Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14


called to order by Chairman Taggart
and after the opening ceremonies and
a speech by the temporary chairman,
Theodore Bell. resolutions we're adopt
ed in honor of the late ex-presidents
Grover Cleveland, and an adjournment
taken for the day.
As Chairman Taggart arose he faced
an audience. composed of 1904 dele
gates and the balance. men and women,
who were present to watch the proceed
ings of the convention. 1t was bril-
liant scene.
While Mr.. Bryan had factions oppos-
ing him, it was apparent to all that
there was nothing they could do to pre-
vent his nomination. There were
cheers for Bryan on every side and OPP
position soon faded away. At noon,
Wednesday, the convention was called
to order by Mr.. Bell and the work pro-
ceeded. Permanent Chairman H. d.
Clayton, when he took his seat as per-
manent chairman, scathingly ar
raigned the republican party.
He bitterly scored the do-nothing con-
gress.
He charged the republicans with fail
ing to curb the trusts, tariff abuses and
predatory wealth.
He pointed to statements made by
President Roosevelt to show that the
republican national convention failed
to adopt his attitude on the anti-injunc
ton issue.
He quoted the president to show tina
the republicans had failed in their eff
forts to curb the trusts.
He pointed to the failure of the repub
lican convention to come out for pub
licity of campaign contributions ant
called to mind the connection of Georg'
Bruce Cortelyou, who had been secre
tary of commerce and labor, with TIM
last republican campaign.
He called to mind Mr.. Cortelyou'
knowledge of the secrets of corporation
and his point of vantage as campaign
manager.
Finally he made a plea for return
to constitutional government, severel,
scoring President Roosevelt as ;
usurper.
Thursday was great day in the con
vention. There was the completion o.
the organization; the bitter strife O
party leaders. 1t was also the time
when the greatest demonstration evel
witnessed for an American citizen wa.
given to William Jennings Bryan
T.. p. Gore, the blind senator from
Oklahoma, was called to the platform
after repeated calls had been made fol
ex-senator Towne. Senator Gore paid
Mr.. Bryan glowing tribute, and wher
the Nebraskan's name was mentioned
the long pen.-up enthusiasm burst forth
and lasted for an hour and nineteen
minutes. 1t was decisive exhibition
of the overmastering strength OF the
Bryan column, and one of the most
dramatic convention pictures ever pre-.
. eko 10 dc % of
were torn from their moorings and
borne through the hall, until they stood
together on the platform, like an army
of banners, proclaiming their united
allegiance to Bryan.
Throughout the hour and 10 minutes
the deafenins "nroa- continued, ebbine
and flowing in intensity. women join
ing with the men in bearing the Bryan
standards aloft, while the whole as
semblage of 1900 people joined in the
tumultuous demonstration.
While this demonstration was pro
crossing, it was pictured. in crisp tele
grams, at Fairview. MIR. Bryan was
deeply affected aud said '"The demo
Gratis have been very good to me and
/ can find no words to express my deer
appreciation of the confidence and good
will which the demonstration indi
cates.n
The nominating speeches commenced
at o'clock Thursday evening, Ignatus
j. Dunn, of Nebraska, making the
speech for W. j. Bryan. At its con-
clusion there was another record-break.
ing demonstration which lasted nearly
an hour.
A few paragraphs from Mr.. Dunn's
speech are herewith given
HE was honest, brave and unyield
ing before he was known to fame be
is honest, brave and uuyielding now.
Believing in the ultimate triumph Of
the right, he has never examined ques-
tons from the standpoint of exped-
iency.
He has always been the friend Of
lshor and was among the first to urge
Cancellation between labor and capital
HE began to oppose government b5
Injunction more than q decade ago.
"He believes in peace-universal,
christian peace. He believes the des-
tiny of nations should be determined
not by wars but by applying the prin
ciples of justice and humanity.
Through years of unparalleled 20.
litical warfare his loyalty to his ideals
and to his fellow men has been abund
antly shown.
His career proves that successful
leadership is determined by success or
failure Of great principles rather than
by election to high office.
Speaking aud writing freely on all
subjects. his heart has had no secrets