The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-19
BRYAN TO MAKE
NH|RLW|ND
TOUR
Democratic Candidate Con-
fers With Shaver on De-
tails of itinerary
By THOMAS n. CURRAN,
International News Service.

i &
LINCOLN, Neb., Aug, 19.--Gov-
ernor Charles w. Bryan of Ne.
braska, Democratic Vice Presiden-
tial nominee, was in conference to.
day with Glenn Shaver, national
chairman, engaged in drawing up
his speaking itinerary which is ex-
pected to include all of the States
of the agricultural middle West.
In the presence Of crowd which
nearly filled to capacity the huge
University Of Nebraska Memorial
stadium, Governor Bryan last night
received and formally accepted the
nomination of his party as candi-
date for Vice President.
Senator Pat Harrison, of Missis-
sippi, temporary chairman of the
New York convention, rendered the
nomination to the Nebraska COVER
nor. The dominant motif of Har.
rison'S speech was that the Demo-
cratic party represents the only
hope for the progressive element in
America.
Governor Bryan's campaign will
be ordered along lines closely ad-
herring to the platform adopted at
the New York convention, it was
indicated.
Endorses Grain Bill.
The McNary-Haugen grain bill
principles have his Endorsement,
though he refrained from mention
OF the measure by name.
"The farmer needs an export
marketing corporation or commits
sion," was the way Bryan put It,
so that his small surplus product
which is sold in the markets abroad
will not establish the price of the
whole crop he produces"
That the Defense Day issue,
which he himself raised, will be
heard from in his ensuing speeches
was indicated in his statement:
"War propaganda and mobilization
demonstrations Of the civil and In
dustrial resources Of the country
when we are at peace with the
world unnecessarily inflame the
mind Of the American youth"
| His treatment of the World Court
and League of Nations questions
will be, it was indicated, much more
summary than that of ~his running
mate, John w. Davis.
THE only hope Of the world Is
found in the substitution Of ma
chinery for peace in place of ma
chinery for war;" was his brief
reference to these topics.
He characterized the Democratic
| party as "a fit instrument through
which these progressive elements
can work their will"
| The greater part Of Governor
Bryan's address was devoted to a
discussion of the needs Of agri-
culture and an expounding Of his
belief that the farmer can find
relief through the election Of the
Democratic national ticket.
Discusses Farm Relief.
-Four years ago." he said, lat
the time the Republican Admins
tration came into power, the far
mers and stock raisers were re-
ceiving good prices for their pro.
duce. There was q market at
fair prices for land. The farmers
were among the first to feel the
effects Of legislation and admins
! tFattve action which changed the
condition Of the farmers from
| prosperity to adversely and caused
the farmers bank balance to
disappear and mortgages on his
farm to take its place"
Lists g. o. p. Policies,
Governor Bryan listed the fol.
lowing Republican policies as res.
ponsible for the failure of agri.
culture:
| Reduction of the surtax rates
and thus shifting the burden Of
taxation to the farmer.
| Thu oAnrf1nn - N AIAx.
thus raising prices for articles
bought by the farmer.
The deflation policy which re.
suited in withdrawing Of farm
Republican measures designed
to aid the farmer were inefficient,
he said. The high tariff on farm
products had failed to raise the
price OF farm products which is
determined in foreign markets.
All 1t has accomplished, he de.
clared, lis to add to the farmers
knowledge Of the workings of the
protective tariff"
"The Farmers Friend"
Governor Bryan declared the
Democratic party has proved itself
the friend Of the farmer. He
listed the following as measures
| guaranteed by the Democratic
platform for farm relief
Lower tariff rates to reduce
| prices.
Proper administration of the
Federal Reserve System.
Lower rail and water freight
rates.
Development Of deep waterways
from the Great Lakes to the At.
| lantic ocean.
| Development Of water power to
furnish cheap fertilizer and power.