Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-25
Eloquent Nebraskan Practi-
cally Nominated.
HIS DECISION TO SETTLE IT.
Texas Delegation Wires Him
For Ii.
General News of the Day S
Proceedings.

Sr. Lorfs. July ?j.--The populists
convention was called to order at
935 o'clock. Before the reconvening
ot the convention excited groups
canvassed the situation. Some
held that the convention could not
nominate Bryan in the face of his
declination. Others insisted IL he
refused the responsibility would he
on the democracy. IL was announced
that the first order of business would
be the selection OF Of members of the
national committee and committees
to notify candidates.
Several resolutions were presented
aud referred without reading. The
chairman then called for the nomina-
tions for president Judge Green,
uf Nebraska, took the stage and nom
mated Bryan, although he did not do
it formally. lie merely opened the
wav.
lIo was followed by Gen. Weaver.
Of Iowa, who delivered the formal
nominating address. AS he conclud-
ed the convention broke into cheers.
Many Of the delegates mounted their
chairs. An immense cross was
brought in and paraded the hall. At
J least two thirds of the delegates
took part in the demonstration. Then
the state standards collected on the
speakers stand.
Texas. Mississippi. Maine. Oregon.
Wisconsin and some OF the smaller
states did not Join in the group.
Then picture Of Bryan was paraded
around the hall. IL was apparent
the intention was TO stampede the
convention to Bryan. Ii was said no
other candidate would be named.
The Bryan cross was mounted on tn g
platform. and set upon the speakers
desk. Then an attempt was made to
carry the Bryan picture into the
Texas delegation. but i; created n row
and the Brysnitcs were driven back.
The Famous Cross snd Crown.
The cross is Of yellow, surmounted
by n crown OF thorns, inscribed with
Bryan's words in his notable speech
at Chicago: "You shall not pres.
the crown of therns ou the brow o'
labor; you shall not cruelty mankind
upon n cross Of gold" After wild
demonstration lasting IL minute.
order was partially restored. Chair
man Allen recognized "StumP'
Ashby. Of Texas. to present the res
olution declaring that the people,
party stood ready,to nominate Bryau
provided he would accept the nom
nation on the platform as adopted.
A motion to suspend the rules and
nominate Bryan was Withdrawn ant
"a call Of the states in order TO nomi
nate a president was made. Th'
chair ruled the delegates entitled Il
vote for any candidate they pre-
ferrsd.
The roll was then called on tn
motion to suspend the rules an'
nominate Bryan. a telegram from
btts was ttou suvihS aNsSN w
not permit the use OF my name 70
the nomination" The motion TO SUI
pend the rules was Withdrawn an
the call OF states resumed for tn
nominating speeches. Gator. OF Cal
fornia, seconded the nomination o
Bryan. Speeches seconding tn
nomination Of Bryan were then dc
livered by Clsgge,,. of Idaho; Hines
of Georgia; Taubeneck, OF Illinois
. delegate from Indiana. and kolt
of Alabama.
AOuery tn Bryan.
Maryion NJ. Williams has just sen
the following telegram to Bryar
.'will ,ou accept the nomination 70
presiden; on the platform OF th
peoples patty adopted here'" Wi
liams is secretary of the Texas dell
cation. aud the dispatch WAS ser
under instru etions.
The Texas delegation quietl
moved out Of the hall aud vent lot
= caucus outside. trying to agree G