The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-08-24

TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. S.-Will1am j.
Bryan today received the second offlcia
not iCation Of his nomination for the
presidency. This Notification came from
the Populist Parry, and Thomas M Pat
terscn, Of Colorado. acted as the moutl
piece Of the party In making 1t. Mr.
Hryan was at the same tine Informed
OF the Endorsement of his candidacy by
the United States monetary league, this
notification being given by A. w Rucker
Tie 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 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 impabence Of the crowd
compelled the speakers preceding Mr..
Bryan to curtail their remarks.
The entire proceeding covered only
about en- hour and q half of time. Rain
had been threatened early in the day,
but before the meeting was called to
order at half past 8 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 GER
tainty Of fiercely beating sunshine, which
was intensified by great humidity and un-
tempered by any breeze.
An audible sigh of relies from the
sweltering crowd, with the applause
which greeted the appearance of the ma
honal leader upon the platform when he
arrived at $3.50, and It was evident even
then, that, while there was a general de-
sire to hear and see him, the audience
was finding the situation too uncomfort-
able to be long endured
There was little delay after the arrival
of Mr.. Bryan and the other notables.
State Chairman Ridgeley, Of the Populist
party promptly assumed the chair, and
he Immediately introduced James A.
Troutman, who, as the representative of
the mayor of Topeka, made a brief speech
welcoming Mr.. Bryan to the city. Mr..
HToutman formerly was lieutenant gov
ernor of the state, and he is Republican
in politics. His speech was personally
complimentary to Mr.. Bryan, and was
further an appeal for the exercise of the
franchise by all good and intelligent cIti-
Eens as the best safeguard of our institu-
tons. He referred to the vast throng of
people before him as an evidence of the
high regard in which the distinguished
visitor is held, and said that, while he
was not authorized to assure Mr.. BRYAN
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
Douster. chief justice Of the state, who ex-
tended the welcome of the state at large
Judge Douster contented himself with
contrasting the positions of the Demo
Gratis and Republicans on the subject nj
expansion, taking the position that the
Republicans were looking to undue ag-
gression, while the Democrats were seek
ing to secure the maintenance OF Ameri-
can institutions. He was literally cheer
ed.
Mr. Douster was followed by ex-Con-
gresham Jerry Simpson, who was in
troduced as the permanent chairman. in
the absence of National Chairman But
aer. Mr.. Simpson compared Mr.. BRYAN
with Lincoln and he predicted that he
would lead the people back to the land
mark of humane liberty which Lincoln
had so materially assisted In establish
ing. Let us trust" he said. that Me-
braska and Kansas stand side by side as
IN 1861 and again give their support to a
candidate who has, as the candidate of
that time had, but one code of morals.
which embraces, as did Lincoln's, all
men OF all times, regardless of color or
environment"
NOMINATORS CUT SHORT.
patterson, who as chairman of the ma
tional Populist convention. became chair.
man of the notification committee. Mr.
Patterson was received with applause
and many of his points We're loudly cheer
ed, but like Judge Douster he materially
reduced the length Of his speech because
of the heat and of the kmpatience of the
audience. Judge A. w. Rucker, who
conveyed to Mr.. Bryan the informal flor
OF MS Endorsement by the United States
Monetary league. had also to WELD r.
the demands of the audience for a cur.
tailment of his speech. He was eiver
an opportunity to be briefly heard anc
to make number of points which me
with the approval of the auditors.
When Mr.. Rucker took his seat Mr.
Simpson lost no time in introducing M.
Bryan, who was received with a burs
Of applause. Mr.. Bryan read the create
part Of his address from manuscript. ant
tne delivery consumed about forty min
utes. When he ceased speaking thos,
present were Invited to shake hand.
with him, aRd many availed themselye,
of this opportunity to formally greet him
Before beginning his address proper Mr.
Bryan took occasion to reply to Mr.
Troutman's remarks welcoming him. Thi
he did extemporaneously and as follows
Il desire in the beginning to thank tn,
authorities Of this state and city for th
non-paFtisan welcome which has been de
livered through Mr. Troutman. An
preciate that liberality of thought, tina
generosity, too infrequent in politics. tha
enables political opponents to thus ten
der the freedom Of the city to one whom
they do not agree on political questions
am grateful for the continued word
which were spoken and appreciate tn
admiration mentioned. even though tha
admiration does not count as much OF
election day as a simple plea ballot (ap
plause); 1 hope that as the years go b.
we shall be able to lift politics to
higher and brighter plane, SO that W
can fight out these great questions a
citizens, equally earnest and equally hon
est, each one respecting the other;
rights. l. thank the state administrator
and the city administration for this cour
teous and cordial welcomet
He then began the reading of the ed