New-York tribune., 1907-11-27
DANIEL REBUKES BRYAN.
Senator accuses Nebraskan of Trg-
ing to Dictate to Party.
from The Tribune Bureau

washington, Nov. 26.-Two Democratic Presi-
Dental candidates, William Jennings Bryan and
senator Daniel of Virginia, got into an ami
mated colloquy in the lobby of the New Willard
THIS afternoon. The controversy drew quite
crowd and threatened to precipitate an oldtimo
hotel lobby political discussion
The Senator accused Mr. Bryan of irving to
dictate to his party and of taking his cue from
the Independence League. The leader of his
party in two national campaigns retorted that
when he was accused of taking his opinions from
anybody 1t was about time for him to be going.
and he went.
The exchange of polite amenities was brought
about by Major Armes. a retired army officer,
who claims a handshaking acquaintance with
all the public men since the Civil War. Senator
Daniel was buying cigar. Ex-senator Stew
art of Nevada, who a Senator about the
time Mr. Bryan was boy. was reading a news
paper. Mr.. Bryan standing the ele
vator talking with Willis Abbot, the head of his
literary bureau in two campaigns.
Major Armes charged up to Senator Stewart.
There is friend of yours over there" said he,
pointing to Mr.. Bryan.
60 away. and don't bother me when I'm
busy" Mr.. Stewart replied. testify. I'D never
bet on a horse that had lost twice.
With this rebuff. the major sailed over to
Senator Daniel
Bryan banquet to-night?'
mo" replied the Senator "I would not go
to q banquet at which Mr.. Bryan
speaker"
We'll, there is Mr.. Bryan now" said the
major, in great JOY, he pointed again. The
Senator, who uses crutches. walked over to
the Fourteenth street doorway. and there Mr..
Bryan overlook him. They shook hands
clinched, so 10 speak. Then they spoke for
minute or two in low tones. Presently Senator
Daniels voice grew louder.
I'm sorry, but can't agree with you" said
he II like you personally. but I cannot agree
with your principles. I think you wrong
The Senator was warming up He proceeded
to read Mr. Bryan a lecture.
You don't listen enough to those in the party.
You are too fond Of debating what the party
shall do he said.
why. when did do that?' asked Mr Bryan,
taken aback
You did It in 1900" said Senator Daniel,
without a minutes hesitation. You then de-
clared that you would not accept a nomination
unless the silver plank incorporated in the
platform"
We'll. you were with me on that plank in
1896 Senator
Il beg to differ with you I not with
you"
You were member OF the committee which
drew up the platform"
Yes. but I opposed that plank in the plat
form. did not believe in il. I fought it when
the platform was being written
4 surprised to hear that. for I always
considered you were with me-" said Mr.. Bryan.
mo I was not. You dictate too much. You
have been too prone to take your cue from the
Independence League"
well Senator, 1 don't want to quarrel with
you about the matter. When you begin TO tell
me that I take my opinions from anybody
think 1 had better be going"
With this shot Mr.. Bryan disappeared out of
the door. The Senator was angry. He stopped
and talked a minute two and also dsap-
peared, TO take the train for Richmond.