Show MR BRYANS GENEROSITY Colonel William 3 r Bryan Is a man of generous impulses as well as of tact and great ability He Is opposed to Philippine annexation but counsels the ratification of the peace treaty so as not to embarrass the administration administra-tion When other officers of the volunteer volun-teer army were making complaints and charges against the war department quarreling with the secretary and among themselves he was discreet and silent When the president asked almost un Jimlted power at the opening of hostilities hostili-ties the Democrats were doubtful because be-cause the policy of the administration seemed to be at variance wIth the sentiment sen-timent of the American people But Bryan advised that nothing be done to interfere with the presidents plans I He stIll shows the same commendable commend-able spirit the same high consideratIOn for the fe Ungs of the chief executive The other diY he was invted to the banquet that will be given in honor of the president tomorrow night and was asked to sneak to the toast of The Volunteer Soldier The invitation provoked a fight in the committee Some thought it was bad taste to parade Mr Bran in the presence pres-ence of Mr McKinley Others were afraid he would receive a greater ovation ova-tion than the president and they feared it would mar the pleasure of that distinguished dis-tinguished official Others contended that the president had a rIght to say who should attend and take aat on the programmea peculiar prerogative for a guestand they felt sure that if his excellency were consulted Colonel Bryan would not be tolerated Such seems to be the lmaressloa those who know him best entertain of the nresl dent of this republic But Clark HOwell editor ot the Constitution Con-stitution stuck to It until he carried his point Colonel Bryan however relieved re-lieved the committee from all anxiety by sending his regrets and went direct from Savannah to Washington as soon as his resignation was acccpted General roe Wheeler the hero of Santiago a survivor of the confederate army a soldier a patriot an American Ameri-can broader than any section greater than any office did attend and he received re-ceived an ovation beside which the demonstration accorded the resldent paled It was well enough that Bryan remained away The American people of whatever section applaud worth and manhood In preference to position The rank Is but the guinea stamp The mans the gowd for a that |