The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-10

braskas waving grain. We want the strength
of youth FOR the hardship of a new cause, q
heart which can burn with the fire of pur-
pose, young man to WELD the mighty sword
OF an indignant people; new sympathy for
new woes; unfailing vigor in desperate con-
test; young giant out of the loins of a giant
republic. We want no Napoleon to rise to q
despotic throne under the mantle of liberty
but q new Cicero against the Catalines of to-
day. Without his knowledge, against his wish,
Ipresent the name of William Bryan of Ne
braska.
Thomas j. Herman of Louisiana also
made seconding speech in favor of Mr..
Bryan.
I'VE have this day. he said, unlike
our Republican brethren, declared that we
will no longer worship the golden calf
which England has set up. We have re-
fused to permit this idol to command us in
the words of the Deity, Il am thy LORD, thy
God; thou shalt have no other gods before
me- We have declared that hence
forth both gold and silver shall rule equal
sovereigns in the world of finance This
is not a resolution. 1t Is restoration 1t
determines not that gold shall be despoiled
of any OF her just powers, but only that
silver shall have her own again." [Cheers.1
Signs OF impatience at the length of Mr..
Kernan's address interrupted him, to
which he replied: 'I note with pleasure
that am receiving the respectful atten-
ton of those on this floor aud for the leers
of the gallery care no more than for the
jeers of the Republicans
Mr.. Herman was so long before he
named whom he was supporting that loud
cries OF who is it?'' were raised and a
great uproar prevailed. He finally named
Mr.. Bryan and sat down.
Senator David Turpie of Indiana rose to
nominate Governor Matthews of that
State, but was so indistinctly heard that
cries OF louder were raised, and the
chairman explained that the Senator'S
voice was weak and asked indulgence. He
spoke as follows:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the Conven
ton: The choice of candidate for the Presi-
dency by the National Democratic Convention,
of one who is to be the Chief Magistrate OF this
country for the next official term, of sue
cessor to the many illustrious statesmen of our
political faith who have served in that exalted
position, so easily becomes the subject of
glowing zeal and fancy, that the act and duty
of selection are prone to be obscured by the
glamor of the theme. Yet we ought TO realize
that the result is plain question of arith-
AucIC, QSpeAQlHS OpOu count OF
numbers, and that for many other reasons our
action herein should be determined only by
the most rigid scrutiny, and by the most care
full calculation.
We ask. then, as practical men where should
this nomination be placed? Indiana has long
been known as the arena OF the most severe
and closely fought political contests. 1t is a
member of the great Democratic phalanx of
the North, including New York, New Jersey
and 1lr1fc -
stood alone. Upon the east and west and
upon the north we have ordinarily hostile
borders of intense spirit and activity, and
even upon the south the migration to US across
the waters of the Ohio, which occurs regularly
in the Presidential year, is usually of such
complexion as only to give aid and comfort to
the enemy. In State so nearly balanced that
for years there has not been, in Presidential
election, majority either way of 10000 in a
total vote of 100000 or 10000, the condi-
lions require that our Democracy stand always
embattled, whether awaiting victory or de-
feat. always prepared
We submit to the delegations from the great
States of Tennessee, of Georgia, of Mississippi
and others more centrally situated as to their
political life and progress what would you
give, what would you not give, to make this
State as certain as your own? How and when
shall you help US to send you the message in
November next of victory? This is the place,
the time is now to write that message. You can
write that message to-day ready for transmits
sion ii your favor shall make the man of our
choice the nominee of this convention. Sur.
vey the field, examine its various positions,
throw the searchlight of inspection upon the
status of the different candidates, you will find
that Indiana is the strategic point and pivot
of this conflict. The prestige, the power, the
honor of this nomination are great, but not
too great to be used as means of assured sue
cess.
Let us not be misled by the fervid predica-
tions of overconfidence. by the contagious and
stirring enthusiasm of the passing hour. Re-
member, gentlemen, that the returns of the
election are not yet received, they will not be-
gin TO arrive until many months hence. We
must overcome an enemy strong fortressed
against attack, REINFORCED by influence to-day
unman ned, unknown, flushed with the shout
OF recent triumph. We may make an error
which shall cost us the whole stake, an error
irretrievable. The opportunity for success is
here, but also that of defeat, Let every man
so act that he may not have to say hereafter
"Ah, had not thought of that" as has been
done more than once before. We may court
defeat and disaster, au a lover wooes his bride,
by failing to put the right man in the right
place. Let us then consult reason. Let us
calmly weigh probabilities and compute the
chances at such ratio as shall include and
cover all contingencies Let us dispose of the
aid of their prestige of nomination where it
will be most highly appreciated, where it will
be most effective, where it is most needed and
where it must win.
Our candidate had the good fortune to be
born in one of the old Kentucky homes, as
near to mansions in the skies as any habita-
tons on this planet. He was educated and
graduated at Center College, Danville, in its
palmiest days of yore, from the doors of which
came McCresry, Vest, Blackburn, Stevenson
and others, men of National distinction and
renown. He belongs by birth and lineage to
the South. The South has no worthier or more
noble son. He married early in life the daugh-
ter of one we'll known in the history of our
State, Governor and Senator Whltcomb. He
commenced life as farmer in one of the most
fertile sections of the valley of the Wabash
Prosperity, well pleased and justly earned, has
waited upon his footsteps. Protection he
needed not, save that of his pure heart and
stalwart arm. He is now and always has been
a farmer. He has walked for years in the fur
row; he has stepped off the "lands"; he is not
only nearer but g doeI of the word.
He that by the pillow would thrive
Himself must either hold or drive.