Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-07
BRYAN AND
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bees Of Indiana: Judge Spurrier Of Iowa
>. l. Carey of Louisiana; Judge s. W.
Hopkins of Michigan; w. T. Foster of
Missouri
| Judge George q. Root of Ohio. was
given an ovation when he concluded an
unusually eloquent seconding speech,
as was Major John Brown (colored) OF
Kansas. who pledged the colored vote
to the support of Bryan Rev. S. Sem
pie of Minnesota made the final sec
onding speech.
| Gentlemen Of the convention" said
| Speaker Brown the name of w j
| Bryan has been placed in nomination
FOR the Presidency. II has been num-
erously seconded. Are you ready for
| the question:"
Yes. Numbered the delegates.
a rising vote was called for and
| every delegate jumped to his feet,
cheering and shouting for Bryan.
! The vote is unanimous" shouted
| Speaker Brown. and again the dele
gates joined in a rafting chorus Of
cheering for the nominee.
| Webster Davis was then introduced
Mr. Davis gave the convention q brief
history If the trip to Africa and Of his
| withdrawal from the Republican party
| Mr.. Davis frequent reference to the
| ability Of the American people To take
| care Of their own interests. 10 have
! their own canal To have III ir own gold
| stirred The enthusiasm of the conven-
| tion. which became more heated ! Mr.
| Davis apothesized Lincoln ana compar
ed him with Bryan. "a plain. child Of
| the common people"
II move We pass a vote Of thanks to
| the modern Patrick Henry" shouted
| the delegate, and the motion WAS
| adopted amid great cheering.
The convention then adjourned until
$50 +. NJ. after passing a resolution
making every delegate a member of q,
committee - attend the Democratic
| convention ana work FOR the nomna-
| ton Of Towne for Vice President.
Two minutes after Chairman Brown
called the Silver Republican conyen-
zion to order at 3.2o +. NJ, the conven-
ton voiced its feeling in regard 10 thu
nnplination Of Stevenson by bowling
down Delegate Lewis Of Nebraska
II believed. this morning. it was our
plain duty To n inmate Bryan and
Towne," he said. hut believe now X
is our plain duty 10 endorse Bryan and
Stevenson
\ perfect storm Of groans and pro-
tests arose from the delegates, many
Of them standing on their chairs.
No. never" Sit down" Rats"
they shouted. and Mr. Lewis was final
~ mpeiled to take his seat.
Senator Ransom Of Nebraska gained
the floor ana in an eloquent speech
lia1 l.j moderation
here as patriots" he said. While we
have met with a great disappointment
ytt We must be sober, sensible. ana
must act Wisely
Senator Ransom proceeded at some
length in this strain. but finally he
was Interrupted by the impatient dele
gates.
What a. YOU favor" asked one
delegate. Tell Us now
Il favor the nomination of ToWne."
said senator Ransom. but let US not
act until y. hear from him. He viii
be hcrc soon.
Webb McNall of Kansas. was then
recognized. 1T is not necessary to ~
outside Of our party for a Vice Prcsi-
dent. said he amid shouts Of APPROX
al. DO You gentlemen think to make
the tail end of the Cleveland admins
tration' 10 YOU believe that 20 Il iudg-
meut""''
The hall fairly trembled with
storm Of Noes"
Nominate Charley Towne." Yelled 4
delegate. Amid much confusion ana the
pounding Of the chairmIn's gavel. Nc
Nail shouted: II move that Charles a
T"wne lie declared the unanimous nomi-
nee of the conv"ntior''
Il second the notion" shouted a dozen
delegates at once.
Wait, gentlemen. exclaimed Senator
Teller. springing 70 his feet I'VE want
some calm dclihcrItion."
I'VE have had it for ,hrec days" inter
ruptcd 4 delegate.
N" man living should stand in the
Way If this cause. continued Senator
Teller. II believe this contest Involves
The life of the republic: a contest for lib |
erty. for the existence of free govern |
mcnt. Let Us wait. let rs wait until we
hear from MIR. Towne."
Senator Teller. | would as soon vote |
for Stevenson as for a black snake" in !
terruptei 4 Nebraska delegate. Cheers |
ana Misses greeted This remark
i''Il l. SeHtItHltll, pleaded Senator |
Teller. BE moderate"
With his voice betraying deep emotion. |
Teller said: ~ am going Ia sun
port Mir. Bryan and the ticket in every |
way ! can. not for Mr., Bryan. but for |
The country which | 20 love" ana then |
Mr.. Teller with tears streaming from his |
eyes, took his seat.
W. I. Foster gained the floor ana in |
sisted on the chairman putting the uues- |
ton. During the confusion that resulted |
Charles y. TOwne entered the hall and i'm
IN instant the han was pandemonium.
cheer after cheer Went up ana flags ana
were waved by the excited
delegates. Towne Was Immediately sur
rounded by those on the stage.
Mr.. Towne. We want TO nominate
You" SAID an Indiana delegate.
II don't want you to do it, said Mr.
rowne. Il understand what my duty is
in this ma liter"
we must insist upon it," put in an
other delegate. You have no right to
refuse You will break MS to pieces
Mr. Towne, pale-faced but determined.
shook his head emphatically.
please give him a chance to be heard" |
shouted Chairman Brown. and the dele
gates one by one took their seats.
Mr.. Fleming. a del, gate from New Jer-
ey. mounted the platform and demanded