The Green Forest tribune., 1908-07-17


 they will not lay down their arms until they have made him the na- tion's chief executive
 "Nebraska's Democracy which saw In him, when young man, the signs of promise, places in nomination as the standard bearer of our party the man who in the thrilling days of '96 and 1900 bore the battle-scared ban ner of Democracy with fame as un- sullied and fidelity as spotless as the crusaders of old Nebraska presents his nme because Nebraska claims his dwelling place, and proudly enrolls him among our citi7ens but his home Is in the hearts of the people.
 "I obey the command of my state and the mandate of the Democracy of the nation when I offer the name of America s great cammoner, Neb Sas- Bryan"
 As Mr Dunn proceeded. almost every allusion he made to the char acter of MT. Bryan was enthusiastic ally applauded, although he had not yet mentioned the name of Nebraska's s candidate
 When MT. Dunn declared that his candidate was the choice of the mili- tant Democracy of the country, the convention broke in with wild cheers The ever-ready flags were tossed aloft, and roar of applause swept thorugh the hall. While the cheering was at it's height white dove was let loose from the gallery and flew across the convention hall, while the delegates hailed it with great en- thusiasm and cheered as long as it was in sight.
 Name of Bryan Releases Pandemonium
 MT. Dunn brought out the name of William Jennings Bryan" with in tense dramatic force, and the response from the convention hall, while the delegates sprang up, the gallaries fol- lowed suit, and the demonstration was under way in a manner to rival Wednesdays exhibition of enthus- iasm.
 
 began, an immense oil painting of MT. Bryan vas lowered from behind a monster American shield which had reposed over the chairman's desk ever since the convention began. The appearance of the picture raised the pitch of the outburst to a veritable pandemonium. It was not long then before the scenes of yesterdays pro- longed demonstration was renewed.
 Flashlights in cannonade.
 A dozen photographers were at work, and the boom of their fash light explosions at times fairly shook the great building, such an immense amount of powder was used. The ex- plosions also served to fill the upper portion of the hall with choking white smoke, adding vastly to the discom- fort of those already forced to breath the heavy atmosphere of the upper strata.
 Frenzied Hooters Upturn Furniturs.
 The crowd of shouters, apparently frenzied, were carried away by their feelings and literally stormed the press seats along the aisle leading to the speakers stand They broke down chairs and wellnigh overturned the strong writing tables. A number of newspaper men and telegraph opera tors were compelled to hastily leave ther seats in order to avoid serious injury, so fierce was the rush of frantic shouters.
 Platform Adopted Unanimously.
 The reading of the platform was concluded at 12:56, Governor Haskell having read a few minutes less than one hour.
 "Mr. Chairman, I move the adoption of the report" said Governor Haskell, turning to the chairman.
 "The question is on agreeing to the report of the Committee on Platform. All in favor of the platform as read will signify by saying aye" announced Chairman Clayton.
 The chorus of affirmative votes was unanimous, and the adoption of the platform was loudly cheered
 John E. Lamb of Indiana reported from the Committee on Resolutions recommendation that the Tooth anni- versary of the birth of Abraham Lin- coin be apJ-obriately observed throughout the country
 After the ayes had chorused their approval, Chairman Clayton said that as son of Confederate soldier and shareholder, he declined to put the negative and declared the vote una nimous.
 l. L. Straus of Maryland asked if the vote on tbe Lincoln resolution was unanimous, and being informed that such was the case. he declared that he desired to have a reconsideration of the vote.
 A storm of hoots and cries of "No. mol" was directed at Straus, and MT. Lamb moved that the motion of MT. Straus be laid on the table.
 The motion was carried unanimous ly.
 MT Straus in private conversation declared that his idea in asking the reconsideration was to amend the mo- tion by adding to it the name of Gen. going to the stand, explained his mo tion to the chairman
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