The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-10
Dramatic Events Distinguish
 < Denver Gathering :.
DOCTRINES ARE REAFF|RMED
Bryan Is Choice of Convention. But Vice Presidency Is Still a Matter To Be Settled When Various
 Candidates Are Presented.

Denver Colo, July 9.-(Special )-Cir- cumstances consprlng with the stage managers had decreed that the climax of this convention shall be enacted beneath the glow and glitter of electricity. De- mocracy Is somewhat of lover of the spectacular. It revels In opportunity for dramatic effect and to gfatify it's love of show it was decreed that the nomination of Bryan should take place sometime be- tween sunset and daylight.
 Meanwhile, though. the party will have revised and declared it's creed which will be the convention work of a nome 1t unless Governor Haskell shall seize upon the opportunity to make speech. There is plenty ol opportunity for an enuncia- ton of democratic doctrine, the platform, though objectionable in some of it's de- tails to the conservatives of the party, must be pronounced by popular verdict less radical than was reasonably to have been supposed. It enunciated no new ma terial proposition, at least none so new as to retain their novelty. For the most part, indeed, with but one or two excep- tions 1t is a reaffirmation of what demoe- racy has heretofore declared but the platform speaks now with emphasis more positive than has usually been.
 It is difficult perhaps 1t were vain hope, to merge the opinions and senti- ments of Daniel of Virginia with those of a Haokell of Oklahoma. The one IS born of the democracy of yesterday, the other is vibrant with the democracy of today. Democracy has moved backward or forward according to the standpoint. Here in Denver they have found a close balance. Only the moderation, the con- cfliatory spirit of MT. Bryan has made closing of the ranks possible. Except with the few malcontents who taunt flim with having compromised, Mr. Bryan is everywhere praised for the tolerance ne has manifested
 From the beginning il has been the settled policy of MT. Bryen's representa- tivse to bring about peace and unity. Conditions had favored them. What op- position there was had appreciated it's importance, 1t has been slsible of the fact that Bryan won an overwhelming victory before the people and is the peoples choice and both as matter of fairness as well as a matter of policy they have been ready to give him. almost without limitation, the authority that goes with his power. The chief effort has been to discover his wish and with exceptions so few as to be notable they have complied with it, finding at no time their compliance difficult.
 The same principle underles the vice president It is any one MT. Bryan wants because nine-tenths of the dele gates absolutely trust his ability to select the right man. Who will be vice presi- dent?'' was asked Dahlman of Nebraska, Bryan's manager. tonight. Take out the name of Delaware" he responded. write upon separate cards the 90 or 40 names of men mentioned for the place, put these cards in your hat and pick out one. He will be the next vice pres- dent.' If Gray won't accept in other words any name is good for vice pres ident.
 At o'clock this afternoon MT. Bryan said over the long distance telephone that he had not the slightest idea who his running mate would be.
 It's a great sight for democrats in the convention hall tonight The auditorium Is packed with thousand and odd cheering Bryan-mad delegates and the rest spectators. Crowds swamp the aisles and desks reserved for the press are only used as standing room. Only delegates are admitted to the hall and hundreds with tickets are refused admission at the doors. The enthusiasm could not be exaggerated. w. S.