The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-07
At uIssotRTs CAPITAL.

FEI'J-EIIC SPECIAL.
jefferson city. July S--DemccTats OF JET
farson City are well satisfied with the WOW
. ard the results Of the National Democratic
Convention. The platform is especially COM
mendei and the nomination of Bryan and
Stevenson fas aroused crea, enthusiasm.
Bulletin boards here to-day were surround
ci by crowds eager for the news of the
vice presidential nomination. and the an
nouncerlent that Adlai l.. Stevenson OF Ill
nois had won on the first ballot was re-
ceiyod with cheers. Here are some Of the
expressions heard about the State House
and the hotel Hobbies and on the streets:
State Auditor J. NJ. Seihert: The ticket
- a winner. We will carry Missouri for
Bryan and Stevenson and the Democratic
State ticket by a large majority
General James Harding: There was nev-
er a Democrats National Convention held
.hat gave more perfect satisfaction 10 the
rank md file "f the party"
Assistant Superintendent Of Schools l.. J.
Hall: Bryan and Stevenson will win. Vic
tory is in the air for Democrats this year"
Major r W. P5Tk. chief clerk. Depart
ment Of State: IT was the greatest con-
yention 1 ever saw. and the ticket is all
that could be desired"
Mr. NJ. V. Carroll. chief clerk. Labor Btu
reau: There is no doubt about Bryan and
Stevenson winning. a stronger nomination
for the vice presidency could not have been
made
]. L. Stark. Warden of the Pcnitentiary:
Il don't see how Bryan and Stevenson can
lose on the platform on which they stand"
r E. Luckett: Bryan and Stevenson are
good enough for anybody. fail to see how
the Kansas City convention could have I'm
proved on the platform or the nominees
T NJ. Bradbury. Deputy Warden Of the
Penitentiary: There is victory In sight af-
ter the magnificent platform adopted and
the great leaders nominated AT Kansas
City"
Captain ]. d. Tolin: I'VE will win with
Bryan and Stevenson"
T.. T. Orear. State Superintendent OF IN
surance: 1T seems TO me that our ticket
will win in spite Of the money power be-
hind the Republican nominees. Bryan and
Stevenson could not be improved upon. and
the platform appeals 10 all that is best In
American citizenship
Albert o. Allen. nominee for State Audit
or: 1T was a fine convention. a splendid
platform and magnificent nominations FOR
both the first and second places"
Robert W. Morrow: 1T looks to me as II
Democracy never had such good oppor-
tunity TO sweep the country II has now
with Bryan and Stevenson to lead the
fight"
Speed Mosby: The friends and advocates
of the Constitution and constitutional gov
eminent can all rally to the support OF Bry-
an and Stevenson. believe that they will
win
Judge James 4. CAN'T, Chief Justice of
the State Supreme Court: 1T is a fine plat
form and fine nominees. Bryan has a SPLEEN
did running mate in sturdy. reliable Adlai
Z. Stevenson"
Judge A. NJ. Hough: THE ticket will car
ry the country. or I am very much mis-
taken in the signs of the times"
James +. McHenry: The whole thing is
great. The convention was one OF the great
est ever held by a political party In this
country. The nominees are great men and
leaders and the platform is all right
W. =. Roer, County Clerk: Il could not
have been suited better had been permit
ted to nominate the candidates myself"
H. Il. Church, Jr.. Deputy County Clerk:
1T looks like \ winning combination. Ste
venson is good man and a mascot"
o. L. Moore Circuit Clerk: Il can't see
anything bu, a tremendous victory for the
Democratic party"
J. ]. Henderson. Sheriff: Il believe that
.ile action of the Kansas City convention
viii result in landslide for the Democratic
party next November that Will sweep Han
ma and Mckinley out of power and tri-
| umphantly elect Bryan and Stevenson
T Il. Mahan County Collector: II feel
| Hike Bryan and Stevenson will win. l don't
see how the Kansas City convention could
have hit upon a stronger combination"