The Forrest City times., 1896-07-17
The Ballots.

When Kentucky was reached Mr.. Rbea nh,
had put Senator Blackburn In nomination ,oss
and said; While Kentucky loves her great
democrat, Joe Blackburn. and would be rlad n
see him elected president, yet as he has servss
In the confederate army, they don't seem "a
want him Qaint hisses) Therefore KeDtek,
takes pleasure In casting her 26 votes for he
world greatest oratorW J. Bryan Cheers
Illinois, which had asked to be passed ea,,
her As votes for Bryan. This left him with W
votes. % short Of the necessary number
Oklahoma changed her votes from Blsndu
Bryan. making 49,
Then Ohio withdrew the name OF Mclean
and cast 40 votes for Bryan, making his to.a
500
Before the result was announced bat vher
II was known that Mr. Bryan had received
within a few OF the necessary number Of votes
Gov. Stone of Missouri assembled the platform
and as soon as order could be obtained be sd.
dressed the convention In these words.
GENTLEMEN OF THE CoNvENTIoS-Two
three days since l received this note, which
will now read in your hearing, from Richard
Parks Bland: Il wish il TO be understood that
do not desire the nomination unless 1t is the
judgment OF the free silver delegates that
l would be he strongest candidate u It
shall at any time appear that my candidacys
the least obstruction to the nomination Of
any candidate who is acceptable TO the
free coinage delegates Of the convention, Or
one more acceptable to a majority Of these
delegates than myself, / wish my name al
once. Internationally withdrawn from further
consideration. l am willing TO waive state In
structions for me- If need be, and to let the Tree
silver delegates decide the whole matter Tne
cause must be put above the name Jap
plausel.
II came to this city," continued Mr. Stone
as one OF the delegates from Nilsson !. VolelR
the sentiment OF the democracy OF that state 70
present for your deliberate consideration 'ae
name OF that illustrious commoner for whom
many OF you have expressed preference
your votes in this convention TO ino@
who have been our friends IN as
struggle, desire now to return my grska,
thanks, but, following the dlrecuoh =
Mr.. Bland himself that whenever ms0"s
of silver delegates expressed their preierens
for another, he desired his name wltndrSsa
Now, In the name OF Missouri, iowei NV
standard under which we have fought lniVas !.
this convention. and in its place lft inss !,
the gifted and glorious son OF Neoraska' sD''N
and long continued cheers) -,
We have chosen a splendid leader poas ..
full as Apollo, intellectual beyond compass "
great orator, great scholar put apo'e 80 -,
there is beating In his breast heart 'nat 'u'Vo
IN constant sympathy with the great mass 's,I
the people and instinct with the hignes' s''"
ment OF patriotism.
I'VE will not only nominate hiin' pu, .,sva
lieve. with as much confidence as can 49, sns
anything in the future. we will elect nun ~
very large majority In November anu L 80 mai
men Of the convention, we Will lhaug s.'ss,ns.
only democratic administration ai 'a va tes
ton, but one that will set down as ano "as Al
purest and ablest and most lnuS'i'OD'
American history. lama Of
$50 now, gentlemen, withdraw inc 10. o
Richard Parks Bland and cast the o wv
the state of Missouri for VIM. D. nfssa ,Dant
The nomination OF Bryan was fhsu1 .a,ana
nous on motion OF Senator Turpie' OF int, ..,.s
After the nomination was made al Wy III vith
formed in line and marched about inc 10, New
their signs in honor OF Bryan eAsoy rslaad.
York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, hnou. .susets
Maine, Delaware. Connecticut, Massa'A
and New Hampshire. ..esss
The convention, at 1882 p. M 'ooN
until 8 ID. m.