The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-10-22
BIG CROWD GREETS
BRYAN IN SALT LAKE

Dusk was setting in when the Bryan
special" pulled into the Salt Lake
yards, at 1854 p. m, after having gone
some of the distance at a rate in excess
of fifty-eight miles an hour. Although
il was the dinner hour, the space
around the Rio Grande Western sta
ton was packed. and ii IS estimated
that not less than 1900 persons gath
cred there to listen to the words of the
great Nebraskan. AS he stepped from
the train, the outlines of the man who
had before visited Salt Lake to be
idolized by the peole We're distinguished
in the gloom, and cheer went up.
Accompanied by Mr.. Cannon, Colonel
Bryan made his way through the crowd
10 an open barouche which was watt
ing the open space between the pas
senger station and the baggage rooms.
He was introduced by Mr.. Cannon. AS
he spoke, from the carriage seat. for
half an hour, the gloom deepened. The
clear cut features grew less and less
distinct until they could scarcely be
seen by those close to him. but the
clear and resonant voice penetrated to
the outskirts of the throng.
4 am glad tonight" he began, ITO
be introduced by man whose faith in
truth ana right is greater TO him than
his prospects of advancement within a
political party"
After speaking Of the great crops OF
Utah and the output of her mines, he
declared:
Utah's Noted Men.
But Utah is more favorabIy known
by the men she produces than by her
crops or the products of her mountains.
In oil - =,
which has q senator of which il has
more reason 10 be proud than has Utah
of Rawlins. / would cross the CONT
nent if could add one vote to Rawlins
in the legislature"
He spoke of the prejudice against
western men, told how Rawlins had
overcome this. and urged the people to
send him back
You bet we will" said a voice.
ANY Republican who has pride in
the state and who wants to see IL We'll
represented should not fear national is
sues" he declared.
Colonel Bryan argued that state pride
should be taken into consideration;
that Utah should send the best man
possible 10 Washington; that he was
not a candidate; that there was a Re
publican administration, and no imme-
date chance for a change, and that
therefore state issues should be given
careful consideration in determining
ones vote.
Friendly to Silver.
He spoke Of the righteousness of the
Republican claim that the party was
responsible for good times. Referring
to the financial question, he remarked:
Il think | am little more friendly
TO silver than some of your mine
owners are"
Silver is the peoples money" said
voice from the crowd. Its in every
body's pocket"
Yes" said Mr.. Bryan. "and every
body who carries more silver than gold
should vote the Democratic ticket.
while every person who has more gold
than silver should vote the Republican
ticket"
He then showed up the Fowler bill
and other Republican financial legis-
lation or attempted legislation. The
bill. he explained, grew largely out of
TIE fact that as the gOVeTnn. mt debt
is being paid of the premium on bonds
is rising and the banks fear this will
soon take the profit Off bank notes. The
l
would mean that the branch would run
all rivals OUT OF the town. Instead of
having the management OF the bank
where public opinion would control. il
would be withdrawn 10 another part of
the country. He declared that the pro-
vision for the redemption of silver was
to make the silver first mortgage on the
gold. and then to make this an excuse
for issuing bonds.
He spoke Of trusts. the anthracite
coal strike and other subjects along
lines similar 10 those followed in his
addresses earlier in the day.
Policy Of Imperialism.
Turning TO Imperialism. he spoke OF
the argument that because American
blood had been shed in the Philippines,
the flag must not be bauied down" He
took a different view. He felt that the
fact that American blood must be shed
in the conquering OF these islands Tor
the benefit of spectators was good
reason Why the people should be given
freedom.
= believe that the life of one Utah