Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-09
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Served on Bryan and Steven
son of their Nomination.
Cbeying Party Leaders, Bryan Drops
His Pet Free Silver
And Rants Long and Loud on Evils Of In
periaIism and Trusts.

indianapolis, Ind. Aug. 8.-Wm. J.
Bryan and Adlai f.. Stevenson were
today, in this city, officially and for
mally notified of their nominations bv
the Democrats ut their recent X lnsas
city convention, to the offices respec-
lively of President and Vice President
of the United States. The ceremony
was made the occasion OF a demon
stration with which the Democrats may
be fairly said to have begun their
national campaign. The notification
took place in Military park in the CEN
ter of the city. In the vicinity of the
speakers stand the crowd was dense
and the entire park was well flied.
The ceremony was preceded by pa
rade of Democratic clubs through the
principal streets. Five speeches were
made. Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis,
adding a welcoming address to the
notification speeches Of Representative
Richardson and Gov. Thomas and re-
sponses made by Mr. Bryan and Mr.
Stevenson.
The weather was hot. The platform
was elevated six feet from the lawn and
upon it sat the candidates and their
national committee and OF the two no
LITIGATION committees. Mr.. Bryan sat
near the center of the stage just 10 the
left of Chairman Jones, who presided.
Mrs Bryan and VIM. J. Jr.. occupied
adjoining chairs. Mr.. and Mrs. Stew
enson also sat near by, as did Mrs.
Senator Jones. Congressman Richard
son and Gov. and Mrs. Thomas.
The meeting was called to order in a
brief speech of welcome by Mayor Tag
CART OF this city. who said: II desire
on behalf Of the people of Indianapolis.
regardless of party. To extend to you
a hearty ard cordial welcome. You are
in q city and in the winning of the vic
tory. this year. which Will make VIM
Jennings Bryan President of the United
States. loud cheering). | have the
pleasure Of introducing to you the per-
manent chairman of the meeting. Sem
ator James X. Jones of Arkansas"
loud cheers.
Senator Jones confined his remarks
to introducing the speakers. Congress
man James d. Richardson of Tennes-
see. to whose lot. as permanent chair
man of the national convention, fell
the duty of notifying Mr.. Bryan of his
nomination. made the first Of the noti-
fication addresses.
The sun was throwing its rays d.
rectly upon many of his auditors and
in the crowd. where hand once down
could not be raised. and once raised,
could not be lowered. We're old men,
frail women and small children. Soon
the mass began to sway back and
forth through the efforts of those in
the rear to get nearer the speakers.
There We're a few screams, more
groans, and it became necessary to get
some of the feebler persons out of the
crush. There were loud cries: Cut it
short" Give Bryan chance" I'VE
can't stand it here" and other signs of
Impotence.
He spoke only ID minutes and was
literally applauded, especially when he
spoke Of "Sulu slavery and Oriental
harems''
There was an immediate change of de-
pertinent on the part OF the crowd when
Mr.. Bryan arose. lie was introduced at
Z. 80 by Chairman Jones. AS if ordered for
the occasion, a light breeze sprang up.
bringing some relief to the overheated
mass of humanity. After one burst of ap-
plause the crowd quieted down. Mr..
Bryan never appeared to better advln-
tage. His face was slightly flushed but
his eye was clear and calm and his voice
was never more completely at his com
mand. He was dressed in black sack
coat which was loosely buttoncd about
the waist. A white shirt front and white
necktie gave the appearance Of GOODNESS
which comported well with the speakers
personal bearing. His voice was heard a
treat distance.
Among the sentiments of the speech
which were appiauded with special zest
were those declaring that under existing
we dare not educate the
lest they learn to read the Dec
Iaration of Independence and the conSti-
tuition of the United States: that We
would never. agree to exchange the glory
IF this country for that of all empires:
hat lit is. not necessary to own people
in order TO trade with them; and that
The command Go We into all the world
and preach the Gospel has not Calling
gun attachment.
There was also general cheering over
ne speaker ~
convene Congress to remedy the Philip
pine situation IL he were elected No part
IF the address received the. earnest COM
that was bestowed upon the
neroration. This called cut an outburst
hat was both tumultuous and prolonged.
Mr.. Bryan read his address. which was.
IN part as follows:
Rran's Soeech
Mr.. Chairman and Members Of the
Committee:
l shall at an early day, and in o more
formal manner. accept the nomination
witch you tender, and | shall at that
time discuss the various questions COW
sred by the Democratic platform II
may not be out of place. however. u
submit a few observations at this time
upon the general character of the con-
test before US, and upon the question
which is declared To be of paramount
important in this campaign.
When I say that the contest OF 1900
$ contest between democracy on the
lne hand and plutocracy on the other,
do not mean to say that all our op-
,onents have deliberately chosen to
1--WE to organized wealth predomina-
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