New-York tribune., 1908-07-11
BRYAN TALKS TOCROWD
GREETED BY NEIGHBORS.
Democratic Nominee Makes Non
Political Speech at FavUieso.

,,enver L is doubtful II in the last four days
bs has averaged more than three hours sleep in
,-rentv-four- He has been in constant touch by
telegraph with the convention. and with great fire.
ouency has been called to give instant decisions
,n affairs Of great party Importance.
An al night session held Fairview last
-,rht by Mr.. Bryan, few personal friends and
. number of newspaper men. During the long
hours while waiting for the reading Of the plat
so-rn and the speeches preceding the balloting on
,be nomination for President. Mr.. Bryan repeated
s.n-v after story suggested by the news from the
auditorium al Denver. 1t was full daylight when
ftsr receiving the congra tulations of those pres
an, and the drinking of unfermented grape Juice
fronn loving cup he retired TO snatch few hours
rest.
AT : O'Clock he up and about for the strag-
,lins advance guard of enthusiastic Lincoln citi-
yens calling TO pay respects was already arriving.
A, "a o'clock by trolley, by automobile, by wagon
,nd on foot the crowd arrived. the Lincoln Bryan
,r1pb among them, and headed by a brass band 1t
rss wild and enthusiastic crowd When the
,sna payed "A Hot Time in the Old Town To-
night" many OF tIe TWO lhousaho Flsl'ors look up
the chorus.
IA Paloma which is one of Mr. Bryan's favor
te pieces Of music was played he appeared.
The crowd surged up against the front steps and
seainst the hideous Corean lions to shake Mr.
Brrsn's hand and TO offer him congratulations.
They were M Bryan's fellow townsmen. and a
<reat many OF them he knew by their first names.
Hello Buck; how your" Glad to see you.
.T)oc said Mr.. Bryan, he grasped first one
hand and then another. Mrs Bryan also greeted
orv of her friends The homage of the people he
had known for many years. many of them op-
-osa5 10 him in politics, affected Mr. Bryan to a
degree which he did not show, even at receiving
r.vs Of the record breaking demonstration made
tv the delegates in the Colorado capital. From
,ss doorsteps he addressed them with feeling, his
-,ojons so stirred that his voice trembled, and the
moisture came 10 Mrs. Bryan's eyes
MR.. BRYAN's SPEECH
yr. Rryan spoke as follows:
ladies and Gentlemen and Neighbors: 1t is very
tind Of YOU to come out TO indicate your good WlI
81 this time. when a great honor has come 70 /
and myself gratitude and appreciation for these
evidences Of your friendly interest and good VIII
The esteem OF ones neighbors is priceless asset
N anv one With the honors OF public life often
come circumstances for which the Teclplent & + Ios
t,ion ,a of heiuE elected and carry out of office
those who have every reason 10 expect contlru-
a. NAV recall two Of such within the memory Of
I'll OF US You viii remember that IN 1SSO a gfeat
Teraocratc tidal swept into office many VINO
of success -Four years later there was another
tidal wave. Republican wave that swePr , oue
Of Office great many Democrats and into once
greet many Republicans who hardly eNptcIT9oo, 70
succeed Circumstances are potent IN te bnd
success OF people. Therefore you callllol o
securely upon honors that come without neces-
sa-fly much effort merit on your part
But the affections that are formed between man
and man are strengthening day by day and knit
Tirr
These are permanent. these more significant
want to-fay 70 you; my frenas. thsa az We tesn
growing up between and our associates N ne
community during the last two decades, ano II bi s
time 10 increase the gladness of this day 90 hot
know what the future may have in store Tor US A
Kind Providence conceals from US the book Of Fate
We learn each day what each DAY is 10 prlls
forth and We must be prepared for whatever
comes but viii saw this to you. that appreciate
the generous good viii and the affection so many
could appreciate any ONCE that could come to me
would rather have the love OF thqse VINO D,aee kllU
and cheering, the band playing Dixie ana sew
SnTs @s5 aq 5sk snT 6ieaf Speeches e here at
home applause. because hate TO say anytnil;g |
this community hut it may be necessary after
while daughter 10 say just few words 5qa l1ar
and applause. It is made necessary for me to
indorse platform utterances and to discuss prin-
ciples and | want to ask the forbearance Of Re
publican friends II 1 do not always express my
self in the language that they would use If they
were speaking on the same subject, 1ApRlause
and cries Of You can do IL al right T,aio Bat
opens "a and SsfSl BEFORE have to make political
say on the subjects that divide US Whatever ar
suments may advance in support or nose pom
that believe that the things that plnd us 10
numerous than our political views. CApplausel: |
want you TO know that however earnest ts ma
recognize al all times the equal right or every
citizen to hold opinions and as I respect you no |
viii think none the less Of me If 1 candidly state
my views when occasion calls for q statement
IKE to believe that every American citizen places
MS love Of country above his love OF party. rty;.- !
Gke 10 believe that every American citizen prefers
ne triumph OF that which is right 10 the triumph
Is IN fact mistaken. And my friends building on
.ns basis be both earnest ana @ @chaIIL PIE DE
lor II we love our country we love our patteg' ~,
oesre the triumph Of justice more than me .L III
unph Of erroneous opinions; prepared for either
tOry OF defeat, for If we WIN We emo" 5S 51e1r
victory only be permanent If II is a deseIEeu
, oF anc II il results IN tle tf 49, co,oes
- wealth. and We know that II uelee'c 90. t,3
y can only be temporary if we are IN IacI IIsIIt
ana those who win wrong; and. thus renewing
~ Lhe onnPotence OF truth. we SaIt pi ji,,es &C
heet each other upon honest footing; discuss
III % o1erences honestly, bow subInlssiveig 10 ~
VII OF the people and pray that whenever parry
WIS, the coUntry's good will be preserved cIreat
by father uas devout man. He did not leave
m ne much in the way Of money. and am not sure
o1t better for me that he did not, for De
Iere that great wealth is more often curse than
nraxg rslhg 10 the young man WIo ~ eaI aiie,,a one
llon the necessity Of toll is apt TO paTalyze
9nes energy than to be a source Of inspiration to
Mn But. while my father did not leave me a
.0tune he left something that has been worth
more ne than ali the money of any millionaire
could have been He taught TO believe that
10y righteous principle would TRIUMPH, SAPz
pause He told me when a boy that ! could asord d
. Dc in the minority. nut that ] could not af1oLd
- oe wrong any question; that II was IN me
rneIrg' and right would some tIne De ~ W., t
,,[zllolty tappause and cheers and cries OF 1oI
vi now ,. and that If was in the maJor1ty. anu
.Iohg, j would some time be in the minority /
sy 70 you. my friends. that that advice given 70
" my fafher has been worth more 10 iiie tno
~ amount Of money could have been; and pc
w that is principle that we should Tnoen IN
~ minds and in the hearts Of all commence 9l
- - Triumph OF every righteous cause: IL eVIls
.sne let Us have confidence in the lntelIeehce ana
-. e integrity and the patriotism of me people.
~ an optimist. ] believe the world Is growing
Ter; believe that the great moVeInenls Tor tle
Uplifting Of society are going forward with resist
~ ~ lore. We cannot stop the triumph Q. uie |
elh We may accelerate il: We may Tetafo IT, We
SInot stop II
plbli II I were 10 talk to you long on principles
~. ns these j might be tempted to apply tlem ~
ianoluons (appause and laughter ana 10 M
.et and that is hot my purpose TINS hlofilsis, M
pelssi honor has fallen to us. Inc Notei % a
- party have made their standafd pe.i, tna