Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-07-06
BRYAN THE NOMINEE
Unanimous Choice of the Democratic
National Convention,
HILL SECONDS His NOMINATION
Scenes of Enthusiasm During
Reading of the Platform.
l. A ST NIGHTS SESSION
LAST NIGHTS SESSION

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An Associated Press dispatch from Kan
sas City last night says: William Jen-
nings Bryan of Nebraska was tonight
unanimously placed in nomination as the
democratic candidate for President of the
United States, on a platform opposing i'm
perialism, militarism and trusts, and spe-
officially declaring for the free coinage of
silver at the ratio of 10 to 1.
The nomination came as the elimination
of a frenzied demonstration in honor of the
party leader, lasting twenty-seven minutes
and giving utterance to all the pent-up
emotions of the vast multitude. 1t fol-
lowed also fierce struggle throughout the
last thirty-six hours concerning the plat
form declaration on silver and on the rela-
tive position which the silver question is
to maintain to the other great issues Of the
day.
1t was late in the day when the conven-
ton was at last face to face with the presi-
Dental nomination. The first session. be-
ginning at 10 in the morning, was entirely
fruitless of results, and it was not until
late in the afternoon, when the second ses-
sion had begun, that the platform commit
tee was at last able to report an agree
ment- Already its main features embody-
ing the 16 to 1 principle had become known
10 lnt ueleSdleS. ana lneTe was little delay
in giving it unanimous approval. This
removed the last chance for an open rup-
ture on questions of principle and left the
way clear for the supreme event of the
day-the nomination of the presidential
candidate
The Hall Was Crowded.
The vast auditorium was filled to its ut
most capacity when the moment arrived for
the nomination to he made. Not only were
he IISJlal facilities afforded nv tjckatS tayed
to their utmost, but the doorkeepers were
given liberal instructions under which the
aisles anu areas and all available spaces
were packed to their fullest limit. When
the call of states began for the purpose
of placing candidates in nomination Ala
bama yielded its place at the head of the
list to Nebraska, and Oldham of that state
made his way to the platform for his in
itial speech. placing Mr.. Bryan in nominal
ton for the presidency. The orator was
strong-voiced and entertaining, yet to the
waiting delegates and spectators there was
but one point TO his speech. and that was
the stirring peroration, which closed with
the name of William Jennings Bryan.
This was the signal for the demonstra-
ton of the day, and in a common purpose
the great concourse Joined in tribute of
enthusiastic devotion to the party leader.
A huge oil portrait of Bryan, measuring
fifteen feet across. was brought down the
main aisle before the delegates. At the
same time the standards of the state dele
cations were torn their sockets ana
waved on high, while umbrellas of red,
white and blue, silk banners of the several
states. and many handsome and unique
transparencies were borne about the build
ing amid the deafening clamor of 10000
yelling, gestculating men and women. All
of the immensely of former demonstrations
and much more, was added to this final
tribute to the leader.
Seconded by Many States.
When the demonstration had spent itself
the speeches seconding the nomination of
Mr. Bryan were in order. Senator White
spoke for California. giving the tribute OF
the Pacific coast to the Nebraska candi-
date. Then Colorado was reached That
state yielded to Senator Hill of New York
The audience had anxiously awaited the
appearance of the distinguished New York
err and as he took the platform he was
accorded a splendid reception, the entire au.
dience rising and cheering wildly with the
single exception of the little group of Tam
many leaders, who sat silent throughout
the cheers for their New York associate
Mr.. Hill was in fine voice. and his tribute
to the Nebraskan touched a sympa thetic
chord In the hearts of the audience. He
pictured Bryan as the champion of the
plain people and of the workngman, strong
with the masses, with the farmer and with
the artisan.
When Hill declared with dramatic en-
phasis that the candidate would have the
support of his party-a united party-there
was tremendous applause at the sugges-
ton of democratic unity. Aside from
the brilliant eulosy of Bryan, the New
York leader was chiefly significant and at
tractive In his strong plea for unity 1T
is time for unity, rot for DIVISION" he
exclaimed, to the rapturous approval of the
great multitude facing him.
Senator Daniel of Virginia added his glow
lEG tribute to the candidate, while former
Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania spoke
for his state. and Governor McMllin voiced
the wishes of a state that had Furnished
three Presidents" Hawaii through its ma
tive delegate. John H. WISE made its first
seconding speech In democratic national
convention. and finally sweet-voiced and
pleasant-faced woman alternate from Utah
seconded the nomination of Mr.. Bryan in
behalf of the state of Utah.
When the state of Maryland was called
Mr.. Blair Lee took the platform and sec
onded the nomination of Bryan in an elo-
quent speech.
Vice Presidency Goes Over.
TEen came the voting. State after state
recorded its vote in benalf of the Nebraska
candidate. and giving him the unanimous
vote of all the states and territories The
convention managers had already agreed
that this was sufficient work for the day,
and the vice presidential nomination was
allowed to go over until tomorrow
IL was not until o'clock that Chairman
Richardson, turning from a conference with
Governor McMilin and Senator White
picked up the gavel and brought the con-
Vention to order. The platform committee
headed by Senator Jones. d. j. Campau
Senator Tillman and Judge Van Wyck. had
Just pushed their way through the dense
throng. and, proceeding to the platform,
had taken seats thanking the chairman
Mr. Richardson appealed long and vainly
for order. The portly form of Senator
Jones, silver haired and serious, advanced
to the front of the stage. He had a roll
OF manuscript in his hands; but 1t was use
less to talk against such tumult, and he
dropped back In his seat until order was
restored.
AT last the noise subsidized, and Mr. Jones,
In clear voice, announced: II am author
lied by the committee on resolutions to
present the platform agreed upon, and /
VIII yield to the senator from South Caro-
lima. Mr. Tilman, to read the document.
Tillman Reads the Platform.
MI Tillman now stepped to the front
and was greeted with a cheer He read
the platform in full round voice, easily
heard throughout the hall
As he proceeded each plank was greeted
with applause. The senator accompanied