New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-10
BRYAN IN LOFTY VEIN.
RCARREN IN ANOTHER
Cockrar, Explains Why He Did Not
Vote for Nebraskan.

he is likely to be presented 10 the next Demo-
cratic National Convention as a candidate for
President. despite the repeated assertions that
te is not a candidate. He is in the hands OF
fis friends
In conversation with a Tribune reporter Mr..
Bryan's words and manner indicated that he
xas ready for the Presidential campaign in any
capacity that destiny might present the struggle
20 him.
I am feeling well and full Of fight" said Mr.
bryan. with a significant CLEAN in his eyes as
he referred to the campaign TO be fought this
gear.
The $4,000 legacy which his friend Bennett
of New-Haven, left him and which the courts
have withheld from him was TO have made 1t
possible for Mr.. Bryan TO exploit his political
Soctrines. He may not get the money, but he
rwiIl devote himself to spreading his political
gospel just as if the $4,000 were in a trust
hompany and subject to his personal draft.
". Bourke Cochran was at Mr.. Bryan's po-
1ltical levee and III ten minute speech paid
glowing tribute TO the Nebraskan, welcoming
him back TO the land he loves-back the citi-
zenshp he adorns," 70 use Mr.. Cockran's own
words.
Edward NJ Sheppard, the caustic gold bug
Democrat, who helped to defeat Bryan in 1896.
was there with his pecan OF praise for the
rurning traveller.
gohn S. Crosby, General Weaver. OF Iowa, and
City Judge Seabury all took up the chorus of en-
Sonliums, making Mr. Bryan forget that he
Sin the enemys country"
Altogether II remarkable a tribute TO
tlr. Bryan's winning personality as any poll
sician has had paid TO him in many a long day.
True, there were some remarkable things said.
Senator McCarren. for instance. who aspires TO
abe Craftsmanship of the Democratic National
70 ala
of political morals ever put on exhibition in this
ritE.
There many kinds Of morality, policies
and principles said Mr.. McCarren. When
principles, policies and morality are not of the
proper kind believe III changing them to suit
the occasion, bur believe in changing them in
side the party lines"
To a remarkable assemblage-an assemblage
tn which were men who. though Democrats did
not support a Democratic Presidential candi-
bate. and Republicans who did; men high in
hhe councils of both parties at different times
Adr. Bryan made an appeal for a spirit |
In politics which should work not for the good |
bf party but for the upbuilding of the nation. /
Eor a high standard OF morality personal and |
political, he pleaded. Strong in the faith that /
his party the best in the laad. and held the |
doctrines best for that land, he wanted so much |
the welfare OF that land. he said that II the |
bther party could give doctrines better than his
party, plans for a wiser administration of af- |
fairs than the leaders of his party could, then |
would his party not deserve the public respect |
and the other party should have the public |
support
The only thing approaching boom was |
Sprung by Senator MCCarren, who announced |
that he had voted for Mr.. Bryan on two occa-
Hions, and would again If the necessity arose
Fe took some Of the bloom of the rose by de-
claring that he had done so only because Mr.
Bryan happened 10 be the candidate Of the |
Democratic party.
The reception last night took place in the |
large writing room on the main floor of the |
Victoria. little after O'Clock Colonel Bryan |
entered the writing room, escorted by several |
members Of the committee. Among them were
ex-senator Ford and DR.. Albert Shaw
To greet him there was a large assembIage I'm |
which were James D. Bell Congressman Robert |
Baker. Hamlin Garland. Henry George Eenry |
"A. Goulden. Controller Grout. Justice Gaynor. |
Jacob A. Cantor, W Bourke Cochran William |
p. Hearst, Frederic W. Hinrichs Corporation |
Counsel Delany, Borough President Littleton |
Commissioner McAdoo. Patrick H. McCarren,
andrew Mclean, Judge Samuel Seabury. John |
l. Shea, Edward N. Shepard. William Sulzer
and Charles 4. Towne
LITTLE SIDE RECEPTIONS.
There was handshaking every side, as the
faithful passed around TO get a word with the
returned traveller Incidentally, some of those
Who were received by Bryan had little recep-
lions on their own account. W. Bourke Cock
fan was one OF these. Senator McCarren was
another, with ex-senator Towne a close third.
When several hundred people had shaken Mr..
Sr!an's hand. and had basked in his expan-
fiVe smile for moment, Judge Samuel Sea
pHiE, as chairman, raped for order and in a
neat little speech said that all glad TO have
~l4 bryan back in America. Men who hadn't
supported him at first men who never had sup
s.olleo MN. and men who always had, were
mere TO greet him.
Nr Bryan replied that they were no gladder
- welcome him than he 70 be home.
-. am glad" said he, that the leading men |
- olher nations are welcoming the ideas and the |
sSspes or citizens OF this American Republic. |
-ley are not less interested in IL than in their
~ - country L went TO Europe TO hear, and
go an / could l kept my ears and eyes
aet' l received impressions with much inter |
- While there are some things We can learn
I'm the European countries, there is nowhere n |
ttation should love to live .n-nowhere a people |
sAouid like TO work amonE-as 1 do in this |
trnetlee There are some countries where there
- Heeaom Of speech, and IN all countries ;he |
teopie haze much the same aspirations &c we |
80, nut here We have the opportunity 10 |
,e oAe the most out Of life. they have not no |
.aStsf What the place OF parents. Here |
,hsle sle greatest stimulus great work mental |
r--sstcai ana moral Therefore. ! said with |
- - ruth that the most beautiful thing l had
-" since left here the shore or America. |
"EFCBLICANS' COURTESY TOWARD HIM
:. want to express now MY appreciation OF
courtesy Of Republican officials abroad. 1
49, . setter from the Secretary of State, but it
- seem 10 be needed. ny trip has relieved
=. u one great anxiety: i used 10 think IL /
II fbeea beeleated, the.e'd be lt for service