The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-07
PLEASING 70 Mr.. BRYAN
Gratifled With StevensOn's NOmina-
ton for Second Place.
Considers Him nm Excellent Nan for
the Position-A Telegram of Con-
Ernfniation to the IIIinoisan-PImns
befnE Made for RntincntiOn
Meeting in Lincoln on July 10.

LINCOLN. July s.-wiliam J. Bryan
expressed not the least surprise when told
over the long distance telephone from
Kansas City of Stevenson's nomination.
He seemed gratifled with the action of the
Convention. but refused to say anything
as to Towne. and his probable action con-
corning the Populist and Silver Republican
his running mate:
Mr.. Stevenson is an excellent man for
the place. He supported the ticket in
1896, and can defend the platform of 1900.
Towne would have strengthened the ticket
where there is fusion between the Demo-
Gratis, Populists. and Free Silver Republl-
cans. but the support given TO Stevenson
shows the Convention thought him more
available. The choice has fallen upon one
who is in every respect worthy Of the posi-
ton
The following telegram was at once sent
Mr.. Stevenson:
Accept congratulations upon your nomi-
nation. 1t was deserved recognition of
party services. W. j. BRYAN"
Mr.. Bryan received numerous congratu-
latory messages last evening and today
from all parts of the country. They range
from praises of tharkfulness because of
his nomination to prophecies Of Ohio Civ
ing him majority this fall.
Nebraska Democrats, Populists. and Sill
yer Republicans are arranging to have q
monster ratification meeting here the even
ing OF July 10. the night before the three
Fusion conventions meet for the nomina-
tion of State ticket. A number OF dele
cations and prominent visitors are expect
ed to return from the National Conyen-
ton via Lincoln Mr.. Bryan admits that
he has received messages 20 this effect.
but will not give the names Of his probable
visitors. Il is believed that among others
Richard Croker will call.
After several lengthy conversations over
the telephone last evening with leaders at
Kansas City who deemed his proposed visit
there inadvisable. Mr. Bryan gave out this
morning that he would not CO. 1t was
thought that enough enthusiasm had been
worked up there. and TO have the candidate
express his views before visiting delega-
tions would give him better opportunity
to study what he has to say. Mr.. Bryan
will say nothing concerning his plans for
the campaign. iatimating that he must
talk with his committee before giving out
anything on the subject.
Considerable comment has been caused
by the announcement Of State Senator A
r. Talbot that he would support the Demo-
cratic ticket this year. Mr.. Talbot was
Bryan's law partner from 1887 to 1898, and
the two have been close friends ever since
they were in college together Mr.. Talbot
is at present a State Senator on the Re
publican ticket. and was elected P. P.esident
of the last Senate.
Talbot says he supports the Democratic
ticket this year because the anti-explnsion.
the antitrust, and the Boer planks all re-
fleet his opinions exactly. Further than
that. he knows Mr. Bryan personally and
feels certain that if elected he will carry
out as near as possible the principles set
forth in his platform.