The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-28
TALKS OF FAIRvtEW
ORANGEBURG MAN RETURNS
FROM NOTIFICATION MEETING.
Mr.. Brantiey Says That MIR. Bryan
Thoroughly Understands Southern
Conditions.

| The News and COURIER says Wnen
seen at his Office on his return from
Lincoln, Neb., where he represented
! South Carolina on the notification
committee, Mr.. T. F. Brantley had
the following to say when asked as
to his trip to Lincoln:
Eyes, he said. 81 had very
pleasant trip and enjoyed it immen-
sely, especially in meeting members
of the notification committee and re-
renewing old acquaintances. I ar
rived in Lincoln the day before the
notification WIS 70 take place, and,
therefore, had the opportunity of
paying my respects to the great Com
moner the day before the notifica-
ton ceremonies. / found Mr. Bryan
at his home, 'Fairview,' about two
and a half miles from the city limits.
After talking over the political situa-
ton, l was shown by Mr.. Bryan
over his farm, of which he seemed
very proud. His home, which is a
very attractive and commodious one,
is beautifully located on a most con-
manding point overlooking the city
of Lincoln. It is very properly
named 'Fairview,' for from this high
location, surrounded by fields of al
falfa and clover, the view is truly
grand. and well calculated to. inspire
the lofty ideals and pure life so
characteristic of the great Common
er.
During our conversation I was
impressed with his grasp of the
political and social situation in the
South in its every detail. He seem
ed as familiar with political condl-
tions and affairs in South Carolina
as if he were one Of our own citi-
zens, and wish to say further that
he feels kindly and grateful towards
the South for the loyal support he
has received at her hands. III;
South has no truer friend"
"FIow were you impressed by the
notification ceremonies"
THE notification, which took place
in the front of the Capital in the open
air, was a splendid tribute to Mr..
BRYAN as a man and neighbor, re-
gardless of party affiliations in the
past. All, Republicans and Demo-
Gratis alike, were unstinted in their
praise and admiration for their
great citizen, and the thronging
multitude which surged in front of
the Nebraska Capitol told by their
shouts and ,leers how, iae. loved
and honorcd the man whom the De-
mocracy of the nation hailed as its
standard-bearer."
"What is your opinion as the
chances of Democratic success?'
81 am more pleased at the pro-
spects. In talking over the situa-
ton with the various delegates and
citizens of the Western States 1 find
that the concensus of opinion is
that Bryan will sweep the West. :
1t seems that Nebraska and Indiana
are as safely Democratic as are the
Southern States. The Pacific slope
and the Rocky Mountain States are
practically assured, with good fight
ing chances in Ohio, Kansas and llli-
nois. The Eastern representatives
claim that New York will certainly
go Democratic, owing to united
fight by the Democrats in New York
against lukewarm and divided
fight by the Republicans.
"There is a factional fight in the
North, East and West among the
Republicans. There is no fight any,
where among the Democrats. In
fact. they are more united and have
more perfect organization than at
anv time since Cleveland's first cleo
ton. see no reason, why Bryan
should not, in the words Of the
Western people, sweep the entire
country His speech of acceptance
owing to its conservatism and
strength, has won him thousands OF
votes. and if the Democrats of the
South will only realize that victory
is in their grasp, md by united
effort on their part assist In the
doubtful States of the East and west
hy contributions, there will be no
doubt of success.
'How much campaign fund VIII
they need and what suggestions
would you make as to contrlDu-
tionS?"
"No campaign can he conducted
successfully without contributions,
and I was informed that the De-
mocrats will need between a half
million to million dollars to con-
duct an aggressive campaign and
one that will insure victory. And |
would say that with the prospects OF
victory it behooves the Democrats OF
the South to heed the request of Mr..
BRYAN and his national chairman.
Norman f. Mack of New York. 10
gather popular subscriptions for an
aggressive campaign, which Will re
waged from now on. Democratic
contributions must come from small
popular subscriptions. 1t is clearly
campaign between the masses ana
the heretofore favored classes, and
the campaign slogan by MIR. Bryan
in his speech of acceptance "shall
the people rule" appeals to us. ana
&c 49, ,oo,1o o-n to p 1,1e now is the