Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-08-23
Mr.. BRYAN Notified.

Topeks, Kan, Aug. 23-The official
programme of the notification of the
nomination of w. J. Bryan by the PEG
pies party and by the Monetary League
as their candidate for the Presidency,
began with Bryan's arrival via Atchison
This morning. A committee met Mr..
Bryan at the depot and escorted him TO
the National Hotel, where a reception
was given to the members OF the popu-
list notification committee; populist
state officials, and prominent anti ad-
ministration leaders. These included
Gen. Weaver, of Iowa, and Gen. Field, of
Virginia, nominees of the peoples party
in 1892 for President and Vice Presi
dent, respectively. After lunch Mr..
Bryan was taken to the quarters Of the
Bryan & Briedenthal Club and there
he met the officials OF the Monetary Lea
que. city ollic ais, and fusion candidates.
The populist notification ceremonies
began at o'clock on the State house
grounds. Chief Justice Doster, OF Kan
sas, made the first address; Thos.
NJ. Patterson, OF Colorado, chairman
of the notification committee, follow ed
and Mr.. Bryan then made his address.
MIR. Bryan began his speech by say =
ing: in accepting the Presidential
nomiDation which you tender on behalf
of che populist party desire to give
emphatic recognition to the educational
work done by your party. The popu-
list party as an organization, and the
farmers alliance and the labor oreanizi-
lions from which they sprung, have
done much to arouse the people to
study of economic and industrial Ques-
tons. Believing, as l do, that truth
grows, not 10 seclusioD, but 10 open
field, and that it thrives best in the su0-
light of full and free debate, have cou-
tidence that the discussion which your
party mas compelled will aid 10 reach.
ing that true solution OF pending prob.
lens toward which all honest citizens
aim. The ties which bind together
these who believe in the same great
fundamental principals are stronger
han ties of affection stronger even
han the ties of Blood cooperation he
tween the reform forces is due TO the
iact that democrats, populists and silver
republicans take the side OF the people
IN their contest against greed and agree
10 the application OF Jefferson principles
10 the question Immediately before US"
The speaker then launched into the Il
nancisl question and gave succinc
history of the issues on the subject
which have been presented to the
country during the past quarter OF a
century. 10 which he showed the evi
results Of the gold standard to which
the republicans so tenaciously cling.
His srraignment OF trusts and imperisl-
ism were powerful and logical, while
his thrusts at the administration colon
Ial policy were pointed and effected.
In conclusion Mr.. Bryan said: lie,
this nation stand erect, and, spurning
the brides of wealth and power, show
that there is reality in the principles
which we profess; let IL show that there
s a difference between republican and
monarchy and the oppressed in every
land will see our flag the hope Of their
own deliveraDce, and, whether they
are bleeding upon the battlefield or
grooming beneath tyrant's lash, will
raise their eyes toward heaven and
breathe fervent prayer for the safety
of our reDublic.n