The Irish standard., 1906-07-07
WILLIAM ], BRYAN
LANDS IN LONDON
SPEAKS OF HIS CANDIDACY FOR
THE PRESIDENCY.
HOLDS POLITICAL GOD TICKLE
Former Democratic Standard Bearer
Says It Is Too Early to Announce
He Will Be Nominee, as Con-
ditions May Change.

London, July 4.-William j. Bryan
and Mrs. Bryan arrived from Norway
late Tuesday afternoon. They landed
at Newcastle Monday and remained
there over the day, Mr.. Bryan desiring
a chance to quietly complete some
writing.
Arriving here, Mr. Bryan Went to the
Hotel Cecil, where he soon was be-
sieged by callers. John Burns, Will
liam y. Stead and Mrs. Stead came
early in the evening and paid an en-
tended visit. Messrs. Bryan. Burns
and Stead engaged i'll an animatedsdis-
cussion OF economics and of the social
and labor questions. Mr.. Bryan re-
ceived a great mass of American mail.
When he had finished reading his let
tors he received deputation of news
paper correspondents and dictated the
following statement:
No Politics in Reception.
1.-THE first suggestion of a reception
for me at New York came prior to the
action of any of the state conventions
and before there was any discussion of
the next campaign. 1t came from the
Commercial Travellers league, of which
Mr.. Hcge is president. l assured him
should be pleased to meet the mem
bers CT the league, suggesting that the
reception be characterized by simplici-
ty. Now that the actions of some OF
the state conventions have raised a
question as to the political significance
nF tho cr1o1 tn Int
1t must not be regarded in the light OF
an Endorsement for the presidential
nomination. While appreciate the
compliment paid by the various state
conventions, do not regard their ex
pressions as binding upon .hem or up
on the party of their state. shall not
prosecute them for breach Of promise
if they transfer their affections to an
other; will not even publish their
letters. To allow the reception to be
regarded as an Endorsement would in
the first place be unjust to others who
may be candidates.
Tells of Available Timber.
81 have seen the names of several
mentioned as possible candidates.
among them Congressman Hearst, SEN
ator Bailey and Gov. Folk who have
all rendered conspicuous service to the
party and the country, and their claims
should be considered. The party is
entitled to it's most available man, and
the question of availability cannot be
determined so far in advance. Cir
cumstances and issues may strengthen
the claims of some one of the gentle
men mentioned, and the list should be
an open one until the time comes to
choose.
II may add that it would not be just
nouncing my candidacy or admitting
the certainty of my being a candidate.
1t is two years before the convention
meets and l am not willing to sit on
a stool and look pretty that long. |
prefer to be in a position to say what
think ought to be said, write what
think ought to be written and do what
think ought to be done. l am adj
vancing in years, and cannot spare two
years cut of my life just at this time.
America Hath Charms.
II shall be glad to return to America,
although every day of my trip has been
enjoyable. l shall be glad to meet my
friends in America, and after l have
met them they will be Just as free as
before to do what they think best on is.
sues and candidates"
When told that Mayor George B. Nc
Clellan was in London MIR. Bryan said
he had not heard he was here He ex-
pressed his qualification that Mr.. Nc
Clellan had escaped from the Sails
bury railroad wreck, and said he hoped
to meet him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan will spend the
week end with Ambassador and Mrs.
Reid at Wrest Park and then will go
to Italy, returning here July %, when
Mr.. Bryan will attend the interparlia-
mentary conference. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bryan will then make tour Of Scot
land, going thence to France and
Spain.