New-York tribune., 1906-09-12
BRYAN In ST. LOUIS.
Speaks to 1900 Persons-Praises
President Roosevelt.


ST. Louis. Sept. 11.-Tremendous enthusiasm
greeted William ]. Bryan when he faced twelve
thousand persons in the Coliseum here tonight
As he stepped upon the platform the spectators
arose. waved flags and shouted. The cheering
lasted four minutes.
Motioning for silence with a palm leaf fan. Mr..
Bryan said in part:
want 10 show you # is better TO trust Demo-
cratic principles 10 the Democratic party than TO
trust them 10 the one man whose party de-
nOunces him for following them. / want to re-
mind you that the most popular act of Mr..
Roosevelts administration was his bringing
pace between two nations. He settled the coal
strike after a loss Of S990O0000 10 employers
employees and the public II grand act.
applauded him for IL. But where did he get the
doctrine-in the Republican platform? No. He
got IL from the Democratic platform, and wrote
the plank myself.
II the President can become the only popular
man in the Republican party because he does
something spasmOdically along Democratic lines
what would be the popularity of the man who
does something and has always been a Demo-
crat?
Where did Mr.. Roosevelt find this mandate for
his action regarding the rate bill? He had 10 go
10 the Democratic platform. The law was sug-
gested by the Democratic party. / shall soon
have occasion 20 talk on railroads again. but to-
night want 20 impress IL upon you that the rail-
read question solution was the product of the
Democratic party
The President has now been in office almost
five years. How many trust magnates are in the
penitentiary? We have a great many trusts I'm
this country violating the laws / ask YOU TO
figure out on the basis OF the number OF trust
nagnates imprisoned during the last five years
trust question
II these things prove 10 you that Democratic
forethought is better than Republican fore
thought, would II not be better 20 vote for Dem
ocrats than for those who have followed at the
tail end OF the Democratic procession?
A big crowd assembled at Union Station. and
there was cheering and general movement for
TEruw h..
but perfect order was maintained by the police.
After interval Of general handshaking. Mr
Bryan was escorted 10 the Hotel Jefferson.
After breakfast he held a general reception
for an hour. and later visited the Merchants
Exchange. Among the first To greet Mr.. Bryan
at the Hotel Jefferson Joseph NJ. Morrow,
OF Salem, ILL., former neighbOr Of Mr.. Bryan's
hearty handshake and familiar slap on the
back was Mr.. Bryans greeting Joe. give the
home folks my love-" he said. Il would like
very much 20 see them all. love them dearly"
In an eXtempOraneOus speech in Druids' Hall
Mr.. Bryan touched on government ownership Of
railroads for the first time since his address in
Madison Square Garden. New York
If there is any sentiment in the country to-
day fRvorng government ownership OF railroads
II is because the railroads have created the
notion that they own the government" he said
Just in proportion as the railroads regard the
rights OF the people just in that proportion will
we get along well together.
The railroad is the servant OF the people.
When il seeks 10 become the master of the
people it usurps place not rightfully belonging
10 it,"
The corridors Of the Hotel jefferson We're
thronged with people eager 10 shake hands with
Mr. Bryan. The hall leading TO his apartments
was congested and the bellboy stationed before
the door was besieged- Mr.. Bryan was holding
conference with politicians when the
bellbOy left the door for moment Instantly
the crowd opened IL and Surged through The
conference was at once ended and Mr.. Bryan
sprang TO his feet and greeted the throng shak-
ing hands with each
He said he had not been following closely the
custer proceedings Of Attorney General Hadley
against the alleged oil combination. but re-
ferring 10 Attorney General Hadley. he said:
Pm right with anybody who fights the
trusts"