Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-08-13
NebraSkan for Third Time Not.
flied Of His Nomination for
President Of. the United
States,
C0MM0NER ACCEPTS
IN ELABORATE SPEECH
Declares County'S Only Hope
for Free Government Lies in
Triumph Of Democracy at
Polls in November.

IBy Morning journal Special Leased Wire
Lincoln, Neb,, Aug. 12.-under the
burning rays of an almost tropical
sun and in the presence OF vast as
semblage which cheered him to the
echo, William j. Bryan today received
from Henry D, Clayton, of Alabama.
formal notification of his nomination
for the presidency of the United
States. Twice honored by the demo-
cratic party as its standard bearer,
Mr.. Bryan plainly exhibited the pleas
ure II gave him to once again pro-
claim the principles for which he
stood. His nomination for a third
time, he declared in his speech of ac-
ceptance, could only be explained by
a substantial and undisputed growth
In the principles and policies for
which he, with a multitude of others
had contended CAS- these principles
and policies" he said, "have given
whatever political strength | possess
the action of the convention not only
renews my faith In them but strength
ems my attachment to them"
The ovation accorded Mr. Bryan as
he rode through the streets of Lin
coin on his. way to the ,st2te aanitaI.
where the exercises were held. was
non-partisan in character. II was the
homage of the citizens of the western
city of the plains toward a distinguish
ed neighbOr Almost the entire re-
publican administration was repre-
sented, Governor George L. Sheldon
and many state officers lending their
presence both in the parade and on
the political platform. Before COM
ing to Lincoln from Fairview. Mr.
Bryan received over 1900 visitors. To
one and all he extended cordial
greeting. His arrival shortly after II
o'clock mt the Hotel Lincoln, where he
and j. w. Kern, the vice presidential
candidate were the guests of honor at
a luncheon to the committee on no.
tifcation. was the signal for an out
burst of applause. He Immediately
was surrounded by a great crowd and
was kept busy for some time shaking
hands.
Never before had Lincoln streets
and buildings had such gay appear
ance; never had the profusion of ban
ners. streamers, bunting and photo
graphs flashed forth to dazzle the
eyes of the myriads of visitors. 90"
street was a riot of color, and around
the mutllated Taft banner a crowd of
curious visitors was clustered. With
the nOtorlety almost nation wide. the
banner was almost the first point of
interest visited. The route OF the
parade carried Mr.. Bryan directly un-
der the banner but no notice was TAX
en- Of the fact by him or his party.
The state house grounds were a
mass of humanity and Mr., Bryan's
appearance on the platform was
greeted with vociferous cheers and
hand clapping. The ceremony of no
tlneation was conducted on the north
front of the capitol building. The
balconies and every window were
jammed to overnowing. Not q single
incident occurred to mar the proceed
lngs. The police arrangements were
excellent. Realizing that the force
was not sufficient to cope with the
great crowd the adjutant general of
the state lat the request Of Mayor
Frank Brown. ordered out Captain
Lum's company of the Second Ne
braska regiment and with their assist
ance perfect order not only along the
line OF march but on the capitol
grounds was maintained.
Before the notification and accept
ance speeches we're delivered, Norman
r. Mack. chairman of the democratic
national committee. who acted as pre-
siding officer. called upon J. w Kern,
the vice presidential nominee to make
a speech. Mr.. Kern responded with
a few remarks In which he gave un-
stInted praise for the non-partisan
character OF the exercises. The speech
OF Mr.. Bryan concluded the cere-
monies and he and Mr.. Kern retired
to the capitol building, where they
held public reception.
Tonight Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan eE-
tertained the members OF the notifi-
cation committee at a dinner at their
home at Fairview. the party being
served by Mrs. Ruth Leavitt and Miss
Grace Bryan, daughters Of the host
and hostess; Mrs. spaEg.er and Mrs
T. F. Allen. niece and slster-in-law re-
spectIvely of the democratic candi-
date, and Mrs. Winger.
Long before the time set for the
ceremonies this afternoon the capitol
grounds were packed with people As
the democratic candidate emerged
from the capitol onto a platform
mighty cheer went up from the null
tltude. which continued several min