The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-08-09
Thirty Acres of People Listened to
lmpassioned 0ratory.
five SPEECHES WERE MADE.
Mayor TaGsart, OF Indianapolis, Made
Welcoming Address in Addition
to the Speeches sofNotification
and Acceptance-Pcoplc
Present From Many
Distant States.
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By Associated Press.)
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. August s.-Wil-
Diam J. Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson were
Ao-day in this city officially Informed OF
sheir nominations by the Democrats at the
recent Kansas City Convention 10 the Of
'cices, respectively. Of President and Vice
Presdent of the United States.
The ceremony was made an occasion of a
Demonstration. with which the Democrats
may be fairly said to have begun their
national campaign.
The notification occurred in the Military
Park, beautifully shaded tract of ground
IN the centre OF the city. The park con-
tains probably thirty acres Of ground, and
il was we'll covered with people. In the
vicinity of the speakers stand the crowd
was very dense. Probably a majority OF
theme were residents OF indianapolis, but
many We're from other portions of Indiana,
while many also came from distant States.
There was also quite a gathering of the
members of the Democratic National Com
mittee, while, of coure, the members Of the
TWO committees to make the official noti-
tication We're also present
IMPOSING PARADE
The occasion was. therefore, regarded as
OF national political Importance The cere-
t1ony was preceded by a parade through
thc principal streets OF the city, and was
participated in by number Of visiting and
local Democratic clubs. These acted as an
escort to the notification party, and the
caTalcade was an imposing one. The meet
ing began a few minutes after 3 O'Clock and
concluded a $50 p. NJ. Five speeches were
made. Mayor Taggart. of indianapolis.
adding welcoming address TO the notifi-
cation speeches of Representative Richard
son and Governor Thomas, and responses
made by Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Stevenson.
The weather was hot, but toward the
close Of the ceremonies a sight breeze
aliev-iated to some extent the suffering
from the high temperature. At one time
1t appeared as if actual suffocaton might
be the result Of the terrible crowding in
front of the stand where the ceremonies
occurred, but beyond a few fainIins at
tscks and much personal discomfort no
evil resulted.
The platform on which the speeches
were made was elevated about six feet
above the park lnwn. and upon ii sat the
candidates and their families and the mem
Serss of the National Committee and of
the two Notification Committees, as we'll
as a few invited guests Mr.. Bryan sat
near the centre of the stage, just to the
left of Chairman Jones. who presided.
Mrs. Bryan and William. Jr., occupied
adjoining chairs. Mr.. and Mrs. Steven
son also sat in the snme group, as dit.
Mrs. James K Jones, Congressman Rich-
erdson and Governor and Mrs. Thomas
The meeting was called to order in a oriei
speech of welcome by Mayor Taggart OF
this city.
MADE NO SPEECH
taking the chair, but confined his remarks
10 the simple introduction of the speakers
70 the audience.
Congressman James d. Richardson, of
Tennessee, to whose lot as permanent
chairman of the National Convention fell
the duty OF notifying Mr.. Bryan OF his
nomination. made the first of the notin-
cation addresses.
Probably no man ever made an import
ant speech under greater difficulties. Ihe
sun was throwing its rays directly upon
many Of his auditors, End. besides, theS
were present to hear Mr.. Bryan. Ihere
were a few screams and more groans. and
1t became necessary to get some OF the
feeble people out Of the crush There
were loud cries of '.Cut it short, Give
Bryan a chance We emit stand IL
here" and other signs Of impauence
For time Mr.. Richardson d.d not ap-
Pear perturbed by this clamor, but when
there appeared to be real danger Of serious
results he brought his remarks TO some
what precipitate close, speaking for only
about fifteen minutes.
Notwithstanding the general confusion,
a1r. Richardson was literally appiauded,
when he spoke of Sulu slavery
and oriental harems.
WARMLY GREETED.
There was an immediate change of de-
pertinent on the par, OF the crowd when
dr. Bryan arose. He was introduced at
B:Sa by Chairman Jones. a light breeze
eprang up. bringing some relief After
one burst of applause the crowd quieteo
Down and remained well behaved through
but.
Mr. Bryan never appeared to better ao-
vantage. His face was slightly nusheo
but his eye was clear and calm and his
voice was never more completely at his
command. he was dressed in a black
sack coat which was loosely huttonea
about the waist. A white shirt front and
white neclitio gave the appearance o.
GOODNESS which comported well with the
speakers personal bearing Ills voice was
and that he was heard at a
great distance was made evident by the
sact that people far out in the crowd
listened apparently as intently as those
who sat on the platform.
Among the sentiments OF the speech
which We're appiauded with especial zest
were those declaring that under existing
We dare not educate the
f4l!psnos lest they learn TO read the
Declaration of Independence and the Con-
sttution Of the United States. That we
would never agree to exchange the glory
pf this country for that of all the En-
p!res. That !t Is not necessary to own
p people IN order TO trade with them" and
''That command Go Ye into all the world
and preach the Gospel has no Calling
gun attachment
TuafIJDTUOUS CHEERING.
There was also general cheering over the
speakers promise TO convene Congress
Immediately TO remedy the Philippine sit
ua.on II he We're elected No part of the
speech received the earnest commendation
that VaS bestowed Nnnn +ha narorafyon