Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-09-01

A. B. Fuller of this city. The arrange
ments rested almost wholly on the
hands Of Alexander Troup, ST., one of
Mr.. Bryan's closest friends in the
state.
AS Mr.. Bryan passed into the hall.
he was rousingly cheered, everybody
standing, the more enthusiastic climb
ing upon chairs and waving hats. He
was escorted by Mr.. Troup. Those who
were near the head table pressed for
ward to shake hands with Mr.. Bryan
and there was delay in getting every
body seated so that luncheon could be
served. Mayor Studley, Mayor Wood
ruff, Ex-Gov. Garvin and Ex-Con-
gresham Williams of Massachusetts,
were the chief guests nearest neigh
bors. The band played "Star Spangled
Banner" and Rev. DR.. Artemus Hayes
of this city made the invocation.
nj the gallery were many women
1t was almost 2 o'clock before Toast
master Fuller arose and for the Demo-
cratic Club welcomed the guest and
at once introduced Mayor StudIey who
extended the welcome in behalf Of the
city
The welcome for the state by Lieut.
Gov. Woodruff Immediately followed.
ire next speaker was George Fred
Williams of Massachusetts.
Mr.. Bryan was introduced by Mr..
Fuller as man respected all over the
world. AS the guest arose. there was
prolonged cheers. Mr.. Bryan bowed his
acknowledgement. and in starting 10
make a response. his voice showed the
effect CT the strain Of last night. In a
few minutes the sharpness wore off and
his hearers had no difficulty in catch
ing every word that he uttered. Mr..
Bryan said that he found it difficult to
speak at all upon political subjects
without being misconstrued and as a
consequence, he would say nothing po-
litical for fear he would be misinter-
preted.
He spoke about his trip around the
would, saying he took it for an educa-
ton. and had found it to be as educa-
tional as he had expected. He said he
was impressed while abroad by the al
truism of the United States and further
said that nothing in the world APP
preached America in this respect. Cap
plause). He cited examples as applied
to different countries of the globe of the
Influence of the United States in those
countries. Mr.. Bryan said that If we
spent one-tenth of the money upon ed
ucation that we spend in building I'D
an army and navy, we would have bet
ter protection. In speaking of the con-
ditions in the Orient. he said that the
educational movement there was one
of the most important of all problems,
and that he hoped all Americans would
realize it and act accordingly.
When MIR. Bryan had concluded his
remarks he was cheered enthusiastical-
ly by all present for several minutes,
after which Ex-Governor Garvin of
RI ode Island was introduced and made
a few remarks. in which he said that
Mr.. Bryan was to be complimented up
on his success both here and abroad,
and that the influence and popularity
of the Nebraskan was fully established
abroad as well as in this country.
At the conclusion Of the speaking the |
gathering broke up. most of those pres |
ent going over to the green, where the |
mass meeting was held. Mr.. Bryan re-
NAMED to meet the delegation from the |
New England states when a confer
ance on political matters was held.
At the hour for beginning the mass
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