The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-05-18
Mr.. BRYAN THEIR CHOICE.
He is Nominated for President by the
Sioux Falls Convention.

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SIOUX FALLS, May 1.-THE dele
gates to the poDulist national conven-
ton were not all prompt in congre-
grating at the wigwam at the hour set
Tor converting this morning. Many OF
them had found either the work in
the committee assignments or the Cos
sip incident to the convention too alb
sorbing for them to get to bed early,
and many remained abroad until the
early hours of the morning. AS a con-
sequence they were slow in reaching
the big tent today, and most of those
who did reach there in time looked
quite ~sleepy-eyed and drowsy. Those
of this class were not long, however,
in rising to the demands of the occa-
sion. The day began with the pre-
sentation Of the reports of commit
tees, and from the first these were
such as to demand earnest attention
from all present.
Temporary Chairman Ringdal
raped the convention to order at GAS,
three-quarters of an hour after the
time set at last nights adjournment.
The committee on credentials pre-
sented It's report, declaring that there
were no contesting delegations and
recommending that the vote of Mis-
souri, be increased by two votes, that
of Ohio by two votes and that of South
Dakota by three votes.
The report, which was read by Gov
ernor Poynter of Nebraska, was adopt
ed without a dissenting vote. The
minority report threatened last night
by Committeeman Madden of Colorado
did not materialiZe.
The committee on permanent organ
ization reported the name of Thomas
NJ. Patterson, of Colorado for perma-
nent chairman, r. H. Curran of Kan
sas, Leo Vincent of Colorado and E.
M. Deisher of Pennsylvania as perma-
nent secretaries. Mr.. Patterson's name
was greeted with great applause,
which expanded into vociferOus cheer
ing as he came to the front of the
platform.
In accepting the position of perma-
nent chairman Mr.. Patterson COM
menced by stating that he would so
far as was in his power rule the con
ventiOn with justice to all. He then
briefly sketched the history of the
populist party and the causes which
led up to its organization.
When the time arrived for choosing
candidates for president and vice pres
ident, Jones of Illinois assured the
c~--n-,o, tl1+ IL -.0,JI -;.o
Bryan a majority in November. Sen
ator Allen of Nebraska stepped for
word.
Mr.. Chairman" said he, amid per-
feet silence, Il move that the rules
of this convention be suspended and
that William Jennings Bryan be nom
mated by reclamation for president
of the United States"
AS one man the convention arose,
hats, canes, umbrellas, flags were
in the air amid deafening cheers
uprOar being increased by the band
playing "Old Hundred" Some enthu-
delegate tore loose a large pic
ture of Bryan hanging in front of the
speaker and tied it to the table,, where,
for Bryan, he held it while the
convention applauded frantically.
Il propose three cheers for William
J. Bryan" cried George F. Washburn
Of Massachusetts,. These were given
With a will and the convention then
down.
Il announce the nomination by a
unanimous vote of William Jennings
Bryan for president of the United
said Chairman Patterson as
'oOn as he could be heard. Another
greeted this announcement and
hen the delegates settled in their seats
o contest I'VE the question of a vice
presidential nomination.
There was some controversy regard
ng the vice presidential nomination.
Allen arose. "Mr. Chairman"
lie said, Il desire to name Charles A.
of Minnesota for the Office of
ice president and to that the
be made unanimous"
Mr.. Schilling of Wisconsin then
moved that the rules be supended and
Charles A. Towne be declared the
ice presidential nominee by acclama- .
ion. The motion was carried, only
our men from Montana voting against