The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1911-06-22
VISIT OF BRYAN
HE II ROYALTY RECEIVED AND
ENTERTAINED.

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ENTERTAINED.
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The Great Commoner Says the Re-
puttcans Are Welcome to, Planks
of the Democratic Platform.
William Jennings Bryan arrived
in Orangeburg at six O'Clock Tues
day afternoon and was met at the
depot by committee in automobiles,
and after short ride over the prin-
ciple part of the city, was escorted to-
the handsome residence Of Hon. Thos.
F. Brantley,s where he was royalty
entertained at a most elaborate and
elegantly served dinner, at which al!
the members of the Bar and few
other gentlemerNwere invited to meet
Mr.. Bryan.
FortS or more gentlemen attended
this function which was one OF the
most successful and pleasant gatn-
erings of the kind that has ever taken
place in this city. Each of the
gentlemen was presented to Mr..
bryan, and, after a pleasant inter-
change of courtesies, all were invit-
ed into dinner, which was a most
elegant one aud handsomely serv-
ed. It is needless to say that every
one present enjoyed the dinner and
the flow of wit of several good story
Tiers, Mr., Bryan among them:
Mr.. Bryan is an interesting con-
versationalist, and most pleasant,
companionable gentleman. Every
one soons feels at complete ease in
his company. Mr.. Bryan, with the
company grouped about him, was
photographed in front of the
Brar.tley home. The whole affair
was .. delightful occasion from first
TO last, and all who had the g2ud
fortunate to be present will long re-
member it. About eight o'clock tS%
company began to leave, as the lee
ture at the Academy of Music was to
begin about half-past eight o'clock.
Mr.. Bryan delivered the lecture en-
titled the prince Of Peace" Before
going: into his regular lecture, he
made a short political talk, which
was very entertaining. Mr.. Bryan
beir.g literally applauded all the
way through. He was introduced In
an appropriate little speech by Mr..
Brantley, who took occasion to pay
Mr.. Bryan several deserved compli-
merits, which that gentleman pleas
antly alluded to- in his address. In
the political part of his speech Mr..
Bryan scored the Republicans and
sale! they were stealing the Demo-
cratic demands and their leaders
were making Democratic speeches.
Politically, he said, man must pro-
gress if he progresses intellectually
and morally. He pointed out the
growth Of democracy in all lands, In
China, Persia, Russia, Turkey, Eng
land and in this country, which 10
the light and the guide for the world.
He discussed Democratic principles,
showed how they were gaining foot
hold and winning supporters every
where. He had no objection to the
Republican party adopting the planks
of the Democratic platform; they
were, principles urged for the better
meat of the country politically, and
they are winning. He was espec-
tally glad to see the man who had
defeated him because of the planks
in his platform, now recommending
them to a Republican senate.
His lecture on "The Prince of
Peace" is simply an appeal to men
to live on a high plane. Religion
and love were the predominating
themes. The speaker stated he pre-
ferrsd a religious topic to political
one, and used many commonplace IL
1ustrations to show the powers Of
God. He based the progress Of the
world on the Bible and Christianity,
and gave the most powerful and un-
answera BILE argumen for the Divine
origin of the Bible He spoke Of the
development of the world and man
Intellectually, morally and politically,
showing how education spreading to
all people is the first step towards
light and the first movement of pa
tTiotism in all countries.
The progress morally was shown
by the recruits in the ranks of those
who are working for the uplift of
humanity, and there is evidence of
conversions everywhere, more men
and str genoemrnokriotit vbkgqjxzfi
ard: stronger men devoting themseI-
yes to this cause every day in every
cline and nation. The great broth
erhood Of man is being recognized
ard men were drawing closer togeth-
er and marching under the banner
OF the cross. he said. To carry
Christianity to benighteG lands, more
millions are spent than is spending
on any other cause.
AS the Great Commoner arose to
begin his address he was greeted
with great applause, which attested
the love and esteem in which he is
he'd in South Carolina. Everywhere
Mr.. Bryan has spoken in this State
on this tour he has been heard by