The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1896-08-21
BRYAN ACCEPTS.
The Democratic Candidates
Are Officially Notified of
Their Nomination.
Thousands Witness the Ceremony
at Madison Square Garden,
New York.
Enthusiastic Greeting La rendered
tho Chosen acknowledgements
of Democracy.
Bryan and SewalI Both Accept the
Honor and Pledge Fidelity to
the Cause.
The Nebraskan's Answer to Arguments
Against Free Coinage-An Appeal to
Eastern Voters.
New York, Aug. 1S-At Madison Square
njpbf William
Enthusiastic Greeting L. rendered
tho Chosen Standard-Bearers
of Democracy.
BRYAN and Sewall Both Accept the
Honor and Pledge Fidelity to
the Cause.
The Nebrasknu's Answer te Arguments
Against Free Coinage-An Appeal TO
Eastern Voters.

New York Aug. 1S.-At Madison square
Garden Wednesday night Hon. William
J. 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
Statos, respectively. by the democratic ma
tional convention at it's recent session IN
Chicago.
The doors were opened at seven O'Clock
and the great crowd which biockaded the
streets made desperate rush to gain
entrance During the turmoil several
women tainted At last by 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 The heat was intense. When Mrs.
Bryan entered, few minutes before her
husband came, q scene OF enthusiasm rol-
lowed which was not ended until the lady
arose from her seat and acknowledged the
ovation extended her.
Ovation to the Candidate.
When Mr.. Bryan stepped on the stand
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 crowd
realized that the hero Of the evening had
come the cheering became louder and
threatened not to stop. But 1t did stop
at last and those who timed it said that
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 he
in turn presented Gov Stone. of Missouri,
who made the formal speeches of notifica-
ton.
After Gov. Stone had spoken at consid-
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engrossed copy of the resolution Of noti-
fcation adopted by the notification COM
mittee. Referring to the circumstance at
tending the nomination. the resolution
stated that the nominee was selected as the
party leader because of his integrity. pa
triotism and ability and that his election
means the maintenance of an honest gov
eminent administered for the benefit of
ell, and controlled only by intelligence con-
scientiously directed
Great Demonstration.
' When Gov. Stone concluded with the no
tification of his nomination to Mr. Bryan.
man began to wave big American flag
over the latter's head The crowd went
wild with enthusiasm and rose as a man
when Chairman Danforth stepped forward
and introduced Mr.. Bryan. Then came
demonstration that far exceeded those that
had followed the mention OF Mr.. Bryana
name previously In the evening.
Bryan Reads His Speech.
I Mr. Bryan rose and stepped to the front
ard center of the speakers platform. In
his hand he had manuscript copy Of his
speech. His face was pale, but he was
cool and calm His voice was firm. but
showed signs Of hoarseness.