The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-13
Mr.. kern's Speech.
Kern spoke as follows:

nominee, who made a brief address
Mr.. kern's Speech.
Mr.. Kern spoke as follows:
| why my friend. the chairman of the
national committee, has been kind
enough to announce me as the Demo-
cratic candidate for the Office of vice
president, i have as yet no official no.
tification of that fact and, therefore. I
cannot make a political speech on this
! occasion l came here today to greet
| these western people and TO Join with
them without regard to political affili-
alton In paying tribute with the citizens
or Lincoln to one whom you all love- to
the foremost citizen of America. w. j.
Bryan. l have been deeply impressed
with what / have seen in Lincoln: it
was worth the trip from Indiana across
the Mississippi and the Missouri to
witness that splendid neighborly spirit
which has prompted this magnificent
non-partisan demonstration IL honor of
the man whom, without regard TO po-
litical affiliation. 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
the political partisanship. take a step
up higher and breath the fresh, pure
air Of American patriotism and be a
witness by our neighborly conduct.
Brotherhood of Man.
We recognize, in spite of political
differences. not only the fatherhood of
God. but the brotherhood of man. II
reminds me. although we may differ
and differ widely on questions of polit-
zeal economy, of finance. as to the best
method of carrying on the complex af-
fairs of the greatest government be-
meath the sun, while we may differ on
all these things. and differ earnestly.
yet when IL comes to devotion TO a
common country and TO love OF the
grand old starry banner which is its
emblem, we are as indivisible as the
sea. For your kindly greetings to N.Y.
self. I thank YOU"
Chairman Clayton Applauded.
Upon the conclusion of Mr. Kerns'
remarks. which were greeted with
great applause, Chairman Clayton de-
livered his speech of notification. II
was supposed TO occupy only seven
minutes, but the repeated applause
which was accorded 1t materially
heightened the time of its delivery. The
duty of reading the letter of notifica-
ton devolved upon G. Humphrey
O'Sullivan of Lowell. Mass. secretary
of the notification committee.
Climax When Bryan Rose.
The climax came when Mr. Bryan
arose to respond. The crowd wildly
cheered, and IL was not until he raised
his hand for quiet that the demonstra-
ton ceased and he was permitted to
proceed.
Mr.. Bryan read his speech His voice
was clear and strong. and he was fire.
quently interrupted by applause
A burning sun beat down on Mr.
Bryan's head. and he was compelled
to ask the indulgence of his audience
in putting on his hat. Chairman Mack.
however, quickly came TO his side and
held an umbrella over him until his
speech was completed. Toward the
close of his speech voice rang out:
''Hurrah for Bryan"
This was caught up by the crowd.
Including a number of men and boys
who had crawled under the platform.
Mr.. Bryan was forced to pause until
the cheering ceased. The delivery IL
the speech consumed exactly one hour.
Message From Chairman Mack.
Chairman Clayton brought further
message from Chairman Mack. who
was compelled to leave before the cere-
monies were over in order to catch
train for Chicago. saying at the first he
deep regrets that the West
ern Passenger association had not ac-
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