The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-31
Mr.. BRYAN In BOSTON
is GIVEN A CORDIAL GREETING By
MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATS
In MASS MEETING
ALL SPEAKERS APPLAUDED
Ex-Gov. AItgeId, of Illinois, and
Congressman Lenfz, of Ohio, Ac-
corded Much AppIause-Mr. Bryan
Spoke Along Lines Previously
Followed - Notified Republicans
That Party Changed Principles.


BOSTON. jan 3O.-W. ]. Bryan was the
center of an unusual demonstration In
this city today. After participating In
several matters of lesser Importance dur
ing the day. Mr.. Bryan addressed mass
meeting in Mechanics hail. a building
containing a seating capacity greater
than any other building in Boston. 1t Is
calculated there were 10000 persons in the
hail. hundreds of whom remained stand
ing throughout the evening.
The speakers included Mr.. Bryan, ex-
Gov. Altgeld. Congressman Lentz, OF
Ohio. and George Frederick Williams, of
Dedham. Mass.
The doors of Mechanics hall were
thrown open at o'clock and every seat
was taken long before s, 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 large canvas
painting of Mr. Bryan, labeled 1.-The peo-
pies choice Prominent Democrats from
several of the New England states occu-
pied seats at the rear OF the chairman.
The first speaker. George Fred Williams.
was received with three cheers and
tiger. During his address he expressed
sympathy with the Beers, sentiment
that was Yociferosly applauded.
MR.. ALTGELD SPEAKS
The next speaker, ex-Gov. Altgeld, was
accorded a hearty reception by the large
audience. Mr.. Altgeld said In part:
"Out In the great West we were taught
New England was the cradle of Amer
lean Liberty. AND we have read the
words and studied the deeds of the
mighty men who made your history.
Their laws have given us guidance.
their literature has given us inspiration
and their example has given us courage
For more than a>century our people have
looked toward Boston as q Mecca, and I
come here with the feelings of devotee
approaching the shrine of the prophets
The glcry of nation does not consist In
armies or navies nor in material accum-
ulations or physical splendor. But the
glory and greatness of a nation depend
On lofty ideals, on high standard of JUS
tice, on the intelligence and spirit of its
pee pie and on the service and sacrifice
of It's great men and great women.
I'm the past when we acquired new ter
ritory the treaties provided that the in
habitants should become citizens of the
United States and in no case did they oD-
ject. That was genuine expansion, that
was growth. The blessings of the Dec1a-
ration Of Independence and of our consti-
tuition were extended to more people But
when the treaty with Spain was ratified
the administration secured the passage of
resolution by the senate to the effect
that the Philippine people never should
become citizens of the United States or
have the benefit of our constitution and
laws. At the same time the administration
through Mark Hanna got the senate to
vote down Senator BaconS resolution
which sought to have us treat the Fill
pines In the same manner that we have
agreed to treat the Cubans"
The third speaker, Congressman Lentz,
OF Ohio, was warmly received. He said
that Abraham Lincoln was not quoted
by the Republican party today. and the
Bryan Democrats were celebrating the
anniversary of Lincoln's birthday. Mr.
Lentz made a bitter attack upon the
present policy in the Philippines and
said:
''It seems We have got to learn the les
son of Bunker Hill over again, and pos
sibly at the expense of gunpowder."
While Mr.. Lentz was speaking Mr..
Bryan entered the hall In company with
Robert Treat Payne. He was greeted by
the vast audience rising to it's feet and
cheering for several minutes.
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Lentz's adj
dress. at 1910, Mr.. Bryan was intro
uuOOu- LIE was make n1mSclI
heard for some time. The forepart of
his remarks were addressed to Republic
ans. who were informed that the party
had changed its principles since the days
of Lincoln. Later he took up the subject
of imperialism, the gold standard and
trusts. =assailing each along lines already
indicated in his speeches.
Mr.. Bryan'S speech was frequently in
terrupted by applause.
Mr.. Bryan. Congressman Lentz and ex-
Gov. Altgeld wilr leave Boston tomorrow
morning for Lawrence, Mass