Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-06
Gov. ]. Hoge Tyler Addressed
w. l.. u. BRYAN Club

n Former Governor j. Hoge lyle
of Radford, Va, addressed tn
Bryan Club of Washington en-
Lee University in the Court Hous
last Saturday afternoon. Til
gathering was an enthusiast,
one, and the distinguished speake
was literally applauded for hi
sentiments. In addition to larg,
number of students, many resi-
dents Of the town and county were
also present.
The meeting was called to order
by Mr.. G. l. Carey, president OF
the club, who presented Prof. A.
P. Staples of 'the law faculty of
Washington ana Lee, who In turn
introduced Governor Tyler.
In his Introductory remarks
Professor Staples said that he
wished briefly to state his reasons
for being supporter of William
Jennings Bryan. He had been an
admirer of the great Netraskan
since 1896. He had studied the
public life of Mr.. Bryan and h
found in him much to admire.
Professor Staples declared he be.
lieved In Mr.. Bryan because he re.
presented the principles of Thomas
jefferson, equal rights to all and
special privileges TO none; of
John G. Jalhoan, Estates rights;
of Henry Clay, Tariff only for
the support Of Government; CT |
Andrew jackson, who believed |
Government should control cor
poratlOns rather than that cor
pOratiOns should control Govern
II ent. Professor Staples said he
believed Mr.. Bryan sincere man,
who has the courage of his con
Victiens. He then introduced
Governor Tyler who was received
with great enthusiasm.
Governor Tyler said he had
1een an admirer of Mr.. Bryan
'ver since he had first appeared
Is the standard bearer of Demo-
'racy. His private life and public
areer had been above reproach,
nd as Professor Staples had truly
aid, Mr.. Bryan is a sincere man.
ma he declared the Nebraskan to i
e the greatest man that ever led I
len in civil or military life. He '
hen referred at length to the trip v
round the world made by Mr.. C
ryan and related how he was re- v
eived with the highest honors by e
Ings and emperOrs and princes n
nd the great ones Of the Old 6
orld. Referring TO his return a
on e Governor Tyler told of the o
-eat meeting in Madison Square o
arden, New York, where were Il
altered representative Democrats
ON all parts Of the United States N
do honor to Mr.. Bryan. Z
Mr.. Bryen is the only man be- Ia
re the Democratic party who has "
possible show of winning IN the q
preaching campaign. Other X
mes have been mentioned, and pl
r a snort time they seem to have an
following, but soon obey disap- We
ar and the attention is again We
ed on the distinguished Nebras- up
n. Governor Tyler therefore pr
vocatsd instructing delegates cr'
Bryan. tn
Governor Tyler said that he had be
ped his town would have the eIt
nor OF organizing the first
van Club in Virginia, In fact fol
had made such promise to tia
. Bryan. Therefore, his chagrin me
y be imagined when he saw in w.
papers report of the organ OF
ton OF the Washington and ma
Bryan Club, thus getting
ad of his club which was or. adj
lied the day that Mr., Bryan mig
he in Lexington. can
It the conclusion of Governor ord
er's address rising vote of for
rks was extended him for his
Iuent and patriotic address.
ern0r Tyler was elected an Y
Orary member Of the club at fror
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