The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-08-26
TALKS OF FAlRvlEW
oRANGEBURG MAN RETURNS
FROM NOTIFICATION MEETING.

Mr.. Brantley Says That Mr. Bryan
Thoroughly Understands Southern
Conditions.
The Orangeburg correspondent Of
The News and Courier says when
seen at his Office on his return from
Lincoln, Neb., where he represented
South Carolina on the notification
committee. Mr.. 7. F. Brantley had
the following to say when asked as
to his trip to Lincoln:
Yes, he said, Il had very
pleasant trip and enjoyed it immen-
sely, especially in meeting members
of the notification committee and re-
renewing old acquaintances. / ar
rived in Lincoln the day before the
notification was to take place, and,
therefore, had the opportunity OF
paving my respects to the great Com
moner the day before the nouhca-
ton ceremonies. I found Mr.. Bryan
at his home, 'Fairyiew,' about TWO
and a hall miles from the city limits.
After talking over the polluca! sltua-
tor. was shown by Mr.. Bryan
over his farm, of which he seemed
very proud. His home, which IS a
very attractive and commodlous one.
is beautifully located on most coz
nanding point overlooking the city
of Lincoln. 1t is very properly
named 'Fairyiew.' 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 it's every detail. He seem
ed as familiar with political condi-
tions and affairs in South Carolina
as If he were one of our own cltl-
zens, and wish to say further that
he feels kindly and grateful towards
the South for the loyal support ne
has received at her hands. Ta.
South has no truer friend"
"How 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 Mi
BRYAN as a man and neighbor, re
sardless of party affiliations in the
past. All, Republicans and Demo
Gratis alike, were unstinted in thell
praise and admiration for tnell
great citizen, and the throngine
multitude which surged in front o1
the Nebraska Capitol told by thell
shorts and caeers how ;::e: lovec
and honored the man whom the De
raocracy of the nation hailed as 1t:
standard-bearer.
<sWhat is your opinion as tins
chances of Democratic success?
s.I am more pleased at the pro
spects. In talking over the situa
ton with the various delegates ant
citizens of the Western States | hnt
that the concensus OF opinion i
that Bryan will sweep the West.
It seems that Nebraska and Indian;
are as safely Democratic as are TIT
Southern States. The Pacific slop'
and the Rocky Mountain States ar
practically assured, with good hight
ing chances in Ohio, Kansas and III
pois. The Eastern representative
claim that New York will eertainl'
go Democratic, owing to a unlte'
fight by the Democrats in New sorl
against a lukewarm and aiTlde'
fight by the Republicans.
ssThere is a factional fight IN tn
North, East and West among tn
Republicans. There is no fight any
where among the Democrats. L
fact, they are more united and nav
a more perfect organization than a
any time since Cleveland's first cleo
ton. I see no reason, why Brya1
should not, in the words of tn
Western people, sweep the entlr
country His speech Of acceptance
owing to it's conservatism AM
strength, has won him thousands
votes, and if the Democrats OF to-
South will only realize that victor
is in their grasp. and by nn're'
effort on their part assist IN I
doubtful States of the East and Yves
nv contributions, there will be n
doubt of success.
..How much campaign fund vii
they need and what suggestion
would you make as to contrlou
tions?"
.sNo campaign can be conducted
successfully without contributions
and was informed that the De
mocrats will need between hal
million to a million dollars TO con
duct an aggressive campaign ant
one that will insure victory. Ano
would say that with the prospects 0
victory it behooves the Democrats 0
the South to heed the request Oh MI
Bryan and his national chairman
Norman E. Mact of New York, u
gather popular subscriptions Tor al
aggressive campaign, which Viii =
vaged from now on. Democratn
contributions must come from small
popular subscriptions. It is cleari
campaign between the masses an
the heretofore favored classes, an
the campaign slogan by Mr. Brya!
in his speech of acceptance "shal
the people rule" appeals to us. an
If the people are to uie no" IS tn
time to begin by every Democra
contributing his mite toward cam
naisn which IS to secure to US tina
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