New-York tribune., 1908-02-01
BRYAN LIKES MESSAGE.
81 Call to arms; Let Fight Begin,
S0ys Peerless One.
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Wilmington Del. Jan 5t.-The special message
which President Roosevelt sent to Congress to-day
was read with especial interest by William Jen-
nfngs Bryan upon his arrival here this afternoon.
Mr. Bryan who had obtained copy OF the docu-
ment before leaving Washington, went through II
partially his way here but completed the read
ing and considered the most salient parts. after
reaching Wilmington.
Seated in the Office of John G. Gray, Street and
Sewer Commissioner. whose guest he is while here,
and surrounded by Willard Salisbury. the Demo-
cratic leader and Senatorial nominee Of his party.
ex-Congressnlan L. Irving Handy and Howell S.
England, the latter Democratic lawyer, Mr.
Bryan read the message aloud Frequently he
stopped to compare passages with Democratic doc
trnes. The phrase. Predatory wealth. used by
the President was considered by him
ceptation by President Roosevelt of the words
often used by Bryan in previous campaigns
Mr. Bryan expressed himself being
pleased with the message. He of the opinion
that the effect would be beneficial the Demo-
cratic party in the national campaign this year as
following in many respects the principles of
his party. When he finished reading the message
he dictated a statement which expressed his views
on the subject l, is as follows:
It is brave message and needed this time.
All friends of reform have reason to rejoice that
attention to the wrongs that need 10 be remedied
life. He has pointed out the corruptng influences
that flow from predatory wealth and from the
riches TO the few who by controlling great in
dustres of the nation, have levied tribute the
Ills warnings entirely in harmony with the
than decade, and hope that the Democrats
in the Senate and House will promptly challenge
the Republicans 10 meet the issues presented by
Therc ought to be enough Roosevelt Republicans
in the two houses to join with the Democrats and
insure some remedial legislation at this session.
If there he not tho public ought TO know it so that
when the next Republican National Convention in
dorseS the present adTninistrati tion the hypocrisy
of Endorsement will he understood.
The President has discussed the relative spheres
measures which may he introduced in response 10
his appeal there will be- no attempt 10 take from
the states any power that they now have.
The Democrats ire in favor of the fullest employ
ment of the power vested in Congress, but they
want national remedies added 70 state remedies,
and not substituted for them If the Presidents
Republican friends will join with the Democrats in
devsing legislation which will be effective and vet
within the recognized constitutional power OF Con-
gress great good may b. accomplished before
The President has issued a call t., arms Now
pick out the purchased newspaper and the pur
chased legislator described by the President. but
not specifically named
NJ. Bryan delivered address az Democratic
mass meeting in the opera house tonight. He paid
a tribute 10 President Roosevelt for the work he
is doing and called upon Democrats to be loyal 70
Roosevelt in his efforts bring about reform.
He considerab bly, embarrassed by Alfred o.
Crozier. who gained note recently by his
tacks on Wall Street. Crozier on behalf of the
Woodmen, welcomed Mr.. Bryan. and in his address
made a vigorous attack Wall Street methods
and the Aldrich bill, and asserted that II Re
publican party leaders forced through tho Aldrich
bit II will result in the election of Mr.. Bryan Re
plying TO Mr. Crozier, Air B-yan safe.
Il would not use the language you did. I would
be afraid to that language down here 1t might
make me seem radical. and l afraid some might
criticise me for being harsh'