The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-13
SPENDS THE DAY IN WASHINGTON
Besieged by Callers From Ar
rival Till Departure.
VISITOR AT THE CAPITOL
Holds an Informal Reception, Being
Greeted BY Old Friends of the House.
Not Inclined to Say Whether He Would
Again Accept Democratic Nomination.

William Jennings Bryan. clear Of CON-
plexion and bright OF eye. and with two
handsome Opals in his shirtfront. arrived
in Washington from the West this
morning.
From O'Clock, when his train pounded
into the station over the dripping tracks.
until late in the afternoon. when the hour
Of his departure for CuIpeper. Va. his
destination, arrived, the famous Nebras-
kan was kept busy receiving the calls OF
his hundreds OF friends in the public
and private life Of the Capital
Colonel Bryan had teIegraphed for
apartments at the Metropolitan Hotel.
where COngfessmen are wont 10 eougrs-
gate They were reserved for him-the
finest suite-although the former candi-
date for the Presidency Travelled alone
and IN ultra-Jenersonian simplicity.
After remaining at the hotel for break
fast, at which Colonel Bryan was tho
guest Of Representatives Robinson. stork.
and Neville Of Nebraska. the Nebraskan
sought refuge from besieging callers at
the residence OF 'Blr. C0tter 7. Bride. on
Capitol HILL where he had lived when a
comparatively unknown CONGRESSMAN from
an obscure Nebraska district, and which
has since continued TO be his favorite
abode when in Washington
How is 'Babe'2- queried the editor
Of The COmmoner," as soon as he had en-
tered the door. When informed that
Babe" was well. Colonel Bryan took OF
% r..r -
Louisa, who was almost a baby when the
Congressman first came TO Washington
from the Platte He has always re-
garded her as almost ons OF his own
children Last summer she was the guest
OF Miss Ruth Bryan, at Lincoln.
Under any eirvumstaz -~s would rou
ever again accept the nomination Tor the
Presidency from Democratic eonven-
tion2' a reporter for The Times asked
him.
Il cannot say just at this time what I
shall do Mr.. Bryan replied.
"A man cannot say that under certain
he might not steal certain
things All he is able 70 know is that
under no circumstances would he ever
steal anything
Speaking Of the death OF Ex-Governor
AItgeld, he said:
4 feel his death deeply In him the
country had a jealous public servant and
a devoted patriot"
Mr. Bryan then briefly touched upon. the
question OF Imperialism Il Is his opin-
ion, Judging from the present outlook,
that this VIII be the big plank in the
Democratic platform
1t is impossible to say at this time
said Mr- Bryan. what the principal plank
in the platform viii be- II may be
finance. the trust question. CT that Of
Imperialism II looks now as though this
last would De the main issue. I would not
want to say.
80 far as the future Of the Demo
cratic party IS concerned. the outlook IS
bright
Il have ample time to discuss all the
questions Of the day. through the Cen
mOner' and in addresses delivered from
time to time am kept busy. and have
my time well occupied.
Mr. Bryan held long conference with
Senator Carmack. Of Tennessee. the two
gentlemen being cIoseted for more than
an hour The question Of the chairman
ship Of the Democratic National Con-
Eessional Committee was touched upon.
a light luncheon at the house was
served There were present Mr.. Bryan,
Senator Carmack. Mrs. Ashton c. ShaIIen-
berger, wife OF Representative ShalIen-
berger Of Nebraska, who is a warm per
soual friend Of Colonel Bryan. and the
Of the family.
Mr. Bryan then went TO the Capitol for
conference with Democratic leaders. and
10 greet his friends OF the House OF Rep
The Capitol was reached
shortly before / O'Clock. The distinguish
ID visitor was escorted to the House
,loakro0m, where for some time an in
ormaI reception was held. Mr.. Bryan
declared it 20 be one Of the most enjoy
.ble experiences OF his life, and his face
iushed with pleasurabIe excitement as
,ordial greetings from former associates
,pd acquaintances were shovered upon
Iim.
small party later dIned
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