Mexico weekly ledger., 1896-08-20
The Democratic Candidates
Are Officially Notified of
Their Nomination.
Thousands Witness the Ceremony
at Madison Square Garden,
New York.
Enthusiastic Greeting Is rendered
the Chosen Standard-Bearers
Of Democracy.
Bryan and Sewall Both Accept the
Honor and Pledge Fidelity to
the Cause.
The Nebraskan's Answer to Arguments
Against Free Coinage-An Appeal to
Eastern Voters.

The Nebraskan's Answer to Arguments
Against Free Coinags-An Appeal to
Eastern Voters.
New York, Aug. 13.-At Madison Square
Garden Wednesday night Hon. William
]. Bryan, OF Nebraska, and Hon. Arthur
Sewall, of Maine, were formally notified
of their nomination as candidates for presi'
dent and vice president of the United
respectively, by the democratic ma
tional convention at it's recent session ir
Chicago.
The doors were opened at seven O'CLOCK
and the great crowd which blockaded the
streets made q desperate rush to gain
entrance. During the turmoil several
women tainted. AT last by a vigorous
use of clubs the police were able to secure
a semblance of order. From floor to root
the garden was soon crowded with human
beings. TIT heat was ntens When Mrs
Bryan entered, a few BEFORE hei
husband came, a scene OF enthusiasm 1ol
lowed which was not ended until the lazy
arose from her seat n acknowledged the
ovation extended her.
ovation to the Candidate.
When Mr.. Bryan stepped on the stanq
and was recognized by many in the audi
ence, a great cheer went up. Bryan
Bryan Bryan" was the shout of those who
knew him. and, as others in the crowo
realized that the hero of the evening hae
come, the cheering became louder ano
threatened not to stop. But it did stoT
at last, and those who timed 1t said thai
the ovation had lasted six n II
was the first tribute of the enthusiastic
The crowd was reserving itself for the
event of the evening.
Notified by Gov. stone.
Senator Jones introduced Elliott Dan
forth as chairman of the meeting, and hi
in turn presented Gov. Stone, of Missouri
who made the formal speeches Of notitica
ton.
After Gov. Stone had spoken at consid
cradle length. Represented to Mr.. Bryan al
engrossed copy of the resolution of noti
ication adopted by the notification com
mittee. Referring to the circumstance fit
tending the nomination, the resolution
stated that the nominee was selected as the
party leader because of his integrity, pa
and ability, and that his election
means the maintenance of an honest o
eminent administered for the benefit OF
all. and controlled only by intelligence con
scientiously directed.
Great Demonstration.
When Gov. Stone concluded with the no
tification Of his nomination to Mr.. Bryan
a man began to wave big American flag
NtI liz 4dAkC y a 1c NIofN "tJl
wild with enthusiasm and rose as a mai
when Chairman Danforth stepped forward
and introduced Mr.. Bryan. Then came Q
demonstration that far exceeded those thai
had followed the mention of Mr.. Bryan's
name previously in the evening.
Bryan Reads His Speech.
Mr.. Bryan rose and stepped to the front
and center of the speakers platform. II
his hand he had a manuscript copy of his
speech. His face was pale. but he was
cool and calm. His voice was firm. bui
showed signs of h~oarseness. 'r
MR. BRYAN'S SPEECH.
Following are the most telling points IL
Mr.. Bryan's speech:
Mr.. Chairman, Gentlemen of the Com
mittee and Fellow Citizens: L shall al
a future day and in a formal letter &C;
Cept the nomination which Is now rendered
by the notification. committee. n I shall
at hat time touch upon the issues, pre-
ever, that at this time, in the presence o.
those here assembled, L speak at some
length il regard to the campaign upor
underestimate the forces arrayed against
US, nor are we unmindful of the Importance
of the struggle In which we are engaged
eousness OF our cause, We shall defend
with ali possible visor the positions taken
by our party. We are not surprised tina
some of our opponents, in the absence Of
better argument. resort to abusive cpl
thets. but they may rest assured that NJ
language, however violent, no invectlves
however vehement, will lead US to depart
a single hairs breadth from the course
T mark cid,ze out e TX sng n,I hatlo ma nT GNafent gfhl
assails the character and questions tht
patriotism Of the delegates assembled IL
the Chicago convention assails the charac.
ter and questions the patriotism OF the mil
lions who have arrayed themselves undel
the banner there raised.
Platform Not a Menace.
1t has been charged by men standing
high In business n political circles tha'
our platform Is a menRc to private Sc
curity and public safety; and it has beer
asserted that those whom I have the honor
mediate an attack upon the rights o
property, but are the foes both of socia
order and national honor.
Those who stand upon the Chicago plat
defend every motive which influences
them. every purpose which animatss then
and every hope which inspires them. The!
understand the genius of our institutions
they are staunch supporters of the form
OF government under which we live ant
they build their faith upon foundation.
laid by the fathers. Andrew Jackson ma!
stated, with admirable clearness and witt
an emphasis which cannot be surpassed
both the duty and sphere of government
He said:
Distinctions in society will always exisr
under every Just government. Equality o
talents, or education or of wealth CANNOT
be produced by human institutions. In tn.
full enjoyment of the gifts of Heaven anC
the fruits OF superior industry, economy
to protection by law"
Equality Must Prevail.
We yield to none in our devotion to thu
doctrine just en~unciated. Our campaign
has not for its object the reco~nstructior
OF society. We cannot insure TO the vicious
the fruits of a yirtuous life. We would no
Invade he home of the provident in ordel
to supply the wants OF the spendthrift: ",
do not propose to transfer the rewards OF
Industry to the lap of Incidence. Property
is and will remain the stimulus to endeavoi
and the compensation for toll. We believe
as asserted In the declaration of fndepend
ence, that all men are created equal; bu
that does not mean that all mer are Of
can be equal in possessions, in ability Of
merit; It simply means officials shall not
in making. constructing or enforcing tn.
law, discriminate between citizens.
Safe In the Peoples Hands.
assert that property rights. as well q.
the rights or persons. are safe in the hand.
Of the common people. Abraham Lincoln
IN his message sent to congress in Decem.
Der, 1851, said: mo men living are more
III from poverty; none less inclined to taxi
or touch aught which they have not hon
estly earned" I repeat his language witt
In the warming which he added, namely
let them beware of surrendering a polit
zeal power which they already possess, an
used to close the doors of advancement
against such as they, n to fix new dis
s,Sar ss snd burdens Ss len, gD9 Th them x tn ga aa, 2
follow the Injunction: TN the sweat of tn!
face shalt thou eat bread are now, as the!
haye ever been. the hulwark OF law ant
IN time OF peace, and its surest defenders Ii
But / have only read a part of Jackson
utterance-let me give you his conclusion
but when the laws undertake to d t.
those natural and just advantages srti
ficial distinctions-to grant titles. gratui
rich richer and the potent more powerful
the humble members of s~ociety-the farm
ers, mechanics and the day laborers-wh
s sssTr, nsif lss faSor tine for nor ther 1se means haS .
q right to complain of the injustice of thei
government" Those who support the Chi
cago platform indorses all the quotation
from J~ackson-the latter part as well a
the former part.
Character of the Opposition
We are not surprised, said Mr.. Bryan
70 ind srrsyed against US those who ar
i sns sss=sa ssys ses Ss S1E plassopmn faxSri I
tho hostility Of those who md q peeuniar.
sdvantsge In advocating p doctrine 9
ef individuals. Such opposition. % th
We are content, he said, to have the CO
operation OF those who desire to have tn
government administered without fear Q
ayor. It is not the wish Of the geners
public that trusts should spring into e1
of society: Il Is mot the wish OF the gen
s stSa pe eompe saas tn ana sfss1 co shSsld sue &c
tax as they VIII from those who are q
their mercy: nor 4 It b fsul q ihe ger
government rave been so often prostitute
to Of private gain. Those VIII