The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-08-13
BRYAN AND SEWALL
FORMALLY NOTIFIED
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shining epoch in our history, for he
will leave behind him name made il
lustrious by deeds that will embalm
him forever in the hearts and memory
of his countrymen.
Mr.. Bryan, I esteem it great honor.
as 1T is most certainly pleasure, to be
made the instrument of informing you,
as / do now, that you were nominated
for the Office of the president of the
United States. by the Democratic ma
tional convention which assembled in
Chicago in July last. l hand you this
formal notice of your nomination, ac-
companied by a copy of the platform
adopted by the convention, and upon
that platform 1 have the honor to re-
quest your acceptan of the nomina-
ton rendered. You are the candidate
OF the Democratic party, but you are
more than thaG-you are the
CANDIDATE OF ALL THE PEOPLE,
without regard to party, who believe in
the purposes your election is intended
TO accomplish. This battle must be
fought upon ground high above the
level of craftsmanship. l hope TO see
you unfurl the flag in The name of
America. and American manhood. In
saying this, L but repeat the expressed
wish of the convention which nominaf-
ed you: do this, and though you will
not have millions of money at your
command, you will have millions of
sturdy Americans a. your back. Lead
on and we will follow. Who will not
follow here is unworthy to lead in any
cause; lead on with unfal eTing step and
may Gods blessing attend you and his
omnipotent hand crown you with sue
cess"
ROSE AS ONE MAN.
When Governor Stone concluded his
speech man began to wave a big
American flag over Mr. Bryan s head.
The crowd went wild with enthusiasm,
and rose as a man when Chairman DAN
forth stepped forward and introduced
Mr.. Bryan. Then came a demons5ra-
ton thae far exceeded those that had
followed the mention of Bryan's name
earlier ir the evening. The scene pre-
scented was strongly reminiscent of the
tumult that ragged in the Coliseum at
Chicago when Bryan finished the effort
preceding his nomination. Men and
women rose to their feet and cheered.
On the platform, in the boxes, up in the
galleries, people. were shouting like
mad
Men waved their coats and their hats,
while women futtered fans and hand
kerchiefs.
The band struck up a lively air, and
added to the din.
Mr.. Bryan held up his hand for 81
lence.
1t was but an incentive to yell louder.
The crowds were not to be thwarted
Finally Mr.. Bryan sat down, but in
a second jumped up again, with hand
appraised for silence. The shouters were
getting weary by this time, but the
restraining hand made them take
last lease on their efforts. Senator
Jones shouted:
Il appeal to this crowd to be in or
de-"
lie was not listened TO. and the crowd
did not cease until it felt like it.
1AIr. Bryan rose and stepped to the
front and center of the speakers plat
form. In his hand he had a manu-
script copy of his speech. His face was
pale. but he was cool and calm.
After several attempts, interrupted
by spasms of enthusiasm on the part
of the audience, Mr.. Bryan began in
earnest. His voice was firm, but show
ed signs Of hoarseness.
He read from the manuscript, but
occasionally dropped the sheets of pa
per and spoke earnestly and vehement
ly without looking at them.
During Mr.. Bryan's speech. he was
frequently interrupted by cheers and
applause. His reference to the income
tax was loudly cheered, as also was
his allusion to the sale Of bonds. The
audience also manifested its approval
at various stages OF the free silver ar
gument. When some of the more tell
ing points III this discussion were
reached, the audience yelled with its
might, and the speaker was compelled
to stop until order was restored.
When, in conclusion. Mr.. Bryan said
he expected the cooperation of ali
present, voice cried: You have it,
And the audience again roared in
unison.
Mr. Chairman. Gentlemen of the
Committee and Fellow Citizens-I shall.
at a future day. and in a. formal letter,
accept the nomination which is now
rendered by the notification committee,
and ! shall, at that time, touch upon
the issues presented by the platform
IL is fitting. however. AT this time, in
the presence of those here assembled, /
that I speak AZ some length in regard
20 the campaign upon which we are
now entering. We do not under-esti- /
mate the forces arrayed against US,
nor are we unmindful of the Importance
of the struggle in which we are en-
gagged; but, relying for success upon
the righteousness Of our couse. we shall
defend, with all possible vigor, the
position taken by our party We are