The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-31
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The delegation accompanying MT Bry-
an is headed by Representative j. j.
Lentz OF Ohio, George Fred Williams OF
Boston. former Gov. Garvin OF Rhode Is
land and Archibald Mcneil.
Tickets for New Haven at the regular
fare sl.b0. were purchased for each, in
Guiding Mr. Bryan, every one paying his
own passage
NO SPEECH AT BRIDGEPORT.
At Bridgeport the train stopped three
minutes but Mr. Bryan did not speak.
small crowd only gathered and the de-
monstration was chiefly confined TO the
waving OF a large flag by woman. Mr..
Bryan took hls hat of and waved II to-
ward the woman.
Mr. Bryan reached New Haven at 12lb
In and about the sta tion and on the near
by streets the crowd fllled the walks ami
q hearty round OF cheers was given the
visitors.
Mr.. Bryan was greeted by Lieut-Gov
woodruff and Mayor Studley, the latter
riding with Mr. Bryan together with ex-
Senator Mcneil OF Bridgeport and Chair
man Hewitt OF the local committee. As
soon as the carriages were flled brass
band struck up lively march ana the-
procession started across the city TO the
headquarters OF the Democratic city COM
mittee.
From the Democratic committee rooms
luncheon was served
COVERS
Covers were laid for coo guests.
Charles Gay OF this city was TO have
presided. but was taken Ill yesterday,
40 that the duty OF toastmaster feil
upon Dr. A h. Fuller OF this city. the
arrangements rested almost wholly In
the hands OF Alexander Troup, Sr, one
OF Mr.. Bryan's closest friends In the
state.
As Mr.. Bryan passed into the hall he
was rousingly cheered. everybody
etanding; the more enthusiastic climb
ing upon their chairs and waving hats
He was escorted by Mr.. Troup lhose
who were near the head table pressed
forward TO shake hands with Mr..
Bryan and there was delay In getting
eyerybody seated 80 that luncheon
could be served Mayor Studley Lieut.
Gov. Woodruff. ex-Gov. Garvin OF
Rhode Island and ex-Congressman
George Fred Williams OF Massachusetts
were the chief guests nearest neigh
bors.
The band played the star Spangled
Banner" and Rev. Or Artemus Haynes
OF this city made the Invocation
Amonk the late comers was Chairman
Carver OF the Democratic state central
committee OF Ohio. who, upon being
recognized. was cheered.
In the gallery were many women
The serving OF the luncheon was slow
aud ~ was almost O'Clock before
Toastmaster Fuller arose and for the |
Democratic club welcomed the guests |
and at once introduced Mayor Studley, |
who extended the welcome in behalf or
the city.
The welcome for the state by Lieut.
Gov. woodruff Immediately followed
LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS RE
MARKS
Lieut. Gov. Rollin 8 Woodruff, acting !
governor extended a welcome In behat !
OF the state az follows;
The people Of the state OF Connecticut |
are glad to welcome Mr.. Bryan as DIS
tinguished American gentleman and to
extend TO him the good VIII and tel!o"-
ship Of the commonwealth
America Is proud OF every man VINO
rises 10 eminence by the sterling energy |
OF his own character.
I'VE are glad 20 know that he has es- \
capped the peris OF travel I'm the Far East |
and that he has safely survived the fas- !
cinations OF Europe where he was so wei |
received by crowned heads as well as
distinguished statesmen.
ut gives US great pleasure 20 greet |
him here az We know We would be greet
ed n we went TO his home In Nebraska |
IAN nations OF the world have shown |
him honor because he ~ an American.
I'm all his travels. in all countries and
under the most nattering conditions his
head has never been turued.
at Manila Hong Kong, ST. Peters
burg Rome Paris and London. he has
left the indellble stamp Of his patriot
ism and loyalty 10 the United states.
''Mr. Bryan. you now have the good
wishes and the freedom Of this our Nut
meg commonwealth
The nuxt speaker was GEORGE Fred VIII
iiams of Massachusetts. who said
WILLIAMS PRAISES BRYAN.
Mr. williams said In part: This Is the
day when men OF ali parties and shades
OF opinion are gathering 20 do honor 10
an illustrious citizen. No political cam
psisn arouses IN feelings anl we can see
eech other as men earnestly desiring
each I'm his own way TO devote his In
terssts 10 the republic"
Mr. Williams then went on 20 praise
the personal qualities OF Mr.. Bryan which
have made him beloved" Nothing.
ne said. rs more offensive than fulsome
naitery. but In these days wen the muck
rake has laid opan such noisOme cond-
lions a. IL a rcssrs TO dwell upon the