The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1908-08-14

Mr. Bryan GlVen an EnCnuSlaStlc he-
ception Of a n-Partisan Charac-
ter-City Of Lincoln Was in Gala
Attire Bryan's Speech an Ar
raignment Of Republican Party.
Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 12.-ITnder
the burning rays of an almost trop-
ical sun, and in the presence of al
vast assemblage which cheered him
to the echo, William Jennings Bryan
today received from Henry D. Clay
ton Of Alabama the formal notifca-
tion of his nomination for the presi-
dency Of the United States.
Mr.. Bryan plainly exhibited the
pleasure it gave him once again to
proclaim the principles for which he
stood. His nomination for the third
time, he declared in the speech of
acceptance, could only be explained
by the substantial and undisputed
growth in popularity of the princi-.
pies and policies for which he, with
a multitude Of others had contended.
AS these principles and policies"
he said, have given me whatever
political strength possess, the ac-
tion of the convention not only re-
news my faith in them but strength
ems my attachment to them
The 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
nom partisan. 1t was the homage
of citizens of the western plains to-
ward their distinguished neighbor.
Almost the entire republican admin
istration was represented, Governor
George T.. Sheldon and many state Of
f1cers lending their presence both in
the parade and on the platform. Be-
fore coming to Lincoln from Fair
view, over four miles distant, Mr.
Bryan received over fifteen hundred
visitors.
O street was a riot Of color.
Around mutilated Taft banner a
& crowd of curious visitors was always
clustered. With notoriety almost ma
tion wide, the banner was almost the
first post of note visited. The route
Of the parade carried Mr.. Bryan di-
rectly under the banner, but no no.
tice was taken of the fact by him or
by his party. Mr.. Bryan's appear
ance on the platform was greeted
with vociferous cheers and hand
clappings. The ceremony Of notifi-
cation was conducted on the north
front Of the capitol buildings. The
balconies and every window were
jammed to overfowing. II
Before the notification and accept
ance speeches were delivered, Nor
man "A. Mack, chairman Of the Demo
cratic National committee, who act
ed as presiding officers, called upon
John w. Kern, vice presid ential nom
inee, to make a speech. Mr.. Kern
responded in a few felicitous remarks
In which he praised unstintedly the
non-partisan character Of the eyer
cises The speech Of Mr.. Bryan con-
4 cluded the ceremonies and he and Mr..
Kern retired to the capitol build
ing, where they held public re-
ception.
Tonight Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan en-
tertained the members of the Motif.
cation committee at dinner al
4 Fairview. =.
Mr.. Bryan spoke as follows:
MI. Clayton and Gentlemen Of the
Notification Committee: Lean not &c
cept the nominati ton which you official
sly tender, without first acknowledging
my deep Indebtedness to the Democrat
ic party for the extraordinary honol
which II has conferred upon me. Hav
ing twice before been q candidate 20
the presidency, 81 campaigns whicl
ended In defeat, q third nominat ion, th,
result Of the free and voluntary act d
the voters Of the party, can only be ex
plained by q substantial and undis
puted growth In the principles and pol