The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1900-08-15
BRYAN NOTIFIED.
Ha Takes the Standard Of the
Great Democracy
TO BEAR TO VICTORY.
imperialism Must 8a Stranged
If Patriotism and the Re-
public Are TO
Endure.

VIM. j. Bryan and Adlai E. Steven
son were notified officially and formally
on last Wednesday at Indianapolis Of
their nominations by the Democrats at
the recent Kansas City convention 10
the Offices respectively Of president and
vice president Of the United States
The ceremony vas made the occasion Of
demonstration with which the Demo
Gratis may be fairly said tc have begun
their national campaign.
The notification occurred in the mill
tary park. beautifully shaded track of
ground in the centre of the city. The
park contains probably 30 acres Of
ground aud it was we'll covered with
people. Ia the vicinity Of the speakers
stand the crowd was very dense. Prob.
ably majority Of them we're residents
of indianapolis, but many were from
other portions Of Indiana, while many
also came from distant States. There
was also quite general gathering of
the members Of the Democratic national
committee, while, of course, the mem
bers of the two com nittees appointed
to make the official notifications we're
also present. The occasion was, there
fore, regarded as Of national political
Importance.
Tbe ceremony was preceded By pa
rade through the principa! streets Of the
city, which was participated in By a
number Of visiting and local Democratic
clubs. These acted as an escort to the
notification party and the cavalcade
was an imposing ons. The meeting be-
gan few minutes after 3 o'clock and
concluded at $40 p. m. Five speeches
we're made, Mayor Taggart Of Indian
apolis adding welcoming address to
the notification speeches Of Representa-
tive Richardson and Gov. Thomas aud
responses made by Mr.. Bryan and Mr..
Stevenson.
The weather was hot, but towards the
close Of the ceremonies slight breeze
alleviated, to some extent, the suffering
ocasioned by the high temperature.
At one time it appeared as if actual suf-
location might be the result of the ter
rible crowding in front the stand where
the cercmoaies occurred, but beyond a
few faintiug attacks and much personal
discomfort, NO evil resulted.
The platform on which the speeches
were made was elevated about six feet
above the park lawn and upon 1t sat
the candidates AID their families, and
the members of the national commit
ee, a1d Of the two notification commit
tees as we'll as few invited guests.
Mr.. Bryan sat near the centre Of the
stage, just to the left Of Chairman
Jones, who presided. Mrs. Bryan and
William: IT,, occupied adjoining chairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson also sat 10 the
same group: as did Mrs. Senator Jones,
Congressman Richardson and Gov. and
Mrs. Thomas.
The meeting was called to order 10
brief speech Of welcome by Mayor Tag
gcrt, of Indianapolis. Then followed
the speech of Congressman Richardson,
who had been appointed to formally
notify the candidates Of their election.
Bryas was then introduced and made the
best speech Of his life. We would like
to reproduce i here, but it is too long.
The large crowd listened attentively tt
what he had to say aud applauded him
literally all the way through. It was
great occasion and it was great
speech from a great man.