Willmar tribune., 1900-05-16

uduaRemenI OF Jne pension once, ana de-
mand the simple and honest execution of the
law, and the fulfllment by the nation Of its
pledges of service pension to all it's honarably
discharged veterans
THE NOMINATION OF BRYAN.
"The next step in the convention is
the presentation of the names of candi.
dates for the nomination for the Office
of president Of the United States,'
said Chairman Patterson.
The chair recognized Senator Allen
of Nebraska. Amid the greatest en-
thusiasm he presented the name Of W.
j. Bryan. He said briefly:
81 rise to place in nomination for
the exalted position of president of the
United States one who embodied in his
political convictions in his life all that
is good in an American citizen, all
that is pure and loyal, all that the most
exacting could desire; a statesman OF
ripe experience, a philosopher, a pa
triot without peer on this or any
other continent. Peerless, bold, deter.
mined, thoroughly united to the inter-
ests of the great mass Of his country
men, who would make, and will make,
an ideal candidate for the exalted
office of president of the United States.
Since the result of the election in 1896
was known to the American people,
among the fusion forces of the United
States there has been but one name
connected with the Office and with the
nomination at this time. He is the
embodiment of all that opposes pluto
cracy, that opposes greed, that opposes
the exercises of criminal favor in pub
lie life. He is, in my Judgment, the
foremost American citizen of the age.
| think he is as an orator, as a states
man, the equal of Webster and Clay,
if not their superior. He was Nebras-
kan, but now belongs to the world.
Without further discussion, without
further description of this magnificent
man, present to this convention this
hero, statesman and orator, William
Jennings Bryan"
Then followed remarkable scene.
The convention rose as one man, cheer
ing and waving flags amid the most
deafening applause. The Minnesota
delegation hoisted large star con-
tanning the picture of Bryan.
The chairman then recognized Gen.
Weaver OF Iowa, who Iadded an elo-
quent tribute to the epeople's champion.
He in turn was followed by Jerry
Simpson of Kansas. Hon. .G.F. Wash
burn OF Massachusetts came next. He
said:
~ rise to second the nomination OF
William J. Bryan, because embodied
in him is the spirit of many millions
OF free American people. He has the
wisdom of Jefferson, the heroism of
Jackson and the magnetism of Lincoln.
The hope Of the nation rests in that
personality, and I trust that he will be
nominated by acclamation.
"Cyclone" Davis from Texas was
recognized. The Texan was given a
most fattering ovation. He spoke
earnestly and feelingly. He said he
had opposed the nomination of Bryan
in 1896 by the populists. But now he
realized that in Mr.. Bryan lay the
hope of the nation, and that he was
the only man. who could rally the
forces aud throttle the onpressors OF
the people. "If there was one reason
in 1896 why we should nominate Bryan,
there are Is now," cried the speaker,
and the convention approved Of the
sentiment NIGHTLY, He spoke OF the
personal sacrifices he had made in the
cause, and added that if by so doing
he could secure the election of Bryan
he would cheerfully give up his life.
Speaking Of his own state, Mr.. Davis
said: ~ can promise you next fall a
Bryan club of 250,000 majority. We
are with him heart and soul, and we
give him not only our love and a.
miration, but the hot blossoms of a
noble surrender for the good of the
American people. Mckinley has been
called the Napoleon Of American poll
tics, and perhaps the title is not ihap-
propriate, for we all know that Napo-
leon made dash into the Orient, and
it did not pan out very WE'LL 2 s5a ~.. ..sg 81. j
# The speaker predicted that Napoleon
Mckinley would meet his Wellington
next November. .s.E II. III IL s
Senator Butler was called on and
added his tribute. w William j !. Thomas
OF Colorado alsoSin turn mounted the
platform and turned loose his Selo-
Equence. Mr.. Olds Of Pennsylvania, P sc
years old, was recog ognized He stated