Evening journal., 1900-07-06

of Democratic unity. Aside from the
brilliant eulogy Of Bryan, the speech
of the New York leader was chiefly
significant and attractive in it's strong
plea for unity Mr.. Hills speech was in
substance as follows:
In behalf Of the Democratic masses OF
the state OF New York. for whom ! as
sumo TO speak on this occasion. I Sec
Ond the nomination which has been made
from the state of Nebraska. William ].
Bryan does not belong to Nebraska
alone. he belongs to the north and south
and to the east and to the west-he be-
longs 70 the whole country az large. IL
is a nomination already made I'm the
hearts and affections Of the American
people. From the closing of the polls
four years ago until this very hour there
never was "a possibility of any other nom
of him. but New York is proud OF him
also. For four years he has upheld the
banner Of Democracy I'm almost every
state In the Union. His voice has been
heard not only In behalf of or principles,
but In behalf of the cause OF The common
people. IN behalf OF the worlSingmen, in
behalf Of humanity lie IS strong. strong
with the masses. strong with the FARM
ers, strong with the artisan-strOngcr
even than his own cause. His integrity
has never been questioned during all the
time that he has been under the gaze
Of the American people. His election will
mean honesty and integrity IN public Of
those who vote for him. but 10 tho few
who may vote against him. ]. as you well
know, was one of those who I'M good
faith doubted the wisdom OF some pOr-
tions of this platform. doubted certain
details Of our financial policy. but the
wisdom Of the convention has determined
otherwise and / acquiesce chccrfully IN
the decision. The platform that has been
read is worthy of the vote and approval
OF every man who claims tosbe "a Demo-
crat I'm this country. This is the time for
unity and not for division. I plead to-
night for party harmony and for party
success. ] plead because OF the dangers
which confront MS. If we should happen
10 be defeated. which I do not believe
| Il means the restoration of a federal cleo
tion law. II means "a reduction Of tho
apportionment of members Of congress
/ throughout the southern states of our
| Union. Now York expects TO Join with
you with her So electoral votes
The eloquent Daniels, of Virginia,
added his glowing tribute to the can
/ didate, while former Governor Patti
son, of Pennsylvania, spoke for his
state and for the east. Governor Nc
/ Millin. of Tennessee. voiced the wishes
of a state which had furnished three
/ presidents" Hawaii. through its native
delegate. John II. Wise, made its first
seconding speech in a Democratic ma
tional convention, and finally a sweet
voiced and a pleasant faced woman al
ternate from Utah. Mrs. Cohen. sec
onded the nomination of Mr.. Bryan in
behalf OF the state of Utah. Mrs Cohen
was received with terrific applause
She spoke so family that her voice
could scarcely be heard. but was
listened to with respectful considera-
tion by those within sound Of her voice
while those far away aided in the ap-
plause.
Then came the voting. State after
state recorded its vote in behalf Of the
Nebraska candidate, and giving him
the unanimous vote of all the states
and territories. AS the roll call pro.
ceedcd the shouts Of approval Of tn,
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