Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-06
TWO LEADERS SPEAK
Wilson and Bryan on One
Platform at Lincoln.
ALL NEBRASKA TURNS OUT
do Twice as Much for Him as You
Did for Me-" Bryan Asks.
COMPLETION OF 18-YEAR FIGHT
Candidate Declares Former Leader
Is the One Who Set Demo-
Gratis Free.
ALL NEBRASKA TURNS OUT
COMPLETION OF 1s-YEAR FIGHT

Welcome welcome. governor.
These words and a cordial handshake
brought the two most famous democratic
leaders together today, for the first time
since the national campaign opened
the presidential nominee of the demo-
cratic party and the man who three
times was the standard bearer of the
same party.
AS the governor stepped from the end
of his private car almost into the arms
of Mr.. Bryan there was din of cheers.
Gov. Wilson and Mr.. Bryan finally made
their way to a waiting automobile, and
to an accompaniment of the blowing Of
factory whistles. the footing of automo-
bile horns and the music of bands they
the streets for blocks.
Both Speak at Banquet.
Gov Wilson and Mr.. Bryan spoke to-
night at banquet of the democratic
state committee. Gov Wilson thanked
Mr.. Bryan publicly for the support he
gave him at Baltimore, and Mr. Bryan.
in turn. appealed to the democracy Ito
did for Bryan.
WANT 10 express, Sdiu wv " II
son, ION this, the first opportunity l nave
had since getting into Lincoln, the very
deep pleasure it gives me to find my
self beside Mr.. Bryan. We are Tree TO
serve the people of the United States. ana
in my opinion 1t was Mr.. Bryan that set
us free. 1 think no one can have fol-
lowed the course of events in that eX-
traordinary convention at Baltimore with
not sharing in that opinion
|. Mr. Bryan was given an ovation Wnen
he arose to speak.
Bryan Proud of Leader.
I. I'm proud of the leader We have
that scholarship need not be lonely. I'm
glad he illustrates-as did Jefferson-that
the educated man need not be separated
in sympathy from the man less educated.
In his presence, and in yours, l want to
express my deep gratitude to him for
the mastery manner in which he has led
our friends in this campaign.
Mr.. Bryan added that election night
when the governor and Mrs Wilson read
the returns there will be a man and wife
out at Fairview (Mr. Bryan's home) just
as happy and as rejoiced. He declared
that it was the completion OF figuht be-
gun eighteen years ago for progressive
principles
Immediately after the banquet Mr..
Bryan accompanied the governor to the
auditorium. where an immense crowd
was packed indoors as We'll as out. 1t
was arranged to have the governor ad-
dress the overflow crowd also
All Nebraska Turns Out.
Democratic clubs from towns through
the southern half of the state were ar
irving here all day to join in a parade
when Gov Wilson arrived late this after
he, ro, do tnfg cnnnnhaS
here tonight.
from various parts of the South Platte
territory. most of them accompanied by
bands. An automobile train of fifty cars
came from Cass county.
Mr. Wilson will he the guest of MIR.
Bryan until tomorrow afternoon. AS he
rode through the streets of the city with
Mr. Bryan there We're cries of Bryan
and Wilson and Wilson and Bryan.
Mr. Bryan returned only today from
six-week speaking tour through the west
in the interest of the national demo-
cratic ticket.
Crush to Shake Hands.
AS the crowds pressed around the auto
mobile it was with difficulty that the
street Iarade began. The crush to shake
hands with Gov. Wilson blocked the
movement of the machine and many
wanted to shake hands with Mr.. Bryan
also. Gov Wilson sat at first beside Mr..
Bryan, but the latter suggested that the
governor stand up in the machine
throughout the parade. Mr.. Bryan sat
moons picuously behind him. his face
wreathed in smiles Gov. Wilson was
kept busy waving his hat in acknowledg-
ment of the cheers of the crowds.
This is great said the governor, as
he turned toward Mr.. Bryan. frequently.
Fine, fine was Mr.. Bryan's reply.
Street Parade for an Hour.
For nearly an hour the street parade
continued and continually the crowd in
creased until the governor and Mr.. Bryan
took refuge in a hotel.
1t was a strenuous day for Gov Will
son, as his reception in Omaha, where
he made five speeches, had kept him
from 8 am. to $40 pm. Democrats OF
every faction in Nebraska harmonized
in the welcome to him. Senator Hitch
cock, Mayor Dahlman of Omaha and
others, who opposed the nomination OF
Gov. Wilson at Baltimore. took part in
the general demonstration.
Minister of Labor.
OMAHA. Neb, October 5-Gov. Wilson
promised big crowds Of workingmen whom
he addressed today that if he is elect
ed President he would have associated
with him in his cabinet minister of la
Dor.
The nominee was given great recep-
ton as he was whirled through a program
of speeches in the packing house districts.
"All the parties are now promising that
there shall be a department of labor"
said Gov. Wilson. but the democratic
Congress has already passed such bill
and it is probable that the democrats in
the Senate in the next session. assisted
by the progressive senators. will make the
bill a law so that the next President will
have associated with him secretary Of
labor.
To Safeguard Human Life.
The governor referred to laws that
should be passed to safeguard life, to
shorten the hours of labor and otherwise
conserve the energy of the. rank and file
of the country.
II ran on a platform in New Jersey
that promised these things he added.
land / am happy to say We carried out
avary IorOmiSe We made.