Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1906-09-14
BRYAN At LOUISVILLE
Twelve Thousand Persons Listen
TO His Address.
WATTERSON'S PRAISE
Preliminary 10 His speech Nebras-
han Reads q statement Rela-
tive TO Government Own
ership Of Railroads.

sion Of his entry 10 the south, where
his recent declaration as 10 govern
ment ownership OF railroads has arous-
ed the most opposition. William Jen-
nings Bryaa made Wednesday night a
more explicit statement as 20 his po-
sition in the matter. In dead silence
be read a lengthy statement eiaborat-
ing his position. but declared that
the making OF platforms rests with
the voters OF the whole party. and ]
never have. and never will attempt 10
force my opinions or those OF any few
men on the people"
While thus indicating that the doc.
trine OF government ownership Is In
the hands OF the voters, Mr.. Bryan's
speech indicated plainly that nothing
has as yet occurred 10 shake his be-
lief IN che ultimate necessity OF H. He
declared that he would gladly make
any sacrifice in exchange for the as
surance that regulation. instead OF
government ownership. would answer
the needs OF the people. He expressed
grave doubts as 10 whether regulation
would ever suffice. He also took pains
70 present arguments 10 convince his
hearers that government ownership
Of trunk lines and state ownership OF
stae lines mot only preserve the rights
OF the state, but will permit the peo-
pie Of each 10 adopt government own
ership when they are ready for IT,"
A tremendous yell arose when. az the
finish OF the statement Mr.. Bryan
with all emphasis he could muster,
recalled 90 his hearers that when
ever saw danger threatening the peo-
pie have spoken out without asking
anybody's permission or querrying
what the effect might be on me"
When Mr.. Bryan appeared upon the
stage at Armory hall leaning upon the
arm OF Hon. Henry watterson a yerit'
able volcanic eruption OF enthusiasm
was the greeting he received from r.
600 persons The demonstration last
ed ten minutes. thousands OF flags be
ing waved in unison with the cheers.
In welcoming the Nebraskan 10
Mr.. watterson said In part
There Is but one paramount issue
for the next presidential battle. and
that Is the rescue OF the government
from the hands that have misused and
iebauched IL and It's restoration TO the
custody OF the plain but sovereign PEG
pie. The parties TO II are. upon the
one hand. n standing army Of trained
politicians held together. not alone by
he cohesive power % the public pat
ronage. but by a community OF inter.
asts as unyieldinE as Il Is unthlnking,
richly caparisoned In al the panoply
n success war. and on the other hand
he mass and body Of those who hew
he wood and draw the water and pay
he taxes. undrilled unskilled and
widely separate. often cropping In the
lark sometimes instructed by d.
iided couusels: always lacking the re.
sources by which results are reached
ana dangers turned. but never yet
United except 10 conquer. II Is vet |
iran troops against raw militia, an un-
squal though not bootless array. as
many a well fought field in DAYS Of old
lears witness Give US but half the
discipline Of the regulars and a 1.-THE
" their equipment and we shall drive
hem before US across the barbados
" criminal wealth. though led by The
,dore Roosevelt himself.
Il recognize as our chiettain In this
approaching conflict William Jennings
3ryan Of Nebraska.
ct costs me no sacrifice Of either
personal preference OF pride OF opinion
q make this declaration Mr.. Bryan /
md have not always agreed as 10
he means: We have never disagreed |
IS 20 the end The appeal Of the NOR
il nature OF the people which he has
made with so much eloquence and
,ower. was making when he was a
10Y.
"Our Jury Is the nation our proof
he record OF tdc Republican party
,ur witness Theodore Roosevelt; our
attorney Mr.. Bryan Of Nebraska
Senator Carmack Of Tennessee made
IN address. after which Senator Stone
4 Missouri introduced Mr.. Bryan.
A number Of lndianians were pres
mt. also several noted mer from the
outh and hundreds Of people from all
ver Kentucky.
In his speech. Mr.. Bryan referred 20
he tariff and the trusts, and declared
he president had 20 20 TO the Demo
rats for help in his efforts to regulate
he trusts. Mr. Bryan paid tribute 10
PRESIDENT Roosevelt's settlement Of the
oal strike. and for his promotion OF
he Portsmouth treaty. He attacked
q system which permits a strike "a
IN until Il has cost 100000. and
ompels men 20 stare their wives 10
ct Justice. He also commended the
resident for his efforts 10 regulate
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