His first entry into public life was his election to Congress as a Democrat from a Republican district.

While a member of the House he made a speech on the tariff question which gave him national fame.

As a speaker William Jennings Bryan has always been plausible and captivating.

He can clothe his thoughts in such beautiful and eloquent language that he seldom fails to make a favorable impression upon those who hear him.

It was this wonderful faculty that secured him his first nomination for the Presidency.