Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-14
MANY STATES
ANXIOUS To
HEAR BRYAN
INVITATIONS TO TALK
POUR IN ON C0MM0NER

Iuy Morning Joarna, sDes,ai Leased whel


iuy Morning. Joarnai sDeclai Leased whsI
FairvieW Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. Ia
! invitations To visit various sections OF
/ the country and deliver speeches came
| thlck and fast today upon w j. Bryan.
| Naliiornia's request for visit again
was pressed upon him by Charles
l Edelman. of san francisco. with the
result that the democratic candidate is
! giving the matter serious considera-
tion. Readville Mass. wants him there
| August % to witness the trotting
Derby the first event OF the kind II
rs suid, ever To occur In the United
states Assurances were given that
there would be no gambling or pool
selling but as Mr.. Bryan ON that day
WIN be in indianapolis, fact which
\. G.. Drinltwater. member of the
notification COMMITTEES, overlooked
when extending the invitation. he OF
course was compelled to decline.
Through Henry C. Clayton and r. H.
walker Montgomery, Ala expressed
its desire for his presence August 49,
Mr. Bryan expressed a r,sire 70 again
30 south, He said that he always had
been cordially received there and was
greatly indebted To the southern peo-
pie for their uniform support and
kindness but that the campaign was
too young at this time for him 20
make any definite plans as 10 what
his engagements shall be on that date.
He hoped that after conference with
the national committee he might be
able TO go to Montgomery and pos-
sibly some other points In the south
orn states In response TO numerous
invitations.
A notable incident OF the day was
the presentation 10 Mr. Bryan by sew
eral hundred farmers from Otoe
county Nebraska, of n big stick"
from the ground I'm that state. II Is
about hve feet In length and easily
might bc taken FOR the original IL
there ever was one which has been
SO generally pictured. IL bore the
inscription, "Billy's Hig stick" paint
ed in large black letters. Mr. Bryan
although expressing his thanks for the
gift. declared that If he was elected
to the presidency the "big stick"
would not be welded, rather relying
on his ability To lead people through
their love than to control them
through their fears
Notwithstanding that great num-
hor of holdover visitors 90 the notln-
cation ceremony came ont to Fairview
Mr. Bryan found time TO dispose of
considerable amount of correspond
cnCe.
Chairman Clayton upon leaving the
Bryan home expressed himself In
statement given out for publication as
having been delighted with the large
and enthusiastic attendance of the
people upon the notification yester-
day.
Il have attended six notifications"
he said, "and the ceremonies of ycs-
terday were the most orderly and en-
thusiastic | have ever witnessed. The
people Of Lincoln Irrespective of party
did everything possible 10 contribute
TO the attendance. the orderly pro-
cedure ana the enthusiasm Of the oc-
casion The notification committee is
indebted 10 Governor sheldon ana
every city official from Mayor Brown
down for the courtesy ana kindness.
The hospitality Of all the people of
Lincoln could not have been sur
passed. The cordial greeting to the
visitors ana the hearty good feeling
toward Mr. Bryan viii
make every democrat In the union love
Lincoln ana her people. The press,
without regard to politics, was gener-
Gus and fair.
The statement referred 10 the sim
plicity Of the home life of Mr.. BRYAN
aud speaking of the dinner To the no
tncation committee Mr. Clayton said.
eve had "A real good American
home cooked dinner There was no
prctcuee of menu but I am glad TO
say we had plenty Of good home
yictuals and mighty good water"