The herald., 1896-07-26

Therefore, in obedience of my highest
conceptions to duty, with solemn con-
viction that am right. place in nom-
ination for the presidency of the United
States a distinguished gentleman who,
let it be remembered, has already been
three times endorsed by the Populist
party Of his own state, once for repre-
sentative in congress, once for United
States senator, and only last week for
the presidency. I name that matchless
champion Of the people; that intrepid
foe Of greed; that splendid young states
man, William J. Bryan Of Nebraska.
A WILD SCENE.
When General Weaver concluded by
naming that splendid young statesman,
William Jennings Bryan" the conven-
ton broke loose. Cheer followed cheer
and delegates jumped onto their chairs
Flags, handkerchiefs, hats, state gut.
dons, were waved in wild confusion
| Through a side entrance four men car
| -; ;.iAa a hie yellow cross, four by eight feet
~ SIZE surmuuntcd by a crown of thorns
oi IL were inscribed the eloquent words
with which Bryan oIosad his spaeeh nj
Chicago. A big crayon portrait of the
Nebraska statesman was also carried
into the hail.
The cross. banners and state gutdons
were carried frantically about. Then
with the cross leading, they were carried
10 the stage, where for five minutes thew
danced in confusion while the delegates
nowled with delight. Mr.. Kepeler of
Nevada, who carried the cross, finally
planted 1t at the edge of the stage. The
crowd descended to the pit and con-
tinued the demonstration there.
AS the procession passed the Texas
delegation a free fight almost occurred.
Men struggled and fought to bar the
passage, but the way was finally cleared.
several men fought like madmen over
the possession of the Missouri standard
1t was broken into bits, but a stalwart
young Bryan man carried a piece of IT
IN triumph to the platform, while the
struggling disputants were separated
by the police.
Miss Minerva Roberts, a beautiful
young lady. led the cheering in the Col
orado delegation. While the demonstra-
lion was at its height thousand copies
or Bryan Silver March" were flung high
in the air and fell in clouds on the frantic
delegates. Each verse ended with these
words:
Chink, chink, chink, No crown of thorns
for labor's brow;
chnk. chink, chink, No cross of gold for
mankind now.
chink, chink. chink. Well not to sinpIe
standard bow:
Chink. chink chink Wa vote for es
now.
QUIET SECURED
When quiet was restored, after twen-
'y-one minutes Of bedlam, General Field
'r virginia, Weaver's running mate in
-oSz' hobbled forward on crutches. and
lfter brief speech moved to suspend
he rules and make Bryan's nominate
Ihe convention rose almost en- masse
IND cheered, but above the chorus of
'heers came the sharp cries of the Texas
men. mo! MOI" they yelled.
Chairman Allen declared the motion
arried, but yielded to the protests and
iecided to allow the call of states on the |
notion. Texas men wildly protested.
chairman Allen at last recognized
stump" Ashby Of the Lone Star state
or personal explanation" Ashby an
that Texas was ready to en-.
orse Bryan if Bryan would endorse
he platform adopted. His speech was
ot we'll received.
George Schilling of Wisconsin at
empted to secure a recess until Brvan
ould be heard from, but was howled
own.
<Nt.-
Chairman Allen said that in voting for
motion to suspend the rules, the dele
ations may vote for any candidate they
leased. Alabama and Arkansas were
OF ready.
CONFUSION REIGNs.
The greatest confusion prevailed
dorado voted As for the motion to sus-
end the rules and nominate BRYAN.
len stood on chairs and howled for rec
snition. Congressman Howard of
labama demanded to know whether
ny other names could be placed in
omination. The confusion was so
reat that 1t was impossible to proceed.
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