New-York tribune., 1908-07-12
BRYAN TO DELEGATES
Opens Doorstep Campaign at Far
uiezs-Sees Murphy and Conners.

was also Drought Lito pidS ny "'A' -A'>
Minnesota, the North Dakota and the ONO ana
Virginia delegations, the last two coming together
were guided TO the lawn. where the afternoon SUM-
which had been exerting Its full summer strength
all day, was warded off by the house All were
invited to be seated. and Mr.. Bryan SET the ex-
ample by sitting down in the middle of the circle
after the fashion of Oriental story teller
T c. O'Brien, of Minnesota, assured Mr.. Bryan
that he and hfs companions had come to Fatview
to promise him that Minnesota would fight her
best to elect him. The convention fight was over
he said and In the new fight all Democrats would
stand together against the common enemy.
"I remember no fights after they are over. re-
sponded Mr. Bryan Informally Minnesota had
good man, and stood by him. Mr.. johnson has
telegraphed offering his support. and have
doubt he will do much good for the ticket dur
ing the campaign"
At this point the Minresotans, hot and weary
after their ride and the exertions in the conven-
tion were led to the hydrant at Mr.. O'Brien's re-
quest, and for time the Fairview windmill was
kept busy cooling parched throats Thus relieved.
the visitors delivered their fairly able cheers and
departed for their train, which started soon after
ward.
Mr. Bryan's speech to the Nebraska delegates
follows:
do not think any state was better represented
can simply remind you that you were the only
state there that secured on9 the @ an
state Gaughtsr and sPplssg.se,} lay. D., notforn, a.
am with the nomination for the first place and
much pleased with the second nomination
1 think that this nomination leaves a different
impression than that given by the c9nvsntlon at at
not present what the reform element OF the party
was feeling of Acknowledgement and disappoint-
ment But the Democratic party in this conven-
presses S @ the deiiberate Sentiment Of the large and
growing reform element in this country y. LAP CAP
not only to the Democrats but to a lot OF the Re.
m RnoW obn w Kern as have known him for
many years they will believe as do that he is is
trusted to carry that platform out to the letter
ST f It's RsGs S
Now we are s9ng to eommepef fef our Ganpagn a
honest purpose and proclams honest position
VIII be be able to appeal to the s2 n9ae as sfa bee6
great growth in politics in this country, and that
quarter of century the country has been seeing
more and more corporate domination in politics
IteTests wod secretv contrfbnte
enormous sums to 'debauch elections and then
control the government in return for the contri-
Our convention marks new era In American
politics. Henceforth. the idea that is going to
the people have right to know what influences
en the ne s The Pa
convention, by vote overwhelming. turned down
vote that unanimou fndoPsed it and made It
one Of the tenets of its faith Now. we are going
give TO the country assurances that If our party
@ again Mn pe"pes We in
the government officials will respond promptly to
form has given us slogan that every one Of you
aont an6 that a s0ry m oedBe OF rule
Applause)
Congratulatory messages arrived in punches to-
day, dated from Texas to Minnesota and Maine to
Washington. Citizens OF Indiana prominent. de-
claring in general that with Kern in second place
the ticket Indiana certain for Bryan in
the fall
Bryan and Kern will sweep Indiana like a
Nebraska prairie fire." wired William NJ. Moss. OF
Linton, Ind. Charles Vanantwerp of Sedalia, Mo,
declared that Bryans chances were never before
so bright Amen telegraphed the Pennyroyal
Democratic Club from Paducah. Ky. November
is as certain July" declared ]. S. Nugent, from
Des Moines, Iowa. Lord love you, William j..
Bryan, keeper of the fath' said Frank G. Cannon.
from New York The Bill Club non-partisan
organization of Excelsior Springs, Mo, was happy
that matter which way the election went a
Bill" would be in the White House. washington
enthusiastic for success wired James L. Epler
from the Pacific Coast state Charles NJ. Bulger,
of Oswego. n. Y, telegraphed: Intelligent and
sincere campaign management by our state or
sanization will give you New York IN November"
The following was received from Charles A.
Towne, who withdrew a Vice-Presidential can
didate in favor of Mr. kern: Accept congratula-
tions I believe the ticket will win. OF course
shall do ell 1 to aid
David r. Francis, formerly Governor Of Mis-
souri, sent the following telegram: You ought to
be very happy man, few receive the expression
of confidence and admiration manifested here for
you"
EDWARD F. Goltra, Of ST. Louis on whose private
car the Bryan draft Of the platform went from
Fairview to Denver IN custody of Mayor Brown
of Lincoln said he could not express his pleasure
owing to the paucity of the English language.
G. w Moore. of Michigan, who attended the con-
yention was the first caller at FairV1eW, bringing
first hand descriptions of the demonstrations and
confident temper of the delegates, which made Mr.
BRYAN glow with pleasure. Mr. Moore expected
Michigan would send additional Democratic Con-
gresham from that state. and promised not nsht
70 elect q Democratic Legislature. He does not
favor Mr. Bryan's determination to serve only four
years, better than two years must eiapse peAore
he could possibly have sufficient Democratic fol-
levers in the Senate to make possible reforms 70
which the party Is pledged.
Returning New York convention workers had
no time to make the four-nlile trip from Lincoln
20 17ai,v,av So Mr. Bryan, accompanied by Mrs
Rrvan and his private secretary, Robert F. Rose
made the trip to town in a FAMILY carry-alI MF'
Brvan holding the rens with perfect familiarity
At one railroad station he saw first W. D. Con-
ners chairman of the New York State committee.
whom he congratulated on New forks snare IN
making the platform and making the selection OF
a Vice Presidential candidate MI Conners "aS
travelling with Mrs Conners regular train
At another station there was a larger crowd
including Charles T. Murphy Lewis Nixon +. q
Harrison Orlando Thayer, Robert E. Luce, Mar
tin W. ILttleton. D. f. Cohalan and James CAS-
sidy.
nrrbev want to put US record" remarked Mr.
rryan as a photographer requested that Mr. Muir
nhv and the Presidential nominee be taken in the
act OF shaking hands.
I'm willing If the other fellow 49, SAID MT
Murphy. and the two grasped hands as the camera
was snapped. ~.
Are you going to carry New York for the
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