The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-08-13
LINCOLN IN GALA
ATTIRE FOR AFFAIR
Republican State Officers
Present in Force-Notih-
cation Ceremony Takes
Place at the State Capitol.
Kern Appreciates Non
Partizan Gathering.
Rv Associated Press.

GlncOln, Ned, Aug LEU uST the
| burning rays of an almost tropical
/ sun, and IN the presence OF a vast
assembIage which cheered him to
echo, Wm. J. Bryan today received
from Henry D. Clayton, of Alabama,
the formal notification of his nomina-
tiCp FOR the presidency of the United
States.
thrice honored by the democratic
party as its standard bearer, Bryan
plainly exhibited the pleasure it gave
falim once again to proclaim the prin-
ciples for which he stood. An ovation
was accorded Mr.. Bryan as he rode
through the streets of Lincoln, on
! the way 10 the state house, where the
! exercises were held. which were non
partisan in character, almost an en-
tire republican administration being
present, including Governor Sheldon
Before leaving Fairview. Bryan re
ceived over 1,500 visitors. To one and
all he extended a cordial greeting.
His arrival shortly after twelve
O'Clock at Hotel Lincol,., where he and
John W. Kern, the vice-presidential
candidate, were guests at luncheon or
the committee on notification. was the
signal fer an outburst of cheers and
applause. lie was Immediately sur
rounded by a great crowd, and kept
busy shaking hands.
Lincoln in Gala Attire.
Never before did Lincoln's streets
and buildings present such a gala APP
pearant. 90 street was a riot OF
color, and around the mTtilated Taft
banner 2 crowd curious was always
clustered. With notoriety that is al
most nation wide, the banner was al
most the first point of interest visit
ed Tie route of parade carried Bry.
an directly under the banner but nc
notice was fken OF the fact by BTy-
an or his party.
The state house grounds were a
mass of humanity. and Bryan's ap-
pearance on the platform was greeted
with cheers and hand-clapping.
The ceremony of notification was
conducted on the north front of the
capitol building. Not a single Incl
dent occurred to mar the proceedings.
Perfect order was maintained net
only along the line Of march, but
within the capitol grounds
Before the notification and accept
ance speeches were delivered the vice
presidential candidate. Mr.. Kern
made a short address, in which be
gave unstinted praise fo- the nOn-par
tisan character Of the exercises.
Following this Henry ID. Clayton
was introduced and formally notified
Mr.. Bryan of his nomination at the
hands of the democratic party MIR.
Clayton said:
Speech of Clayton,
Mr.. Bryan. the national democratic
convention that assembled at Denver
on July Il was truly a representative
body of the people of the United
States. Harmony characterized its
deliberations and all OF its concIu-
sions were reached with unanfmity.
II stood for the converatism of gov
eminent under a written constitution
and for the application of democratic
principles in public affairs 10 meet
the requirements Of progressive Amer.
lean civilization.
Without the Intervention of a CON-
pleted ballot you We're nominated
for the Office Of president OF the
United States, a committee COM
delegate from each state and terri
tOry was appointed to inform you OF
your selection as the standard bearer
Of your party N the pending cam
paiEn. Therefore, in pursuance Of the
action CT the convention this commit
tee present here now bri1cs 20 vOu
this message from a united and ag-
greSSive democracy. Our ET0l5 party
is confident of the righteousness of
its cause. and, relying upon the spirit
of the people Is determined TO rescue
the government of the republic from
the hands OF the deSpoilers, who have
exploited IL for the benefit of favor
ties, TO the injury of the masses OF
the plain people.
For the Best Interests.
We know that our party platform
and candidate stand for the best in