The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-12
BRYAN MAKES FIRST SPEECH
Praises Plnttorm und Kern, and Says
There IL New Ern-Alnny Mcssnges.

Praises Plntform und Kern, and Says
There Is New Era-Many Messages.
: FA1RyIEW. LINCOLN, NEB., July
11.-W. j.. Bryan opened the campaign
to-day with a brief speech touching on
publicity of campaign contributions,
the platform and the candidate. 1t
was to the Nebraska delegation return
Ing from Denver with triumphant ban
ners that Mr.. Bryan made his only
speech of the day.
The lawn as substitute for the
front porch was also brought into play
by MI. Bryan. The Minnesota. the
North Dakota, the Ohio and Virginia
delegations. the last two coming to-
sEether, We're guided TO the lawn, where
me afternoon sun, which Ind been ex,
&crtlns its full summer strength all
day, was warded off by the house. All
z We're invited to be seated. and Mr..
Bryan set the example by sitting down
I'm the middle OF the circle after the
fashion Of an Oriental tory-teiler
!, G. o'Brien, OF Minnesota, assured
fhf. Bryan that he and his companions
i au sGn g a Ms e promise rom him
eject him The convention fight was
over, he said. and in the new fight ali
democrats would stand together against
we common enemy.
ovcr remember m nn,a no fights after they arc
by him. Mr.. Johnson has telerran ,b cd
+ me nee, oiterlng his support, and have no
doubt heiwill do much good for tno
g ticket during the campaign"
At this point the Minnesotans. hot
ana weary after their ride and tho
cXerlons in the convention, were Ind
I 70 the Migrant at Mr.. O'Brlen's request
anu for time the Fairview windmill
Thus relieved the visitors delivered
larry able cheers, and departed FOR
their train, which left shortly after
Talks to Ohioans.
The last delegation or the evening.
WAS y, ono representing Ohio and alear-
~ zoo strong. Seated In the centre
sof large circle on the lawn. MI,
Bryan gave them what one would de-
scribe as lust nice farmer talk"
short time there was none so humble
Us 70 lear to put in his little word
anent the Bryan farm, or the conyen-
You LOU Despite the size Of the, crowd.
4 M Nh bryan satisfied their obvious,
inc sha uneNtnressed curiosity, by show
5brEans curios excited much interest,
but less than his work room. Z
n ms speech to returning members
q the Lincoln Bryan Mems Club and
me me, Nebraska Travelling Mems Bryan
Iiub, to-day, Mr.. Bryan expressed the
highest admiration for the Democrat
platform and for Mr.. Kern, his run-
ning mate, and declared that the nun
gllcity OF campaign contributions would
give the people q chance to elect their
choice TO office.
Pleased With It's Work.
Mr. bryan spoke In part as follows.
do not think any state was
u better represented at Denver tia,
Nebraska and for proof OF tba,
can only remind you that Won
\ We're the only State represented
4 there that secured the nomination Of
+ q candidate for president from its own
State" Laughter and applause greeted
Ibis sally, and AR. BRYAN continued q
amas much pleased with the platform a.
~ am with the nomination for the llvl
place, af:d ! am as much pleased witt
he record nomination. as am with thc
platform.
Y think that this nomination leave,
different impression than that give,
by the convention at Chicago l,
that convention the platform did no
party wanted. and when the convention
was over there WAS feeling of dlscour
ggemant and disappointment. But tn
Democratic party In this convention ha
4 presses the deliberate sentiment OF III
large and growing reform element In thi
Itount ry,5 Applanse.) 4. am satisfied tina
u Is going TO appeal not only to til,
\ Democrats. hui to lot of Republicans
and am sure that when people com
Il NJ know ohm w !, Kern as 4 have know
\ nm lor many years, they Will believe n
N ~, that he III in perfect harmony Will
NJ BIZ 8plat form and can be trusted to carr.
II that Iilat form out ia the letter q ( aircum
Y stances sha1id @plaee UPON him the lcsDol