The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-01

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educated to the belief that the Gov
ernment is the natural owner Of
the railroads.
To Start Education Campaign.
Mr.. Bryan proposes TO lead the
propaganda for Federal ownership of
railroads, and between now and the next
Presidential election two years hence il
viii be his plan and purpose TO lend his
every effort 20 educating the members
of his party % his belief. Ten years
ago Mr.. Bryan made his famous free
silver" declaration. The Nebraskan
was nominated for President on that
plank IN a stampeded convention. Then
followed a campaign Of education with
in a period OF a few months preceding
the election. Bryan failed OF election.
The Nebraskan has told his friends
that he will begin the campaign OF
education for Federal control Of rail-
roads now, and that when the hour ar
rives for the building OF the Demo
cratic platform for the next election the
people viii demand its incorporation
among the avowed Democratic prln-
ciples.
Surprised at Comment Provoked.
Mr.. Bryan was much surprised today
10 learn that so many Democrats had
regarded the declaration of his belief in
Federal control OF transportation lines
as his obiter dictum to the Democratic
party The comuoner rsad aH the news
papers en- route Irom Bridgeport To New
York today. After he had concluded
reading some Of the sharp comments on
his railroad views, Mr.. Bryan said. MY
declaration at Madison Square Garden
for Federal control was only the express
sion OF my opinion. / tried TO make that
clear at that time. 1 have nos talked
with any Democrats on the question
and DO not now know what they think.
7 firmly believe IN the Federal control
Of railroads and I am sure that time will
justify me in the position I have taken.
have no desire 10 comment on what
others have said now"
To Spread Views Everywhere.
When told that a prominent Demo-
crat had been quoted as saying that
Fedora! control would disrupt the party
as free silver" had done ten years ago.
Mr.. Bryan said:
i don't care TO discuss what a prom
lnent Democrat says when his name is
not given. I only have this 10 say at
this time, that I prefer TO discuss the
issue tn my own way and not to answer
anonymous argument In due time /
hope to give my views 10 every section
Of the country"
rs Il not a fact that the reason why
the Southerners are afraid Of Federal
control is because OF the possible aboH-
tion OF the Jim Crow caro- he was
asked.
My idea OF Federal control" said Mr..
Bryan, is that the National Govern
nent should control the trunk lines and
that States should control the lines feed
Ing the BIZ ,rJ"k lines In their own
States
Refuses 10 Discuss Jim Crow Phase.
How about Jim Crow cars on trains
passing over trunk lines through sew
eral States?"
Wen, l prefer not 10 answer these
detalls IN fragmentary way" replied
vi. ni van Il shall discuss this issue
ia deIaH later and In my own way"
Ar. Bryan left Bridgeport shortly be-
LoIe o clock today for New York, after
spending the night at the home OF for
mer Senator Mcneil of Connecticut. He
Nas accompanied to this city bv Ken
i5-Sll r, ~ ~ zen ell, VINO was mistaken for Mr.
1aE van 8 private secretary.
Senator Fairbanks saws no Is roo
poor 10 travel with a private score
tary now that the new rate bin is In
effect. remarked reporter.
We'll, Mr.. Mcneil Is NOT nv, secr.
tary, replied Mr.. Brayn, Laughing ..bnt
In fact / never travel with a Drlvate
secretary except IN hot campaign. /
Won say anything about Senator Fair-
banks and won't give him my sympa-
thy, Tor there are many other RepubH-
cans I'm the same position who need
You know I believe in equal
sympathy for all and special sympathy
for none
The conductor on the train shook Mr..
bfyan Dy the hand and told him that
he had voted for him twice and hoped
TO vote for him the third time
nope they haven't scared you on -
replied Mr.. Bryan.
Confers With Politicians.
Mr. Bryan was driven at once to the
Victoria Hotel on his arrival here and
went into conference with Alfred DulIn.
treasurer Of the Democratic National
Congressional Committee During the
DAY Mr.. Bryan viii hold several confer
ences with Democratic politicians from
all over the country and will doubtless
sound them on the now much-talked Of
question Of Federal control of railrads.
Mr. Bryan viii go to Newark this after
noon, where he viii make a speech. and
ater VIII return 70 Jersey City, where he
VIII dine at the CaTteret Club. After
dinner there VIII be a review of a par
ade OF 10 900 OF Jersey sons and three
meetings which Mr.. Bryan viii address
IN various parts OF the city.
AIT BrNan was slightly hoarse today
.rom his speech-making yesterday In
New England, but otherwise the stress
Jf his trip had no i'll effect on MIN.