New-York tribune., 1906-07-04
MR.. BRYAN'S MOT YET"
Il STATEMENT IN LONDON.
Ua'scilling to Consider Himself In
d0rsed for the Presidency.

London. July S-William ]. Bryan and Mrs.
Bryan arrived here from Norway late this after
noon They landed at Newcastle yesterday. and
remained there over the day. Mr.. Bryan deslrin,
70 finish some writing. On his arrival here hs
went 70 the Hotel Cecil where he soon was
besiesed by callers. John Burns. William t.
Stead and Mrs. Stead went 20 the hotel early
in the evening and paid a long visit. Msssrs
Bryan, Burns and Stead engaged in an animated
discussion OF economies and OF the social and
labor questions. Mr.. Bryan received great
mass Of American mail. When he had finished
reading his letters he received a deputatlon os
newspaper correspondents. and dictated the fol-
lowing statement:
The first suggestion OF a reception for me AZ
New York came prior to the action Of any Os
the state conventions, and before there was any
discussion Of the next campaign It came from
the Commercial Travellers League. Of which
Mr.. HOse is president. 1 assured him should
suggesting that the reception be characterized
by simplicity. Now that the actions Of some OF
the state conventions have raised a question:
20 the political significance or the reception
am glad to say that Il 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 expressions binding upon them
or upOn the party of their state. I shall not
transfer their affections to another; viii not
even publish their letters To allow the recep-
the first place. be unjust 70 others who may
be candidates.
have seen the names Of several mentioned
as possible candidates. among them Representa-
tive Hearst Senator Bailey and Governor Folk.
who have all rendered conspicuous service 70
the party and the country. and their claims
should be considered. The party iS entitled 20
its most available man. and the question OS
AVAILABILITY cannot be determined SO far IN ad-
vance. Circumstances and issues may strengthen
the claims OF some OF the gentlemen men
toned and the list should be an open one until
the time comes TO choose.
may add that II would not be Just 70 mo
70 be put In the attitude Of announcing my
candidacy or admitting the certainty OF my be-
ing a candidate. 1t Is two years before the
convention meets. and am not Wiling 70 81
on a stool and look pretty that long I prefer
TO be in a position to say what think ought
20 be said, write what think ought % De writ
ten, and do what think ought to Be done 7
am advancing In years and cannot spare two
years OF my life just at this time.
I shall be glad 20 return 70 America althougn
every day Of my trip has been enjoyable.
shall be glad to meet my friends IN America.
and after have met them they VII be JUST
free as before TO do what they think best on
issues and candidates.
When told that Mayor George B. Mcciella,
was in London Mr. Bryan saft he had DC. heard
he was here. He expressed his grattncattorl4
that Mr. Mcclellan had escaped the Salisbury
railroad wreck. and said he hoped 20 meet him
Mr. Bryan win speak at the American Sodety-
dinner tomorrow night. Mr.. and Mrs Bryan
will spend the week end with Ambassador and
Mrs Reid at Wrest Park. and then viii 90 TO
the Rhine and italy. returning here July %.
when Mr.. Bryan win attend the interparliamen-
tary conference. Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan WI, then
make a trip to Scotland. going thence 20 France
and Spain.