Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-10-08
M.kE noR.pARIIsAI SPEECHES
Two Aspirants to the Presidency
Come Together At Dinner Given
by Association Of commerce-Ex'
change Pleasant Greetings, Most Of
Which Was Lost in Tumult.
(Ry Associated PreSS)

]. Bryan and w. H. Taft, rival can
didates for the presidency OF the
United States. met tonight at the
fourth annual banquet Of the Chicago
Association of Commerce. The meet
ing is said to have been the first
of it's kind.
Mr.. Bryan having been in Chicago
all day. was the first to arrive at
the banquet hall in the Auditorium
Hotel. Mr.. Taft, having delivered
speech at the opening Of the Deep
water Ways convention in the fore
noon, went to Galesburg, ILL.,. to de-
liver another address during the ar
ternoon and returned 10 Chicago to-
night after the banquet was well un-
der way.
Intense Interest Felt.
Intense interest in the meeting has
been manifested since 1t became
known that the two candidates were
to meet in public, and every seat
in the banquet hall was occupied
when the first course was served,
save only a commodious chair re-
served for Mr.. Taft. At the speak
ers' able during the speech making
were the following: Lafayette Nc
williams, H. N Higginbotham, John
V. Farwell, Walter H. Wilson trep-
resenting Mayor Busse), DR.. Emil G.
Hirsch, David R. Fergan, Mr.. TAFT,
Pr sideut Richard c. Hall. Of the
Chicago Association Of Commerce;
Mr.. Bryan. A. c. Bartlett. Governor
Dineen Of Illinois, John G. Shedd'
Charles H. Walker, President Kava-
naugh, of the Deep Water Ways AS
sociation.
An ear splitting shout gave warn
ing of the arrival of Mr.. Taft. Ar.
Bryan, in common with every one
else. rose and looked toward the en-
trance.
A huge frame. moving like ship
amongst a swarm Of tugs. was NOV
ing slowly up the narrow aisle be-
tween the tables. Those at dis
lance occasionally could catch
glimpse of a smiling lace acknow-
lodging greetings. A policeman In
uniform and assistants in plain
clothes aided in the progress Of the
distinguished guest.
MI Bryan. who had ceased IN the
destruction of some sort Of q chop
suey masquerading under . French
name. turned his head slowly as his
political rival drew near. smiling
slightly. The dramatic moment which
had been anticipated with such deep
interest was soon over.
Meeting Of the Giants.
Mr.. Bryan's head awaited that OF
Mr.. Taft. A single lingering pres
sure. q word or SO which no one
overheard. because Of, the tumult.
and the Republican leader passed on
TO a chair at the right Of Mr.. Hail.
The cheering continued for a min
ute OF 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 Mr.. Tan
4! he had had good day.
his 01SpBay VI uruuh"SSo "" w.
part Of the two candidates stirred
the crowd to renewed cheering. and
words were useless in the din.
Mr.. TAFT stroked hts throat for an
answer. Then Taft laughed and the
applause. inceeased.
Oill's Az Right.
What II the matter with BIZ!
cried some one in stentorian tones.
Hes all right"
Who's all right
"BHrs all right
II took music by the orchestra
and o song by the guests TO restore
q sembiapce Of quiet.
Then talking In ordinary tones. the
two candidates entered !ato . AMI
mated conversation. The speeches OF
both Mr.. TAFT and Mr.. Bryan were
bipartisan. This vas In consonance
with the wishes o. the Chicago A.
sociafiou Of Commerce. which Ii
ron-pariisan organization.
When the last course Of the dinner
had been served. both OF The distin-
snished guests we're kep, busy sign
In ,ncoo rards xhfch verc uagSe6