Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 164, Decatur, Adams County, 10 July 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 164.

BRYAN AND KERN

CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT Greatest Leader of Democracy Will Make His Third Race

ONE TERM ONLY The Nebraskan Issues Statement as to His Future Course A GREAT PLATFORM Endorsed by Every Faction —Session Ended at 3 O’Clock this Morning (Special to Dally Democrat.) Lincoln, July 10. —The presidency is the highest official position in the world, and no one occupying it can afford to have his views upon public questions biased by personal ambition. Recognizing this responsibility and his obligation to his country men he should enter upon the discharge of his duties with singleness of purpose. Believing that* one can best do this when he is not planning for second term, I announce, as I have on former occasions, that if elected I shall not be a candidate for re-election.

W. J. BRYAN. Denver, Colo., July 10.— (Special to Daily Democrat) —William J. Bryan was nominated for president on the first ballot at three o’clock this morning, afteh an all night’s session. His choice was made unanimous. Denver, Colo., July 10.—3 o'clock a. m. Flash —Bryan’s nomination was made unanimous after he had received 892(4 votes, Johnson 46 and Gray 59*/2. Denver, Colo., July 10.—(Special)— Never in the history of politics jn the United States has a convention been held that anywhere near equaled the one which culminated at 3 o’clock this morning with the nomination of that peerless leader, William Jennings Bryan for presidet. Every mention of his name worked like magic and was the key for record breaking demonstrations. The big session was called to order at seven o’clock, the big auditorium packed to the doors, and twice as many people outside trying to get in. Every one in the vast assemblage waved an American flag and the scene was a most inspiring one. The platform committee announced that they would not be reaidy to report before midnight and a motion carried to go ahead with the nominating speeches, with the understanding of course, that no ballot should be taken until after the platform was adopted. Alabama, the first state called for nominations, yielded to Nebraska, and Ignatius J- Dunn, of Omaha ascended the platform and named the great leader. His brief speech was followed by a tumult of applause and cheering which continued an hour and seven minutes and closed only when th e lights were ’timed cut. In nominating Mr. Bryan for the presidency, Ignatius J- Dunn, of Nebraska, opened by saying: Crisis arise in the Hie nations which endanger their institutions ard, at times, imperil the advance of civilization. Every people that has left its impress upon history has faced such

crises. In most instances, where grave dangers have threatened the safety of the state, some great character, some master mind has been found, produced as it were by the conditions themselves, with capacity to direct aright the energies of the people. This was true of the ancient world; it has been tru e of the modern world; it is true of this republic. We have such a crisis to meet today. The favor-seeking corporations have gradually strengthened their hold upon the government until they now menace popular institutions. The question is, whether this government shall be restored to the control of the people and be administered in the interest of all, or whether it shall remain an instrument in the hands of th e few for levying tribute upon all the rest. He closed with the following words. Nebraska’s democracy which saw in him. when a young man, the signs ->f promise, places in nomination as the standard bearer of our party the man who in th e thrilling days of ’96 and 1900 bore the battle-scarred banner of democracy with fame as unsullied and fidelity as spotless as the crusaders of old. Nebraska presents his name because Nebraska claims his dwelling place, and proudly enrolls him among her citizens; but his hom e is in the hearts of the people. 1 obey the command of my state and the mandate of the democracy of the nation when I offer the name of America’s great Commoner, Nebraska's gifted son, William Jennings Bryan. Seconding speeches were made by several, one of th c most notable being that of Governor Glenn, of North Carolina, who closed a brilliant half hours speech thus: Nominate him, and he will certainly be elected. The reading of the stars, the signs of the times, the needs of the hour, the demands of th e people, all predict and declare if; and when he comes to his own, as he will next - March, he w-ill make the greatest president of the grandest nation the world has ever known. Mr. Chairman, a man who is faithful and true in his private life will be honest and just in his public career. A man who believqs in humanity! and truly serves his God will never be false to his country or unjust to his people. Such a man is Mr. Bryan. And now, once more voicing the wishes of the nation, as well as my own state, that first had the honor of suggesting him for president, in 1896, and has remained loyal to him ever since, I again second and urge the nomination of this peerless, brainy, towering, intellectual giant and statesman, beloved at hom e and honored and respected abroad, the great Commoner of the world —William Jennings Bryan,, of Nebraska.

Gov. Claude A. Swanson, of Virginia, also seconded the nomination of Mr. Bryan, his closing remarks of a half hour’s speech being: Sirs, it seems a propitious fate is beckoning the Democratic party — the man, the hour, the issues have all met, which foreshadow good fortune. Animated by a patriotism that is national; stirred by a live for this great party which has been to her both a shield and an anchor; cherishing that tis success may bring relief and reform to this mighty republic; desiring to see the vast powers of the federal government in worthy hands, th e people of Virginia commission me, in their behalf, to second the nomination of William Jennings Bryan. Governor John Johnson, of Minnesota was nominated by Hon. W. S. Hammond, of Minnesota and George Gray, of Delaware by Hon. Levin Irving Handy, a former congressman from Delaware. A demonstration continuing nine minutes followed Johnson's nomination. An hour later the platform committee reported and the

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important document, admitted one of the greatest ever written, endorsed by every member of the committee, was unanimously adopted. Then followed the first ballot, resulting in the selection of Bryan, unan imously, the few scattered votes only adding interest to the splendid victory of democracy’s greatest leader, Denver, Colo., July 10.—Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor; John Mitchell, ex-president of the United Mine Work, ers of America, and other labor leaders who have swarmed Denver during the week to lobby for their anti-in-junction plank, were jubilant over the action of the committee on resolutions on that subject. Not a criticism was heard of the anti-injunction plank. The leaders expressed themselves as satisfied with the plank in every particular. They had been giv°n more than they expected. All they were afraid of was that amendments might be adopted by the full committee on resolution or by the convention. As soon as the report of the subcommittee was in they began pulling wires to prevent any changes in the (plank by the full committee. Mr. Gompers, who was found in his bed in the Tremont Hotel seeking rest

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after his long night's labor over this plank, did not hesitate to say that, in his opinion, th e whole mass of workers of this country would respond jn sympathy to the Democratic party in the coming campaign as a result of the injunction action. "It is a gratification for me to find ,that the .Democratic party will declare for these contentions for which I and my colleagues have labored Bor years.” fa e said. "I am worn out now with this fight, but I am happy. The things for which I have fought not only affect labor, but of necessity will go on in their results and affect all of the people of this country if the abuses of which we complained are allowed to continue. The injustice done to workers is keenly felt, not only by the labor men throughout this country, but by all thinking people.” Denver, Cclo., July 10— After more than fifty-four hours of almost continuous sessions, the committee on resolutions. at 11:20 o’clock last night, concluding its work on the platform, and after a period of revision and re-arrangement of sections, the members of the committee, headed by th e chairman, Governor Haskell, of Oklahoma, with the document under his arm, started for the convention

hall. After the last plank had been agreed upon, Senator Daniel, of Virginia, and ex-Senator Smith, of NewJersey, announced their intention to support the nominee of the convention on the platform agreed upon. The committee adopted for presentation to the convention resolutions regarding the 100th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, on Februarj- 2, 1909, and resolving “that we recommend its appropriate celebration throughout our land." The committee voted down a resolution providing that hereafter a majority vote shall be sufficient to effect the nomination of any candidate for president or vice president in national Democratic conventions. “Gentlemen of the convention,’’ said the chairman, “I now have the pleasure of presenting to you the chairman of the committee on resolutions, Governor Haskell, of Oklahoma." Platform: Governor Haskell had a pleasant voice and the convention closely followed the reading of the platform, thus show’ing a great interest in that document. Briefly told the resolutions embody specific declarations up. on the following public questions: Reaffirm belief in and pledge loyalty to the Democratic party. (Continued on Page Two)

INDIANA SON IS HONORED Nominated For Vice President On First Ballot

Denver, Colo., July 10.—(Special to Daily Democrat 1 p. m.) —Facing the necessity of voting within a few hours for a running mate for Bryan, the democratic hosts entered the auditorium this afternoon, with no more idea of whom they would nominate than they had a year ago. The leaders, those in close touch with Mr. Brj%n may know', but if they do, they are keeping it strictly to themselves. The probabilities are that every favorite son, who has received complimentary mention in connection with this nomiation will b e balloted for. Os the numerous candidates, one will finally be chosen who is satisfactory to Bryan and to New York. The south will not ask this favor, for as an elder southern statesman says, the south will go democratic anyhow, and the plum should go to a contested section. Towne, of New York, Ollie James, of Kentucky, Folk of Missouri, Burton Harrison of New York, McNeil of Connecticut, Mitchell of Illinois, and Francis of Missouri, each has a following, and one of them will probably be chosen. Tom Taggart is pushing Kern’s candidacy though Kern himself is lukewarm. The chances are the selection will require several ballots. (Special to Daily Democrat.) Denver, July 10. —On roll call of states, Alabama yielded to Indiana, and Hon. Thomas R. Marshall, Democratic candidate for governor, placed John W, Kern in nomination for vice president. Several states, especially southern states where th e Democratic strength is, joined Indiana in a wild demonstration when Marshall concluded his speech. Denver, July 10, —Chairman Taggirt informed a representative of the United Press that he is confident that John W. Kern, of Indiana, will be nominated. It looked Jike a iband wagon affair when Arkansas was called and seconded Kern’s nomination. California named Charles A. Towne. Tom Marshall made a hit in nominating Kern by saying that where he came from everybody was either an author or an orator and all Weig politicians. Hill of Georgia, named Clark Howell of that state at 2:25. Denver. July 10. —At 2:40 Gov. Folk of Missouri, seconded the nomination of Kern, of Indiana.

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OTHERS WITHDREW Indiana Delegates Won the Admiration of Convention MARSHALL’S SPEECH A Brilliant Effort by Indiana’s Next Governor Denver, July 10.—4:05 p. ni.—John W. Kern, of Indiana, was nominated for vice president on first ballot. Denver, July 10.—(Special 3:50) — Charles Town e and Hill of Georgia have withdrawn in favor of Kern. The latter’s nomination has been seconded by practically every state and his nomination on first ballot is assured. Delaware announced that Gray would not be presented. It's Kern easily. Denver, July 10.—(Special 3:40) — When Florida was called they yielded to Missouri, when Gov. Folk seconded Kern's nomination. A five minute demonstration for Folk followed. The convention enjoyed a laugh when Kern, of Illinois, seconded the nomiation of Kern, of Indiana. Denver, July 10—(Special 3:45) — At this hour Kern’s nomination seems assured as Taggart claims to have secured Tammany's support for him. He may be named on first ballot. Denver, July 10—At 2:22 p. m. John J. Walsh named Archibold McNeil, of Connecticut for the vice presidency.

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