Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-17
DENVER OVATION
FOR BRYAN.
Addresses an Audience of $4,000
People.

DENVER. Colo. Oct. Nv. III
Bryan. democratic candidate for
president. was the guest Of this city
for several hours last night and was
given a most cordial reception. In
spite Of . threatening storm. ac-
companied by a ftful rainfall. the
crowds lined the streets through
which the candidate rode 10 the Au-
ditorium. where he delivered the
principal speech OF the program OF
speechmaking outlined for him.
All along the line Of march he was
received with enthusiastic acclaim.
More than two score Of marching
clubs from all sections Of the state
followed the candidate through the
city's streets, and 40 he progressed
the glow OF red FIRE and other pyro-
technics added to the brilliancy OF the
electrical effects especially arranged
for the occasion.
En- route, Mr.. Bryan halted thrice
to address the crowds stationed at
points along the line OF march where
Il had been arranged that he should
stop and briefly speak to the over
fiow meetings. II required three
quarters OF an hour TO reach the
Auditorium. in which were assembled
I4,80e persons. As many more were
compelled 10 content themselves out
side with a glimpse OF the candidate
AZ he passed through the entrance
way.
One Of the features OF the parade
was an effigy Of an elephant. repre-
senting the republican party. lying
dead from the shafts OF democratic
assault, each spear being labeled with
democratic argument. such az Anti
publicity" Tariff revision" and
other suggestive inscriptions.
Mr.. Bryan boarded a Burlington
train for Omaha Immediately after
the Auditorium meeting. A delega-
ton Of democrats accompanied him.
Unexpected crowds IN many OF the
Nebraska and Colorado towns and
cities greeted Mr.. Bryan on his trip
from Plattsmouth to Denver. Every
stop found a crowd assembled and
a speech was called for and given.
The publication OF the campaign
contributions gave Mr.. Bryan a text
at many Of these places and he varied
his speech with references TO the
guaranty OF bank deposits. publicity
plank Of the democratic platform and
pledging the party to be honest with
the people.
The heartiness Of the western
Handwriting told on Mr.. Bryan and
his hands are sore and somewhat
swollen from the hearty greetings
given him by his admireres. Not
withstanding this fact he extended
his hand as willingly as ever. but
frequently WINGED with pain as a big
westerner would come down with an
affectionate greeting.
In bis speech here Mr.. Bryan re-
ferred to the fact that the democratic
national committee has published q
list Of the campaign contributions
made TO II. and he demanded that
the republicans show their good faith
by doing the same.
He asked that the republicans de-
fne their position on needed labor
legislation and mot betray the toiler
with q kiss"
What is II going to do with the
Philippine question:" he inquired.
1T has enormously increased the ap-
preparation for the army and navy
in preparation for wars that ought
never TO come. 1t has boasted Of con-
ditions. while the Fiiipinos clamor
for an announcement OF the nations
policy. Let there be light"
Mr.. Bryan said that the demo
Gratis demand the popular election OF
the senator's. while republicans have
opposed IT,
The republican candidate had
merely expressed a personal molina
ton in its favor. but Mr.. Bryan In
sisted that this reform was impera-
lively demanded in the interests Of
honest government.
In regard 70 the trusts and the
tariff questions. Mr. Brayn said the
republican platform deals In generaii.
ties and lis purpose IL not made clear
In conclusion be said: