The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-07-16
The Ballots.

When Kentucky was reached Mr. Rhea. who
had put Senator Blackburn denomination. rose
and said: while Kentucky loves her great
democrat. Joe Blackburn. and would be glad 70
see him elected president. yet as he has served
In the confederate army, they don't seem to
want him Uaint hisses), Therefore Kentucky
takes pleasure in casting her 26 votes for tho
worlds greatest orator.W. j. Bryan. tCheers.)
Illinois. which bad asked to be passed. cast
her % votes for Bryan. This left him with -
votes. 66 short OF the necessary number.
Oklahoma changed her votes from Blend 70
Bryan, making 45L
Then Ohio withdrew the name of Mclean
ana cast 46 votes for Bryan, making his total
500
Before the result was announced, but when
It was knoYn that Mr.. Bryan had received
within o few Of the necessary number Of votes,
Gov. Stone OF Missouri ascended the platform.
and as soon as order could be obtained he ad-
dressed the convention in these words:
"GENTLEMEN OF TIRE CoNvENTIoN-Two o.
three days since received this note, which
will now read In your hearing, from Richsfd
do not desire the nomination unless IL Is the
Judgment OF the free silver delegates that
I would be the strongest candidate. II te
shall at any time appear that my candidacy -
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 q majority Of these
delegates than myself, wish my name, ~
once. unconditionany Withdrawn from further
consideration. am willing to waive state Inc
structions for me- II need be. and to let the free
silver delegates decide tho whole matter. The
cause must be put above the name" fAp-
plausel.
IT came to this city," continued Mr. Stone.
as one of the delegates from Missouri, vofcine
the sentiment Of the democracy Of that state. to
present for your deliberate consideration tho
name of that ihustrious commoner for whom
many Of you have expressed q preference by
your votes In this convention. To those
who have been our friends in this
struggle. desire now to return my grateful
thanks, but, following the direction Of
Mr.. Bland himself that whenever majority
of silver delegates expressed their preference
for another, he desired his name Withdrawn.
Now, in the name Of Missouri. lower the
standard under which we have fought through
this convention. and irits place I lift that Of
the gifted and glorious son of Nebraska cloud
and Ion: continued cheers.)
I'VE have chosen q splendid leader, beaut1-
full as Apollo, intellectual beyond comparison.
o great orator. o great scholar, but above all.
there Is beating In his breast heart that throbs
IN constant sympathy with the great masses Of
the people and instinct with the highest senti-
ment OF patriotism.
I'VE will not only nominate him. but be-
lieve. with much confidence as can believe
anything in the future. we win elect him by Q
very large majority In Noyember. and. gentfe-
men Of the convention, We Will fnauguratc not
only q democratic administration at Washing
ton. but one that will set down rs among the
purest and ablest and most illuetrious OF
American history.
$50 now gentlemen, withdraw the name Of
Richard Parks Bland and cast the 81 votes Of
the state of Missouri for VIM. J. Bryan"
The nomination OF Bryan was made unanf-
nous on motion Of Senator Turpie. Of Indiana
After the nomination was made all the states
formed in line and marched about the hail with
their signs in honor Of Bryan except New
York. PennSylvapia. Now Jersey. Rhode Island.