Evening journal., 1908-08-12
BRYAN TOLD
ABOUT his
NOMINATION
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shortly before o'clock and during the
next three hours others followed in rapid
succession delivering their human freight.
Every arrangement had been made by
Mayor Broan and his committee to care
for the crowds and there was but little
Of the confusion which usually marks
for the police of whom 100 extra had been
sworn. The men, women and children who
crowded the streets were unusually good
natured and responded readily to the sug-
gestions of the police. The committee Of
notification were the guests Of the Lin
coin Commercial Club at breakfast at the
Lincoln Hotel. This meeting was informal
and there was no attempt at speeohmak-
ing. f.a
Shortly afterward Mr.. Bryan and his
running mate John Worth Kern. of In
dianapolis put in appearance at the hotel
having made the journey from Fairview
in a new automobile procured for the
occasion They were ushered into a par
lor and held an impromptu reception for
some time.
No Parade of Clubs.
1t had been decided that there would
be no parade of marching clubs and al
together several organizations We're in
town and requested permission to par
ticipate the committee after a conference
decided 10 adhere to its original plans
and they were notified that there would
be no formal procession. The candidates
and the committee, however, proceeded
In body to the capitol grounds. The
entire regular police force Of the city
mounted, led the way. Next came the
Nebraska State Band discoursing patri-
otto airs. Following them came Marshal
r. M. Westervelt and a score of mounted
aides all wearing big purple badges from
which dangled pictures of the erstwhile
boy Orator of the Platte" Then came
an array of carriages that would have
gladdened the heart of any liveryman.
Every stable and private establishment
In Lincoln and the surrounding country
was drawn on. There were splendid pri-
vate equipages and dollar an hour hacks
At the capitol grounds the committee
alighted and passed through the north
entrance into the building. the mayor
leading the way with National Chairman
Mack and the candidates Immediately
behind. While the committee was being
seated the band on the speakers stand
played programme Of popular airs.
Letter Of Notification.
Just before the formal notification be-
gan, Chairman Clayton handed to Bryan
an engrossed copy of the formal letter
of notification drafted by the committee
and signed by each member. 1t read as
follows:
Hon. w. j. Bryan,
Ny Dear Sir:-You were unanimously
nominated for President of the United
states by the Democratic Convention as
sembled at Denver, on July 2. The con-
vention directed us to convey to you this
formal notice of your nomination. The
duties Of the delegates to this convention
were made plain and easy by the fact
that the people who sent them there de-
sired the banner OF Democracy en-
trusted to your hands. No federal Office
holders conspired to bring about your
nomination. Nor did predatory wealth
and its allied interests contribute 10 thar
end.
Your selection came spontaneously from
the hearts Of your fellow citizens. The
proceedings Of the convention show with
what zeal and enthusiasm the plain duty
OF the delegates was accompanied. The
platform is a frank declaration of the
time honored principles Of the party in
their application to conditions confront
Ing the country. It was unanimously re-
ported to the committee and adopted by
the convention without a dissenting
voice. A copy OF this platform has been
handed TO you. The declaration ex-
presses the faith that animates the
united Democracy.
OF these principles it Is known of all
men that for the past twelve years
you have been the bravest, ablest and
most eloquent advocate. Although in
two campaigns you have failed to at
tam the prize, you enjoy the unique
distinction OF having lived 70 see your
, Ideas accepted by a great majority OF
J the American people, and many OF
4 your policies adopted by the party thai
. has most strenuously opposed then
and has most bitterly assailed you.
5 we esteem it a privilege 70 have
d been elected TO participate in the cere.
I monies OF this day when you are in.
formed that you have been nominated
FOR the ofremost place in the world
We doubt not that the people will A
> November declare you 70 be sheil
choice for president Of the United
. States. The triumphant principles fol
which you stand will rebound 70 IN,
best interests OF the republic and fol
the welfare Of all the American peo.
5 Pile"
/, National Chairman Norman p. Mack
1 by virtue of his official position. callec
5 the meeting 10 order. He referred tC
the importance Of the occasion and in.
, troduced Rev. Father Nugent. who of.
fered the invocation. Chairman of the
committee, Henry d. Clayton. next in
troduoed. delivered the address OF
notification.
Mr.. Bryan listened attentively TO the
notification speech and at once begar
his reply.
Mrs. George H. Hollis, of No. 171l
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