The Detroit times., 1908-07-10

against Taft who was anxious TO re-
verse himself and win, the nomina'
ton.
h "Bryan's constant appeal to the
hearts OF his countrymen; his call 10
their conscience; the moral agitation
I that he has stirred and sustained are
TO result not only In party victory. but
In national publication. Sentiment.
wisdom, justice unite in demanding
that as leader we shall name this man
who loves his fellowmen."
When Georgia. the state which had
resolutely refused TO be moved by the
various Bryan demonstrations, was
called upon. Hill OF Cordele, Ga, cleo
trified the convention by stating on
behalf OF the minority OF the Georgia
delegation that while only four Of
them would vote for Mr.. Bryan. he
could pledge the commoner the Is
electoral votes OF the state In Novem-
Der.
The convention by this time was
getting impatient. II wanted to vote
and had heard enough speeches. The
path OF the seconders was hard one.
Senator Looney. OF Texas. by favor OF
Idaho. and former Congressman w. e.
williams. OF Illinois. seconded Mr..
Bryan In short speeches, and then
, came one OF the best speeches OF the
lot.
ollie James Takes Stand.
Indiana yielded to Kentucky. and
Congressman Ollie james took the
stand The big Kentuckian 10 popn-
lar. He is a good speaker TO such a
crowd. He thinks Bryan Is the great
est man that ever lived and he doesn't
care who knows II. AS the conven'
ton thinks the same way. he soon had
the whole crowd cheering almost con-
tinuously He was given the finest
spontaneous sample OF enthusiasm
when he concluded, despite the cries
OF Go on; go on" that has been
seen here outside the Bryan demon
STATIONS. AS he went 10 his seat
more than once the remark was heard
That speech is likely to get for
James the second place on the ticket"
1t is not improbable that 1t will.
Gray 10 Nominated.
In nominating Judge Gray, l.. l..
Handy said In part: j.
have duty to perform. placed
upon me by the Democracy or the state
from which / come. In the perform
anCc Oh tHht obty my
pleasure.
Because OF his ability. because OF
| his patriotism. because OF the matur-
ity OF his Judgment. because or his oe-
voton to true Democratic principles,
| because OF the width and depth or his
| experience in governmental anairs. and
| because OF hts devotion to justice and
to the constitution. the man who Is
| best fitted TO perform the duties OF
| president OF the United States Is Geo
| Gray AS general rule the man best
| fitted for the place Ii most available
| for the nomination.
II you are to nominate a man be-
cause he is eager to be president. you
Will not name Judge Gray. There are
other candidates who want this nom
ination more than he does This man
IL as modest as ne Is great. Ambition
Is the last weakness OF great minds,
and ambition Is the greatest danger
the people have to fear I'm rulers. Judge
Gray Is public servant without per
sonal ambition. In this he Is like our
first and greatest president
II you are to nominate the man
whom you personally love the best.
perhaps you may nominate some other
candidate for I am not unmindful OF
the personal devotion which delegates
here present cherish for other candi-
dates But the question we are now
TO decide Ia too important 10 our party
and our country TO be decided because
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