The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-15

quite independently of that this Univer-
sity which has sent out with the puollc
life of America, Thos II. Benton, James
X. Polk. VIM. a. Graham and Zebulon
B. Vance, has distinct hearty and sin
cere pleasure in welcoming to her halls
a distinguished American-publicist
statesman and leader whom millions
of his countrymen once sought and will
again seek 10 make the Chief Magistrate
Of the Republic | have the honor and
pleasure to present to You the Hon.
VIM. j. Bryan
! will attempt no synopsis of his mas
terly speech. Its like has been heard
no living man here in this generation.
From the first to the last sentence, the
attention was perfect and there was PER-
feet sympathy and complete accord be-
tween the speaker and the audience,
composed of students. ladies, business
men and farmers. He paid a tribute 10
Nnthaniel Macon. and held him up as the
model public man of his day--a tit ex-
ample for the young men Of today, and
after very hasspy introductory remarks
discussed Pending Problems the
money question. trusts and imperialism.
IL was fresh, viIile. inspiring. The mon
ey question was made palmer than
had ever heard il put before. and II
won his audience. In discussing the
trust question he enlarged upon the idea
that il destroys individual opportunity
and blocks the avenues OF independent
silccess hitherto open 10 all young men.
Notlling finer has ever been heard here
than this arraignnent Of monopoly. put
ting emphasis upon its narrowing the OPP
port unity for independent enterprise. and
making mighty millionairt@S of those who
controlled the trusts ami condemnIng
others to ScIvitude TO this new form OF
oppressive taSk-maSterS. If possible his
treatment OF the impolialiStic policy was
the climax Of his wonderful address. Ii
was enriched by many a Thus saith the
Lord. and was so unanSwerable and
powerful that Il carried conviction 10 the
hearers. al OF whom cheered to the echo
hisoloquent appeals to resist the en-
croachment OF militariSm and imperial
ism.
| wish ! could send a full report OF the
speech. No conception Of the wonderful
impression il made can Ia given in this
short report. He captured the whole
Il"tt--iattttt Slu%t'lt>. ltNltttIEt>, Isl
tors, and today Mr.. Bryan is as poEal-
lar in the University Of North Carolina
rs in the best Democratic disrlicl in Ne
Lra>ka.
4 short speech followed at the hotel,
and AFTER ali elegant dinner NJ Tickard's
hotcl. Mr.. Bryan. accompanied by Col
Webster. Mr.. Watts, and Mr. Brooks
LETT for Columbia. :. c.. where he has
IN engagement TO address tine General
Assembly. He vas 10 take supper in
Greensboro with Mr.. Brooks and 10 i,e
,scorted to Charlotte hy Mr. Watts. At
tha; oinr he Will he met by the South
Carolina Legislature committee.
Chapel IIii received him gladly. sat
1T his feet and learned Of him with
profit. and all feel that his con ing here
has been rich bencdicton.
| give below 4 few estimates OF his
speech
Dr. Alderman: Mr.. Blyan'S speech
had the strength of sincerity AMI con
yction. There was rugged force a1l<;
convincing power in ii here and the.,
and everywhere pervading il a charm
Of manner that easily explains his hold
on the great MASSES Of the people. His
speech while discussing warmly Pend
ing l'rohleDs' was fair and dignitied ana
pitched To the academic note.
Hon. +. u. Winston: Mr.. Bryan
spoke largely on the line of his great
speech IN Raleigh. Ii was addressed 10
students. and Of course the questions
were discussed on the key of the teacher.
1t was ma~torful in purpose and his own
deep convictions were conveyed TO his
hearers with force OF language and il
lus;lation that makes him the greatest
public speaker of our time. 1t was
Very great address"
Hon. II. a. Foushee: Il have never
heard 50 great n speech.
Major T.. j. Hale: Bryan grows OH
you. His speech at Raleigh and mere
today are the productions OF Il great
statesman"
Col. John X. Webster: He gets bet
ter ail the time. He is the only man
Who scores trusts to suit me"
Hon. A. l.. Hrooks: The speech to-
day is worth travelling a thousand miles
to hear
Editor 4. -. Watts: '1 put Bryan's
picture at the mast head in 1896 when
he was defeated. | thought then he
WAS our greatest man. Since hearing
him today | think I will have to Ger Il
bigger picture"
Judge MacRae: ".A truly great speech.
| was charmed and delighted
Mr.. {. l.. Ahe1ncthy: He iS the most
lucid and convincing man | have ever
heard. His speech today must pro-
foundly impress all who heard it,
s. II
could ill column with like opinions.
but time is up.
MR.. BRYAN AT DURHAM.