Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-07-10

Denver, July 10. - The Democratic
national convention proceeded to the
nomination of a candidate for presi-
dent of the United States, the nominat-
Ing and seconding speeches being
made amid scenes of tumultuous en-
thusiasm. Mr.. Bryan was nominated
on the first ballot
The speech by l. ]. Dunn placing
William Jennings Bryan in nomination
awakened a whirlwind Of demonstra-
ton that rivaled In intensity and dura
tion the previous record breaking trib-
ute, the crowd cheering for an hour
and twelve minutes.
The names OF George Gray of Della
ware and Governor Johnson of Mime
sofa were also placed In nomination
with demonstrations of approval from
their limited followings.
The tide Of sentiment was unmis-
takably and overwhelmingly in favor
Of the Nebraska candidate and fore
shadowed his nomination before the
session closed.
The platform committee was not
ready to report when the session be-
! gan, and after listening to political ora
tory the rules of procedure were sus.
pended, and the convention proceeded
with the speeches placing the candi-
dates for president in nomination
with the understanding that the usual
vote would be deferred until the plat
form had been adopted. Later the
platform was adopted by unanimous
vote.
The speech placing William Jennings
Bryan in nomination was made by
IIgnatius ]. Dunn of Nebraska, youth
fuI orator of fire and eloquence, whose
closing phrase stirred the vast assem-
blaRe into wild demonstration.
As Mr. Dunn proceeded almost ev-
cry allusion made to the character of
Mr., Bryan was enthusiastically ap-
plauded, although he had not yet mem
toned the name of the Nebraska can
didate.
When Mr.. Dunn declared that his
candidate was the choice of the mill
tant Democracy of the country tnN
convention broke in with wild cheers.
The ever ready flags were tossed
aloft, and roar Of applause swept
through the hall. While the cheering
was at its height white dove was
let loose from the gallery, and 1t flew
across the convention hall, while the
delegates hailed it with great enthu-
siasm ana cheered as long as it was
in sight.
II nominate" exclaimed MT. Dunn,
'as the standard bearer of our party
the man who in the thrilling days of
1896 and 1900 bore the battle SCARED
banner Of Democracy with fame as
/ untarnished as the crusaders of old
Americas great Commoner, Nebras-
ka's gifted son, William Jennings
Bryan"
Mr.. Dunn brought out the name Of
"William Jennings Bryan" with in
tense dramatic force. and the response
from the great throng was electric.
The delegates sprang up, the galleries
followed suit, and the demonstration
was under way.
Bryan's Picture cheered.
A rev minutes affer the cheering
began an immense oil painting Of Mr..
Bryan was lowered from behind a
monster American shield which had
reposed over the chairman's desk ever
since the convention began. The ap-
pearanee of the picture raised the
pitch Of the outburst
A perfect pandemonium Of sound
and motion was unloosened as delega-
tions and spectators rose en- masse
and Joined in the reverberating chorus
Of tribute to the Nebraska candidate.
The standards of the states were
wrenched from their places and borne
through the hall to the platform, while
banners bearing the portrait Of the
Commoner were waved aloft, and the
multitude Joined In long continued
tribute. At times the intensity of the
demonstration threatened a panic
One woman was borne out Of the haIl
fainting.
One OF the banners borne aloft that
aroused much enthusiasm was labeled
''Alissouri- Nominate Bryan, and We
WIN Show You"
The standards Of New York and