New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-08
BRYAN WILLING TO LEARN
SAYS HE NAY BE CONVINCED HE is
WRONG
FROST" AT THE CARNEGIE HALL MEET
NC CONSPICUOUS ABSENCE OF
DEMOCRATIC POLITICIANS.

DEMOCRATIC POLITICIANS.
he Tonight I'm the expression of certain
ideas, 4 recognise the falifbflfty OF the hu-
man intellect. i recognise the fact that
may wrong end Others may ne risn..
reserve the right to speak and think differ
entity when 1 am convinced that am wrong
--ewIIdIAM ]. BRYAN at Carnegie Hall last night
When William Jennings Bryan said this last
night in the early part Of his speech at Car
negie Hall, people exchanged signihcant giances
John w Keller president OF the Democratic
Club, who sat in the first gallery nehino Sonic
ladies. smiled broadly and Joined in the ap-
plause
Patrick Jerome Gleason, with a battle axe oh
his ,anei said hoarsely to friend, Jimmie
that's what I've been doin' all me I1e-chahsii
me mind whin fit"
Hes hedging for next fall" said several, as
Mr. BRYAN went on with his speech
The meeting was a great disappointment TO
the members of Winfield Scott HANCOCK
Grand Army Post whose relief fund, IT is feared
viii show balance the wrong side or the
ledger when the disbursements and receipts are
footed up If it was frost" to the old soldiers
ano had figured on making 81 900, II was even
more of one TO Mr.. Bryan, who counted on
large turnout of Tammany Hail Democrats
When it was time to call the meeting to order
the auditorium held about four hundred peopie'
In the 25-cent and 50-eent galleries there were
as many more. These were brought down 10
the main floor before Mr.. Bryan was escorted
to the platform and even then the seating
capacity was only half occupied.
In scale with fifteen for maximum the
meeting last night would be about six points
high and in the history of New-York meetings
n will wabble YEARLY down the Corridors OF
time tagged with the word medocrity AS
Mr. Bryan looked about the hall and noticed the
deserted galleries his face took on mournlui
expression He seemed to remember the Demo
cratic Club dinner and the one at MI BeiInohts
house and he seemed 10 look the thought:
-.Three frosts inside of thirty days I'm giad
I'm tough"
FEW DEMOCRATIC POLITICIANS.
There were no Democratic politicians of prom
snence on the platform until just before the
sneaker came in. when Ex-Governor Hogg of
Texas, Congressman William Sulzer O. H. r.
belmont. Tom L. johnson and one or two others
anneared. John w Keller. the only one Of the
-aTbree Johns of the Democratic Club, as has
been said took an cut of the way seat In the
gallery where he was recognized by the news
paper men.
General George B. Loud, the presiding officer,
sn his prepared speech was to have SAID; You
have responded in uncertain half hearted
manner 10 the published announcements When
he saw the small audience. however he left this
out Of his speech. After music by the Catholic
Protectory Band and a contralto solo by Miss
Ida Wilmington L. F. whitbeck, of Hancock
Post read brief and formal letters of regret
from Admiral Dewey Generals Miles and Mer-
rift Colonel Albert D. Shaw, COMMANDMENT
Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic;
Joseph w Kay New-York State Depart
1nent Commander: Senator Depew, Congress
man Cummings and the Rev. DR.. Parkhurst
General Loud, in speech which was generously
sapplauded. said among other things;
And before introduce the speaker, whom we are
nj ANXIOUS to hear let me add this thought: one
OF She nobest attributes OF American cnaractSl -
tRsr sp eze on the right to differ with others in
political and religious opinions opponent
II Is This cosmopolitan spirit of fairness which mas
Renu5nc 1t has made sincerity and earnestness
purpose welcome factors In every Whle we
may continue honestly differ In our opinion al
to sha BE- Is so@nd United in the bonds edur
ing patriotism in times OF Up 10 the nag which we
all honor and love
When Mir. Bryan was introduced the nrst
real enthusiasm OF the evening was shown py
fifty or sixty, who sprang to their feet ana
waved handkerchiefs. Then a free choWoer
voice from the gallery spoiled the erect py seho-
sng down this message
Colonel, de bunco steerers done dis trick!
MR. BRNANS SPEECd.
If wouldn't have been well for that man II
eome of Mr. Bryan's friends had been within
reach of him. The Nebraskan did not appear to
notice it He spoke in good voice in part as
follows:
ness the Grand Army for their invitation t.
me tonight / am under obligason TO mem men, ra.nt e
% they those assembled here fOng neazt
thar it is for the benefit Of those whose care
The soldiers who passed through the war OF lo6l
not only in the number Of men engaged but great il
- its result mankind. Wars of conquest have beer
The Civil War was greater than its predecessor
because the lovers OF the Nation were determined
we see nov that those who wanted to leave IL ther
have one republic Instead Of two The war mad
1t certain that no part Of the country really desires
rivalry between the of those who wore the blu,
and the gray to see who can contribute most to tbs
claim credit foE what ala soldier i.
iiitsy title because what had the priTl e
doing seems 50. small compared with what yol
am scarcely entitled to be called "comrade" le
alone the military title volunteered when wal
clared. service only in the camp. but / saw
enough TO convince me that the wife Of the soldier
suffers more than the soldier in war Applause)
ALL NOT SOLVED BY WAR
All problems are not solved by war. In a coun.
those who east the votes, the Government is good
when the people demand that ii be good and Ii If
year presents contest for the citizen. and every
not necessary for man 10 have an Opportunity to
prove his patriotism OF all the ages OF the world
the world began There is greater opportunity
and his God than at any time in all history.
tApplause)
] say tonight but myself Those who invited me
here did not indorse my opinions