The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-08-14
BRYAN IS OFFICIALLY
TOLD OF NOMINATION
FORMAL NOTIFICATION GIVEN
HIM BY COMMITTEE
He Again Proclaims The Principles
for Which He and His Party
Stand.


the burning rays Of an almost tropi-
cal sun, and in the presence of vast
aSscmblagr, which chcrrcd him to the
echo. William J. Bryan today rcceiv-
ed from Henry d. Clayton, Of Ala
bama, formal notification Of his nonl-
ination for the Presidency Of the
United States.
Thrice honorcd by the Democratic
party rs its standard-bcarcr. Mr. Bry-
an plainly exhibited the pleasure il
gave him once again to proclaim the
principles for which he stood. His
nomination for II third time. ne de-
clarrd in his speech IF acceptance.
could only be explained b.. II SubStan-
tial and undi>pulcd growth in the
principles and policies for which he,
with multitude of others. had con-
tended. CAS- these principles and po-
licicS.' he said. ''havr given me
whatcvcr political strength possess.
the action Of the convention not only
rrncwS my faith in them. but
u
thcm.'
Th" ovation accorded Mr. Bryan as
he rode through the streets OF Lin
coin on his way to the State house,
where the exercises were held, was
non-partisan. 1t was the homage Of
the citizens Of the Western city of
the plains to distinguished neigh
bor. Almost the entire Republican
Administration was represented,
Governor George l.. Sheldon and
many State Officers lending their
presence both in the parade and on
the plat form.
Before coming to Lincoln from
Falrvicw--tour miles diStant-Mr.
Bryan received 800 visitors. To all
he extended il cordial greeting. His
arrival shortly after noon at the hotel
Lincoln, where he and John w. Kern.
he vice presidential candidate. were
he guests of honor at Il luncheon TO
the committee on notification. was
the signal for IN nutburSi Of cheers
and applause. lie was Immediately
surrounded by Il great crowd. and
WAS kept busy for some time shaking
hands.
Never before had Lincnln'S : streets
and buildings, presented such il GALA
appearance. O street WAS IL riot Of
color. Around The muilatrd Taft
1.,,,
was always clustered With Il nations
al not"ricty the banner was almost
he first poin, of interest visited The
parade carried Mr.. Bryan directly un-
der the banner.
Not an Untoward Incident.
The State house grounds were a
mass Of humanity and Mr. Bryan s
appearance on the platform was greet
ed with vociferous cheers and hand
clapping. The ceremony Of notifica-
ton was conducted on the north
front of the capitol. The balconies
and every window were jammcd TO
overflowing. Not Il single incident
''''i' 'N' W. 'iihi 'i' l'l''tttthSS. l Ht
police arrangements were excellent
Realizing that the regular police
force was not sufficient to cope with
he great crowd, the Adjutant Cen
rral Of the State, at the request OF
Mayor Frank Brown. ordered ont
he 2h Nebraska regiment, and with
their assistance. perfect order was
maintained.
Before tho notification and acccp-
tanrc speeches were delivered. Norman
T.. Mack, chairman Of the Democrat
tic national committee, who acted as
presiding officer. called on John w.
Kern. the vice presidential nominee.
to make speech. Mr.. Kern respond
cd in few fclicitous remarks, in
which he gave unstintcd praise TO the
| non partisan character Of the excr.
ciScs.
The speech Of Mr.. Bryan concluh.
cd the ceremonies and he and Mr..
Kern retired t" ihr capitol. where
they held a public receptions.
T"nioht Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan enter
! tanned the members Of the notifira-
iton committee at a dinner at their