Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-08
ARE CANDIDATES NOW
Bryan and Stevenson Officially Mott
fed at indianapolis.
Big CROWDS In ATTENDANCE
Weather Was Auspicious and
Event Went Off Smoothly.
SPEECHES OF ACCEPTANCE

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. August s.-William
Jennings Bryan Of Nebraska and AdIai E.
Stevenson of Illinois were notified Of their
Ilpnira ton for the offices of President and
Vice President of the republic in Military
Park this afternoon.
Thousands OF people witnessed the cere-
monies. Senator James X jones' chairman
of the democratic national committee. was
Introduced by Mayor TaEgart as presiding
officer of the occasion. Senator Jones, in a
brief speech. introduced Congressman Jas.
z. Richardson of Tennessee. Congressman
Richardson was received with wild cheers
as ne mounted the stand to officially notify
Mr. Bryan If the fact that he had been
selected presidential nominee of the DEM
onrati- convention at Kansas City (Mr.
Richa r,l=Gn's speech will be found an
other pageD
Demonstration to bryan.
When Mr.. Bryan arose 10 reply a demon
ssTatfou occurred which perhaps has never
been equaled in this city. When order was
nrally restored Mr. Bryan began his an
sw-r. which was of considerable length.
Cheer upon cheer greeted every telling pc
riod. CAJr Bryan's speech will be found
an another pIge-)
Governor Thomas Of Colorado followed
notifying Mr.. Stevenson of his nomination.
Mr. Stevenson replied in a somewhat shorter
speech than that of Mr.. Bryan
Visitors and residents alike awaited some
vi hat IinpatientIy today the ceremonies
inch were to witness the formal notifica-
t!"n of Bryan and Stevenson of their nom
nation at Kansas City.
The time set for the beginning Of the
ceremony 2:3D pm. This hour was
chosen because large numbers of visitors
Were expected to arrive during the fore
noon The weather was hot and many per-
sons who sought early positions of vantage
the street or in Military Park found
th-ir herths not entirely comfortable for so
long time Nevertheless good nature gen.
orally prevailed and they generally main
tanned their positions with grim determi-
nation To hold out to the end
Rain Was Predicted.
The unofficial weather wiseacres had yes
lsr.iay predicted rain for the day, thus
causing no little uneasiness to the manae
ers Of the notification ceremonies, who had
made ali their arrangements to have the
affair take place IN the spacious grounds
ii Indiana polls chief breathing spot-Mll-
itary Park There were. therefore. much
relieved find the sun shining with is
customary Indiana brlliancy when they
Start-,' cut for the day, and they did not
grow especially apprehensive when. later
IN the day. the sky became overcast by
white clouds. A slight drop in the tenn
Iser1ture served to aSSuaSe to some extent
the anxiety of the forenoon on the part OF
those who We're to march through The
streets for the edificatiOn of their friends.
The t'dium Of the forenoon was relieved
Largely by the arrival of number of ex-
CUrSI"n parties from neighboring cities and
towns. These parties We're escorted through
The streets by local or visiting bands The
main streets and the principal hotels were
handsomely decorated Huge flags were
suspended from wires strung across the
Jh"r"ughfaryS along the line of march.
small banners fluttered in the breeze from
WIu1ISNS hunting clam1ra1 arnhi-
lnusly up almost every available pillar
and swung loosely along many vacant
vail
Pictures of the Candidates.
Bryan and Stevenson portraits were in
evidence everywhere. and in many cases
these were decorated with the national
,rlOrs.
Altogether taking into consideration the
presence Of many strangers, including
numerous people of national prominence
The music in the streets the political talk
heard all sides and the decorations. the
Indiana capital took on a decided conven-
zion air.
The procession. which was announced TO
start at l-l- pm. like all professions. was
somewhat late in getting of, but when once
in motion II moved along with somewhat
more than the usual celebrity. The parade
was directed by Charles A Garrard as chief
marshal
In the line of march were many political
organizations and number of clubs from
the surrounding country. but the places of
honor wtr" given to the Cook county de-
mOcrHCy Of Chicago. to the Duckworth
Club Of Cincinnati and to the jackson Club
Of Terr- Haute- These clubs were present
III large numbers. accompanied by bands
The members were generally portly fellows
uniquely dressed.
The line OF march was not long. but COW
cred some Of the principal streets. At the
Grand Hotel stop was made and Messrs
Bryan and Stevenson, their families and
members Of the notification committees
and others entered carriages and Joined the
procession
Candidates Waited Patiently.
The candidates had been patiently await
ing the arrival of the procession since early
morning They had spent the time in ir
regular conferences with men Of prominence
from various parts of the country, and in
handshaking with the throngs OF people
who beset them at every turn 1t was evil
dent that they felt anxious TO have the
notifica tion ceremonies disposed OF as soon
practicable.