Show BRYAN WRITES TO TAFT Advocates Election of Senators by Direct Vote of the People Lincoln Neb William William J. J Br- Br Bryan ln on Tuesday addressed a letter to President President President dent Taft raft asking him to allow the people people peo peo- pie to vote on popular election of sen sea Mr Bryan says To uTo President Taft Now that the states are going to vote on the ratification ratification cation of the amendment specifically authorizing an income tax ta why not give them a chance to vote on an amendment providing for the election of or United States senators b by popular vote yote In your speech of acceptance you sad that you you were personally inclined in in- dined to favor such a change in the constitution Would this not be an opportune time to present this subject to congress Two constitutional amendments one authorizing an Income income income in In- come tax and the other providing for forthe forthe forthe the popular election of senators would make your our administration memorable and I pledge you whatever assistance I can render in securing the ratification ratification ratification tion of these amendments With great respect I am yours truly W J. J DRY BRYAN AN |