The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1912-10-16

Lincoln, Neb., October 6.-Governor
Woodrow Wilson, presidential nominee
of the Democratic party, and William
j. Bryan, three times Democratic can
didate for the same office, had a heart
to heart talk here today on the po-
litical situation throughout the coun-
try. Both unhesitatingly predicted a
Democratic victory.
In the sun parlor of Fairview, Mr..
Bryan's home, the veteran campaigner
and the newcomer in national politics,
sat for a few hours before the COVER
nor's train left, discussing the pro-
gress of the campaign, but with par
| ticular reference to the Rocky Noun
tain States, where Mr.. Bryan had Just
completed a six weeks tour.
I'VE did not have time to go into
the matter very thoroughly" said
Governor Wilson. 1--WE sat up late last
night and agreed upon a method of
handling the mountain states That
is as far as we got"
May Not Visit Pacific Coast.
The governor did not think it would
be possible to go to the Pacific coast
We are keeping open the last two and
half weeks of the campaign, how
ever" he said, "and | do not know yet
what use the campaign committee will
make of them. ] set out to make trips
| In the campaign, but the local commit
tees have been making tours of them."
The Governor was delighted with his
reception in Nebraska. az think the
demonstration in Lincoln was very re-
markable. indeed" he said "I have
had splendid time, especially with
Mr.. Bryan"
The candidate again spoke proudly
of the fact that his lucky number"
followed him in Lincoln. He occupied
Room No. 113 at a hotel, which is on
18th street, and delivered a speech at
the Auditorium, which is also on 18th
street, besides making 13 speeches in
Nebraska.
Reception After Services.
The Governor and his host. Mr.. Bry-
an, went together to the Westminster
Presbyterian church, where Mr. Bryan
is an elder. After the services the CON
gregation gathered around the two men
and an informal reception followed 81
wouldn't concede any Of the Western
States to either Taft or Roosevelt" Mr..
Bryan said, speaking of the Western
situation.
Governor Wilson is gaining strength
so rapidly from both sides that he
is certain of election by an overwhelm-
ing vote" he added
| MIR. Bryan's attention was called to
the fact that some newspapers we're
specializing as to what Cabinet position
he might occupy if Governor Wilson
were elected.
OF course, we haven't talked about
anything like that" he replied
Says Sees Great Change.
There is now beginning to dawn all
over the United States" said Governor
Wilson, the confident expectation of a
victory for the people. | don't know
what Mr.. Bryan's observations have
been. but | think | have seen that
change within the last ten days. At
any rate, there has been very pro-
found, and to me an unusual, change.
| If | may be personal, with regard to
myself. A great many people in the
United States have regarded me as a
very remote and academic person.
IL am glad now to see the attitude
changing. They have apparently adopt
ed me into the human family. like to
see the enthusiasm OF the plainest men
as they approach me, for I consider
that the deepest compliment that | can
be paid, and whom they call me Kid
and Woody and all the rest, | know
that | am all right"
One Of the things which Governor
Wilson enjoyed about his twenty hour
visit at Lincoln was the interplay of
wit and humor with mir. Bryan.
Once whom Governor Wilson missed
his hat and stood in the corridor of
the auditorium, waiting for a member
or his party to bring 1t, Mr.. Bryan
laughingly suggested that perhaps the
Governor had left his hat "In the ring
Bryan Offers His Hat.
Take mine,"S urged Mr.. Bryan, as
he placed his felt sombrero on the
-GoVernors head. You may take
cold"