The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
BRYAN'S NOTIFICATION HELD.
democratic Standard Bearer Accents
Nomination.

Nomination.
I'ihcoln, Neb, August 12.-J-nder
'he burning rays of an almost tropical
sum- and in the presence of a vast
asseinpiase, which cheered him to the
echo' William j. Bryan today received
from Henry d. Clayton, of Alabama
formal notification of his nomination
LOT the Presidency Of the United
| States.
OF the United States.
thrice honored by the Democratic
party as Its standard bearer, Mr.Bry-
an plainly exhibited the pleasure it
gave MIN once again to proclaim the
principles for which he stood. His
nomination for third time, he declar-
ed IN his speech of acceptance, could
only be explained by a substantial and
undisputed growth in the princin,es
ana policies for which he, with
multitude Of others, had contended.
AS these principles and policies" he
said, have given me whatever no,iti-
cal strength I possess, the action of
the Convention not only renews NV
faith in them, but strengthens nv at
tachment for them"
The ovation accorded Mr.. BRYAN as
ne RODE through the streets of Lincoln
on MS way to the State House. where
the exercises were held, were non-part-
isan' 1t was the homage Of the citi-
zens OF the Western city of the plains
to distinguished neighbor. Almost
the entire Republican Administration
was represented, Governor Geo. L.
Sheldon and many State officers lend
ing their presence both in the parade
and on the platform.
Before coming to Lincoln from
Fairview-four miles distant-Mr.
Bryan received 1900 visitors. To all
ne extended a cordial greeting. His
arrival shortly after noon at the Hotel
Lincoln, where he and John w. Kern,
the Vice Presidential candidate. were
the guests Of honor at a luncheon to
the committee on notification was the
signal for an outburst of cheers and
applause. He was Immediately sur
rounded by great crowd, and was
kept busy for some time shaking
hands.
Never before had Lincoln's streets
and buildings presented such a gala
appearance. o street was a riot OF
color Around the mutilated Taft
banner a crowd of curious visitors
was always clustered. With a national
notoriety the banner was almost the
hrst point Of interest visited. The pa
rade carried Mr.. Bryan directly un-
der the banner.
Not an UntOward Incident,
The State House grounds were a
mass OF humanity and Mr.. Bryan's ap-
pearance on the latform was greeted
with vociferous cheers and hand-clap.
ping. The ceremony Of notification
was conducted on the north front of
the Capitol. The balconies and every
window were jammed to overflowing.
Not single incident occurred to mar
the proceedings. The police arrange
ments were excellent. Realizing that
the regular police force was not suffi.
cient to cope with the great crowd.
the Adjutant General Of the State, at
the request OF Mayor Frank Brown,
ordered out the I'd Nebraska regiment,
and with their assistance. perfect or.
der was maintained.
Before the notification and accept
ance speeches were delivered, Norman
E. Mack. chairman Of the Democratic
national committee. who acted as pre-
siding officer. called on John w. Kern,
the Vice Presidential nominee, to
make speech. Mr.. Kern responded
in a few felicitous remarks. in which
he gave unstinted praise to the nom
partisan character Of the exercises.
The speech Of Mr.. Bryan concluded
the ceremonies and ne and Mr.. Kern
retired to the Capitol, where they held
a public reception.