The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-14
bryan And STEVENSON
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES FOR PRESI-
DENT And CE-PRENIDENT.
A STRONG PLATFORM.

4. adjourned on the afternoon OF the oth,
Hon. James d. Richardson, of Tennessee,
was the permanent presiding oihcer, ana as
skilled as he is in such a position he had to
WELD to the enthusiasm of the delegates and
await their pleasure while they shouted ana
marched as some speech or incident aroused
their spirits.
Oratory and enthusiasm marked the whole
proceedings, and there was nothing to excite
Imposition or bitterness in the convention
The committee on resolutions had warm
debate over the coinage plank, but their re
port was unanimous.
There was no opposition to the nomination
of Hon VIM Jennings Bryan, and upon a
call of the roll he received every vote OF every
state and territory. For Vice-President, the
convention wanted to nominate Ex-Governor
David B. Hill. of New York, but he did not
want it. and in spite of his protest he received
200 votes The Maryland delegation put Tor
ward Gov. John Walter Smith, his name pc
ing presented in an able speech by hon. a.
Leo Knott. On the first and only ballot the
delegation cast Is votes for him. The Uover,
nor was offered votes from Nebraska and
several other states, but declined them,
and he only allowed himself to be nominated
to hold the delegation solid. Adlai Steven
son. Of Illinois. who was elected Vice Presl-
dent with Mr.. Cleveland in 1897, was tue
choice after Hill of the convention, and re-
ceived 1894 votes on the first ballot. Before
the vote was announced the delegations began
changing their votes, and the vote for Steven
son became unanimous. Mr.. Stevenson IS a
Democrat of the old school, man OF sterhng
worth of great ability, and made an ADMIR-
able record when Vice President before. 1t
is the first time in the history OF American
politics that a person who has served term
v-.4S reuAmlUafGQ IOE
that position. His popularity IS great IN IN
nois and the Middle Western States, aud IN
1892 he carried Illinois by $4,000.
BRYAN NOMINATED.
The nominating speech ia behalf Of Mr..
Rrvan was made by Willis Oldham, Assistant
Attorney General of Nebraska. 1t was
strong. vet conservative, eloquent aRd capt
waiting. He said
.Nr Chairman: More than hundred
wears ago the Continental Congress OF Amer
lea adopted a declaration which had been
drafted by the founder Of the Democratic party
and the JOYOUS tones Of the old Liberty bel
which greeted the act announced TO waiting
world that a nation had been born "hh
hearts uuehilled by the selfish sentiments Of
cold commercialism you have responded pa
triotieally to each sentiment contained Ia
Democracy first platform as il was read to
Won at the opening of tins convention. In
view of the radical departure which the party
in power has made from the principles Net
forth in that historic document, 1t Is meet that
we. true believers in the Republic OF old,
should. when choosing a field and forming our
lines for the bloodleSs battle Of ballots now
impeuding. say in the language ct one Of the
loved patriots Of long ago Read tins dec
laration at the head Of the army and every
sword shall be drawn from It's scabhard and a
solemn vow taken to maintain II or 10 Pef'sh
on the bed Of honor.
.sNucb of history log this Republic shall be
either made or married by the action OF TINS
convention. You as representatives OF the
only marty co-existent with the constitution
itself the only party which ever had wlthin
It's own ranks sufficient constructive states
mapship TO create Republic IN which each
citizen becomes sovereign, true TO the tradi-
tons YOU bear in your platform set out "a sun
ple Language, with decided American ae-
cent, plan for the people redemption
The plan contains nothing bat the approved
nreeents Of the elders aud doctors OF your
faith. II on such a platform you place can
didate whose devoted aud anblemished life
shall stand as a pledge 10 the plain people that
he, ia good faith, viii carry out the solemn
covenants made therein, then the hour Of oar
ultimate triumph Is at hand
NOMINATION. A GREAT HONOR.
'sThere is no greater honor reserved for
citizen of the United States than TO become
the standard bearer Of the Democratic party.
II M once enroIls his name on the scrolls Of
the smmortals who are not born 20 die and
encircles him with halo Of glory 81 all the
illustrious achievements which that uucpn-
auered and aneonqaerable organization has
emblazoned on every page Of our couniry's
history. Il entrHsiS 10 his keeping the fame
l.. 81
have knelt for blessings at Democracy shrine.
"This high distinction must not be un-
worthily bestowed. Il must follow as reward
for noble actions bravely done, for tireleSs
toll. for sacrifices made and strength displayed
for trusts discharged and pledges kept. We
must seek a leader whose public and private
life most nearly exemplifes his pariy's highest
ideals, who stands unqualheiiit pledged 90
every issue we declare, who will carry the
standard we place ia his hands, even as the
Black Douglas carried the sacred casset that
inclosed the heart Of Bruce. Your candidate
must not declare for free trade with Porto
Rico and then at the persuasive suggestion Of
the Sugar aud Tobacco Trusts sign hil pro
viding for a tariff on ihe products Of that is
land. He must not denounee a policy one
of criminal aggression and then at the de-
mand of power behind the throne pursue
the policy be has so denounced he must
not, while protesting opposition TO combines
and conspiracies against trade, send bus ennis
saries TO trust barons castles 20 beg, ike Lag
arus at Dives gate, for subscriptions TO his
campaign. He must not lend the moral sup
port of bis administration 10 monarchy ia
It's efforts to destroy republics, but he must
ever sympathize with people struggling for
the right Of selfgovernment. Instead Of the
Republican policy Of recommendation, he must
~. h.. 5yal1
polished the winged sandals of Hermes and
the silver that glitters in the bow Of Diana.
Instead Of a panic breeding credit-curreucy
controlled by the bank trust, he must offer
Government paper controlled by the people.
EXPANSION VS.. IMPERIALISM.
''He must be able to distinguish between
Democratic expansion and Republican mpe-
rialism. The first IS natural growth by the
addition of contiguous American territory.
into every foot Of which is carried the Consti-
tuition, the flag aud the Deealugue, and over
the shoulders of every iuhabitant Of ADDED ter
ritOry is thrown a purple robe OF sovereign
citizenship. Ii is a growth that has added
eight stars to the field of blue in the banner
OF the free to symbolic the States that have
been carved from territories, annexed 10 the
domain of the republic hy the wisdom and
craftsmanship of the Democratic party. This
Is an eN pdASiou tiisil y nNuhHGu oi tliG
by the Constitution Of the United States, on
the east by the Monroe doctrine, on the south
BY the Declaration of Independence and on
the west BY the Ten Commandments.
Chow different from the bandit policy Of
Republican imperialism, with lis standing
army and bayonet rule Of conquered prov
inees, its government of sulleu subjects against
their will, by force and fraud; its denial to
them of the protection OF either the COnsiilu-
ton or the command, which says Thou
shalt not steal A policy that would send
Uncle Sam of his American range with q
cowboy hat, rope and branding iron to
rustic and brand over all the loose islands of
the Orient while hypoSriticalIy chanting the
long meter doxology.
SEES A BRIGHT OUTLOOK.
democratic skies are tinged with a roster
hue today than when we met in convention
four years ago. Then a financial cataclysm
had spread over the country, and although IFS
every inducing cause was easily traced to the
errors and folIies Of the Republican party, yet
we were in power when it came and We're
wrongly held responsible for the wreck Of
shattered fortunes which followed IN its wake.
Torn asunder by dissensions within and diSas
tiers without, our party faced gloomy and
foreboding future, which seemed to augur its
dissolution. The problem then was TO select
a standard bearer bold enough to cover the
rear of retreat and save the party from de-
struction if not from defeat.
ffWhile Discord with her flaming torch con-