The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-24
Secretary Of Treasury Pre-.
sents Nebraskan in
Y. M. c, A. Body.
CALLS HIM HIS
FRIEND OF YEARS
MIR. Cortelyou Declares Bryan's
Presence Inspiration to Good
Citizenship Mr.. Bryan's
Speecl, Feature Of the
Days Session Of
Convention.

wAsHINGToN.sD d. G.. November 90
Christian citizenship. as exemplihed by
the Young Mems Christian Association,
was the topic OF an address by William
J. Bryan at well attended mass meet.
ing held under the auspices OF the In
ternational convention OF that associa-
tion ut Convention Hall this afternoon.
1t was the leading feature Of the days
events OF the convention. MFR. Bryan
was escorted to the platform by George
y. Cortelyou, Secretary OF the Treas
ury, tremendous applause greeting the
two men as they made their appearance
in the hail, where both spoke. Accom-
panying them was Fred R. Smith, In
charge of the religious work OF the In
ternational committee, and Judge Sell
den p. Spencer, president of the In
tsrnational convention. Mr.. Bryan.
who made the principal address. was
introduced by Nfr. Cortelyou. and the
cd.
In his address introducing Mr.. Bryan.
Mr. Cortelyou said:
..aIr Bryan's presence here In the
international convention Is an insplra-
ton to good citizenship everywhere
Continuing. he said Mr.. Bryan's In
terest in the associations undertakings
iR we'll known, and he had the honor
and pleasure of presenting to you my
friend OF many ycars, the Hon. William
j. Bryan"
Mr.. Brynn's Address.
Mr.. Bryan drew many lessons and
pointed out the influences to be exerted
and benefits to be derived from an
active Christian citizenship. He spoke
or the tie that binds all Christianity;
of the difference In the progress of
heathen nations as compared with those
which had embraced christianity; of
The great influences OF the Young Mems
Christian Association for good: of the
lesson of moral courage from the act
OF tho prodigal son in returning to hts
father, and declared that III we cannot
send preachers to the heathen, we can
send Christ to them. for every living
Christian, life is great sermon in
itself-the. Christian life is an unan-
swerable argument In favor of Chris
tianity.'' Mr.. Bryan declared that the
y. NJ. C. A. was OF economic advantage
in every city.
1t liz cheaper he said, to keep men
from doing wrong than to reform them
I'm the penitentiary after they have
committed wrong.
why should any man be ashamed
10 confess hlmsef follower of Jesus
OF Nazareth?" asked Mr.. Bryan.
Contrasts Other Religious.
In discussing the fact that so many
1ien declare there are things in the
Bible one cannot understand. he said
that IL we only try to live up to what
we do understand we will be so busy
doing good that we will not have time
10 think OF things we do not. under-
stand.
.Christs philosophy is positive
one" argued Mr.. Bryan. when talking
about the progress of Christian lands
over those of heather lands. "That OF
Confucius is q negative one. Christs
philosophy appealed to the human
heart and mankind responded"
Mr.. Bryan spoke of his own ex-
periences member OF the church,
referring particularly to the time of
his youth. and said that his church
membership was a great protection
10 him In his college experience.
Tonight the convention held a song
service. at which j. a. Mcdonald. of
Toronto. and Bishop William f. Nc
DOweli of Chica go. made addresses,