The Washington herald., 1908-08-26

Indianapolis. Ind. Aug. s5.-This was
Democratic day n the Hoos.er capitaI
and riSat well die all elzze=rs OF The
party enjoy the privileges that were
/ accorded 70 visitors. Distinguished and
I uudis-iuguished-
Il was hardly 6 O'Clock when traction
lines and steam railroads began bring
ing people 10 the cry from all parts OF
the state. and long before noon the
streets were crowded. and the hotel
where Mr. Bryan and members OF the
notification party were stopping became
/ a complete Jam.
I word was passed about that the doors
10 the Coliseum at the fair grounds would
be open at noon. OF an hour in adva7,g
I Of the time for the ceremonies 20 bszia.
and 10 that place the crowds began 70
move
The big structure. with its capacity
/ Of 1i.e5f. taxed 10 the utmost. afforded
/ a splendid setting for the scenes OF En-
rllsiasn- Flags adorned every pillar
and post and huge Autographs OF BRYAN
and Kern hung over the speakers pat
form on which were seated many OF the
leading Democrats os -he nation.
In Autos to Auditorium.
Members Of the notification committee
Alr- Bryan 1lr. Kern. and others belong
ias 20 the Bryan party proper. went %
the fair grounds IN twe-ty-four au-ou9-
9--as. each carrying four persons. a1I
when they reached the Coliseum every
seat in the -.-u, rure. save the few -
served for the party. was taken and every
available inch OF standing room occupied
The Appearance OF Bryan and Kern 5,
the stage, entering arm i- arm. was the
signal for a generous o1tbursr OF en-
tI-siasru. The immense crowd rising and
cheering for several minutes.
Thomas TagEarr stepped 10 the <-o-- =
the stage al once and called the meeting
20 order IN few words. saving -ha- L.
diana would cast its electoral vote for
Bryan ana Kern. and a55i-- that -ls
state would have been glad 10 vote for
Kern for President if IL did not have
Bryan He then introduced Father c.
Tisk. pastor OF St Johns Catholic Church
Who opened the exercises with PRAYER
Norman z Mack. national Chairman
took charge OF the uee-.agAs It's presi5-
Ing officer after The prayer. and 1Ir.
Bryan joined heartily ic The applause thar
Ereered Mack as he came forward. FEs
expressed h-s gratifcatio1 over being -e--
uitred 10 address an asseubIaze Of se
distinguished a character. and declared
tEar there was little doubt that the Den
oc-atic party would be successful AZ r5e
polls al the coming election.
Notification Brief.
IN formally notifying 0I-. Kern o. his
nomination. 1Ir. Bell srew oratori-sr a-5
elected shouts from the crowd. His spe--a
was brief and brilliant. Then came t5s-
presentation Of Ar Kern and The h.
crowd went wild.
M Kern was vislbly affected By rh5
demonstration- When he began 10 sDesk
however. he did so IL a very well con
trcLied voice. Indicative OF much reserve
force His attitude was digulfed and ssIf-
contained and his characteristicalIv ss-i-
Gus mien was even more serious rraa
ever
Address of SIr. Kern.
After thanking the committee. and o.
pressing his appreciation Of .he grsst
honor conferred upon him De-. his 1-7s-f-
The Republican nominee for.Vice Pres
ident- in his recent speech Of acceptance.
affected the belief that the Question
Shall the people rulee' implied a cha--e.
Of venaliry against the American s-..-
torate.
He affirmed. with great emphasis
that under recent Republican adri7is--s-
ton the people have ruled. without Ia-.
Or hindrance. 1t is passing strange thar
in a republic Ike this there should ba
occasion for a discussion Of this question
L IS a government of the people and. by
the people They presumably govern
themselves through their servants whom,
they send 10 represent them IN Couzress
Their VIII. when known, ought 70 be sI-
2reme, and should be given immediarF
Effect And if the VIII Of the people.
7nce known. is not given effect, then ther
people do not rule.
Seconded the Demand.
VIII any intelligent man claim thar
here IS or has been any substantial d.
-ersity OF opinion IN this country on rae
question as 10 whether the tarif duty OF.
wood pulp used in the manufacture or,
'aper should be reduced CT removed2 N
his case the tariff tax operated for the
'eneft OF the paper trust alone. allowing,
hat combine to levy millions Of tribute
ach year upon the newspapers Of the
ountry and their readers The press OF
he country. without regard to party.
-nited in demanding relief
The people Of the republic unanimous
3 seconded the demand The President,
Z the United States threw the influence.
Z his great Office in favor OF the demand
{ the press and the people. But all with
ut avail
The dominant forces within the Re-
ubiican party had established IN thef
over House OF Congress parliamentary
onditioa in the interest OF monopoIv. un-l
er which the sole power to determined
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