Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-06
BUSINESS MEN
 FOR BRYAN
Nslhsu Sirsus Gives Strong Reasons For HIs Support
 oi ibe Nebraskap.

Chicago, Oct 6.-Members of the Business Mems National Bryan and Kern association have been notified by the chairman, Hon Nathan Straus of New York, that meeting of tho organization will be held in Chicago October and 8. This is the nrst general meeting of the association, which is composed of manufacturers, merchants. and leading representa- tives of business life in every state In the Union. MT Straus will be here and preside at the conference l of members of the association.
 There Is no higher type of the suc- cessful and honest business man than Nathan Straus, the New York phslan- thropist, whose name is known throughout the world for his chari- table work and especially in the dis pensing of pasteurized milk Tn New York and other cities. MT Strars Is an enthusiastic supporter of Bryan and Kern. and is taking a deep in terest in the organization of the Busi- ness Mems Bryan and Kern associa- tlon, which he believes is one of the most effective forces supporting the democratic national ticket.
 MT Straus is a business man Of large interests and no citizen of the republic is better qualified to speak for the business world in this cam paign than he. In an exclusive in- 1 terview, MT Straus presents his req sons for supporting Bryan and Kern. He said:
 'You ask me to tell you why am supporting MT Bryan for the presi- dency. I am glad to answer the | question.
 Primarily, let us begin with the man and his personality. 1 know him to be an honest man whose per sonal character and private life fur nish splendid example to the naI- hood of this country. I know hir' to be an efficient and capable man with 1 attainments fitting him for the high official station to which he so legiti- mately aspires.
 "Then let us take the matter from a political standpoint. 1 support MT | Bryan because I am democrat and always have been democrat, and he is the candidate of the democratic | party. I believe that as such cam l didate he meets the essential require ment that a man in public office should represent in public opinion, public feeling and public sentiment. | MT Bryan, in my opinion, is an em- bodiment of the convictions of the majority of the people of this coun- 1 try. He seems to feel the injustice l the people suffer and he represents the aspirations of the people for bet ter government. In word, l be- lieve that MT Bryan, better than any man nominated for the presf- dency, represents the people.
 "The candidate for office should be shown to represent the people by the manner of his selection as their can didate, and in this Mir Bryan certain ly fills the bill. feel convinced that MT Bryan would have been the man selected by the overwhelming major ity of the democrats of the country, as their candidate, if a monster mass , meeting were possible in which they could give expression to their wish. If it had been possible to assemble the entire democratic party in the hall of the national convention at Denver, instead of the comparatively few del- egates there gathered, 1 believe that the decision in favor of MT Bryan would have been as enthusiastic and complete as it was made at the hands of the delegates. So MT Bryan un- occasionally stands as the personal choice of the great majority of demo- crats. Therefore, every member of the democratic party, believing as it does in government by the majority should accept him heartily and SUD- port him loyalty. His nomination rep- resents true democratic principles, and is right in line with his demand that "The People Shall Rule" I be- lieve that it will be followed by his triumphant success and that his cleo. tion will justify and do honor to those concerned in his nomination and those who shall vote for him.
 MT Bryan has many qualities that appeal strongly to the ordinary Amer ican citizen who is interested in the opportunities for prosperity and the chances to promote the welfare of the average man. He has worked hard all his life; he has been successful and he has deserved what he has gained, because he has always been sincere and in earnest.
 He is magnificent speaker, and in his wonderful oratory is reflected an able, earnest mind. He has studied public questions thoroughly ana states his conclusions modestly. Hs is vigorous in the assertion of hi! convictions but patient in listening to the convictions and arguments o others. It is said that he has chang ed some of his ideas. All men dc change their ideas. when they hay, any ideas at all. Absence of record of changes is not evidence of a qual ity to be proud of. It Is simply evi dence of lack of progress and growth I am convinced that any change in Nil Bryan's opinions, if he has changed is based upon conviction or upon al tered governing conditions. and no at all upon motives of expediency ol the desire to win passing approval
 MT Bryan, in my opinion, repre- sents and typifies the general belle of Americans that in this country too much power has become centered 1T the hands of the few and that mol enough power remains in the hands of the people themselves. That he, ir this seeks public approval and grati