Arizona republican., 1904-01-19

weeks He assured his friends that this was ample. He did not know much then about European distances.
 The average American believes that Europe is a very small place indeed something that could be packed away in corner of Nebraska and lost. MT. Bryan discovered that this part of the world is larger than ne supposed. ! When he found out the real situation, instead of extending his time, he de- cided to increase his speed.
 When Mir. Bryan arrived in London he wore a slouch hat of the kind gen. erally affected by every silverite in America. Someone told him that it would be good policy 10 invest in a silk hat. Much against his will, he allowed himself to be led to a hatter's. He never felt quite comfortable in his new purchase. He said that it hurt his head, and that he was always afraid it would blow off, as, indeed, it did several times.
 He wore the topper during his en- tire stay in Europe, except in Russia. where he donned a fur cap. In Lon don yesterday he gave it away to a porter, with the remark, "T guess I'll never wear one of those things again as long as I live. I'd rather not come to Europe than have to put one on"
 When he arrived in London Mr Bry- an dined with MT. Balfour, made a speech at the American society's ban quet, and did a meteoric tour among the sights of London, calling in at the Tower, St. Paul's, the geological gar dens, and the British museum. Then, accompanied by his fourteen-year-old son, William J. Bryan. Jr.. he dashed through Nottingham, Dublin, Belfast. Glasgow and Edinburgh. returning to London again slightly out of breath, but undaunted. He did the British isles in one week
 MT, Bryan found that four days was enough for France. Most of this time he spent in Paris, where he enjoyed a. long interview with President Loubet and saw many sights. A report was circulated that while in the Gay City the statesman went hunting for West minister Abbey, but this, it is under stood. was only a typographical error
 MT. Bryan spent whole day in Switzerland. He thought that was quite enough to give to so small a country. He found there nothing but mountains and scenery. He interview ed the president of the republic.
 Then he paid flying visit ta Italy, where he spent two whole days He visited the pope at the vatican. and spent five minutes at Venice. a city which he found Tot so we'll drained d Omaha. Neo.
 Gathering up his traps, MT Bryan made a wild rush through Venice to Moscow. His recollection of Moscow is very pleasant enc for it was there that he doffed his silk hat for a while, and put on one made Of fur. Then he called on Count Tolstoi, and the great philaTthropist and the theorist exchanged ideas
 The next day found him in St. Pe- tersburg, sending in his card to the czar of Russia. Most people are only received after several days waiting. but MT. Bryan's hurry was so great that it impressed even the attaches Of the palace, and they let him in with out delay. He bounded into the audi ence room, and had quite a long con- versation with the emperor. Then he begged to be excused, and made for the door. ...a
 MT. Bryan next pointed himself in the direction of Copenhagen, where he had an interesting chat with the crown prince Of Denmark. This was all he