The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-05-25


 Makes an Address-says Republicans
 Are Adopting Democratic Ideas-Mr.
 Roosevelt is Helping the Democratic
 Party-Smooth Outlook for Next
 CampaIgn-other Remarks by Mir.
 Bryan on Philadelphia MuddIe, the
 TariR and the Railroad Question:
 The Bennett Legacy of s5o,ooO and Its
 Public Usefulness.
 Hon. William J. Bryan arrived here from New York shortly before 9 o'clock yesterday morning. At o'clock yes terday afternoon. after the close of the hearing in the probate court, he attended an informal dinner given In his honor at Cox's Surf house. Savin Rock, No set programme of speeches had been arranged. Those present were Senator Archibald McNeil and two sons, of Bridgeport; Mir. and Mrs. Alexander Troup, Senator Kennedy and wife. of Naugatuck, the Rev. MT. Dick erman, Henry c. Newton and family. W. H. H. Hewitt, Mrs. Thomas Noble. of Cromwell, sister of Mrs. Henry G. Newton; John H. Barlow, Frank s. An drew and wife, Judge and Mrs. Joseph Sheldon, Mrs. Elizabeth Sheldon Til linghast, John F. shannahan, Frank Gleason, Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Fuller and MT. and Mrs. Charles Gay.
 The dinner was largely social af- fair, enlivened by a string of amusing stories by Mir. Bryan, and running com ments of a social nature. During the occasion, however, MT. Bryan, in re- sponse to repeated calls and amid an outburst of enthusiasm arose and de- livered one of his happy speeches, largely touching upon the social side, but later speaking of the national po- litical situation in general way, with out going into particulars or details. He expressed great pleasure at meet ing the friends present, and said it would give him great pleasure to visit New Haven on future occasions, hav- ing many pleasant reminders of this city and it's people. He had made a number of visits here which were u1- avoidable and unsought outside of the occasions when he had made addresses here, but now that litigation was draw ing to close his future visits would be made of his own accord.
 Proceeding, he said that the outlook for the democratic party was growing more and more cheerful and encourag- ing. The republican party was adopt ing democratic ideas and theories, and was falling into line with views and positions championed by the democrats. President Roosevelt was helping the democratic party by his recent utter ances and expression of views on the tariff question, and on the supervision of the great railroads in the country. Things were shaping themselves for a good show for democratic success in the next campaign.
 These remarks by MT. Bryan awakeh- ed hearty and prolonged enthusiasm. MT. Bryan further expressed himself as heartily in sympathy with repub- lican party efforts to adopt democratic ideas. There was a glo wof satisfae tion evident in Mr. Bryan's counte- nance as he spoke on this theme of re- publican advocacy of democratic ideas.
 But the chef point of MT. Bryan's aH xyas fad fx, 40 [ late MT. Philo s. Bennett, and tlle good his legacy of $50,000 trust monas left in his will would accomplish in increasing the patriotic spirit in our country. MT. Bryan said that matters would be so arranged that at least one college in every state of the union would receive portion of the funds so be yielded by the bequest to be con- |verted into Bennett prizes for the stfm- ulation of the study of civil govern, ment MT. Bryan in his remarks con- corning MT. Bennett also spoke of his interest in and sympathy for the work ingmen and their welfare.
 In closing Mir. Bryan said it was with great pleasure he noted the loyalty of |his friends, even though he had been a candidate on the losing side. MT. Bryan's speech aroused much enthusi- asn.
 Short speeches followed from Messrs Alexander Troup, Charles Gay, Rev, MT. Dickerman and William H. H. Hewitt of this city, who practically served as master of ceremonies Will Iliam J. O'Brien of this city added few remarks, as also did Archibald McNeil of Bridgeport.
 At the-close of the occasion MT. Bry- an left for Bridgeport as the guest of Mr. McNeil on the latter's automobile The New Haven people returned by trolley.
 MT. Bryan said yesterday in the course of conversation in the office of his counsel, Newton, Church & Hewitt:
 T am very glad to find out that the administration Is discussing the tariff question and finding out that the tar if is tax" % Referring to the gas monoply with | which Philadelphia is now wrestling MT. Bryan said he was pleased with the stand Mayor Weaver has taken He alluded to the monoply as one of the most notorious grabs the country has ever known. "There is an illustra. tion," he said, "of private ownership