Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-20
BRYAN SPEAKS IN NEW YORK
Refuses to Deny Charge that He said
Are a Lot of
BeRgars.

NEW YORK, Sept. 10. Democracy's
presidential campaign in Greater New
York had its advent last night when VII
liam j. Bryan at a mass, meeting under
the auspices of Tammany hall spoke
before enthusiastic thousands who filled
Carnegie hall and overlooked into the
streets. The ovation accorded to the
presidential candidate was a brilliant eli
max to a day in which a united party
paid Mr.. Bryan a continuous reception.
Mr.. Bryan spoke for over an hour on
Republican Tendencies" at Carnegie
hall. on his arrival here today Mr.. Bryan
spoke at a MONDAY meeting and during
the afternoon held constant levecs at his
hotel. where democratic leaders in the city
and state called upon him.
Previous to the Carnegie hall meeting
tonight Mr.. Bryan was entertained at
dinner at tho home Of Melbert h. Cary.
On approaching Carnegie hall a little
later Mr.. Bryan was given an ovation
by a crowd Of 10000 or more persons
who could not get in the hall. The can
didate was taken to a flag-daped cart
and from it he made a brief speech. He
was cheered repeatedly.
II can speak only briefly to you. as 1
have a long speech to make inside" said
Mr.. Bryan.
Let me call your attention to the
marked difference between the republic
can platform and ours. The republican
platform is different especially in not
outlining necessary legislation. our plat
form tells the public what we think ought
TO be done. We take the people into our
confidence and thus we show not only
our faith in the merits of our policies
but also I'm the intelligence Of the voters.
Now, there are four propositions as to
labor for which We stand. First. we be-
lieve that there should be a department Of
labor, with a cabinet officer at its head.
Second, We believe that labor should be
taken out of the operation of the trust law.
Third, We believe that an Industrial dts
pute should not be sufficient cause for the
issuance of an injunction.
Fourth, We believe in trials by Jury in
cases of indirect contempt"
A man who claimed TO be a union worker
here attracted the attention OF Mr.. Bryan
and asked him il it were true that he had
used the expression that workmen were a
lot of beggars when he was in congress.
Il speak as a representative of organized
labor" the man added.
mo, you do not" shouted Mr.. BRYAN
MY record Is well CROUCH known so that
no representative OF organized labor would
have to ask me such a question"
Did or did you not use that oxpression?r
insisted the man.
Bryan answered: Il shall not undertake
now or at any other time to answer any
and every statement that may be made by
those who are trying to help the republican
party until they get an endorsement from
the republican party or It's representatives. %
Mr.. Bryan then left the cart and went
into Carnegie hall.
When Secretary smith OF, Tammany Hail
called The mass meeting TO order every
seat was filled. Chairman Herman Ridder
spoke on Tariff reform.
Congressman sulzer next spoke briefly
and brought forth cheers when he an
ounce that Mr.. Bryan would speak in
Madison Square Garden in shis city on
October %.
While Congressman Sulzer was speaking
AIR, Bryan and his party stepped from an
entrance upon the stage. It was the Bryan
demonstration Of eight and twelve years
ago that followed. Men leaped to their
chairs and yelled and shouted, while the
band played lively tunes. Chairman Rid
der's voice was lost as he briefly introduced
the democratic candidate.
When quiet was restored, after a ten
minute outbuvst OF enthusiasm, Mr.. BRYAN
began his spe ech.
Mr.. Bryan spent the night at the home
OF Mr.. hilbert Carey and will leave to-
morrow for New Haven and Providence.
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