The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-06

and orator that he g. He was accorded an
enthusiastic reception. HIS speech was
brilliant and eloquent eulogy OF Mr.
Bryan.
When he said: II second the nomination
Of one who would rather be right than b.
President" perfect storm Of cheers swept
over the audience. and when he added,
He f. right by his noble and discern
ing nature, and he soon nill be II, side nt,'
me tho gu, pT h ,v I os 5 g ~
flags. cheered for almost Il minute
The congratulations received by Senator
Daniel at the close Of his speech amounted
Up came the short figure of David over
myer OF Kansas.
has Che honor to second the nominate. q;
Mr. Bryan, and will 10 SO through john
II. Atwood OF Kansas -
4 cheer greeted the close Of Mr.. over
myers brief nominating speech, and then
Atwood of Kansas took the platform ana
made q short address .-,, :.
II L. F'uoua of Louisiana followed in a
few words OF commentator OF MIR. By an.
ard then came Blair Lee of Maryland. VINO
made brief address. ,,.,,
After Mr.. Lee came Thomas J; Gafs3n
Of massachusetts, and Thomas /. Bark
Others speak Briefly.
When New Hampshire was called the
chairman OF that delegation announced ti.it
II had inteuded to cast Its vote Tor DAVID
H. Wiu. but It had decided to second the
nomination Of William J. Bryan. --.-,.-.
until Ohio was reached. when W. 6. bIkSr
took the platform for a few minutes.
Former Governor Robert r. Pattlson o.
Pennsylvania came next. and received an
ovation while on the way to the platform.
He spoke better than most Of those VINO
before him had seconded the nomination OF
Sir Bryan. and no received the attention
~ fha convention at once. Throughout Els
speech, which he had the Judgment 10
make brief be was G SheSTfa repsa TsnScss
stood in his chair instead OF walking TO ihe
platform for the few words In Whica lie
VERMONT followed with a short secondirg
speech delivered by T. w. Maloney. Then
came Wisconsin. which spoke through l.
O. Eolnnrich. Charles Slater OF the Dis
trict of Columbia spoke for minute:
y ringing cheer followed call of
Hawaii" and when John II. Wise Of that
delegation rose in his seat, the convention
demanded that he take the platform. which
he did, amid great applause.
Gentlemen of the convention" said he;
'the delegates of Hawaii have come 400
miles to attend this convention"
loud cheer greeted this announcement.
ard it. VAS mgt n,sb t fenfSid T th wine
ming vote for Ii to in the committee meet
Mrs. Cohen Of Utah came next, and was
for not over half minute. and So family
that her voice could scarcely be heard. she
seconded the nomination of MI. Bryan Ia
Unanimous for bryan.
The secretary then began to call the rol!
OF States on the ballot for the presidential
nomination.
AS the roll call proceeded the shouts or
approval of the unanimity Of the vote
seemed to Increase All Of the large states
were cheered heartily. as one after another
they cast their votes for Mr. BIyan-
Georgia, Indiana. Illinois. Kentucky. Mas
sachJIsctts were cheered cordially, but when
Missouri. and 4 minute later, Nebraska;
We're called. the convention fairly palpliated
with enthusiasm.
When the State of New York WIS called
the convention rose to its feet and cheefed.
The list OF States and Territories WIS
completed with the calling of the Territory
of Hawaii ,,.,
The announcement by Chairman Richafe-
son that Mr.. Bryan had been noInint"d TOT
President of the United States unanimously
was received with Wild applause.
The huge flag suspended from the ro4l,
which had played a part earlier IN ths
session, was again lowered. The PAM
nlayed and the people cheerei. standing
on their seats. the delegates waVSl hass
or standards. For several minutes the
noise was almost deafening. 60
Chairman Richardson announced az 81
that the convention was adjourned Until
1890 O'Clock tomorrow morning.