Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-11
Old Officers Continued by
Democrats the New
Ones Are Selected
BRYAN WIRES TO KERN Fl /
Extends Congratulations on
Observation-Disclosures
Quits at 4::23 p. m.

Lincoln, Neb., July 1.-W. j. Bryan
heard tales of the Denver convention
To-Day, members of the Lincoln Bryan
ciuD having returned from the Col
orado capital this morning. BRYAN,
who has been under heavy strain
Tor fortnight. enjoyed a full nights
rest last night, and arose greatly re-
lreshed and ready for the many con-
ferences he will have with his sup
porters during the coming week.
Profoundly Appreciative.
denver, July ll.-John w Kern, the
nominee for vice president on the
democratic ticket. received the news
OF the action of the convention YES
teTday afternoon in his apartments
in the Albany hotel When early in
| he day matters began to shape them
selves III his direction and his selec-
tlon became almost certain. Kern de-
| teImined he would remain away from
yesterday session, and accordingly
| ms seat was occupied by an alternate.
m profoundly appreciative of the
ENnor which has been conferred upop
me. said Kern when seen shortly af-
Ter the convention adjourned. 81 re-
gard the honor all the greater because
! / dld not seek the place nor did my
delegation"
Notification Committee Named
The committee to notify Kern of his
nomination includes:
lllinOis-Willam H. Warder.
Iowa-Charles Bullock
Michigau-E. E Mcknight.
Minnesota-John c. Wise
Wisconsin-Filbert T. Hodges.
Nebraska-Andrew NJ. Morrissey.
South Dakota-Andrew Foley
/ Named by AccIamation.
.. The nomination of Kern was made
by acclamation amid the cheers of
delegates and spectators No ballot
was necessary as the tide of senti-
ment had set irrisistibly toward the
Indiana candidate state after state
It Clustering their delegations in his
favor. and all other candidates with
drawing before the universal demand
for his nomination.
The Withdrawal of Mcneil, the Con-
necticut candidate. was accompanied
by motion that the nomination of
, Kern be made by acclamation. The
! motion carried with a deafening
shout, and the great assemblage
broke into a clamorous demonstration
il accomplishment of its work and
the completion of the democratic ma
tional ticket
The nomination was made at 4:23
= and the convention thereupon sd-
Iiourned without a date.
The democratic national committee
viii confer with Bryan at Lincoln
Tuesday next. Thomas Taggart of In
lGIana was elected chairman and Urey
/, WoOdson of Kentucky secretary, to
serve until the permanent campaign
managers are selected
4 bryan CongratuIates Kern.
e 'Fairview. Lincoln, Neb., July IL
When he received the news of the
IS nomination of J. w Kern for Vie
r president Mr.. Bryan wired as foilq1
Hon. John w. Kern, Denver 81 ~.
IS Accept my warmes. congratulations
Your nomination gratifies me very
much. We have a splendid platform,
and am glad to have running mate
IN such complete harmony with the
platform. Stop off and see us on youf
way east.
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN"
SaIutes Are Fired.
Washington, July 1.-THE demo
q cratic club of the District of Columbi;
n celebrated the nomination of William
j. Bryan on the Washington monr
ment grounds by firing a salute of
ds guns. one for each state. About 20
in lpersons witnessed the demonstration
ut President Roosevelt gave special pc
90, mission for the firing of the salut
ids Indianapolis Enthuses.
to- indianapolis. July 11.-Flags, ba
nts ners, fireworks. cheers and brass bant
ers combined last night TO express
ion some degree the enthusiasm of Il
indianapolis democrats over the NJ
ination of John w. Kern for the ";
presidency ON the democratic ticke
ian There was big parade which M
ep- he real flavor of election times. an
the There were all sorts of bannerJ rFiat
ped waved from every hand and chez
rolled from every throat.