The Charlotte Democrat., 1896-07-30
BRYAN THE MAN.
THE VOTE WAS 1912
TO 331 FOR NORTON.
Bryan Was Placed in Nomination by Gen
Weaver in Short Speech.

Weaver in Short Speech.
News and Observer
st. Louis, Convention Hall, July % -
| Notwithstanding Mr.. Bryan's telegram
to Senator Joneti Withdraw my nam,
if Sewall is not nominated" which tele-
gram was read by every delegate in the
morning papers, the Populists went for
ward to-day and nominated him any
| how.
Gator, OF California, gave the reason
for this action when he said in secondipp
Bryan's nomination: "The masses of oul
party have already gone over to Bryan
who is bigger than any party"
Mrs Lease voiced the sentiment OF
of most Western Populsts in her declar>
alton today: II have determined to can
vass for Bryan and Sewall, whatever &C,
| tion this convention takes"
Not few OF the delegates wanted an
official telegram sent to Bryan asking if
he would accept, but such suggestion
was frow ned down. The truth is that
many of the politicians did not want
Bryan, but quite number OF the best
ones did, and both classes knew the peo-
pie would vote for him anyway, and it
was to the interests OF the populist party
to nominate him.
+ The scene that followed the presenta-
tion Of his name was as almost as enthusi.
astlc as at the Chicago convention, and the
North Carolina banner was CONSPICUOUS
In the march. When the State banners be-
gan to fot, Maj Guthrie started to take tho
North Carolina standard and bear it alofr
but he had difficulty in doing 80. Fosted
Of Rockingham, grabbed the staff and
swore North Carolina should not join in
honoring Bryan. Major Guthrt
is a warden of the Episcopal church, but
l am sure the recording angel dropped q
tear and blotted out the bad word be said
as he seized the staff and wrenched it
from Fosters tight grasp. That gentle-
man quailed under Guthries wrath, and
bearing it aloft, Guthrie was as enthuas-
iastic in leading the precision as Dr.
Mack Hyes was in the Chicago conven
ton. As he reached the platform, some
one handed him the Connecticut staff
and he blended the nutmeg and Tar Heel
banners in the march around the hall.
In the afternoon, when Bryan was no.
minated, the same thing was repeated.
This time no one dared stop Maj. Guthrie,
but as he led the procession, young Kes-
Ter, of Concord, said, "I'll be id if he'll
ever be governor of North Carolina"
Ramsey uttered no threat, but be look
hundred Popuplists applaud Bryan.
the Moses of the cause.
Ceburn Harris got up some enthusiasm
and turning to me said "Whan you 60
back to Raleigh, tell my son Loge
that he must support this ticket or will
disown him as my son."
Hork Kitnh N conop1inos ~,
ination said: "This is not question OF
Populist or Democrat, it lies deeper,
reaches further and higher than party.
Individually, [ am willing to see every
party swallowed up if we thereby can
bring relief to the American people, This
is is no party question. 1t ia will you
have Bryan or McKinley?" We have
not votes enough to elect by ourselves,
neither have the Democrats. What would
the world have thought of Wellington if
he had refused the help of the allied forces
Let us be as wise and combined all the
forces in the silver column" The cap
tain brought down the house by illustra-
ting his point with the anecdote of the
negro woman who said, II will never let
one stolen gobler stand between me and
my Jesus" He spoke effectively and com
manded undivided attention.
Col Harry Skinner also seconded the
nomination, saying, disguise it as we
mag, one of the great parties have made
a declaration along the line of our teach>
ings, nominated man we should have
delighted to honor, and put test as Of
divine appointment to our wisdom and
our patriotism. May we have the prin>
ciple and love of country to stop the di-
vision among silver forces" Like Capt
Kitchin, his voice penentrated the farth-
est recess of the hall and he was loudly
applauded.
North Carolina gave 20 votes to Bryan
and rs for man named Norton.
Speaking of the nomination Senator
Butler said: 1t ia the best possible thing
that could have been done. The extreme
men in the west wanted TO endorse the
the whole Democratic ticket and the ex-
treme men in the South wanted to put up a
straight ticket. Either would have split
the Peoples party and played into the
hands of the gold men. This action will
solidify the party against the gold stan>
dard and make McKinley's defeat almost
certain"
Senator Butler says in signed state
ment: "There is but one thing stands in
the way of complete and certain victory
Tne Peoples parry has met the Democra>
tic party more than half way. Now, il
Mr.. Sewall will be patriotic and with
draw from the Democratic ticket as a
candidate for Vice President he will re-
move the only obstacle to complete uni
fcafion of all the voters who oppose the
single gold standard and victory will be
assured from the hour he takes that high
and patriotic. position.
| Captain W. H. Kitchin said: 81 think it
would have been safer to endorse Bryan
and Sewall, it was impossible to hold our
organization and people 10 line with all
silver forces without conceding the Pop
ulists the Vice PRECEDENT. am pleased
with the ticket and think it will be elect.
ed if leaders on both sides will keep their
mouths shut till passion passes away. l
think we will carry North Carolina by
10000 with prudent and wise manage
ment,"
Mai Guthrie said "I am entirely sa.is>
fed. Bryan and Watson will win in 8
whoop, Be certain to put it Tom Watson
of Georgia the nominee of this conven-