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BRYAN AND
T0WNE NOMINATED.
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was adopted.
Speaker Patterson then said the next
In order was the presentation of cam
Gdates for the Presidential nominal
ton. Then he introduced Senator AL
len, of Nebraska. This could mean but
one man. and that was Bryan. and in
stanty the convention WAS on its feet
cheering Grantically. waving flags. hats
and handkerchiefs. Senator Allen
spoke as follows:
BRYAN NOMINATED.
HE embodes in his political convic-
lions, in his life, all that is good in an
American citizen, all that is pure and
loyal, ali that the most cxacting could
desire; Il statesman Of ripe experience,
philosopher. a patriot without a peer
on this or any other continent. peer
less bold determined thoroughly
united to the interests of the great
mass of his countrymen, who would
make and will make AZ ideal candidate
for the exalted Office OF President of
these United states. Since the result
of the election o. 1896 was known to
the American people, among the fusion
forces of the United States. there has
been but one name connected with the
office and with the nomination at this
time. He is the embodiment of all that
opposes plutocracy, that opposes greed
that opposes the exercise of criminal
power in public life. He is in my judg-
age. | think ne is as an orator, as
statesman. the equal of Webster and
Clay, II not their superior. He was a
Nebraskan. but belongs now to the
world. Without further discussion
without further description of this
magnificent man, 1 present to this con-
Vention. this hero. Statesman and ora
tor. William, Jennings Bryan.
II don't want TO see the folly of 1896
repeated. 1t was an anomaly in the
history OF this country. Let us con-
suit, not our emotions, not our desires
not our impulses. hut our Judgment
and do that which the future will ap-
prove"
The announcement of Mr.. Bryans
name was the signal for more enthusi.
astic outburst
WEAVER SECONDS IT.
General James b. Weaver of Iowa,
was introduced.
Another round Of cheers rang out
as the veteran from Iowa came for
ward to second the nomination of Mr.
BRYAN. He spoke in part as follows:
had the honor to present at ST.
Louis the name of the distinguished
gentleman who has just been mem
TONED" said General Weaver ct am
glad that can say here to-day that
there has never baCn n moment from
phat day 10 this that l have regretted
or any Populist in Ame RIGA has regret
tel That he was the choice of that con
vehtion. The century past has produc-
ed but three great civic names
Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln
and William Jennings Bryan
1t Is with peculiar satisfaction that
arise before you to second the nom!-
nation of William jennings Bryan as
President of the United States"
Jerry Simpson declared Bryan re-
presented the struggle fOr bu,,,,
rights e. T.. Washburn. of Massachu-
sets, seconded Bryan as the hope of
the nation and Cyclone Davis, of Texas.
seconded him as the only man who
can throttle the opprcssors OF the
people"
Briefly Senator Butler seconded the
nomination
NOMINATION by ACCLAAIATION
MIR. Chairman" Interrupted Senator
Allen amid perfect silence, II move
that the rules of this convention DE
suspended and that William Jennings
Bryan be nominated by acclamation
Tor President of the United States"
AS one man the convention arose
tats, canes. umbrellas, flags and canes
were waved In the air amid defeaning
cheers. Chairman Patterson announced
Inc nomination unanimous.
me delegates settled for the fight on
the Nicc-Pres!dcntial nomination e.
St'S i'ioNi, VI AldSsa cnuSettS, moved
70 nominate q candidate by ballot
BHt4er-it4ade n secondinr
speech. Washburn, of Massac husetts
moved an amendment to the Brown
motion that five names be selected rs
acceptable to the Peoples Party for
presentation to the Democrats and
Silver Republicans, the name selected
10 he the Peoples Party nominee for
Vice President.
General Weaver moved a substitute
mat 40 nomination bc made Mt this
.line. a comrnittc should proceed to
Kansas CITY for conference and if sat-
lsiactory the committee 10 select n NOM
NEE The convention finally became
tangled in Il parliamentary maze. Sena-
tor i'utler argued earnestly for a NOM
jnaton.
Howard S. Taylor appealed for
IoWneS immediate nomination. There
was more confusion ana at 5:45 the con
Neh'loh adjourned until this evening
THE PLATFORM.
The platform adopted re-affirms its
adherence to principles proclaimed in
the two prior Platforms and calls upon
all VINO desire to prevent subversion of
free institutions by corporate ana i'm
periaistic power 10 unite with it in
bringing the Government back TO the
Ideals OF Washington. Jefferson, Jack
son and Lincoln. 1t denounces the cur
rency act passed March l4th, this wear
firstly, for making all money obligations
payable in gold; secondly. for refund
ing coin bonds into longtime gold
bonds. making our debt perpetual:
thirdly for taking over S50000O00 and
presenting 1t at premium to bond
holders; fourthly. for doubling the cap
ital of bankers by returning to them