Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-08-22
BRYAN ACCEPTS.
The Democratic Candidates
Are Officially Ncs;sed of
Their Nominatiol
Thousands Witness the Ceremony
at Madison Square Garden,
New York.
Enthusiastic Greeting Is rendered
the Chosen Standard Bearers
of Democracy,
Bryan and SewalI Both Accept the
Honor and Pledge Fidelity to
the Cause.
h N~ebraskau's Answer to Arguments
Against Free Coinage-An Appeal to
Eastern Voters.
The Nebraskau's Answer to 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-
n and vice president of the United
States, respectively, by the democratic ma
tional convention at its recent session in
Chicago.
The doors were opened at seven o'clock
and the great crowd which blockaded the
streets made a desperate rush to gain
entrance. During the turmoil several
women tainted. At last by a vigorous
use of clubs the police were able to secure
q semblance of order. From floor to roof
the garden was soon crowded with human
beings. The heat was intense. When Mrs.
Bryan entered, a few minutes before her
husband came, a scene of enthusiasm fol-
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 1t said that
the ovation had lasted six minutes. 1t
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 constd-
cradle length, represented to Mr., BRYAN an
engrossod copy Of the resolution of mott
fication adopted by the notification COM
Referring to the circumstance at
tending the nomination. the resolution
that the nominee was selected as the
party leader because Of his integrity, pa
triotism and ability, and hat his election
means the maintenance OF an honest gov
eminent administered for the benefit of
all. and controlled only by intelligence con-
scientiously directed.
Great Demonstration.
When Gov. Stone concluded with the NO
of his nomination to Mr.. Bryan,
D man began to wave a big American flag
over the ~latter's head. The crowd went
wild with enthusiasm and rose as Il man
when Chairman Danforth stepped forward
and introduced Mr.. Bryan. Then came a
demonstration that far exceeded those that
had followed the mention of Mr.. Bryan's
previously in the evening.
Bryan Reads His Speech.
Mr.. Bryan rose and stepped to the front
ma center of the speakers platform. In
his hand he had a manuscript copy of his
speech. His face was pale, but he was
cool and calm. His voice was firm, but
showed signs of h~oarseness.