The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-12-05
WASHINGTON
From our Regular Correspondent.


Washington, d. c., Dec. ?. 1907.
The series of ovations that have
made the visit of William Jennings
Bryan to Washington memorable
ended on Thursday night with the
magnificent testimonial given him
by the Democrats of the District at
the complimentary dinner which
they rendered him, when he was
nominated by acclamation the
Democratic candidate for President.
There was a large number Of guests
at this dinner from nearby local.
ties and delegation of Tammany
braves from New York City, and
the sentiment among them was TN
animous that tue need OF the coun-
try is another savior of the people
like Jefferson, and that such a man
is to be found alone in a sterling
Democrat, THAT Jefferson of the
twentieth century, William Jen-
nings Bryan" Many felicitous
speeches were made, but the climax
of the evening was reached when
Mr.. Bryan arose to his feet TO speak
and he was cheered to the echo, as
in conclusion he said, Il do not
know who will be the Democratic
nominee, but | will say that if |
am that man, l would prefer to
make the race without a0y nation
al committee, without any cam
paign funds, and on straight prin-
ciples, that will appeal to the con-
science of the voters. "
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Senator John w. Daniel, who is
regarded as the embodiment of old
fashioned Southern chivalry and
courtesy and Mr.. Bryan had an ar
gumentative set to Tuesday after
noon, in the lobby of one of the
Washington leading hotels While
the language of the Senator from
Virginia did not pass beyond the
limits of parliamentary observance,
his words were marked by decided
frankness and he did not hesitate
to express some personal views OF
Mr.. Bryan's course. Mr.. Bryan,
also, was civil but it was quite evil
dent that he resented this attempt
to take him TO task on the part OF
the Southern statesman. In the
course of the conversation, Senator
Daniel said, "You have attempted
too much to dictate to the party,
and you are making a mistake in
doing it. As | said, | like you
personally, but can't agree with
some of your ideas, and ifyou want
to succeed, you must quit riding
rough shod over all the members
of the party" Quite a crowd had
collected around them, before the
conversation ceased. and finally
when they separated, there was
much discussion of the import OF
Senator Daniels criticism. The
Senator has always represented
what might be termed the ultra
conservative wing OF his party, and
was much talked of until recently,
together with Senator Culberson OF
Texas, and Judge Gray OF Della
ware, as the Southern candidate on
the Democratic ticket.
~
One of the speakers at the Bryan
dinner on Tuesday night, facetious-
ly pointed out that the only trust
so far busted" by President
Roosevelt, had been the trust on
the gold dollar.
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1t is stated at the Navy Depart
ment that an extra supply OF coal
will be sent to Honolulu and Ma
Mia for use, in case any or all OF
the vessels of the battleshlp fleet
should come home by way of Asia
and the Suez Canal, after their trip
to San Franscico. 1t is said that
these supplies are sent merely as
matter of precaution as no decision
has been reached as to the route
that will be taken home, and none
is expected for some time,
***
That much confusion exists
among Republican leaders in most
of the Southern States, as a result
of the edict of President Roosevelt
against Federal Office holders advo-
eating his denomination or accept
ing election as delegates with IN
structions to vote for him at the
national convention next year, IS