Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-24

TOPEKA, Kans., August 23-Wil-
lin Jennings Bryan to-day received
the second official notification of his
nomination for the presidency This
notification cam. from the Populist
party, and Thomas NJ. Patterson, of
Colorado, acted as the mouthpiece of
the party in making it. Mr.. Bryan
was at the same time informed of the
endorsement of his candidacy by the
United States Monetary League, this
notification being given by A. w. Ruck-
er The ceremonies occurred in the
spacious and beautiful grounds of the
State capitol and were witnessed by
large number of people.
In many respects the meeting paral-
was true in the fact that both were
held in parks; in that the weather was
intensely hot and that the impatience
of the crowd compelled the speakers
preceding Mr.. Bryan to curtail their
remarks. Indeed, not one Of the speak
ers was permitted at the length he had
counted upon, and as a result the en-
tire proceeding covered only about an
hour and a half. Rain had been threat
ened early in the day, but before the
meeting was called to order, at half
past three in the afternoon, the clouds
had lifted and the fear of a storm
which might compel the meeting to be
held indoors had given place to the
certainty Of fercely beating sunshine,
which was intensified by great humid
ity and untempered by any breeze.
An audible sigh OF relief from the
sweltering crowd mingled with the ap-
plause which greeted the appearance
of
The National Leader
upon the platform when he arrived at
$780, and it was evident even then
that while there was general desire
TO near and see him the audience was
finding the situation too uncomfortable
to be long endured.
There was little delay after the ar
rival of Mr.. Bryan and the other not
ables. State Chairman Ridgely, of the
Populist party, promptly assumed the
chair and he Immediately introduced
James "A. Troutman, who as the repre-
sentative of the mayor Of Topeka,
made a brief speech welcoming Mr.
Bryan to the city.
Mr.. Troutman was formerly lieuten-
ant governor of the State and he is a
Republican in politics. His speech
was personally complimentary to MI.
Bryan and was further an appeal for
the exercise of the franchise by all
good and intelligent citizens as the best
safeguard of our institutions. He re-
ferred to 1.-The vast throng of people"
before him as an evidence of the high
regard in which the distinguished Wis
itor is held, and said that while he
was not authorized to assure Mr.. Bry-
an of the electoral vote of Kansas, he
could assure him of the admiration of
every citizen of the State.
Mr. Troutman was followed by Frank
Doster, chief Justice of the State, who
extended the welcome of the State at
large. Judge Doster contented him.
self with contrasting the positions Of
the Democrats and Republicans of the
State on expansion. taking the position
that the Republicans were
Looking to Undue Aggression.
while the Democrats were seeking to
secure the maintenance of American in
stitutions. He was literally cheered.
Mr. Doster was followed by ex-Con-
gresham Jerry Simpson, who was in
troduced as the permanent chairman,
in the absence of National Chairman
Butler. Mr.. Simpson compared Mr..
Bryan with Lincoln and predicted that
he would lead the people back to the
landmark OF human liberty which Lin
coin had SO materially assisted in es-
tablishing. Let us trust" he said,
that Nebraska and Kansas, standing
side by side as in 1860 will again give
their support TO a candidate who, as
the candidate of that time had, but
one code OF morals, which embraces.
as did Lincolns, all men of all times,
regardless OF color or environment"
With this Mr.. Simpson introduced
Mr.. Patterson. who, as chairman of the
National Populist convention. became
chairman OF the national committee.
Mr.. Patterson was received with ap-
plause and his brief speech was loudly
cheered.
Judge A. w. Rucker. who conveyed
to Mr.. Bryan the Information of his en-
dorsement by the United States Mon
etary League, also curtailed his speech.
owing to the heat He made a number
OF points which met with the approval
OF the auditors.
When Mr.. Rucker took his seat. Mr..
Simpson introduced Mr.. Bryan. who
was received with a burst of applause.
Mr.. Bryan read the greatest part OF
his address from manuscript and the
delivery consumed about forty min
utes. When he ceased speaking those
present were invited to shake hands
with him and many awaited themselves
OF this opportunity to formally greet
him.
Before beginning his address. proper.
Mr.. Bryan took occasion to reply 10
Mr.. Troutman's Welcoming Remarks
This he did extemporaneously, and as
follows:
Il desire in the beginning 90 thank
the authorities OF this State and city
for the non-partisan welcome which
has been delivered through Mr.. Trout
man. appreciate that liberty of
thought, that generosity too infrequent
in politics, that enables political oppo-
nents to thus tender the freedom of