Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-07-12
BRYAN fO7 PRESIDENT.
He Had No Opposition in the Demo
cratic Convention.

national convention. The nomination
came as the elimination of frenzieC
demonstration in honor of the party
leader, lasting twenty-seven minutes
and giving utterance to all the pent-uI
emotions of the vast multitude.
When the call of states began Ala,
bama yielded it's place to Nebraska anC
Oldham OF that state made the militia
speech placing Mr.. Bryan in nOmina-
ton. This was the signal for the de-
monstration of the day and in com
mon purpose the great concourse joined
In a tribute of enthusiastic devotion
to the party leader.
When the demonstration had spent
itself the speeches seconding the NOM
ination of Mr.. Bryan were in order.
These occupied some time, numerous
party leaders being heard.
Senator Hill of New York was ac-
corded splendid reception, the entire
audience rising and cheering, with the
single exception of the little group Of
Tammany leaders, who sat silent
throughout the cheering for their New
York associate. When it came to Vot-
ing. state after state recorded its vote
in behalf of the Nebraska candidate
and he was given the unanimous vote
a all the states and territories. The
convention managers had already
agreed that this was sufficient work for
the day, and the vice presidential nom
snatiou was allowed to go over until
tomorrow
Details of the Proceedings.
AS Mr.. Davis concluded his address,
pledging support to the democratic
party, at the democratic national con-
vention, this afternoon. the band struck
UP Hail to the Chief" and he held an
tmpromptu reception on the platform.
| Sergeant-at-Arms Martin then an
bounced
THE next business before the con-
Sention is the nomination OF a candi-
Date for the presidency Of the United
States The secretary will call the roll
OF states"
So the secretary read the names OF
the members Of the committee appointed
by the chair to confer with the silver
republicans and populists. in accord
apCe with the resolution introduced by
George Fred Williams of Massachusetts
ut the morning session. They are:
George Fred Williams of Massachu-
sets; J. G. Berry, Arkansas; w. II.
Thompson, Nebraska; Charles Thomas
Colorado; J. S. Rose. Wisconsin; Thorn
as H. Martin, Virginia; ]. J. MCGUIRE.
California; B. r. Tillman. South Caro-
lima; Carter H. Harrison, Illinois.
Alabama" the secretary shouted.
commencing the call of the roll
''The state Of Alabama" said the
chairman of the delegation of that
state. yields to Nebraska the privilege
OF naming the next president of the
United States"
w. D. Oldham OF Nebraska, who was
20 present the name OF Mr.. Bryan, ex-
pressed his appreciation of the favor
h1, 10
ats time to the state Of Mr.. Bryan.
Mr.. Oldham dominates Bryan
' Thereupon he began his address and
received the closest attention of the
convention. He said:
years ago the continental congress of
America adopted a declaration which had
peen drafted by the founder of the dem
ocratic party, and the joyous tones of the
old liberty bell which greeted the act
announced to a waiting world that a
nation had been born.
With hearts unchilled by the selfish
sentlments OF cold commercialism, you
nave responded periodically to each SEN
timent contained in democracy's first
platform as 1t was read to you at the
opening of this convention. and in view
or the radical departure which the party
In power had made from the principles
Is meet that we-true believers in the re-
public of o!d-should, when choosing q
neld and forming our lines for the blood
less battle of ballots now impending, say
In the language of one Of the loved pat
riots OF long ago: Read this declara-
ton at the head of the army and every
sword shall be drawn from its scabbard,
and a solemn VOW taken to maintain it
or to perish on the bed of honor"
Much of the history Of this republic
shall be either made or married by the
action OF this convention. You, as rep
resentatives of the only party which is
coIexlstent with the nation itself: the
own ranks sufficient constructive states
manship to create a nation in which each
citizen becomes sovereign, have, true
60 the traditions you bear, in your plat
form set out in simple language, with
a decided American accent. a plan for
the peoples redemption from each sac
Tilege and schism taught by the repub-
lican party. The plan contains moth
ing but the approved precepts OF the ED
erS and doctors OF your faith. If, on
n platform, you place candidate whose
devoted and unblemished life shall stand
as pledge to the plain peope that he,
an good faith. will carry out the solemn
covenants made therein, then the hour
pr our ultimate triumph is at hand.
There Is no greater honor reserved for
"a citizen of these United states than to
become the standard bearer OF the dem
on the scroll of the immortaIs who are
mot born to die, and enrirCles MIN with
halo Of the glory of all the Industrious
achievements which that unconquered
and unconquerable organization has EN-.
blazoned on every page OF orr nation!
history. 1t entrusts to his keeping the
Fame Of that long line of statesmen anC
patriots Ulo have knet for a blessing
at democracy's shrine:
80. bright are the names OF those heroes
and sages
That shine like stars through the dim.
ness of ages
Whose deeds are inscribed on the pages
Of story
Forever to live in the sunlight Of glory"
hiyb lott he
worthily bestowed. 1t must follow
reward for noble actions braVely done,
dor unrequited, tireless toll, for sacrifices
made and strength displayed, for trusts
discharged and pledges kept. We must
seek a leader whose public and private
life most nearly exempifes his psrty's
highest ideals; who stands unqualifiedly
pledged to every issue We declare who
will carry the standard we place in his
hands, even as the Black Douglas ear
tied the sacred casket that enclosed the
heart of Bruce.
He must not declare for free trade with
Porto Rico. and then at the persuasive
Gsn bill for tariff on the products
Of that island.
He must not denounce policy as one
" criminal aggression and then at
Dhe demand of a power behind the throne
pursue the policy ne has denounced.
He must not, while protesting opposi-
trade. send his emissaries to the trust
baron castles to beg, like Lazarus at
Dives gates, for subscriptions TO mis- cam
paign. He must not lend the moral sup
port OF his administration TO monarchy
IN It's effort to destroy republic. But
he must ever sympathiIe with a people
struggling for the right Of seif-govern-
ment.
Instead OF the republican policy OF mon
ometallism, he must offer the free and
unlimited coinage Of the money metals
Of the constitution. the gold that polished
the winged sandals OF Hermes and the
silver that glitters in the bow OF Dana.
Instead Of a panic breeding. credit cur
rency, controlled by the bank trust he
must ofrer government paper controlled
by the people.
He must be able to distinguish between