The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-05-11


ton. Then Immediately he introduced
Senator Allen of Nebraska. This could
mean but one man, and that was Bryan,
and instantly the convention was on its
feet cheering franucally, waving flags,
hats and handkerchiefs. Senator Allen
spoke as follows:
He embodies in his political convictions,
In his life, all that is good in an American
citizen, all that is pure and loyal, all that
the most exacting could desire; a states
man of ripe experience, a Philosopher a
patriot without peer on this or any other
continent. Peerless bold. determined,
thoroughly united to the interests of the
great mass of his countrymen, he would
make and will make an ideal candidate
for the exalted Office of President of these
United States. Since the result
of the election in 1886 was known to the
American people, among the fusion forces
of the United States, there has been but
one name connected with the Office and
with the nomination at his time. He is
the embodiment of all that opposes plu-
tocracy that opposes greed, that opposes
the exercise Of criminal power in public
life. He is in my judgment the most
American citizen of the age. l think he
is as an orator, as a statesman, the equal
of Webster and Clay, if not their superior
He was a Nebraskan, but belongs now TO
the world. Without further discussion
nificent man, l present TO this convention
this here statesman and orator, William
Jennings Bryan"
Il don't want to see the folly of 1896 re-
peated. 1t was an anomaly in the history
of this country. Let us consult not our
emotions, not our desires, not our impulses
but our judgment and do that which the
future will approve"
The announcement of Mr.. Bryan's name
was the signal for more enthusiastic out
bursts.
Weaver Seconded 1t.
Gen. James B. Weaver of Iowa was in
troduced. Another round of cheers rang
out as the veteran from Iowa came fer
ward to second the nomination of Mr..
Bryan. He spoke in part as follows:
II had the honor to present at ST Louis
the name of the distinguished gentleman
who has just been mentioned said Gen.
Weaver. 81 am glad that 1 can say here
to-day that there never had been moment
from that day to this that have regretts ID
or any Populist in America has regretted
that he was the choice of that convent on.
The century past has produced but three
great civic names-Thomas Jefferson,
Abraham Lincoln and William jennings
Bryan. The delegates in this convention
are disciples of the first, many of them
helped put the second in the chair, and
we are followers of the third. 1t is with
unselfsh purpose that 1 arise before you
TO second the nomination of William Jen-
nings Eryan as President Of the United
States"
Jerry Simpson declared Bryan repre-
sented the struggle for human rights.
G.. F. Washburn of Massachusetts, sec
onded Bryan as the hope of the nation,
and Cyclone Davis of Texas, seconded him
as the only man who can throttle the op-
pressors of the people"
There were loud calls for Butler. =
Briefly, Senator Butler seconded the nom
ination. He said every Populist in the
United States will put into this fight
all that is in his power.
Was Made by AcclamatiOn.
Mr.. Chairman" interrupted Senator
Allen, amid perfect silence II move that
ed, and that William Jennings Bryan be
nominated by acclamation for President
OF the United States"
AS one man the convention arose Hats
canes, umbrellas flags and canes were
waved in the air, amid deafening cheers
while the band played "Old Hundred" p"
y Bryan picture was hoisted to the desk
while the convention epplauded frantical-
iy. Chairman Patterson announced the
nomination unanimous.
Fight ON Vice Presidency.
Then the delegates settled for the fight
on the vice presidential nomination which
was next on the programme. E Gerry
Brown of Massachusetts, moved the con-
vention proceed to nominate a candidate
by ballot.
Senator Butler made a secondary speech
from the platform.
Washburn of Massachusetts moved an
amendment TO the Brown motion so that
five names be selected as acceptable to the
Peoples partys for presentation to the
Democrats and silver Republicans, the
name selected 10 be the Peoples party
nominee for Vice President.
Gen. Weaver moved a substitute that no
nomination be made at this time, q COM
mittee who should proceed to Kansas
City for conference and If unsatisfactory,
the committee to select a nominee. The
convention finally became tangled in a
parliamentary maze. Senator Butler ar
gued earnestly for a nomination.
We muse not cruelty the party" said
he, under the mistaken idea that this is
the best way to elect Bryan"
Howard S. Taylor made an impassioned
appeal for Towne's immediate nomination.
There was more confusion and at 5:45 D.
m. the convention Adjourned unit clock
this evening.
Al to-nighfs session Gen. Weaver plead
ed for a conference with the Democratic
party.
Nominate any one here" he said. land
you won't get him at Kansas City"
E. G. Brown of Massachusetts opposed
the conference plan.
At this juncture ex-Congressman Kelly
of South Dakota, who had been clamoring
unsuccessfully for recognition all day,
advanced to the front and denounced
Chairman Patterson as "a miserable
bunco-steerer. unfit to preside" There
was big uproar. Cries OF
put him outr' and when the
chairman explained he had tried
to hear both sides In succession Kelly de-
nounced At as a falsehood. Kelly finally
was heard and the excitement subsided.
Towne Named and Chosen.
After the convention had voted to make
nomination, II proceeded TO a roll call
of states Tor presentation of names for
Vice President. Howard S. Taylor OF
Illinois, was first placed in nominat ation,
followed by e. Gerry Brown Of Massa-
chusetts, Cyclone Davis of Texas, and
Charles A. Towne of Minnesota. The lat
ter was nominated by ]. w. Bowler of
st. Paul Mr.. Bowler said:
'In my judgment Il would have been
wiser and better for us all to have held