The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
WANTS NO SECOND TERM.
MIR. Pryan Declares That He Will Act
as President hut One Term.


Mr.. Pryan Declares That He Will Act
as President hut One Term.
Chicago. July 10.-Mr. Bryan received
the news of his nomination in his own
room at the Clifton House.
The United Press reporter found him
in the barber shop with his face COW
cred with lather and unable to speak.
When the barber was through with him
he Immediately shook hands with the
reporter and stated that all he wished
to say was that in order that may have
no ambition but to discharge faithfully
the duties of the Office. l desire to an
nounce that IL elected l shall under no
circumstances be q candidate for re-
election"
Mrs. Bryan. wife of the nominee, who
is a small. modest looking woman. had
a seat in the gallery TO the left of the
speakers stand When it was positive
ly known that her husband had been
named for the presidency, she was sur
rounded by admlring friends and heart
lily congratulated. She thanked each
one pleasantly and throughout MAIN
tanned quiet demeanor that impressed
those about her.
To reporter of the United Press she
SAID: Il think my husband will try to
deserve the great honor these men have
conferred upon him. | appreciate it. I
assure you. If his wife's aid Is of value
in the endeavor to elect him, he will
have all possible assistance from me-"
Mr.. Bryan said: This Is not q sud-
den resolution on my part. ! have
had 1t In my evr since my nomination
has been considered by my friends as
possibility. l believe 1t Is a good
principle for me to follow and / shall
I'VE UP TO II. The presidency Is the
highest honor that can be bestowed up
on any human being by this country
and the power placed in the hands Of
the president OF the United States Is so
great there should be no<semptation
thrown in his way to cause him to use
1t FIR his personal advancement.
Mr.. cleveland, IN his frst letter OF ac-
ceptance set forth the objection to
second term in language so forcible
that II cannot be surpassed. a similar
amendment was advocated by Presi-
dent jackson. l desire to express my
ueep appreciation OF the kindness
SHOWN TO me py other candidates. MY
nomination Is que TO the peculiar cir
cumstances which surround this CAM
paiSh ana not 10 any superior merit.
In fact hau the convention hau con-
sidered VINO was most deserving the
iot would nave failen upon announcer.
SO hishly appreciate the responsibility
imposed Dy TINS nomination that nave
avoided making any promises or pleug-
es 10 any person.
MI. bryah ana not teel called upon 10
anything win regard 10 the PLATFORM.
he was MEMBER OF the committee
whlch constructed II ana ms IDEAS
OF what should De Enumerated tnerelh
are prominent throughout the platform.
While not formally commenting upon
the platform In the above interview II
can De stated with accuracy that MI.
Bryan as the candidate OF ms party
agrees with evry plank ana VIII be It's
opponent during the coming campaign
ana VIII adopt II as MS rule OF con-
duct should he be elected.
After inditing this declaration, MI
Bryan accepted the CONGRATULATIONS
that were rendered ana In rev mo-
ments 1t was apparent that the room
would not accommodate those who were
surging to get in. In response to ap-
peals. Mr.. Bryan took position in the
lobby and for almost an hour shook
hands with the crowds as they passed
IN line. 1t was a crowding. jostling as
semblage, but utgood-natured. There were
u few cries for speech by the nomi-
nee ana Mr.. Bryan was forced to say
Few words. He declared that he felt