The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-08-13
RDpulistic Picture of what VIII Hap
pen to the Farmer, Wage Garner
and Others, IL Gold Wins.
THREAT OF AN EXTRA SESSION
CONGRESS WILL BE CALLED AT
ONCE IL BRYAN BE ELECTED.
Democrncy's Position as to Interna.
tional imetalIfsm-Brief Speech
by Sewall on the Money Issue.

NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-The vast assem-
blage of people which gathered to witness
the notification of William Jennings Bryan
and Arthur Sewall, respectively. as nomi-
nees for President and Vice President on
the Democratic ticket. was called TO order
tonight precisely at sis o'clock by Chair
man Jones. OF the national committee. Sem
ator Jones said:
II am directed by the national committee
TO name for your chairman Hon. Elliott
Danforth. of New York. Those in favor
Will say aye
There was chorus of ayes. and the mo-
ton was declared carried (Applause.) Mr..
Danforth then said:
Ladies' and Gentiemen-lt becomes my
agreeable duty, by direction OF the Demo-
cratic committee, TO act as presiding ofnoer
of this meeting As a member OF she noti-
fcation committee from the State OF New
York. / am glad 10 extend TO all our visit
ing brethren from every portion OF this
broad land who have come here TO witness
this ceremony tonight a cordial ane
hearty welcome. cloud cheerinS) This
gathering is for the purpose OF anording an
the Democratic nominees for President and
Vice President of the United states OK
their nomination. TREMENDOUS cheers.l
You did not expect from me a speech, ana
i'm that YOU will not be disappointed | have
pleasure in presenting 10 You as chairman
of the notification committee the uisun-
VIM. ]. Stone" Tremendous cheering)
Governor Stone stepped 10 the front or
the platform. and when the outburst of ap-
pIause had subsided read his notification
address. After reviewing the work OF the
Chicago platform and commenting the
principles of the Democratic party. he
praised the action OF the delegates. and
concluded I'm these words:
..For a leader they chose one of theiS
cwn-a plain man OF the people His whole
lite and life work identify MN IN sympathhy ny
great Industrial forces of this country:
Among them he was born and reared and
has lived and wrought all the DAYS OF nis
life To their cause he has devoted all the
splendid powers with which God endowed
him lie has been their constant and fear
less champion: They Know nim ana 'ney
dauntless: warm-hearted, yet deliberates
ronfident and self-poised. but without van
ity; learned in books and statecraft. bus
without pedantry or pretense; a superb
orator vet man of the greatest caution
and method: equipped with large expert
ence in public affairs; true 70 ms conVic-
no man, William j. Bryan Is
model among men and peerless
leader Of the people. Ihis man Is our
his wisdom we will go forth 10 conquer.
Iet US rally everywhere. on hilltops and in
the valleys. and strike for homes ana iovea
of victory Ii is as sure 10 come as the
rising of the sun. and IL VIII come IKE
sunburst scattering the mStS, ana the Ma
ton exultant and happy, Will leap Forward
like a giant refreshed to that high destiny
IN was designed to accomplish This man
will be President. His administration VIII
be a shining epoch in our history. for he
will leave behind him n name made Illus
trious By great achievements and by deeds
that will emballn him forever in the hearts
and memory Of his countrymen-
Mr.. Bryan. j esteem IL a great honor.
as IL is most certainly pleasure, 10 De the
Instrument of. informing you as L now do
that YOU were nominated for the once OF
President of the United States by the
Democratic national convention which as
embed in Chicago i'm July last i hand
you this formal notice or your nomination
accompanied by a copy OF the platform
platform have the honor TO request your
acceptance of the nomination rendered.
You are the candidate of the Democratic
| party but you are more than fhat-yod
! are the candidate OF all the people, with
| out regard to party who believe In the
| purposes your election is intended 10
| accomplish. This battle must be fought
upon ground high above the level OF par
tisanship. j hope 10 see you unfurl the
flag in the name of America and Ameri-
| can manhood In saying this. 1 but re-
| peat the expressed wish of the convention
/ which nominated YOU DO this. ana
| though you will not have millions or mon-
ey at your command. you viii have mil
| lions of sturdy Americans at your back.
Lead on and we will follow. VINO will not
| follow here Is unworthy TO lead in any
| cause. Lead on with unfaltering step ard
| may God be with you and His omnipo;en5
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