The evening times., 1896-07-11

nave Deen selected from among tne udineS
before the convention and believe he will
be elected. believe he will carry every
State west of the Allegheny Mountains"
San Francisco, July 1.-THE Presiden-
tial nominee OF the national democratic
convention left many friends behind him at
the conclusion OF his lecturing tour on the
Pacificcoast last season, when he preached
the silver doctrine from Mexico to British
Columbia. The news of his nomination yes
terday was therefore received with marked
qualification in all the Western towns.
In San Francisco the crowds about the
bulletin boards cheered enthusiastically.
Leading California POpulists are not dis
posed to commit themselves. While they
admire Mr.. Bryan and the cause he repre-
sents, the platform does not wholly please
them. e!
PoPULISTs wIRECONGRATULAT
Three OF the eight Popullst delegates
from the State of Washington have wired
the Nebraskan their congratulations and
assurance that they will carry the State
for him.
In Seattle and Tacoma demonstrations
were held last night in honor of the nomi-
nation, and prominent Populists and dis
senting Republicans, almost TO a man,
express their approval OF the result OF the
convention.
In Reno, New, the nomination was re-
ceived with the widest enthusiasm. Bon
fires were lighted, cannon discharged, and
| every lawful means of showing their ap-
| probation OF Bryan's selection was used by
the friends of silver.
Chairman j. B. Mccullough OF the Popu-
list State Central Committee stated to a
| United Press repres eutative that Mr..
Bryan was a most acceptable candidate to
the Populists of Nevada, and that the dele
| CATION to st. Louis, of which he was
chairman, would certainly use every effort
to have him indorsed by the Populist ua-
tional convention. Other leading Populists
| expressed the same sentiment.
PREPARING RATIFICATION MEETINGS.
| At Phoenix, Ariz., a monster ratification
meeting has been arranged for tonight, in
which all the leading Democrats. Populists,
and silverites Of the State will take part.
rethrou ghoutthe State the friends OF
silver, irrespective OF party, are loud in heir
| expressions of delight at Mr. Rryan's Sc
| lection.
ager reports from Idaho show that the
demonstrations of approval are in pro-
gress at Moscow and Pocatello.
Ogden, Utah, July 11.-Ogden City and
Northern Utah have gone absolutely wild
with enthusiasm at the news OF the nomi-
nation OF Bryan for President. When the
announcement came. the Enormous crowds,
which were gathered in front OF the
telegraph offices, broke out with cheer
after cheer.
The entire city was awake last night
and meetings were held to prepare fol
the grandest ratification meeting ever held
in the State. Dispatches from all over the
State indicate that Bryan is the man o1
all men for Utah citizens, rega rdless OF
party. All the little towns are enthusiastic
in their demonstrations and the Coming
few days will usher in one grand oontin
uous ratification OF the nomination of the
youthful candidate from Nebraska.
Denver, Col, July 1.-THE nomination
OF Bryan was general surprise to Colorado
but last night the Denver public talked OF
ina jorities for him, ranging from $4,000
to SIS 900 votes.
at will now be a contest OF the people
against money" said D. Fl. Moffatt, presi
dent OF the First National Bank. '.Altlougi
q Republican. can vote for Bryan, and
Colorado will. OF course, give him q grea,
ma iority."
Gov. McIntire (Rep.) says" Bryan is ma &.
netic and he will put plenty of enthusiasm
into the campaign. His silver record will
elect him.
Nearly every town in the State cele
brated the nomination last night by out
door mass meetings.
Minneapolis. Mimi, July 11-Minne-
apolis went wild last night over the nomi
nation of william J. Bryan
An impromptu ratification meeting wa
held in the open air, and over 10 GOO peopl.
listened to speeches by Democrats. Repub
licaDs, Populists and Prohibtionists.
A Bryan club was formed. and in tw,
hours S7S names were enlisted.