The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-13
NOTIFICATION IN DETAIL.

by Mr.. and Mrs Bryan.
NOTIFICATION IN DETAIL.
Enormous Crowd Witnessed Cere-
mony at State Capitol.
Lincoln Neb Aug I2-"RecogniZing
that / am Indebted for my nomination to
the rank and file of our party and that
my election must come, IL IL comes at all.
from the unpurchased and unpurchas-
able Suffrages of the American people, |
promise. If entrusted with the responsible
ity of this high office, to consecrate what
ever ability l have 10 the one purpose OF
making this. in fact. a government in
which the people rule-a government
which will do justice to all. and offer to
every one the highest possible stimulus
20 great and persistent effort by assur-
ing to each the enjoyment of his just snare
OF the proceeds of his toll. no matter IN
what part of the vineyard he labors, or TO
what occupation. profession or calling he
devotes himself"
Thus spoke w ]. Bryan this afternoon
IN accepting the nomination as the can
didate of the Democratic party for the
presidency Of the United States
Lincoln's First Opportunity.
Amid cheers and waving flags. Mr.. Bry-
an was escorted from the Lincoln hotel
through the streets of Lincoln to the cap
itol grounds where the formal notification
took place. In the carriage with him was
John w Kern of Indiana. the candidate
for the vice presidency. 1t was no new
experience for Nebraska's distinguished
citizen. he having twice before been SIM
ilarly fonored by his party. but 1t was the
first time that Mr.. Bryan's home town
had been afforded the opportunity OF par
ticipating in the ceremonies.
Long before the time set for the eXer-
cises to begin the capitol grounds had be-
cor1e packed with humanity. II was a
~ Of -
ans gaze as he stepped 10 the front OF the
platform and received the official Word
from Representative Henry ID. Clayton OF
Alabama that he was Democracys cholce
for the head of the national ticket.
Miqhty Cheer Went UP.
As the Democratic candidate emerged
from the capitol building onto the plat
form In company with Governor Sheldon,
Mayor #. W. Brown and others OF the
committee on arrangements. mighty
cheer went up from the multitude, which
continued for several minutes. AS soon as
Mr. Bryan was seated, National Chalr-
man Norman Mack opened the exercises
bv calling upon Rev. Father John F. Nj
gent of Des Moines Ia, 10 deliver prayer.
ITpon its conclusion. Mr.. Clayton az
chairman of the committee on notlflcauOn.
turned 10 Mr. Bryan and made his nou-
fication speech. He called attention 10
the unanimous action OF the Denver con
vention In making its nomination ana ue-
fident of the righteousness of It's cause
was determined to rescue the government
from the hands of the despoiers VINO
have exploited it for the benefit or favor
ties TO the injury of the masses OF the
plain people.
Clayton Evokes Applause.
The applause which greeted this utter
ance lasted for some time, but IL broke
ont again with greater intensity when
shortly afterward. Mr.. Clayton, looking
Mr. Bryan squarely in the face ana speak
ing In y voice that could be heard by near
ly every one. said;
mise with those who prostitute the func-
lions of government for the lust or greed
II was your lofty craftsmanship, your I'M
xxaverinc fidelity. your JefferSOnian stand
ard of Democracy that induced the repre-
sentatives of millions of American tree-
men. unanimously TO choose you as their
candidate for the highest office in the
world"
Mr.. CIayton's Speech.
Mr.. Clayton's remarks in full were as
follows:
MIR. Bryan: The national Democratic
convention that assembled at Denver on
July : was truly a representative body OF
the people Of the United states Harmony
characterized it's deliberations and all OF
its conclusions We're reached with unan-
unity. II stood for the conservatisns or
government under written constitution
and for the IDlltdllOn VI bNillbNi bAiN
principles in public affairs TO meet the re-
oa,irements OF progressive American civ
iliZation.
pleted ballot YOU were nominated for the
office OF president of the United states.
4 committed composed or the permanent
chairman and one delegate from each
state and territory. was appointed TO IN
form YOU of your selection as the standard
bearer of your party in the pending cam
uaien Therefore, in pursuance OF the con-
vention. this committee here present now
brings to YOU this message from Il united
and aggressive Democracy. Our great
marty is confident of the righteousness of
its cause. and relying upon the support OF
the people. is determined TO rescue me
government of the republic IRON the
hands of the despoilers who have eN-
nioited n for the benefit OF favorites and
10 the injury of the masses of PLAIN Peo-
pie.
Champion of the People.
1--WE know that our party. platform and
candidate stand for the best interests of
all the people. We know that success y
candidate animated by the wisest and
most patriotic purposes. will achieve VIC
tory In November. On no political issue IS
the platform straddie or evasion. ana IL
old-fashioned Democracy. 1t is essentially
a Democratic instrument, preserving and
applying the faith of the fathers to exist
ing conditions =.
SIt Is hardly worth while to say, sir,
that. in the judgment of your party as
sociates and our countrymen generally
Won as our candidate. fit our platform
And Il is equally gratifying that there
is nothing in the platform calling for
analogy. There is nothing that you would
avoid or run away from. There is nothing
omitted that you need supply by giving
YOUR Individual views
Advantage Over Taft.
an these respects you have tremen-
do,is advantage over your Republican op-
9onent. Standing on such a platform
Possessed of an. abiding conviction thai
r,,- cause is Just, you will draw the keer
blade of righteousness in truth. throwins
away the scabbard. and fight for the
nrinciple of equal rights to all and spe
risI privileges TO none. Your party has
emnhaticaliy refused to form any ALI
ances with special interests that enjoy
snecial privileges under Republican ad.
,ripistration You have always refused
n cornpromise with those who prostitute
the functions of government for the lus
of greed. 1t was your lofty statesman
shin. your unwavering fidelity, your JEFF
ferson standard of Democracy. that In
duced the representatives OF millions o.
american free men unanimously TO choose
Won as their candidate for the highest of