The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-06-16

ana the beef packers is bound to cut
the price OF steers in two, with all its
attendant political danger In the West.
They describe the tariff situation in
the Republican party as sure to breed
trouble.
With all these things it is little won
der that the Democrats arc taking
courage and rushing to Bryan as the
man who is likely to win the next ma
tional election.
Here are some interviews ON the
Bryan movement obtained from MEM
bers of Congress-:
Kentucky Enthusiastic.
Senator Blackburn, of Kentucky,
said: ut is no surprise to .me. In
deed. can In all molesty, say L told
you so The fact is ] have long been
OF the opinion that Mr.. Bryan would
be the pmrty's nominee in 1908. He
Will enter that contest far stronger
than ever before. and believe he will
be elected over any man whom the
Republicans can name. Mr.. Bryan has
always ben ~ strong ravorite with Ken
lucky Democrats and they will give
him loyal and hearty support"
Senator Bacon, of Georgia, said:
Mr.. Bryan has not only all the strength
he has formerly had in the Democratic.
party but he now has also the sup
rf -
tives of both the Democratic and Ke-
publican parties. This is because what
were considered radical and extreme
doctrines have made such an advance
during the last few years. While MIR.
Bryan stands where he has always
stood. the so-cullcd conservative senti-
ment Of the country has caught up
with him. From the standpoint of
MIR. Brynn's interests, however
think 1t rather early to begin a cam
paign."
Senator Tillmun. of South Carolina.
said: There is no man In the world
! would rather see president. If Bryan
Is not the biggest Democrat in the
country he is mighty near It, The
only thing | can see in the way Of his
election is the superstition that the
horse that has come in behind in two
races is not q; good one to bet on.
But the very fact that despite his two
defeats there should be such Il popu-
lar demand for his denomination speaks
volumes for the popularity and strength
of the man, not only with Democrats
but with Republicans, as we'll"
Senator Frazier. of Tennessee. said:
You can put Tennessee down as II
Bryan state. II has always supported
him Loyalty and there is no Democrat
in the country so popular with the
rank and file Of the party. 1t looks
very much to me at this time as If he
will be the Democratic nominee in 1908,
but. of course, 1t is too early to tell
just what will happen"
Senator Clark. of Montana. said: IL
believe Mr.. Bryan will be nominated.
and. moreover. believe he will be
elected to the presidency. Even those
who once differed with him very sharp
ly and criticised him have come to
realization of his stability strength
and power, and now believe the country
would be safe in his hands. You hear
much talk of the Republicans finally
nominating Mr.. Roosevelt. / believe
/ they will; but If they do, and the Dem
ocrats nominate Mr.. Bryan. Mr. Roose-
welt will, in my opinion, be beaten"
Can Defeat Roosevelt.
Senator Overman, of North Carolina.
| said: II regard the Bryan wave as
highly significant, though ] can hardly
! say ii was unexpected. North Caro-
| lima has always been {; Bryan state and
| can be so counted. There is some talk
of the nomination of II southern man,
| but ] do not regard that among the
| possibilities. If the issue should be
| between Bryan and Hearst North
| Carolina would go for Bryan practical
ly unanimously"
| Senator Clay Of Georgia, said: "It
| is too early to say who ought to be
! nominated by the Democratic party.
Mr. Bryan has grown with the people
of the country. He has grown greatly
with the so-called conservative ele-
ment Those who differed with him