Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-31

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William Jennings Bryan has departed
from Los Angeles, taking with him the
kindliest feeling for the people of the
Angel city, but leaving behind impress
sions of a personal and political char
acter which will live long in the minds
of those who were so fortunate as to
see or hear the great commoner.
Mr.. Bryan's visit, extending through
nearly three full days, was full of ac-
tivity of a kind which the guest is ac-
customed to, yet before departing he
made the declaration that in no previ-
Gus three consecutive days of his life
had he so thoroughly enjoyed himself,
both in a social and political way.
Throughout the three days visit not
an incident occurred to mar the pleas
ure of Mr. Bryan's stay, and Democrats
generally yesterday congratulated them
selves upon the successful manner in
which all the details of the various
events had been carried out. with an
acter.
His Popularity Demonstrated
They also congratulated themselves
upon the success of every event, both
social and political, as demonstrating
the high esteem in which Mr.. Bryan,
as a man and a representative Ameri-
can citizen is held by the people, re-
gardless of politics, and by the evidence
of the increase in the enthusiasm of
Democrats, not only for their acknowl-
edged leader. but in the outlook for sue
cess in the national campaign next year.
Monday night Mr.. Bryan's popularity
as a lecturer was demonstrated. Tues
day night his popularity as the leadeS
of the Democratic party was shown,
and yesterday at the event which
marked the close of his visit-the re-
ception in his honor at the chamber
of commercials popularity as a man
and as an American citizen was plain
ly indicated by the number of people
who, regardless of politics, gathered to
pay their respects.
Great Popular Event
At the latter event Mrs. Bryan shared
with her distinguished husband the
honors of the occasion, and as they
stood side by side shaking the hands of
the passing throng the remark fire.
quently was made that they furnished
a pleasing picture of marital felicity
and mutual regard.
The chamber of commerce reception
was in the hands of committee COM
posed of over hundred of the leading
members of the body, selected regard
less of their political Affiliations.
At its conclusion 1t was declared that
the affair was one of the most success
full events of the kind that ever oc-
CURED in Los Angeles For a full hour
a steady stream of people passed in
front of Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan, and there
were handshakes and a pleasant word
for each.
1t is estimated that over 25O0 people
paid their respects to the distinguished
guests, while more than an additional
thousand were unable to gain admis-
sion within the limited time of an hour
during which the reception was held.
Those who were disappointed in not
being able to grasp Mr.. Bryan's hand
fingered about the entrance of the
chamber of commerce until Mr.. Bryan
emerged, when they gave him an ova-
tion.
There was a demonstration when Mr..
Bryan aligted from an automobile, and
he mad some difficulty in making his
way through the crowd, each member
or which seemed determined to shake
Mr.. Bryan's hand.
Finds Crowd In Waiting
MT Bryan did grasp many hands
Whlle ne traversed hundred feet or
more along the sidewalk before gain
ing the entrance TO the chamber OF
commerce, but he did not pause for a
moment and did not look TO the right
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