The age-herald., 1900-08-09
le Crowd Was Enormous and
 Heat Terrific.
IcH ENTHUSIASM WAS DISPLAYED
len Bryan Promised if Elected to Con enc Congress Immediately to Reme- dy Philippine Situation There
 Was Great Cheering
dianapolis, Ind, August s.-Hon. Will

J. Bryan and Hon. Adai D. Stevenson
 G today in this city officially and for
 fly notified of their nominations by the Democrats at their recent Kansas City convention to the offices respectively of President and Vice President of the United States. The ceremony was made the occa- sion of a popular demonstration, and with it the Democrats may be fairly said to have begun their national campaign
 The notification occurred in Military Park beautifully shaded tract of ground in the center of the city. The park con- tains probably thirty acres and was well covered with people.
 Several of the members of the Democrat ic National Committee were present, in addition to the members of the two com mittees appointed to make the official not ification.
 The ceremony was preceded by parade which was participated in by a number of visiting and local Democratic clubs. These acted as an escort to the ratification party and the cavalcade was an imposing one The meeting began few minutes after o'clock and concluded at $40 D. m In this period of time five speeches were made, welcoming address by Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis, two notification speeches by Representative Richardson and Governor Thomas and the responses by MT. Bryan and MT. Stevenson
 Weather Was Hot
 The weather was hot but towards the close of the ceremonies a slight breeze al- leviated to some extent the suffering caused by the high temperature At one time it looked as actual suffocation might be the result of the terrible crowding in front of the stand where the ceremonies occurred but beyond few fainting at- Jacks and much personal discomfort no evil results were seen
 The platform on which the speeches were made was elevated about six feet above the park lawn and upon 1t sat the candi- dates and their families and the members of the national committee and of the two notlhcation committees as we'll as a few invited guests. MT. Bryan sat near the center of the stage just to the left of Chairman Jones, who presided Mrs Bry- an and her son William J. Jr., occupying adjoining chairs. MT. and Mrs. Steven. son also sat in the same group as did Mrs. Jones, MT Richardson and Governor and Mrs. Thomas
 The meeting was called to order in A brief speech of welcome by Mayor Tag sart who was cordially and familiarity greeted by many friends in the vast au- dience. Addressing Senator Jones as Chairman, MT. Taggart said:
 Mayor Taggarts Speech
 'Mr. Chairman of the National Committee and Gentlemen of the Notification Com mittees.
 Tt may not be out of place on the occa- sion to remind you that you are in the home of Thomas A. Hendricks, Isaac P Gray and other wheel-horses of ancient democracy-men who were the great lead CTS or the great Democratic party in times past-men who are now gathered to their last resting place. There is also the name of another Democrat who was associated with the great leaders of the party in other yearsAthe Hon. David Turpie. It is the wish of every citizen of this State that this grand old man may yet be spared long to serve his country. You are in a city and in State whose Democracy is true and is prepared to take its full part in the winning of the victory this year which will make William Jennings Bryan President of the United States Loud cheering) The De- mocracy of Indiana, with our faithful allies, the liberty loving people of this country, have come and are coming with us daily to march by our side to win this l victory. They are intensely interested this year in the issues that have arisen, and they believe in reverencing the flag and also | believe In reverencing the constitution and | the principles of the Declaration of Inde- | pendence dear to every true American | heart They are for the flag of the union
 
 be a constant reminder of the doctrine that | all governments derive their just powers | from the consent of the governed They | believe that the present administration is in | favor Of official and commercial supremacy | and the advancement of business regardless | of the constitution and regardless of the | consequences which menace the peace and | prosperity of the country. They are now ready to wage war for the principles which | they entertain, and which I believe will | lead us to victory in November. Again ladies and gentlemen, I extend to you a | hearty welcome, and now have the pleasure | of introducing to you the permanent chair l man of this meeting, Senator J. K. Jones of | Arkansas" Loud cheers). Senator Jones made no speech upon talk, | Ing the chair, but confined his remarks to l the simple introduction of speakers to the | audience.
 Richardson Spoke First MT. Richardson, to whose lot as perma- | nept chairman of the National Convention fell the duty of notifying MT. Bryan of his domination, made the first notification ad dress. ,-.-s
 Probably no man ever made an important l speech under greater difficulties than those which met MT. Richardson, but he &C., quilted himself creditably under the oir- cumstances,
 He arQse to face a sea of upturned faose TM sun was throwing it's rays direct in