Evening journal., 1906-08-31
BrYan's Polnts Cheered.

Bryan's drives at the trusts were re-
ceivod with ycls OF approval. There
were cheers for his declaration in favor
of an income tax. which he told his
hearers formed part Of the fiscal system
OF nearly every country in Europe lie
spoke for universal peace born OF arbitra-
tion, and found his audience in perfect
accord with his views. One Of the points
Of greatest interest in his speech juds-
ing from tho applause with which 1t was
received. was his reference. IN a iocula~
strain, to tho advantage that had been
taken Of his absence from the country
to investigate certain corporations. mean
ing the insurance companies He con-
graduated the country on the fact that
one result of such investigation would be
that II would be harder to collect enor-
nous campaign funds. He praised Presi-
dent Roosevelt for his recommendation in
favor OF a law on the subject, which Con-
gress had ignored.
Bryan said he wanted the Democratic
party to announce that it would receive
no money from any corporation whatever.
Whether he intended this to apply to the
Ryan-Belmont campaign that is planned
with. Jerome as its candidate FOR COVER
ror .was-one. Of the. things that every per-
| son I'm the crowd was obliged to constr-e
/ for himself. The sentiment was cheercd,
I Just before Bryan came on the platform
'William r. Hearst entered the Garden
and took a seat in a box directly oppo-
site the festooned stand from which
Bryan was to make his address. The In
dependence League leader was recognized
and the crowd broke into cheers so hearty
as TO make those who were not in the
secret Of Hearsts presence think that
Bryan had come. The next minute the
audience, with its back to the speaker
stand to greet Hearst. faced around again
when shouts announced the arrival Of the
guest Of honor.
Charles T. Murphy was conspicuous by
his absence. Ho had not ridden in the
Bryan parade IN the afternoon. either. but
had instructed Thomas F. Smith. secre-
tary TO Tammany. to say he was ill.,
Among Murphys friends 1t was reported
that he had not graced the occasion by
his presence because the reception to
Bryan had been captured to a great ex-
tent by Mayor McClellan's faction.
Above ALL precautions had been taken
against the meeting becoming an adjunct
of the Hearst boom. The anti-Hearsi
Democrats were not able, however, to an
Madison Square Garden without the aid
Of Hearst's admirers. hence the demon.
stration for the Independence League
leader when he appeared I'm the hall.
A Thunderous Welcome.
1t was $40 when Bryan arrived IN view
Of the audience. Previous TO that Cover,
nor Folk. OF Missouri. had been intro.
duced, and after speech Mayor Tom l.
johnson. OF Cleveland. as the permanent
chairman Of the meeting.
A cry Of Five cents to Coney Island
raised when johnson began speaking
causcd general laugh. The crowd insist,
ed on cheering for several minutes whei
Bryan walked onto the platform.
When Bryan arose the crowd vented ia
last and most vociferous welcome Fol
nearly ten minutes the band played ma
tional airs. the crowd sang Aud Lani
Syne' and Dixie" while Bryan STOOD
pale as death. his jaws working nervously
: and his eyes all but filled with tears. That
appealed strongly to the audience. fol
they perceived this was no play actor 3
game.
While Bryan showed excellent mastery
Of his Ions speech he diverged at times
from the text as prepared In advance
This, however. was an Improvement II
every instance, as IL inspired by the bes
within him. After acknowledging ia.
demonstration, which. he said, he felt n,
did not deserve in all its fervor and sin
certify, he exclaimed: MY heart indea,
would be of flint were 1 not in return Z,
; consecrate il to your service"