New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
BRYAN THE POPULIsT.
HE ACCEPTS NOMINATION AND IN
DORsEMENT OF MONETARY LEAGUE.
WHY. POPULLsTs AND DEMOCRATS AGREE
WHAT AIININIZEs MONEY QUESTION.

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WHAT 1uNINIzEs MONEY QUESTION.
Topeka Kan. Aug. 23-WIIiam Jennings
BRYAN to-day received another official notihca-
ton Of his nomination for the Presidency. This
notification came from the PopuIist party. and
Thomas NJ. Patterson, OF Colorado, acted as
rnouthpiece of the party IN making IL Mr..
Bryan was at the same time informed OF the in
dorsement OF his candidacy by the United States
Monetary League this notification being given
by 4. W Rucker. The ceremonies occurred in
the spacious and beautiful grounds OF the State
Capitol and were witnessed by q large number
Of persons.
In many respects the meeting paralleled the
indianapolis notification. This was true in the
fact that both were held IN parks; IN that the
weather was intensely hot, and that the impa-
tience Of the crowd compelled the speakers pre-
ceding Mr.. Bryan 10 CUrtau their remarks. In
deed, not one OF the speakers was permitted TO
speak at the length he had counted on. and as a
result the entire proceeding covered only about
an hour and a half
An audible sigh OF relief from the sweltering
crowd mingled with the applause which greeted
the appearance of the National leader on the
platform when he arrived at $50. and it was
evident even then that. while there gen
eral desire to hear and hi.a. the audience
was finding the situation TOO uncomfortable 10
be long endured.
There was little delay after the arrival of Mr..
Bryan and the other we'll known men. State
Chairman Ridgeley OF the PopUIst party.
promptly assumed the chair. and he immediately
introduced James A. Troutman who the
representative OF the Mayor Of Topeka. and who
made brief speech welcoming Mr.. Bryan 10
the city. Mr.. Troutrnan formerly was Lieu
tenant Governor OF the State and he IS Re
in fE va
complimentary to Mr.. Bryan. and was further
an appeal for the exercise OF the franchise by
all good and intelligent citizens the best safe
guard Of our institutions He referred TO the
vast throng Of people" before him as evidence OF
the high regard IN which the distinguished
visitor was held. and said that. while he was
not authorized 10 assure AIr. Bryan OF the cleo
toral 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 himself with contrasting the positions
Of the Democrats and Republicans on the sub
ject of expansion, taking the position that the
Republicans were looking TO undus aggression.
while the Democrats were seeking 10 secure
the maintenance Of American institutions.
Mr. Doster was followed by ex-Congressman
Jerry Simpson. who was introduced 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 10 the landmark OF
human liberty. which Lincoln had 80 materiallv
assisted in establishing
Let US trust" he said that Nebraska and
Kansas. standing side by side as IN 1860. will
again give their support 10 a candidate who
has, as the candidate OF that time had. only one
code OF morals. which embraces. as did Lin
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