Los Angeles herald., 1908-08-13


LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 12.-Under the
burning rays of an almost tropical sun,
and in the presence Of a vast assem-
blage which cheered him to the echo,
William Jennings Bryan today received
from Henry d. Clayton of Alabama
formal notice of his nomination for the
presidency of the United States.
Thrice honored by the Democratic
plainly exhibited the pleasure it gave
him to once again proclaim the princi-
pies for which he stood. His nominal
ton for third time, he declared in his
speech of acceptance, could only be ex-
planned by substantial and undisput-
ed growth in the principles and policies
for which he, with a multitude of 9TH
ers, had contended.
"As these principles and policies" he
said, "have given me whatever politi-
cal strength possess, the action of the
convention not only renews my faith
in them but strengthens my attach
ment to them"
The ovation accorded Mr.. Bryan as
he rode through the streets of Lincoln
on his way to the state capitol, where
the exercises were held, was non-par-
tisan in character. 1t was the homage
of the western city of the plains to a
distinguished neighbor. Almost the en-
tire Republican administration was
represented, Governor George L. Shell
don and many state officers lending
their presence both in the parade and
on the platform.
Before coming to Lincoln from Fair
view, four miles distant, Mr.. Bryan re-
ceived over 1900 visitors. To one and
all he extended a cordial greeting. His
arrival shortly after 12 o'clock at the
Hotel Lincoln, where he and John w.
Kern, the vice presidential candidate.
were the guests of honor at lunch
con to the committee on notification,
was the signal for an outburst of APP
plause.
He Immediately was surrounded by
great crowd and was kept busy for
some time shaking hands.
Never before had Lincoln streets and
buildings had such a gala appearance;
never had the profusion of banners,
streamers, bunting and photographs
flashed forth to dazzle the eyes of the
myriads of visitors. o street was
riot of color. Around the mutilated
Taft banner a crowd of curious visitors
was clustered.
With notoriety almost national, the
banner was almost the first point Of
interest visited.
The route of the parade carried Mr..
Bryan directly under the banner, but
no notice was taken of the fact by
him or his party.
The state house grounds were a mass
of humanity and Mr.. Bryan's appear
ance on the platform was greeted
with vociferous cheers and hand
clapping.
The ceremony of notification was
conducted on the north front of the
capitol building. The balconies and
every window were jammed to over
flowing. Not single incident occur
red to mar the proceedings. The po-
lice arrangements were excellent.
Before the notification and accept
ance speeches were delivered, Norman
e. Mack, chairman of the Democratic
national committee, who acted as pre-
siding officer called upon John w.
Kern, the vice presidential candidate,
to make a speech. Mr.. Kern responded
with a few felicitous remarks, in which
he gave unstinted praise for the nom
partisan character of the exercises.
The speech of Mr.. Bryan concluded
the ceremonies, and he and Mr.. Kern
retired to the capotil, where they held
a public reception.
Tonight Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan enter
tanned the members of the notification
committee at 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. Spangler and Mrs. 7. b.