The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-08-15

WILLIAM ]. BRYAN.
assn followed which was not ended until
the lady arose from her seat and ac'
knowledged the ovation extended her.
When Mr.. Bryan stepped on the
stand and was recognized by many in
the audience, great cheer went up.
s'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 be-
came louder and louder and threatened
not to stop. But IL did stop nj last.
and those who timed il said that the
ovation had lasted six minutes. IL
was the first tribute of the enthu-
siastic. The crowd was reserving it.
self 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 notification.
After Gov. Stone had spoken at con-
siderable length he presented to Mr.
Bryan an engrossed copy OF the resolu-
tion OF notification adopted by the no.
tification committee Referring 10 the
circumstances attending the nomina-
ton, the resolution stated that the nom
inee was selected as the party leader be-
cause OF his integrity, patriotism and
ability, and that his election means the
maintenance of an honest government
administated for the benefit Of all,
and controlled only by intelligence con-
scientiously directed.
Great Demonstration.
When Gov. Stone concluded with the
notification of his nomination TO Mr..
Bryan, n man began 10 wave a big
American flag over the latter'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 demonstra-
tion that far exceeded those that had
followed the mention of Mr.. Bryan's
name previously in the evening. The
scene presented was strongly reminis-
cent OF the tumult that ragged in the
Coliseum at Chicago when Bryan fin
ished the effort preceding his nomina-
fion. Men and women rose 10 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 WON
en- huttered fms and handkerchief.
This continued for many minutes. At
last the crowd wearied and ceased.
Bryan Reads His speech.
Mr.. Bryan rose and stepped to the
front ard center OF the speakers plat
form. In his hand he had manuscript
copy OF his speech. His face was pale.
hut he was cool and calm. His voice was
firm. but showed signs OF hoarseness.
The strain OF the spcech-mnlSing Jour
ney from Chicago 20 Pittsburgh had
been too muck to allow quick recovery
OF the vocal organs. and Mr.. Bryan
could not make himself heard so dis
tinctly as In the Coliseum.
Mr.. Bryan's speech.
Following are the most telling points
In MIR. organs speech:
Mr. Chairman, Gentlemen OF the Com.
mittee and Fellow Citizens: shall AT
ccpt the nomination which n now tenderec
by the notification committee, and I shall,
scented by the platform. IL Is ntting. how low
ever, that at this time. In the presence Of
Nuott mere htttuulCut 4 SPEAK at some
lcnEth Ia regard 90 the campaign nppn
which we are now entering. We do not
underestimate the forces arrayed against
ue. nor are we unmindful OF the Importance
az the struggle ia which we are engaged
hut. relying for success upon the right.
eoflaneas OF our cause, we shall defend
with ali possible vigor the positions taken
hy our party.
Character OF the Opposition.
We are not surpriacu. sala Mr.. bryan.
40 lind arruyed against US those who are
the hcnciicinrics Of government favofit-
1an-thry have read our plntfnrm-~nOr 10
learn that We must Ia this campaign face
tho hostility OF those who find a pccuniary
advantage Ia advocating the doctrine Of
observation-disclosures when great argrcra lions
or wealth are trcnpossinR upon the rights
81 individuals. Such opposition r. the
highest Endorsement which could be be-
slowed upon as.
Not Dtsloyal Pledge.
The Chicago platform has been con-
denned ~ some because II dlaacnts from
M opinion rendered by the supreme court
declaring the Income tax law unConatltu-
tionnl our critics even 20 40 far a. 20
apply the name anarchist 90 those who
stand upon that plank Of the PLATFORM II
must be remembered that we cxpIrssly
recognise the binding force ~ the dfcislon
20 long a. u stands as part Of the law