The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-10

them, but they cheered loudly. The
principal stops We're made at Kanka-
kee, Ills, and Lafayette. Ind.
At each OF these places the candi-
dates We're given a reception which
We're a reminder Of the campaign OF
1895. At Kankakee the first speaking
of the tour was indulged in. The streets
around the station We're jammed.
Indianapolis, Ind, August S.-Wil-
liam J. Bryan and AAdlai Z. Stevenson
We're today in this city. officially and
formally notified OF their nominations
by the democrats at The recent Kan
sas City convention, TO the offices re-
spectively of president and vice presi-
dent of the United States. The cere-
mony was made the occasion OF dem
onstation with which the democrats
may be fairly said TO have begun their
national campaign.
The notification occurred in the mill
itary park, a beautifully shaded tract
of ground in the center of the city.
The park contains probably thirty
acres of ground and il was we'll cover
ed with people. In the vicinity of the
speakers stand the crowd was very
dense. Probably a a5ority of them
were residents of Indianapolis, but
many We're from other portions of In
diana, while many also came from dis
tant states. There was also quite
general gathering Of the members Of
democratic national committee, While.
of course, the members of the two COM
mittees appointed TO make the official
present
occasion was. therefore, regarded as
of national political Importance.
The ceremony was preceded by 4
parade through the principal streets of
the city, which was participated in by
a number of visiting and local demo-
craic clubs. These acted as an escort
to the notification party and the caYal
cade was an imposing one.
The meeting began a few minutes
after 3 o'clock and concluded at $40
p. m. Five speeches were made,
Mayor Taggart, of Indianapolis, adding
a welcoming address to the notification
speeches of Representative Richard
son and Governor Thomas and re-
sponses made by Mr.. Bryan and Mr..
Stevenson.
The weather was hot but toward the
close of the ceremonies a slight breeze
alleViated to some extent the suffering
occasioned by the high temperature.
At one time it appeared as if actual
suffocation might be the result of the
| terrible crowding in front of the stand
where the ceremonies occurred, but be-
| yond a few fainting attacks and much
personal discomfort, no evil resulted.
The platform on which the speeches
were made was elevated six feet above
| the park lawn and upon it sat the can
| didates and their families and the
members of the national committee
| and of the two notification committees.
| as we'll as a few invited guests. Mr..
Bryan sat near the center of the stage
! just to the left of Chairman Jones,
who presided. Mrs. Bryan and Will
liam j. Jr., occupied the adjoining
| chairs. Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson also
| sat in the same group, as did Mrs.
| Senator Jones, Congressman Richard
son and Governor and Mrs. Thomas.
| The meeting was called to order in a
brief speech of welcome by Mayor
Taggart Of this city.
Senator Jones made no speech upon
taking the chair as chairman of the
| meeting, but confined his remarks tC
the simple introduction of the speakers
to the audience
Congressman James d. Richardson,
of Tennessee, to whose lot, as perma-
nent chairman of the national conven-
| ton felt the duty of notifying Mr
| Bryan OIL Ills ulduS Tie
first of the notification addresses.
Probably no man ever made an i'm
portant speech under greater Difficult
ties. The sun was throwning its rays
directly upon many Of his auditors
and, besides, they were present tC
. hear Mr.. Bryan. In this crowd where
a hand once down could not be raised
and one raised could not be lowered
were old men, frail women and small
children. Soon the mass began to sway
, back and forth through the efforts o.
these in the rear to get nearer the
| speakers. There were few screams
more groans and it became necessary
| to get some of the feeble people out o.
the crush. There were loud cries o.
, "cut it short" give Bryan a chance
!, we can't stand here" and other Sign
Of impatience.
For a time Mr.. Richardson did no
appear perturbed by this cIamor bu
when there appeared to be real DANCE
Of serious results he brought his re
marks TO A somewhat precipitate close
speaking for only about fifteen min
utes. Notwithstanding the genera
, confusion, Mr.. Richardson was liberal
ly applauded, especially when he spok
. of Sulu slavery and Oriental harems.
Mr.. Bryan was introduced at 3:15 T
m. by Chairman Jones. After on
burst of applause the crowd quiete