The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-10

was begun i'm the halls Of Congress by
n modest unprs lending, brave m"h' no'
an ridescent nor meteoric statesman put
OF the people and from the people. VINO
has never faltered for an instant IN 'ne
great struggle. Others doubted ana "a'
cred. some Yielded to blandishment an"
patronage. and are now holding once uh
der the gold power. others misrepreseti'e"
their constituents and have been pro-
vided for I'm the national infirmary or tne
present administration. but Richard Parks
Bland stands now where he stood thcn-
the living. breathing embodiment OF the
silver cause.
"He struck with steel point the golden
shield OF the money monopolists, as ala
Ivanhoe that OF she Proud Templar In the
lists at Ashby. and has neither asked nor
given quarter.
OTHER CLAIMS
Nor is he a narrow. one-idead man.
For twenty years in Congress he
fought i'm the front ranks for Democratic
principles and policies as taught by JEFF
ferson
He stood by the side Of Randall and
risked health and life 10 defeat the first
force bill He opposed ably and earnest
U.s. that croWnine tariff nfamy. the Nc
foremost opponents Of the last force
bill. which passed the House but was de-
feated m the Senate.
He introduced the first free coinage
measure I'm Congress and was the author
OF the selnorage bill. which passed both
Houses and was vetoed 10y President
Cleveland
III this be an obscure record. where
can he found the career Of amy public
servant which deserves the plaudits Of his
oountryman?
THE Democrats OF Missouri who have
passed through tho fiery furnace Of Re-
publican prescription seven times heated
and whose Stale nag has always been
placed beneath the great oriilame Of the
National Democracy. make no apology
nor excuse when Offering such a candi-
date for the presidency.
"lf Won ask Whence comes our can
dldate?' we answer, Not from tns usur-
ers den. nor Temple of Mammon. where
the clink of gold browns the voice Of
patriotism. but from the farm. the work
shop the mine-from the hearts and
homes of the people.
ITO reject him is 10 put a brand upon
rugged honesty and undaunted courage.
and TO chill the hearts and hopes of those
who during an these years. have waited
for this hour of triumph. To nominate
him is 10 make our party again that Of
the people. and 10 insure success
Give us Silver Dick and Silver quick
And we will make Mckinley sick
On the IDEAS OF next November
LITTLE APPLAUSE.
Tho voice Of the Missouri Senator never
at any time, very robust. was quite lost
in the vast dimensions of the hall. His
mention Of BANDS name was followed
hy only a very slight volume Of applause.
not half so loud as the clamor of the
delegates fighting their way into the con-
yention. The chairman and the sergeant
alarms appeared To be utterly unable TO
cope with the situation. and Mr.. Vest
went on with his sneech. nominating Mr..
Bland. The only f-rt Of his speech that
stirred the crowd Wis the closing rhyme.
Give MS 'Silvr- Dick,'
And silver quick
And We viii make Mckinley sick"
This brought down The house. and hats
AMI flags were waved. and a great up-
roar made which TASTED for some min
utcs The band came 10 the help Of the
crowd. striking up THE Battle Cry Of
Freedom
All the silver delegates to their feet.
cheered and indulgfd al other manifesto
az first was but faint wave Of ap-
plause grew into a tumultuous storm.
IN the thick of which Bland banner
was carried through the hall. with the
motto. silver Dick. the Peoples Choice. q"
\ band OF music az eit,rpr emf of the
ball added 10 the uprOaf while me Official
band struck up, amid great applause.
"Ihe Red. White and Blue" putting the
rival musicians 10 silence.
By this time there were three hand
some silver Bland badges unrolled and
carried about with a likeness OF the can
didate and the notices. Free silver, free
people," cone God. one country. one
Bland" BLAND. silver $ inyincible. IRE
prcssihle. irrcprOachable champion.
Meantime several OF the silver delegates
got into the aisles and jumped erract-
cally IN time with the music. This scene
lasted for fully twelve minutes.
The nomination Of Mr. Bland was sec
onded by Mr.. David Overmeyer. of Kan
sas who spoke of him as ian ilustrious
statesman. and peerless. gracious Silver
Dick Bland
Hon. j. II. Williams. of Illinois. also
seconded the nomination of Bland. speak
ing of him as "a man who had done more
than any other American for the restora-
ton OF silver.
BRYAN NOMINATED.
When the State OF Georgia was called
Mr.. H. T. Lewis. of that State. came 90
the platform and put in nomination Mr..
". j. Bryan, Of Nebraska, saying that III
public office was "a reward for public SER
vice. no man mcritod such reward moro
than ne. I'm the late political contests
Mr.. Bryan stood among his peers. like
Saul among the lsraelites. head and shout
ders above all the rest. Honor him
with the nomination" be said. land you
will do credit 10 the party and earn for
yourselves the plaudiis OF your constitu-
ents. and that hands of p0stority."
4 scene which was almost duplication
of that which attended the nomination
OF Mr.. Bland was enacted when Mr..
Bryan's name was proposed 20 the con-
yention. The delegations from Georgia,
North CarDlina. Louisiana, Nebraska.
Michigan South Dakota. and Mississippi
rallied around the spe1r-shapcd guidons
which bear the names of their States. AMI
indicate their positions on the floor. All
the silver delegates arose and joined I'm
shouting and waving OF hats. handker-
chiefs. newspapers. and every available
object upon which they could lay hands.
The scene was uprOarOus Tor about four
teen minutes.
SECONDED BY MANY.
Mr.. Theodore +. KlIts Of North Caro-
lima. seconded the nomination of Mr..
Bryan.
Mr.. Bryans nomination was also Sec
onded by Mr. George Fred. Williams. of
Massachusetts. who spoke Of browning