Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1908-08-15

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Lincoln, Neb.-Under the burning
rays OF an almost tropical sun and IN
the presence of vast assemblage
which cheered him to the echo, viii.
liam ]. Bryan on Wednesday received
from Henry d. Clayton of Alabama,
formal notification Of his nomination
for the presidency of the United
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Mr.. Bryan plainly exhibited the
pleasure it gave him once again to
proclaim the principles for which he
stood. His nomination for third time
he declared in his speech OF accept
ance, could only be explained by a
substantial and undisputed growth in
the principles and policies for which
he had contended.
The ovation accorded to Mr.. Bryan
as he rode through the streets of Lin,
coin on his way to the state house,
where the exercises were held, was
non-partisan. 1t was the homage of
the citizens of the western city of the
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Almost the entire Republican admin
istration was represented, Gen. G. l..
Sheldon and many state officers lend
ing their presence both in the parade
and on the platform.
Before coming to Lincoln from Fair
view, four miles distant, Mr.. Bryan
received 1900 visitors. To one and all
he 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 luncheon to
the committee on notification, was the
signal for an outburst of cheers and
applause.
The state house grounds were a
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. The balconies and every
window were jammed to overhowing.
Not a single incident occurred to mar
the proceedings except the shining of
the sun on the speakers.
Realizing that the regular police
force was not sufficient to cope with
the great crowd, the adjutant general
of the state, at the request Of Mayor
Frank Brown, ordered out the I'd Ne
braska regiment, and perfect order was
maintained.
After short delay in seating the Of
fetal party, national chairman Mack
was introduced by vice-chairman Hall.
Rev. John F. Nugent of Des Moines,
Ia, offered prayer and chairman Mack
presented John w. Kern, the vice
presidential nominee, who said in
part:
I came here today to greet these
western people and to join with them,
without regard to political affiliation,
in paying tribute to the citizen of Lin
coin whom you all love, to the fore
most citizen of America, William Jen-
nings Bryan.
II have been deeply impressed with
what have seen in Lincoln. 1t was
worth the trip from Indiana to wit
ness that splendid neighborly spirit
which has prompted this magnificent
nonpartisan demonstration in honor
of the man, who, without regard to
political Affiliations, we all love, and
that leads me to say that, after all, the
great masses of the American people
are not so far apart.
Partisan spirit no longer runs so
high that we cannot now and then get
out Of the miasma of political parti.
sanship, take step up higher and
breathe the fresh, pure air Of Ameri-
can patriotism, and be witness by a
nelghborly conduct that we recognize
in spite of political differences, not
only tie fatherhood of God, but the
brotherhood of man"
Chairman Clayton then delivered his
speech of notification, supposed to oc-
cupy only seven minutes, but the re-
peated applause materially heightened
the time of it's delivery. During his
address Mr.. Clayton said: ut was your
lofty craftsmanship, your unwavering
fidelity, your Jeffersonian standard Of
democracy that induced the represen-
tatives of millions of American free
men unanimously to choose you as
their candidate for the highest Office in
the world"
The duty of reading the letter of
notification devolved upon Humphrey
O'Sullivan of Lowell, Mass, secretary
of the notification committee The eli
max came when Mr.. Bryan arose to
respond. The crowd wildly cheered,
and it was not until he raised his hand
for quiet that the demonstration
ceased and he was permitted to pro-
ceed.
Mr.. Bryan read his speech in voice
clear and strong and was frequently
interrupted by applause. A burning
sun beat down on Mr. Bryan's head
and he was compelled to ask the indul-
gence of his audience in putting on his
hat Chairman Mack, however, quick
ly came to his side and held an UNI
brella over Mr.. Bryan until the speech
was completed. The delivery of the
speech consumed exactly one hour.
The crowd then surged into the cap
itol building, where Messrs, Bryan and
Kern held a public reception, lasting
nearly an hour, and at its conclusion
the Democratic candidate was driven
to Fairview in an automobile, where
the notification committee were given
dinner early in the evening on the
lawn of Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan.