New-York tribune., 1900-08-09
S. FRED. NIXON.
BRYAN IN THE FIELD.
HE AND STEVENSON INFORM
ED OFFICIALLY.
SPEECH BY THE DEMOCRATIC CANDL.
DATE FOR PRESIDENT DEVOTED
TO HIS PARAMOUNT ISSUE
EXERCISES IN GREAT HEAT.
EXERCISES IN GREAT HEAT.

EXERCISES IN GREAT HEAT.
Indianapolis. Aug. s--wIliam J. Bryan and
Adlai e Stevenson were to-day. in this city. on
cially informed OF their nomination by the DEM
ccrats az the Kansas City Convention for the
Offices. respectively, OF President and Vice-Pres-
ident OF the United States. The ceremony was
made the occasion OF a demonstration. with
which the Democrats may be said 70 have begun
their National campaign
The exercises occurred in Military Park a
beautifully shaded tract Of ground IN the centre
OF the city The park contains probably thirty
acres. and II was all well covered with people. IN
the vicinity OF the speakers stand he crowd
was dense. and the entire park was well filed
A majority OF those present were residents OF
Indianapolis, but many were from other parts
of Indiana, while many also came from distant
States There was also a general gathering OF
the members OF the Democratic National Com
n1irtee and OF members OF the two committees
appointed 10 make the official notifications The
| occasion was regarded as oS National political
/ importance
The ceremony vas preceded BY a parade
through the principal streets % the city. which
I was participated in by number OF visiting and
! local Democratic clubs These acted as an ss-
/ cort to the notification party. and the cavaIcads
/ was an imposing one The meeting began
| few minutes after O'Clock and concluded az
: $40 D II Five speeches were made, Mayor
Taggart OF Indianapolis adding a welcoming
address 10 the notification speeches q Repre-
sentative Richardson and Governor Thomas. and
responses being made BY 8Ir. Bryan and Mr.
Stevenson
The weather was hor. but toward the close OF
the exercises a slight breeze aUeviated 10 some
extent the suffering occasioned by the high tenn
pera1ure. Al ore time IL appeared as If actual
sunocation might De the result OF the terrible
crowding in front OF the stand where the Cere-
monies occurred but beyond a few fainting at
tacks and much personal discomfort no evil re-
suits were experienced
The platform on which the speeches were
made was elevated about six feet above the
park lawn. and upon IL sat the candidates and
their families. the members OF the National
Committee and OF the Two notification commit
tees as well as q few invited guests Mr. Bryan
sat near the centre OF the platform. Just 70 the
left Of Senator Jones. who presided Mrs Bryan
and William. jr-. occupied adjoining chairs Mr.
and Mrs. Stevenson also sat near by. as did
Mrs Jones Congressman Richardson and Gov
ernor and Mrs Thomas.
WELCOMED By MAYOR TAGGART.
The meeting was called TO order in a brief
speech OF welcome BY Mayor Taggart or this
city who said that II was a great pleasure 10
have the opportunity TO welcome to the capital
city OF the great State OF Indiana so vast a con-
course OF liberty loving people VINO nad come
from various places He added;
rnocracy is true and is prepared @ take its fulI
part in the winning OF the victory this year Wnlcn
will make William Jennings Bryan President or
the United States loud cheertngl The Denoc-
racy OF the state OF Ilc-tt1 WI - 80 -
have come and coming with Us daily % nlarcn
~ irterested this year in the issues that have
arisen. and they believe in reverencins JAe rag an
also believe in reverencins me 51l,.oI s.l
the principles of The Declaration cr L5depentens.
dear 70 every true AInerleah i.s1' s - = -s-Sz
a-5 believe that should be a constant reIlllilleE
OF the doctrine that al Eoysrnnsn5s Gerl-e Hs'T
Just powers So, .l IIassT-s ~ Inrrclcin 10 you the
srnsnant chairman OF the meeting, Senator James
X. Jones OF Arkansas
Senator Jones made TO speech upon taking
the chair but confined his remarks 20 the sirlpae
Introduction OF the speakers TO the audience
C-onpressruan James D. Richardson. of Tennes-
see 10 whose lot as permanent chairman of
the National Convention. fell the duty OF In
forming Mr.. Bryan OF his nomination. made the
first OF the notification addresses
SPEAKING UNDER DIFFICULTIES
P-obablv no man ever made an important
sDeech under greater difficulties. The sun was
throwing its rays directly upon many os his
auditors and besides. they were present 70 hear
Mr BRYAN IN this crowd. where a hand once
down could not be raised, and once raised could
not be lowered. were old men, frail women and
small children soon the mass began 10 sway
back and forth through the efforts Of those in
the rear 70 get nearer the speakers. There were
a few screams, more groans. and 10 became
necessary TO get some OF the fsehlsr people out
Of the crush There were loud cries. cut IL
( short" Give Bryan a chance" We can't stand
; II here" and other signs OF impotence
For time Mr.. Richardson did not appear per-
I turbed by this clamo-. but when there appeared
: 10 be real danger OF serious results he brought
; his remarks TO a somewhat precipitare close.
+ speaking for only about fifteen minutes Not
/ wiJhstancing the general confusion. Mr. Rich
/ ardsOn was literally applauded, especially when
/ he spoke OF ''SuIu slaves and Oriental hareurs'
/ He said II part:
I need not tell you that viii follow wherever
! you lead, knowing that there never Was and can