Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-14
BRYAN WILL RETURN STRONGER THAN EVER VIII Be Given An Ovation Such as No Public Man Ever Received
 Before
4 THIRD TIME CANDIDATE
That He Will Be Nominated For Presidency Two Years Hence i.
 a Foregone Conclusion.

Vo0nih6toH, D. C., July lf.-W1I-
 Ham Jennings Bryan's homecoming
 will be marked by distinction sell
 dom accorded to an American citi-
 zen. Already arrangements are
 being made to give him such re-
 ception as rarely has been accorded
 to any American who has not won
 honors of warrior or as an official
 or the country. For more than a
 year he has been on tour of the countries of the world. Meantime,
 he has kept in touch with the citi- Eens of his own country through let
 ters which he has written and
 through interviews which he has made public at various places en route. It is recognized by men of all parties and of all political affili- ations, who are capable of unbiased Judgment, that MT Bryan-plain American citizen as he brides him self in being-will return to Ameri- ca stronger in all political essentials than he ever was.
 Strange as 1t may be, he will re- turn to his native country almost with the assurance that, for the third time, he is likely to be nominated for the presidency of the United States by one of the great political parties of the country. Just at this time his nomination seems nearly inevita- ble. He has said himself that he is not seeking again the favor of his party or of the people, but both nat. urally are grayitating toward him as the logical candidate again to lead the hosts of democracy. He has placed himself in a very strong posi- tion, politically. and. unless all politi- cal signs fail, he assuredly will be called upon again to lead the demo- cratic party In the campaign of 1908.
 Mir Bryan's arrival in New York next month will be made the occa- sion of notable demonstration. It will be partisan, in sense, but it also will be a sincere expression of regard for an earnest American who has won favor and distinction through real merit. The New York reception. however, will be but a marker" in the sentiments which 1t conveys to MT Bryan's reception in parts of the country farther west. Whatever may be the difference be- tween Mir Bryan and the people in a political way, 1t Is certain that they generally admire the man personally. He is regarded as an aggressive American who contsantly has at heart the interests of his country men. He is red-blooded and verile, and those qualities appeal to the av- craze American.
 Mir Bryan is embarrassed by the intimations which have been con veyed to him of the intention of his fellow citizens to give him so many receptions. He is simple in his tastes and desires and mere formalities. especially when accompanied by ex- travagance, do not appeal to him. This feeling is indicated In letter written in response to an invitation from the Iroquois club of Chicago. which has arranged to give Mir Bryan a reception. He says:
 ''The reception or banquet should be as simple as possible. My views on this subject are known fin the United States, and they have been strengthened by what I have seen abroad. There are more democratic ways of spending money than on high priced dinners and costly recep- tions. As people do not attend politi- cal dinners, primarily. for the pur- pose of eating. but for communion | together. 32 or s3 per plate is enough, and really prefer the dollar 1 dinner.
 ''I very much appreciate the com pliment paid me by your club in ten- dering me the banquet Ca reception | without banquet would be equally | acceptable). and hope your members | have not been deceived by the report | in the newspapers that I have under gone any change and my opposition | to trusts and the corporate domina- tion of politics is more earnest. if | that is possible, than at any time in the past I think the people are be- ginning to recognize that it is really | more conservative to correct abuses than to allow predatory wealth to load It's sins upon honest accumulation and legitimate business"
 Among political observers in Wash ington it is expected that Mir Bryan. from the minute of his arrival in his home country. will be in the public eye" to larger extent than ever be- fore. except in the heat of campaigns. That he is near the people Is certain and that he will grow nearer is all most foregone conclusion.