Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-05-23
BRYAN ON WAY TO EUROPE
Talks of the Religious Outlook and
Becomes Enthusiastic.
MAY TAKE UP EVANGELIST WORK
Discussing Politics, the NebrRskan
Predicts II Democrats Act wisely
They May Elect Next
President.

! NEW YORK, May 22.-wiliam Jennings
| Bryan was a passenged on the White
Star line steamer Cedric yesterday. So
was Judge George Gray of Delaware, upon
whom the anti-Bryan democrats tried to
center at the Denver convention Mr.
Bryan is on his way to the international
missionary conference at Edinburgh and
Judge Gray is enroute <, ne :ts,,lle rs
one OF the arbitrator in the Newfoundland
fisheries dispute. Both of these dis
tinguished democrats were charry about
discussing politics, except in the most gem
eral way
Mr.. Bryan is enthusiastic over the re.
llglous outlook. 1t is said that it is his
intention to devote mere OF his time in the
future to religious work: that he intends
In fact, to become more or less a lay
evangelist AS to his plans along this line
Mr. Bryan would not talk freely. He did
say, however that the religious outlook
the world over was never brighter.
Looks for Great Revival.
The Christian men Of the world" Mr..
Bryan declared with enthusiasm have not
been aroused to the necessity of spreading
the vital truths of Christianity throughout
the whole world in past generations as they
are today. l look to see a great worldwide
religious revival which will have the most
iar-reaching effect upon the lives of the
people. Practically every problem which
confronts the civilized world can be solved
and solved right by the practical applca-
tion or the great fundamental principles OF
Christianity in private and public life.
Those questions will be solved In lust the
proportion that these principles are SO
applied"
The great laymen's missionary move
ment which recently eliminated in the Chi
cago meeting the early part of this month
| the gathering of representatives from the
various churches from practically all the
countries of the world, which l am on my
way to attend are indications of this great
revival. There is a growing disposition
evidently to sink differences of sect in the
doing OF the great work in which all
churches are interested which is bound
10 nave wonderful influence on the his
tory of the world within the next few
decades.
To Make World Better.
This movement will make for the bet
terment of public and private life; 1t will
exert potential influence for peace be-
tween nations and will make the world a
better place to live in. You see, 1 am an
optimist."
dresses of religious character in Great
Britain and it is probable he will speak
at different points on the continent before
his return to this country.
Mr.. Bryan was confident the democrat rs
would control the next house of representa-.
tives and that If they acted wisely, they
had most excellent chance to win the
next national election.
When asked for an expression as to can.
didates, the sage of Lincoln smiled and
said:
ITS too early yet to talk about candi.
dates The democratic party is particularly
fortunate in having so many good men t
choose. from at this time.
Just which one will be chosen by the
next convention 1t is impossible now tc
predict 1t will depend largely upon the
course of events within the next year OF
two. l am sure, however, that the party
will choose a man for whom it will be q
pleasure for good American to vote"
Mr.. Bryan had good word to say for
number of the men whose names have
been mentioned in connection with the
democratic nomination.
Plenty of Timber.
Governor Harmon Is fine man." he
said $50 is Governor Marshall of In
: diana. Governor Folk is a good man and
well qualified for any office in the gift of
the people. Mayor Gaynor of New York
has made a brilliant record and is a very
able man. Judge Gray is of presidential
, timber. AS matter of fact 1 think the
task of the next democratic convention Is
going to be one of selection and with sc
4 many men of high character and ability
o to choose from, the task is going to be nc
easy one"
r Judge Gray had little to say. He had moi
been following politics very closely, he
declared, and could not therefore express
r an opinion which would have value.
Governor Judson Harmon of Ohio has
been mentioned as strong candidate fol
r president. What do you think of him
he was asked.
Governor Harmon is a fine man." SAID