The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-20
BRYAN WOULD NOT
DISCUSS MARTIN
Refuses to Express Himself on
Nirginian's Leadership
in Senate.
HAD BUSY DAY IN RICHMOND
Entertaining Informal-Declines
10 Talk of Appointment
TO Cabinet.

While he talked freely on many
subjects while In Richmond yesterday,
William Jennings Bryan declined posi-
lively 10 epress himself on one topic
which many people wanted to hear
him talk about--his attitude toward
leadership in the United States SEN
ate by Senator Thomas s. Martin. Of
Virginia. Asked the question as to
what he thought about il. Mr. Bryan
replied promptly: Il will not discuss
that matter at all" No other word
could be gotten from him on the sub
iect
II was recalled that two years ago
M Bryans paper. the Commoner. OPP
posed the election OF Senator Martin
as chairman of the Democratic caucus
and therefore as leader Of the minor
ity on the floor. What he will say
when the time comes next April to
elect a majority leader for the Demo-
Gratis. is locked within his own breast.
Nor would NJ Bryan discuss in any
way the effect of the national election
on Virginia politics.
Entertainment Here.
Because OF the short time between
the announcement of his coming and
the day of his lecture. such entertain
kan's stay was informal He arrived
AZ O'Clock yesterday morning over
the Southern Railway. and went at
Cnce to the home of John Garland Pol
lard. primary nominee for Mayor of
G'nter Park. for breakfast. Some
friends called on him there.
At ! o'clock, Mr. BRYAN appeared at
the Business Mems Club, where the
large MONDAY crowd was securing
luncheon. President Thomas ?. Bryan
here took him in charge and intro
duced TO him hundreds of the city's
business men. Henry c. Stuart and
Harry st. George Tucker were among
the visitors to the club rooms. and
there were many men present well
known in the city and state.
Governor Mann, as stated elsewhere,
would not attend because Mr.. Bryan
had not called on him.
The visitor and a few friends were
guests Of Henry r. Pollard. Jr.. at din
ner at the Commonwealth Club. Then
Mr. Bryan was driven to John Garland
Pollard's home. where the late hours
of the afternoon were devoted to an
informal reception. limited to residents
of that brand-new town. Some eco
people called.
DeunttIOn Oh
At the Business Mems Club. Mr..
BRYAN showed that he had a good
story ready for any emergency. some
citizen said ne hoped the NebraskaD
would be candidate for President
again.
That reminds me-" said Mr.. Bryan
of the nan on the stage who was
making definitions Asked 70 say
what a Democrat was, he replied: y
Democrat is a man who.has voted for
Bryan three times and wants to do it
again"
Last night was spent with Mr.. Pol
lard. and Mr.. Bryan will leave at
o'clock this morning for Washington.
where he gill attend dinner given
in honor of Governor Elect William
Sulzer. of New York
Discusses Politics.
Talking freely with newspaper men
on national affairs. Mr. Bryan said the
growth of progressiveness is more
marked than ever. lie pointed TO the
fact that a progressive candidate was
able 10 poll more than half the vote
of the Republican party in November.
He expressed every confidence in Gov
ernor Wilson. in Democratic Governors
recently elected. in Senator's and Con-
gressmen. who. he feels sure. viii 30
the party credit and carf out the
policies which they We're chosen TO ad-
vance.
But he would not discuss his posi-
bic appointment TO a position in the
Cabinet. In reply to question on
this matter, he said il was not proper
inquiry.