The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-08-14
Acceptance Speech Strong Plea
For Government of and
by fhe People.
is CHEERED BY
IMMENSE CROWD
THOUSANDS APPLAUD AS NoMI-
NEE READS HIS SPEECH OF
ACCEPTANOE-NoTHING
TO MAR THE GER
EMONIEs.
THOUSANDS APPLAUD AS NOME
EMONLES.

TO MAR THE GER
EMONLES.
Lincoln, Neb. August 12.-Under
the burning rays of an almost tropi-
cal sun, and in the presence Of a
vast assemblage, which cheered him
TO the echo, WilliamJ. Bryan to-day
received from Henry D. Clayton, Of
Alabama, formal notification of his
nomination for the Presidency Of the
United States.
Thrice honored by the Democra-
tic party as it's standard-bearer,
Mr.. Bryan plainly exhibited the
pleasure it gave him once again to
proclaim the principles for which he
stood. His nomination for a third
time, he declared in his speech of ac-
ceptance, could only be explained by
a substantial and undisputed growth
in the principles and policies for
which he, with multitude of others
mad contended. GAS these princi-
pies and policies" he said, have
given me whatever political strength
I possess, the action of the Conven-
ton not only renews my faith In
them, but strengthens my attach
ment for them
The ovation accorded MIR. Bryan
as he rode through the streets OF
Lincoln on his way to the State
House, where the exercises were
held, were pon-partisan. 1t was the
homage OF the citizens of the West
.ern city of the plains to distin-
guishe6. Reighbor Almost the entire
Republican Administration was re-
presented, Governor George L. Shell
don and many State officers lending
their presence both in the parade
and on the platform.
Before coming to Lincoln from
Fairyiew-four miles distant-Mr.
Bryan received 1900. visitors. To
all he extended cordial greeting.
His arrival shortly after noon at, the
Hotel Lincoln, where he and John
w. Kern, the Vice-Presidential can
didate, were the guests Of honor at
a luncheon to, the committee on no.
tification, was the signal for an out
burst Of cheers and applause. He
was Immediately surrounded by a
great crowd, and was kept busy for
some time shaking hands. A.
Never before had Lincoln's streets
and buildings presented such gala
appearance. On street was a riot OF
color. Around the mutilated Taft
bannr a crowd OF curious visitors
was always clustered. With a ma
tional notcriety the banner was al
most the first point of interest visit
ed. The parade carried Mr.. Bryan
directly under the banner.
Not an Untoward Incident.
The State House grounds were a
mass of humanity and Mr. Bryan's
appearance on the platform was
greeted with vociferous cheers and
hand-clapping The ceremony of no.
tiflcation was conducted on the north
Kern retired to the Capitol, where
and every window were jammed to
oyerflowing Not single incident
occurred to mar the proceedings.
The police arrangements were eX-
Gellent. Realizing that the regular
police force was not sufficient to cope
with the great crowd, the Adjutant
General of the State, ct the request
OF Mayor Frank Brown, ordered out
the End Nebraska regiment, and with
their assistance, perfect order was
maintained.
Before the notification and accept
ance speeches were delivered, Nor
man E. Mack, chairman Of the De-
mosratfc national committee, swho
acted as presiding officer, called on
John w. Kern, the Vice-Presidential
nominee, to make a speech. Mr..
Kern responded in few felicitous
remarks, in which he gave unstinted
praise to the non-partisan character
of the exercises.
The speech of Mr.. Bryan conclud-
ed the ceremonies and he and Mr..
Kern retired to tn Capitol, where
they held public reception.
Tonight Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan en-
tertained the members of the notlfl-
cation committee at dinner at their
home at "Fairview. The party was
served by Mrs. Ruth Bryan LeaVltt
and Miss Grace Bryan, daughter OF
the host and the hostess; Mrs.
Spaugler and Mrs. T. F. Allen, niece
and sister-in-law respectively of the
Democratic candidate, and Mrs
Winger.