The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-11
With Two Large Ratification Meet
ings in Lincoln.
LEADERS HEARTILY CHEERED
Mr.. Stevenson Was Indisposeu and
Did Not Appear ut the Afternoon
Meeting, But Attended tho
Evening Session aud Re
ccivcd an Oyation-Lur.e
Crowds III Attendance.

LINCOLN. NEE, July 1o.-The informGi
opening OF the Democratic Presideatia!
campaign took place in Lincoln to-day In
Two ratincation nIeetinss-oue N tae lIter-
noon, conducted by the PopuliSts and Sill
Yer Republicans OF Nebraska, and one tn.s
evening, conducted by the Democrats.
William Jennings Bryan, Charles a.
Towne, General James Il. Weaver and
other leaders OF the parties outlined the
work OF OF the campaign IN the interest
OF Bryan and Stevenson.
Probably 13,00G people, a good proportion
from distant points IN the State, listened 70
the speeches and paid homage TO the 4ead-
ers OF the parties 10 which they owed al
lestance. Nearly G,u0a people packed the
Auditorium IN the afternoon, while i0,eU0
gathered in the Capitol grounds in tae
evening.
Mr. Bryun and Mr. Towne spoke at botn
meetings. although it was their intention
10 deliver addresses only at the evening
meeting. and their remarks, forecastiag as
they did the fusion of the three parties on
the Democratic National ticket, were re-
ceived with unhoundedt enthusiasm.
RECEIVED AN OVATION.
Mr.. Stevenson, who is Mr.. Bryans guest,
was somewhat ind!sposed and did not ap-
pear at the afternoon meeting. He was
present at the evening meeting, howeve.,
and received an ovation
In the afternoon meeting; the speakers
were Mr.. Bryan. Congressman Shafroth.
of Colorado; Cyclone Davis. OF Texas;
former Assistant Secretary OF tAe Interior
Webster Davis. Charles \. Towne and
General James B- Weaver.
Mr.. Bryan's speech was only in response
to repeated calls He was wildly eheered
as Chairman E.dston introduced aim as
Mr. Bryan of North America.
Mr.. Bryan paid eloquent tribute to S.en-
an b.
ster Davis. former Republicans
II simply want To say now that the cam
paicn is begun so far as the tickets md
the platforms are concerned Nr GFyan
continued: And from now until election
dav ii will he the duty Of every citizen 70
take these issues before the country and
weigh them, IL will be the duty Of every
citizen to see where his dutv lies There Is a
privilege in being an American citizen ard
tacre Is a responsibility commensurate
with the privilege. When You
get to the polls to vote remember th1t YOU
are American CITIZENS fAnp'ensep- Re-
ms n7Fa~ that vntir vote may determine TINS
nations position and that this nation VIII
in a large degree determine the pubic
onfnf9r of the world .ou the doctrine that
yoyarnrn. ..nts come up from the people.
Great r~-1lusa}-
THE EyENTH.cf MEETING
1T rha ersntne mestia= Mr.. tryaH ard
Mr. Stevenson were given lFeHlfna''s
pr.atirs. bv the crowds Eu h y Re cheered
again and again as thev appeared on the
PLATFORM Mr. Town Delivered the most
extended speech of the evening meeting
outlining the campaign arguments on whieh
the Democratic party wiz tight tina cail-
paign at 1909
NJ Towua gave his first attention to the
rrnnet tary question, af.mIttiGG Jn,tt the iSstis
had change! in Importance since issb, olt
ssrir fiyra t--TI
rhj principles 1f bimetaii.sm are as trie
now as they were in 1896 Trusts were Ge-
n0urced as an inherent part of the Repu-
Hcan administration.
Mr. Towat. devoted considerable attention
to imperialism. eondemH!ng the cotfSe OF
the administration
Mr. Towue was followed by Mr.. Bryan
who was introduced amid tremendous ap-
plause He spoke as follows:
II am deeply grateful to the good people
OF this city and this State for their Try
cordial approval Of my nom.ul-o1 am
not vain enough to believe that fa=r sup
port is meant as PERSONA component
accept it as an evidence of the;r stedatlst
devotion 70 the pricipses 70 wHch / have
been welded We enter this clmDa.gH ua-
der conditions far more favorable 70 sue
cess than those which surrounded US u
SO But whether We win this az or not,
the fight must be CONTINUED Until organized
wealth ceases to control the affairs OF the
nation ard 1t becomes again q ration OF
tls people.
A GREAT PIATFOR2L
II do not care to enter az the present
time upon a discussion Of the issues pre-
sented by the platform adopted at Kan
sas City can say. however, that ~ Isl
in my Judgment. the greatest platforn
adopted in recent years, IL not IN the his
tory of the country. 1t is a greater plat.
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