The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-16
HE is WILDLY CHEERED
Every Reference to Bryan Followed
by 0utbursts of Applause.
McKlNLEYS COURSE IS CONDEMNED
There is Place For None But Citizens Be-
meath the American Flag" Declares the
Temporary Chairman of the Anti
ImperiaIst League.
ImperiaIist League.
(By the Associated Press.)

NIpCIldIISt GCoSdO'
(By the Associated Press.)
Indianapolis, Ind, August 15.-The first
days session Of the Liberty Congress of
the National Anti-Imperialist League was
somewhat disappointing so far as the at
tendance of delegates was concerned.
About three hundred accredited delegates
were present and more are promised for
tomorrow. In spite of the small attend
ance the speeches of Edwin Burritt
Smith, the temporary chairman, and Geo.
S. Boutwell,, the permanent president,
brought forth much enthusiasm. The
public meeting in the evening was much
better attended, and the readi->-' -
Bourke Cockran's letter was the signal
for tremendous applause. But the most
notable demonstration of the convention
SO far came in the afternoon when the
venerable George S. Boutwell,, ex-Gover-
nor of Massachusetts and Secretary of
the Treasury in the Cabinet of President
Grant, concluded his address as perma-
nent chairman with the declaration that
he had turned his back on the Republican
party and should support Bryan for
President. The delegates rose on their
seats and rendered the Ex-Governor an
ovation that lasted several minutes.
Tomlinson Hall was elaborately deco
rated with American flags and with por-
traits Of Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson,
Thomas Hendricks and Oliver p. Morton.
There were two huge banners containing
extracts from the speeches of Abraham
Lincoln and three containing parts of
the behold a Republic" peroration to
Mr.. Bryans Indianapolis speech of accept
ance. Swung directly over the speakers
platform was an immense banner with
the following inscriptions:
II speak not of foreign annextion, for
that cannot be thought of. That, by our
code of morals would be criminal aggres-
siOn-William Mckinley"
Behold a Republic standing erect, with
the empires all around her bowed be-
meath the weight of their own armaments
"a Republic, whose flag is loved while
other flags are only feared.-William Jen-
nings Bryan"
EDWIN B. SMITHS ADDRESS.
George Moncer, of Philadelphia, called
tthe convention to order at II O'Clock, pre-
fsenting Edwin Burritt Smith, of Chicago,
as temporary chairman. Prof A. H. Toll
man, OF the University of Chicago, read
the Declaration of independence. Rev.
Herbert S. Bigelow, of Cincinnati, Ohio,
invoked Divine blessing on the delibera-
tions of the body, after which Mr.. Smith
delivered his address. He said in part:
THE American people must once for
tall put away the imperial crown which
Mr.. Mckinley offers them. A self lf-govern-
ing people cannot acquire and hold power
to rule others. There is place for none
bat citizens beneath the American flag.
THE last six Presidential elections
have been determined Z by ( independent
volunteers l. These volunteers are today
-unitd in their opposition to the approval
of Mr. McKinley's course. If they. coop
crate at the coming election they will
compass his defeat and bring the Repub-
lie back to its true course.
"Our correspondence, which extends to
the entire country, indicates that indepen-
dent volunteers in large and increasing
numbers will vote directly for Mr.. Bryan.
Others deem it desirable to have a third
ticket as a means of withholding votes
from Mr.. Mckinley. Some believe this
to be a good time to found new and
conservative party that may in time dis
pute the control of the Government with
the survivor of the existing parties. Each
of these views is ably represented in this
Congress"
Throughout the delivery of Mr.. Smiths
address the applause was generous, but
it reached its greatest volume when the
temporary chairman suggested that many
of the sympathizers with the movement
were disposed to give their support to
William J. Bryan The cheers and shouts
which greeted this utterance lasted two
cr three minutes.
After a short recess for lunch the con-
vention met again at half past two. Chair
man Smith called for short addresses
from delegates. Those who responded
we're DR.. W. A. Croffut, of Washington;
General John Beatty. of Columbus, Ohio;
Judge Moses Hallott, of Denver: Edgar
A. Bancroft, of Chicago, and Gamaliel
Bradford of Boston
DR.. Croffut said he had long been a Re-
publican but should this year gave his
support to Bryan. He presented to the
convention the regrets of General WiHarl
Birney and ex-senator John B. Hender-
son, of Washington, and Senator George
L. Wellington, of Maryland.
AGAINST A THIRD TICKET.
Gamaliel Bradford said he had taken
the long journey from Boston principally
to avert what he thought would be 2
great mistake-the nomination of a third
tir- ''This election" he said, "'is not
going to be settled by the newspapers
nor by the politicians nor by the capital