The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-02-27
Famous Orator Declares
Each of His Three De-
feats Due to Influence
of the Money Power,
and Says Now Is Time
for Democracy to Serve
Nation.

n TORE than TWO thousand people
IA III were unable 20 gain admttance
lNB TO the Colonial theater last night
! j. TO hear Colonel William Jennings
Bryan. and he was Obliged TO
stop and speak to them for a few minutes
before entering the building. They would
not be satisfied otherwise, and the dis
tinguished Nebraskan compiled with the
demand. which was accompanied by deaf
cninS cheering.
When Mr., BRYAN came in at the door
OF the theater there was a burst or ap-
plause that grew louder and louder as he
approached tho stage. and more Of the
people caught sight of him. until 1t roared
into a magnificent ovation OF welcome.
the people rising TO thclr feet and spirit
edly waving hands and leerchiefs and
shouting until the building shook.
In the course of his speech Mr.. Bryan
said:
II the Republican party. which has
thrlNcd for half u century upon its
record, has but one man in Il fit and
competent 10 become its candidate
for president of the United States,
better Let that party die now,
Party's Indictment.
Three years ago Mr. Roosevelt rec
commended Mr. Taft as the man most
worthy to receive the votes OF the
people. Now the guarantor comes
out and repudiates Mr. Taft by de-
clarlng himself the only man in the
Republican party vino can save ii
from defeat Could anybody write a
more emphatic Indictment of the ad-
minisJrotion than this?
In 1901 the Democracy was defeated
because the money power selected its
candidate. Three times | vas de-
feated by this same money power.
That is the tyranny and despotism of
the pirates OF Wall street, who
strangled the people.
Now Is the opportunity for the Dem
ocratic party TO serve the nation. We
can prove by Mr. Roosevelt that Mr..
Taft ought not 10 be nominated.
We can prove by Mr. Taft that Roose-
Welt ought not 10 bc elected.
Asks Fearless Leader.
Thank Cod that l cannot now ne
accused Of having personal ambition
TO satisfy. | want D man 10 lead
now who has q better chance or
winning. / can't help 2 man who
wants 10 recede OF 20 lead from the
rear. Give us man Who win lead
fcarlcssiy forward. II is not inpos-
sible FOR the criticised 20 become
critic and 1t Is possible that ] shall
In the near future pay somo attention
TO cert9iu prominent Democrats whom
] think deserve IT.
1t was n splendid audience that faced
Colonel Bryan as he stepped upon the
stage. 1T was composed os in
telligeut. bright faced men and women.
who gave every evidence of having come
10 listen to and enjoy every word TINT
should como from the distinguished
speakers lips The big auditorium WAS
filled. standing room and all,
md Il was found necessary to remove the
iys on the stage to accommodate the
great crowd there. Flags were drsped
about the boxes and the balconies, but
lsidc from these there no decora-
Jon.
Mr.. Bryan's appea rance brought out
,yclonc or welcoming applause that must
lave gratified him 10 the extreme. Added
o the enthusiasm were strains OF music
rom the Colonial orchestra, under Pro-
essor Coop. and the great volume OF
sound resultant Was indeed Inspiring.
Rivets Attention.
1t WAS IA great meeting throughout Mr.
iryap holding the attention OF his audi
nee In u close grip from the moment
&c arose 10 his feet until he resumed his
cat. which WAS two nouns and ten mix
ties after he began TO speak. His speech
vas lighicned by bits Of liumor that took
way some of the tenseness which his
more serious utterances produced.
Prominent on the stage were James
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