Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-08-23
Crowds Come Out to Welcome
Nominee for Presidency
Mr.. BRYAN AND POPULISTs.
Former &, Given an ovation on Come
lug 20 Receive Nomination Nou-
ncatlon from the Latter.

Topeka, Kansas. Aug 23.-Mr. Bryan
arrived in Topeka at II "a. IN. today.
Tie comes 90 this city by appointment
Co receive the official notification Of his
nomination % the presidency at the
hands of the National Peoples party.
There had been very general prepara-
ton looking TO making the event of
national Importance. Accordingly the
city presented q very much holiday ape
peIrance when the train pulled into
the railroad station. Large banners
were SUSPENDED across the streets, the
buildings the street cars and many
carriages We're gaily decorated with
bunting and Bryan autographs smiled
upon the thrOng from numerous VIM
dows on every block.
Mr. Bryan had D6en met az Atchlson
early IN the morning by committee
consisting Of the most distinguished
members OF the Populist party in Kan
sas, VINO escorted him Co the capital
over the AtChisOn Topeka and santa
fc railroad. he had arrived at Atchi-
son from Falls city. Ngb.. at O'Clock Ina
the morning and owing To- his cauaclfv
20 sleep under all circumstances had
been able 90 secure a few hours of rest.
Tie therefore appeared bright after his
hard day IS work Yesterday when the
committee called on him at $3.50 90 COM
quot MIN 90 the depot The party was
met at the depot by carriages and es-
c1rtel 20 the National hotel
The march from the depot was an
ovation. People lined the sidewalks
aud filled the dOorWays and windows
throughout the entire lire OF march and
most OF them apparently shouted them-
selves hoarse, Al the hotel Mr. BRYAN
was formally presented TO members OF
the notification committee. the various
reception committees the State officials
and a number of distinguished citizens.
Al various stopping places on the way
there were crowds calling for Mr. Brv-
an. and DE was also given "a hearty
send-on at AtchIs0n ty a gu0ly num-
Der he made nO formal speech at any
place but generally uttered % few words
eXcusing himself and exh0rtiug Kansas
TO emulate her own example OF 9G I'm
the general election.
when the party arrived 'n the city
there was sprinkliuC Of rain falling.
but It was not sufficient Co cause me
closing or the carriages nor TO dampen
the ardOr OF the crowd When Nh
Bryan arrived at his hotel be was re-
CelNed by the city troops "a local nom
partisan organization or horseback. As
he entered the hotel there was a final
burst OF applause from the crowd I'M
the street and "a the same time "a well /
coming cheer from those on the inside I
The official reception 20 Mr. BRYAN I
occurred az the National hotel imme- ]
diately after he had dined there with a .
number Of leading POpulists Of the .
country who had cOugregated here 90 |
be present at the notification cere- I
monies. Soon after the introductious .
were over Mr.. Bryan and the other /
distinguished gentlemen who We're t0 .
participate In and Dee principal witness
ss ot the notification partoOk them .
selves 20 the capitol grounds. where the .
1uuhCatiOu was made The platform
was decorated and upon % We're seated
most of the uOtables
After a few prelIWIuares the meeting
was called Go order by Congressman
.adcelcy 90 whom this duty was as
signed az chairman OF the Kansas State
committee of the Peoples party. he !
promptly introduced Hon. James A.
rrOutman, of this city. who welcomed
he guests on behalf of the mayor. Mr.
lrCutmau made "a brief address and he
was followed 90 turn hy Hon. Frank
Joster chief Justice ~ the state who
delivered the welcoming address ON be-
lalf of the State. The permanent chair
nan was then introduced and he in turn
presented Hon Thomas NJ. Patterson.
II Colorado. who as permanent chair
nan Of the National p0pulIst conven-
ion was called upon 90 make the nou-
IcatiCn speech. Mr. Patterson spoke
Il length and was received with hearty
applause, many of his most telling
'oints being warmly cheered.
Hon. A. W, BuCker also Of Colorado. !
vas then introduced 90 give MI Bryan /
ficial notification Of his endorsement
4 the United States monetary league. |
ir. Rucker was also Wen received.
When he concluded Mr. Bryan rose
romptly and began the delivery Of his
peeCh ~ acceptance.
II appears Ou another page OF the |
News There was "a vast audience .
resent, and be was received with to.
lultuOus applause.