Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-30
BRYAN NOW CONFERS|
Continued From First Pase.)

iato the fold and Joining in the general
1t is a hilarious and good-natured crowd
overflows on the streets. readily recognis-
able from the busting throngs Of citizens
upon business bent. It Is kind OF grand
reunion and democratic love feast. The
boys show that they feel frightened up by
their leaders presence. and there IL a note
OF confidence In their rejoicing.
Up to this morning $50 applications for
admission to the Bryan reception had been
received, which, Of course, IL many thou
sands in excess Of the capacity Of the hall
Overflow meetings will be held in half q
dozen places, to be addressed by proml-
nent men. but thousands will get discour-
aged, and after the street parade at
O'Clock will dispense to view the sights
Of the city.
Some curiosity was manifested by the
visiting democrats as to what Hearst
newspaper would say editorially today
about the coming event. Here Is the edi-
torial. and all Of 1t. You can figure It
out for yourself:
As Mild as Milk.
'Mr. Bryan's welcome homo yesterday
must appeal to him as the most hattering
experience OF the long journey which he
thus brought to q fitting end. Abroad he
was honored by princes and kings. At
the threshold Of his own country he was
met on the common ground OF equality
by his fellow countrymen: and II with
less pretension, at least with greater ana
among them. Small wonder that before
the plaudits of the welcoming delegations
Mr.. Bryan. who could continue to be elo-
quent In the presence OF princes, was at
loss yesterday for power to tell how good
he felt to be back in America once more"
The reception committees from the Dis
trict Of Columbia were put on short rations
as to admission tickets along with other
delegations, Sixty tickets were requested.
but only thirty-one granted. Cotter T.
Bride. the head of one Of the rival delega-
lions from Washington, was first on the
scene. and he was given the bunch Of
thirty-one tickets and badges. Mr.. ]. Fred
Kelly and-his committee were not due to
arrive until o'clock this afternoon, so Mr..
Bride took charge Of the tickets last night
Il will see that Mr.. Kelly and his friends
get Esas the this most Of the said Mr.
larger proportion for them and have been
abused by some Of my closest friends be-
cause I would not give up to them last
the tickets and all the District delegates
VIII go together"
President Hoge of the local committee Of
arrangements told me he had turned over
the tickets for the District delegation to
Mr. Bride.
The District Democrats.
The following District democrats had ar
rived this morning: COtter T. Bride, Rev.
DR.. McCloud. w. w. Bride. Robt. N. Har-
per. ex-senator James J. Jones. VIM. Nick.
Clayton. John ]. Hillman. John Boyle, c.
F. Ludwaith, ]. T. Dwyer, ]. L. Norris,
Gen. VIM. Birney, VIM. F. Hoffman, John
8. Miller, w. Cranch Mcintyre, Jesse B.
Wilson, ]. B. Moore.
The following prominent Virginians were
at Bryan headquarters this morning: Sena-
tor Daniel. Senator Martin, Gov Swanson,
Lieut.. Gov. Ellison. ex-Gov.s Tyler, Repre-
sentative Flood and Joseph Bullion Of
Lynchburg.
Among the more prominent Marylanders
were Gov. Wardeld, Victor Baughman.
Murray Van Diver, ex-Attorney General
Poe. State Senator Linthicum, Representa-
tive Talbot, Speaker Benson ex-Represen-
tative Rusk and Walter r. Townsend.
Later in the day Mr.. ]. Fred Kelly ar
rived and set out to find Mr.. Bride and get
his tickets. Other District democrats on
hand include Smith Thompson, jr. Thomas
j. Moore and H. 8. B. Atkisson.