
to the American House, where the Bryan
Club, of Boston, rendered him breakfast,
and later a reception and banquet WEI e
held at Faneuil Hall, many New England
Democrats of note, in addition to those
accompanying the guests, attending. All
dresses were made at each function.
After the breakfast President Washburn
introduced Mr.. Bryan to the crowd, which
cheered as Mr.. Bryan rose to SPEAK. Men
tioning the fact that persons of various
parties We're represented in the gathering,
Mr.. Bryan said: IL have gone on the theory
always that you can fuse any metal If the
heat Is sufficient. In the last campaign 1t
was sufficient to fuse the Democrats and
the Populists. 1 believe in the next cam
paign We shall have not only cooperation
between these parties. but the questions
that have arisen since 1896 will also bring
into cooperation with our forces the men
A.
and in view of the question of imperialism
will rush to us for deliverance from a
party that seeks to repel the Declaration of
Independence"
The reception and banquet given Mr..
Bryan by the Democratic state committee
followed the Inequalities offered by the
Bryan Club. This reception, which was
held in the armory of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company, on the upper
floor of the hall, took place at II to 1870
o CLOCK. The banquet was spread in the
historic auditorium of the building. Robert
Treat Paine, jr., John p. Altgeld, Con-
gresham Lentz and Mr.. Bryan were
among the speakers. Robert Treat Paine,
to the Transvaal war, likening the burgh-
ers to the Spartan brothers and prophecy
ing victory for them.
Congressman Lentz of Ohio said that
Faneuil Hall are the most valuable of any
received from any place in the world. He
said the Republican party had violated its
pledges on the civil service, on Cuba, and
on every subject. He declared the plat
form of the Republican party should be
Greed, gluttony and avarice. The Repub-
lican party is turning its face against the
Declaration of Independence. They will
meet in Philadelphia, there to repeal that
Declaration of Independence, in the city in
which 1t was signed. / suppose after they
have met there and repeale,. it the Repub-
licans of this city will meet in this hall to
ratify the act"
The doors of Mechanics Hall were
thrown open at o'clock, and every seat
was taken long before o'clock. the time
the meeting was called to order. The hall
had been decorated with bunting, national
colors and State shields. At the head of
the immense stage stood a large canvas
painting of Mr.. Bryan, labeled THE
Peoples Choice" Prominent Democrats
from several of the New England States
occupied seats in the rear of the chairman.
The first speaker, George Fred Williams
was received with three cheers and a tiger.
During his address he expressed sympathy
with the Beers, a sentiment that was vocif-
erously applauded. The next speaker, ex-