The Colorado statesman., 1908-08-15
LINCOLN Is OUT
TO HONOR BRYAN
NON-PARTISAN DEMONSTRATION
ON DAY OF HIS OFFICIAL
NOTIFICATION
THOUSANDS PRESENT
CITY PROFUSELY DECORATED
AND UTMOST GOOD FEELING
PREVAILS.

Lincoln.-Under the burning rays OF
an almost tropical sun and in the pres
enco of vast assemblage which
cheered him to the echo, William Jen-
nings Bryan Wednesday received from
Henry D. Clayton of Alabama, formal
notification of his nomination for the
presidency of the United States.
Thri,e honored by the Democratic
party as its standard-bearer, Mr.. Bry-
an plainly exhibited the pleasure 1t
gave him to once again proclaim the
principles for which he stood. His
nomination for a third time, he de-
clared in his speech OF acceptance,
could only be explained by substan-
tial and undisputed growth in the prin-
ciples and policies for which he, with
multitude of others, had contended.
"As these principles and policies,
he said, have given me whatever po-
litical strength l possess, the action Oh
the convention not only renews my
faith in them. but strengthens my at
tachment to them"
The ovation accorded Mr.. Bryan as
he rode through the streets of Lincoln
on his way to the state capitol, where
the exercises were held, was non-par-
tisan in character. 1t was the hon.
age of the citizens of the western city
of the plains toward a distinguished
neighbor.
Almost the entire Republican admin
istration was represented, Gov. George
L.. Sheldon and many state officers
lending their presence, both in the
parade and on the platform. Before
coming to Lincoln from Fairview, four
miles distant. Mr.. Bryan received over
1900 visitors. To one and all he ex-
tended a cordial greeting.
His arrival shortly after IL o'clock
at the Hotel Lincoln, where he and
John w. Kern, the vice presidential
candidate. were the guests of honor at
luncheon to the committee on notifi-
cation. was the signal for an outburst
Of applause. He Immediately was sur
rounded by a great crowd and was
kept busy for some time shaking
| hands.
Never before had Lincoln streets
and buildings had such a gala appear
ance; never had the profusion of ban
graphs flashed forth to dazzle the eyes
of the myriads of visitors.
Around the mutilated Taft banner q
crowd of curious visitors was clus
tered. With notoriety almost nation
wide. the banner was almost the firs
point of interest visited.
The route of the parade carried Mr.
Bryan directly under the banner, but
no notice was taken of the fact by him
or his party.
The statehouse grounds were 6
mass of humanity and Mr.. Bryan's ap
pearance on the platform was greeted
with vociferous cheers and handicap
ping. The ceremony of notification
was conducted on the north front Of
the capitol building. The balconies
and every window were jammed to ov
erflowing.
Not single incident occurred to mai
the proceedings. The police arrange
ments were excellent. Realizing thai
the force was not sufficient to cope
with the great crowd the adjutant gen
eral of the state. at the request oi
Mayor Frank Brown, ordered out g
company of the Second Nebraska reg
iment. and with their assistance per
feet order not only along the line OF
march. but within the capitol grounds
was maintained.