The morning times., 1896-07-25
NAMED BRYAN AND sEWALL
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order made by Mr.. Cole of Wisconsin aud
sustained by the chair. But before yielding
| the floor Haas moved to amend the motion TO
the resolutions by substituting the fiuan-
ciai plank OF the Democratic platform.
| No second was heard and the motion
! was not entertained
PREVIOUS QUESTION ORDERED.
| The previous question on the adoption
| OF the resolutions was ordered, and they
were agreed to by rising vote which was
| unanimous, Accompanied with enthusiasm.
Mr.. Pace of Nebraska moved that the
convention proceed to the nomination OF
a candidate for President and Vice Presi,
dent. A number of suggestions and sub
ordinate motions folio wed without action.
Gen. Warner explained why the committee
on resolutions had recommended nomina-
ton instead OF indorsement-which was to
meet the exigencies OF the situation in
several States whose nomination was
necessary TO enable the silver electors
to he voted for.
Mr. PAGES motion was adopted, and E C.
Little or Abilene, Kas, was recognized to
place Mr. Bryan's name before the Con-
vention. He did so in a graceful, at times
forceful speech
He said the honor has been accorded
Kansas of presenting the name of the
next President Although the unanirnity
OF the convention made the duty some what
perfunctory it was none the less pleasant
us life SO dear, is peace so see rec that it
must be purchased at the rate of $780,
IA ba ,od in, tb.. ~ ST
of a period portraying the evils OF the
gold standard. He spoke Of the products
of the farm going, like salvation, without
money and without price, The Republican
party. Little said, had Mckinley uron its
platform. but it had Grover Cleveland in it,
God loves a man who does his own
thinking. and we propose this year to earn
Gods affection and good will"
The Saviour, he said, scourged only the
money changers. That duty is again to be
performed and William ]. Bryan is the
man 10 toit. Ina few days he will stand in
Madison Square Garden, New York, the
representative of Lazarus at the feet Of
Dives. They both will be there
GAVE ABRAHAM LINCOLN
"Thirty-six years ago the people OF this
them Abraham Lincoln Again, the people
look to the same section and again it gives
them man, the product of its highest
civilization and development, man like
Lincoln, the friend of man. In the name
of our sister State of Nebraska, name to
this convention as it's candidate for
President OF the United States, William
]. Bryan
L c. Pace OF Nebraska seconded the
nomination. He said for three days the
convention hadI!stened to eloquent speeches
and IL might freshen the proceedings by
listening to a man who was not q public
speaker. When the ind-biistered State
OF Kansas tlaughter) used to take things
from Missouri aud send them into Nebraska,
said Pace, We had TO believe her. and We
believe her now when she says she pre-
sents the name OF the next President.
He spoke Of the circumstances surround
Ing the nomination of Bryan at Chicago,
beginning with the telegram calling him
to that city at a time when not a single
newspaper, not even his own. had named
him for the high place, and the circum-
stances" seemed to be in his favor.
daughter and applause)
power and the people of the United States
was now on. Nine out of every ten Sim
liar contests in the past had resulted in
favor of the money power. Chicago had
developed a man. however. young man,
full OF character, firm for the right, born
of the people. The result in this case
cannot be in doubt.
Numerous requests having been made
of the chair for recognition. Mr.. St John
asked the convention whether it would
listen to further seconding speeches or
desired that the roll of States should be
called. There were calls for various
persons and for roll call, mingled with
suggestions that speeches be limited to
five minutes.
GREAT ENTHUSIASM.
Finally Gen. Warner of Ohio called at
tention to the fact that tire rules of
the convention limited secondlng speeches
to five minutes. Under this rule Senator
Maginley of Michigan, whose name was
received with applause and laughter be-
cause of its resemblance to that of the Re-
publican candidate, was recognized and
made a happy second speech.
Mr.. Doud, OF Missouri, moved that the
roll OF States be called and the vote re-
corded. Another delegate moved that the
nomina ton be made by reclamation. This
seemed to strike the convention favorably
and it was carried unanimously by rising
vote.
The announcement By the chair was fol-
lowed by a great wave of enthusiasm,
rolling over the convention hall, carrying
the delegates into chairs with umbrellas,
hats and handkerchiefs in the air. A large
picture OF Bryan plnced In front of the
desk. together with a regula.
ton silk flag. increased the tuinult, and it
rose to its highest pitch when Miss Lille
Pierce. the young eIocutioDist who recited
The Declaration Of Independence on the
opening day, SEIZED the large yellow banner
or the California Bimetaliic League and
round the hall, followed by the |
delegates in single file. And all The while !
The band played HAL Columbia" and |
: Yankee Doodle"
Finally, Miss Pierce took the stage and |
striking tabieau was formed. she max.
ng the central figure. Bryan's picture /
'or a back ground and flags and banners
1t the side. holding aloft in her fingers
/ silver dollar. When the delegates begun
q quiet down after ten minutes demon
tration. it was renewed by the familiar
Try, Whats the matter with Bryan" and
he response, Hes all right
Order being restored. Mr. Baker Of Cali
ornia moved to proceed to the Nomination
Il a candidate for Vice President, and an