The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-13
to choose you as their candidate for the highest office in the world"
 Clayton Speaks.

MT. Bryan-The national democratic convention that assembled at Denver on July was truly representative body of the people of the United States. Harmony characterized it's delibera- tions and all of it's conclusions We're reached with unanimity. It stood for the conservatism of government under a written constitution and for the ap- plication of democratic principles in public affairs to meet the requirements of progressive American civilization.
 "Witho out the intervention of a com pleted ballot you were nominated for the office of President of the United States. A committee, composed of the permanent chairman and one delegate from each state and territory, was ap- pointed to inform you of your selection a the standard bearer of your party in the pending campaign. Therefore. In pursuance of the convention, this com mittee here present, now brings to you this message from a united and az gressive democracy. Our great party is confident of the righteousness Of It's cause, and relying upon the support or the people, is determined to rescue the government of the republic from the hands of the despoilers who have eX- plotted 1t for the benefit of favorites and to the injury of the masses of plain people.
 We know that our party, platform and candidate stand for the best in terests of all the people. We know that success is deserved We believe that our party and candidate, animated by the wisest and most patriotic pur- poses, will achieve victory in November. On no political issue is the platform a straddle or evasion, and its every declaration squares with the principles of old-fashioned democracy. It Is es- sentially a democratic instrument, pre- serving and applying the faith of the fathers to existing conditions.
 Tt is hardly worth while to say, sir, that in the judgment of your party as- sociates, and our countrymen generally you, as our candidate, fit our platform. And it is equally gratifying that there is nothing in the platform calling for apology. There is nothing that you would avoid or run away from. There is nothing omitted that you need sup ply by giving your individual views. h these respects you have a tremendous advantage of your republican opponent. Standing on such a platform, possessed of an abiding conviction that our cause is just, you will draw the keen blade of righteousness and truth, throwing away the scabbard and fight for the principle of equal rights to all and SD6Cldl privileges lO uOHt. 1OuL pal " has emphatically refused to form any alliances with special interests that en- joy special privileges under republican administration. You have always re- fused to compromise with those who prostitute the functions of government for the lust of greed. It was your lofty statesmanship, your unwavering fideli- ty your Jefferson standard of democ racy that induced the representatives of millions of American freemen unan- imously to choose you as their can didate for the highest office in the world.
 Tt would be inappropriate for me to detain this splendid audience that has met here today to listen to your patri- otic and eloquent words. Therefore, l now hand you an authenticated copy ot the platform adopted by the democratic convention at Denver, and request the secretary to read the formal letter of notification"
 The letter of notification was no less vigorous than Mir Clayton's speech. MT. Bryan received it with full appreciation of the importance of it's meaning.
 The letter is as follows:
 Hon. William J. Bryan.
 "Sir:-You were unanimously nominat- ed for President of the United States by the national democratic convention that assembled at Denver on July T. 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 desired the banner of democracy be entrusted to your hands. No federal of- ficeholders conspired to bring about your nomination, nor did predatory wealth and its allied interests contribute to that end Your selection came spontaneously from the hearts of your fellow citizens. The proceedings of the convention show that with zeal and enthusiasm the plain duty of the delegates was accomplished.
 .'The platform adopted is bold and frank declaration of the time-honored principles of the democratic party in their application to conditions confronting the country It was unanimously reported by the committee and was adopted by the convention without a dissenting vote. A copy of this platform has been hand ed to you. This declaration expressed the faith that animates the united dem- ocracy.
 "Of these principles it is known of all that for the past 12 years you have been the bravest ablest and most eloquent advocate. Although in two campaigns you have failed to attain the presidency, you enjoy the unique distinction of hav- ing lived to see your ideals accomplished by great majority of the American people, and many of your policies adopt ed by the party that has most strenuous ly opposed them, and that has most bit terly assaied you.
 We esteem 1t a privilege to have been selected to participate in the ceremonies of this day when you are informed that you have been nominated for the fore most place in the world. We doubt not that the people will in November next declare you to be their choice for Presi- dent of the United States. The triumph of the principles for which you stand will rebound to the best interest of the republic and to the welfare of all the American people.
 HENRY D. CLAYTON
 Chairman"
 The letter is also signed by each mem Der of the notification committee.
 The great crowd at once settled itself down to hear MT. Bryan's words of ac- ceptance. With a pleased countenance he surveyed his vast audience and then began his remarks. but he had not pro- ceeded far when he was interrupted by cheers, the demonstration lasting at in- tervals throughout his speech.
 Kern Speaks.
 After short delay in seating the of .fcial party, National Chairman Mack, the presiding officer, who was intro duced by Vice Chairman H. L. Hall, rap ped for order. The Rev Father John F. Nugent of Des Moines, Ia delivered the invocation. Before introducing MT. Clay tn Chairman Mack presented John w. Kern, the vice presidential nominee, who made brief address. MT Kern spoke as