The age-herald., 1900-08-09
OPENING GUNS OF
 THE GREAT CAMPAIGN
lillian J. Bryan and AdIai E. Stevenson Formally
 Notified of Their Nominations By Democrats.

 upon many of them, and besides they were to hear MT. Bryan. In this crowd, which was so dense that hand which was down could not be raised, and one which was raised could not be lowered; were old men, frail women and small children. Soon the mass began to sway back and forth, through the efforts of those in the rear to get nearer the speakers. There were a few screams and more groans and 1t be- came necessary to get some of the feeble persons out of the crush. There were loud cries of "cut it short" give Bryan a chance" i've can't stand here," and other signs of impatience.
 For a time MT Richardson did not appear perturbed by this clamor but when there appeared to be real danger of serious 1e- suits he brought his remarks to some what precipitate close, speaking for only about fifteen minutes Notwithstanding the general confusion, MT. Richardson was aplauded in many places, especially so when he referred to the "Sulu slavery and Oriental harems' included in the Philip pine acquisition.
 Breeze Greeted MT. Bryan
 There was an immediate change of de- pertinent on the part of the crowd when MT. Bryan arose. He was introduced at 3:30 p. m. by Chairman Jones, and, as if ordered for the occasion, light breeze sprung up, which evidently had the effect of bringing some relief to the overloaded and much crowded mass of people,. At any rate, after one burst of rapturous ap- plause, the crowd quieted down and re- mained well behaved throughout the de- livery of the speech. There wer occa- sional cries of 'louder" when MT. Bryan first began to speak, but these were offset by huzzahs for the speaker.
 MT. Bryan read his speech, departing not from his manuscript, except in word n a 70 haninninp Of 6- dress. The Democratic leader never ap- peared to better advantage. His face was slightly flushed, but his eye was clear and calm and his voice was never more com pletely at his command. His manner was calm and cool. His clear voice was far reaching and that he was heard at great distance was made evident by the fact that people far out in the crowd listened ap- parently as intently as did those who sat on the platform. Apparently no strong point was lost to any one present.
 Among the sentiments of the speech which were applauded with especial zest were those declaring that under existing circumstances i've dare not educate the Filipinos lest they learn to read the Dec laration of Indpendence and the Constitu- tion of the United States;" that he would never agree to change the glory of this country for that of all the empires that it is not necessary to own a people in
 
 command Ego ye into all the world and preach the gosper' has no gatEnS gun at tachment.
 Promise to Convene Congress
 There was also cheering over the promise to convene Congress immediately to reme- dy the Philippine question, if elected, but no other part of the address received the earnest commendation that was bestowed upon the peroration This called out an outburst that was both tumultuous and prolonged.
 MT. Bryan spoke a few words extempor- aneously in introducing his speech all of which except the peroration was read from manuscript. The closing sentences were repeated from memory in most effective manner. The ,Atemporaneous introduction was as follows:
 "I feel that owe an apology or an ex- planation to the people who are to listen for the fact that I must read what I am going to say It would be more pleasant to me and more agreeable to you to speak without notes; but want to address that larger constituency which we reach through the newspapers, for 1t is thous- and times as numerous as any crowd that could assemble here, and therefore, In or der that l may speak to all throughout the land, have committed to writing what desire tc say, and will ask for your indulgence while I read my speech"
 MT. Bryan concluded at 4:4O o'clock and was followed by Governor c. s. Thomas of Colorado, who introduced MT. Stevenson. Mr. Thomas spoke for only ten minutes but he made a very effective speech He did not use notes.
 MT. Stevenson was apparently slightly nervous as the time approached for him to take the stand, but he soon gained con- fidence as he proceeded. Mir. Bryan led in the liberal applause which greeted the ap- pearance of his fellow candidate as he ad- vanced to the front, and many points of the speech was literally punctuated by repetition of this applause as the speech proceeded. He read from his manuscript, but held the majority of his audience to the end.
 MT. Stevenson closed at $40 o'clock, and Senator Jones immediately declared the meeting adjourned sine die. MT. Steven- son was liberally applauded when he closed.