People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 November 1896 — BRYAN IS CHEERFUL. [ARTICLE]

BRYAN IS CHEERFUL.

Docs Not Concede His defeat Nor Claim His Election. Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 4. —Mr. Bryan does not yet concede his defeat, nor on the other hand, does he claim his election. “We are making no claims,” he said. "But are awaiting the later returns with much Interest.” Mr. Bryan was a comparatively earlier riser Wednesday. He had had his breakfast and was receiving callers at 9 o’clock. He was cheerful and buoyant and clearly showed that he had had a refreshing night’s rest. Telegrams began to arrive early in the day, and while none of them made ajiy positive claims as to the general result, they were all of an encouraging character, giving the Democratic candidate far more ground for hope than do the public bulletins. Dispatches from Kentucky made positive claims for him for the state on the basis of big gains in the western section, while encouraging word yvas received from Indiana and Michigan. Mr. Bryan commented upon these as a disinterested observer might have done, but made no general claims upon them. He said he would have no comment to make until the result was absolutely known. Among the dispatches received were several from Senator Jones, national chairman, all of which were reassuring.