The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-10-09
CHEER
TAFT AND BRYAN

TAFT \ and BRYAN
CONTINUED from page Three)
came slowly up the narrow aisle be
tween two tables. Those at a distance
occasionally could catch . glimpse d
q smiling face acknowledging greet
lings.
MI. Bryan, who had ceased in the
destruction Of some sort Of chop suey
masquerading under q French name
turned his head slowly as his polit
ical rival drew near, smiling slightly,
The dramatic moment which had
been anticipated with such deep inter
est was 500 over. Mr.. Bryan's hand
awaited that Of MI. Taft.
IA single lingering pressure, a word
or SO which none could overhear, be
cause Of the tumult and the Republi.
can leader passed on to q chair at the
right Of MI. Hall. The cheering con.
tinued for a minute or so after those
at the speakers table had taken their
seats.
At the first moment the noise sub
sided, Mr.. Bryan, leaning to one side
and smiling broadly, asked MI. Taft
II he had a good day"
This display =. friendliness on the
part of the two candidates stirred the
crowd to renewed cheers and words
being useless in the din, tMr. Taft
stroked his throat for an answer. Then
Taft laughed and the applause in
creased.
what is the matter with Bill?'
cried some one III stentorian tones.
"He's all right"
Who's all right?"
Bills all right"
It took music by the orchestra and
a song by the guests to restore a sem
blance OF quiet.
When talking in ordinary tones be
came possible the two candidates en-.
tered into a mutual conversation, in
which President Hall Joined.
The speeches Of both Mr.. Taft and
Mr.. Bryan were not partisan. This
was inconsonance with the wishes OF
the Chicago association Of commerce
which is asnon-partisan organization.
When the last course had been
served both the distinguished guests
were kept busy signing menus which
were passed up over the mat Of orch.
ids in front Of their section Of the
speakers table.
Meanwhile the banquet hall re
NAMED in good natured disorder. The
orchestra played necessarily but the
music was almost drowned in the
babel Of shouts and songs.
Were here because we're here
was a favorite.
"Dixie," inspired shrieks which ap.
parent1y were not for anybody, but
merely a symptom Of the prevailing
excitement. And through It all the
two candidates labored with smiling
fortitude signing their names.
Great Demonstration.
The tumult which began upon the
entrance Of MI. Taft lasted practically
without cessation for As minutes,
which was absolutely impartial.
Introducing Mr.. Bryan. President
Hall said:
1.-THE revolution OF politics has
brought to q commanding place In the
world and in the eyes Of his country.
men q Son Of Nebraska. His life has
been an honorable progress from the
day he received his decree from his
alma mater to the hour Of his choice
as standard bearer Of one Of the great
national parties BY enthusiastic coun.
trymen.
He has sought and his membership
in a career Of courage, fidelity and
kindness. Millions accept his captain.
cy. the energy Of his service, the pur.
ity Of his patriotism, Mr.. Bryan"
Mr.. Bryan was cheered to the echo
as he rose to speak. Cheers and
laughter followed his numerous
touches that characterized his opening
remarks. He said in part:
eryan's Speech.
Il think / can see signs Of progress
In politics. When I first began to run
for president, there were no occa.
sions Of this kind. I think / note a
larger charity, a broader liberality
and a nor kindly feeling that has
some times prevailed In the past. Here
the chairman Of the representative
committees met, willing even in the
heat Of the campaign to pause for 8
moment in the giving out Of esti
mates. Here t~reasurers Of the respec.
tive committees suspend for a mo
ment the investigation Of the business
conditions Of those who send II
checks. We shall carry away delight
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