The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 6, 1900, Page 8

THE SA FRANCISCO CALL, DAV D B. HILL DECLARES FOR DEMOCRATIC UNITY gzezzan ENTHUSIASM FOR PLATFORM AND NOMINEE Continued from Third Page. hour of our ultimate er honor reserved for a nited States than to become | - Democratic party the scroll of to die,” and the glory of all which that un e organization has y o our mation's h < statesmen and patriots Who 14 & Dblessing @ democracy’s ght are the mames of those herces and = | a ke stars through the dimness of | ¥ are inscribed on the pages of | Not Unworthily Bestowed. s st not be unworthi- I v as a reward for ety £-gov- Rosier Hue. kies are tinged en we met Tinged With a he was the first to a re humanity of our land he c er he saw the 1 from the anclent land- hanted was the resigning treaty of peace he threw himself into the contest . the republic o erialiem, like the fabled o f earth, and that eon- | seifich worldly plane of f giant strencth; and rise again refreshed mother element. He. raised it above the its strength was of lofty patriotism he cues now clearly drawn the name of our cand. are a_reunited 0 doubt date. On Demoerac ljes differing from us rather th have shouted for our gal- and every State and Terri- ras its delegates to this con- 1on for him here. 8o it only re- mains 1 a to pronounce the name th s been thundered forth from the foot | echoed back from Sier- 1 that reverberates among ad, snow-capped hilis of the North, i the slumbering flower-scented South: and that name s the tion. on the east by the Moun- n the south by the Declara- pendence and on the west by tered with emphasis. set_the pause t his swing again and entered upon his culogy of Mr. Bryan, which he vered with impassioned fervor. As he | the close of his address he | nd with an energy that fi’i)d ‘iirynnic Demonstration. “And that man is William Jennings Bryan” he concluded, bringing his hands lower with each word until the last had | been uttered, when he brought them uy with a sweep; but quicker than his motion | was the answering cheer that swept across the convention. it was a simultancous roar from ali parts of the hall. Up went the delegates upon their chairs, over their heads wenc the flags and above them all soared and rang the cheers for Bryan. The band gal- lantly performed its share, but the noise of its creation was but a drop in the tor- The men from the State of Ne- braska flung up a large banner, bearing a likeness of Mr. Bryan upon one side and upon the other the word “Nebraska' and a smalier portrait of Mr. Bryan inclosed in a star of blue. Whatever may have been the differences rent diana dre Jennings Brvan, her best | g ght the fancy of the convention | ded on the north by | cts of the Democratic party w they were four | said, and out from the ! ntion came a wigor- came from peveral direc- | _the utterance of the doubt- | s. The interruption caused Mr. | for a few moments, bu* | | may be, br: nds high over his head and | erty and we cannot consistently netrate into every | of the delegates over the platform scemed ‘to have forgotten ‘them &nd. h:fi weré as one in favor of the man. New York vied with Nebraska and Kansas in venting its enthusiasm. Richard Croker was on a chair, both arms aloft, a flag in his right hand,'which he waved vigorous- y. of loyalty to the nominee his arms, he let forth a ries of cheers that equaled those uttered by any man on the floor. Over in Illinois, Ohio and In- here 16 to 1 is not popular, there was no hesitation now. The die was cast, the gage of battie lifted and they swung into the line flercely as any that had stood un: oringly by Mr. Bryan in the fight before the commiitiee on resolutions. Around the hall started the Nebraska men with their huge banner, and, catching | up their State emblems, the other delega- tions took up the march, waving flags aud s and cheering at the top of _their voices without cessation, save for the breath necessary to a fresh outburst. he two women delegates from Utah joined in the parade, one of them Carry- ing a small silk banner of white, upon which was inscribed: .00000640000”0“0000”‘! - - Greeting to Willlam J. Bryan 4 4 from the Democratic Women of 4 + Utah. + < + D e e e e e e e e e aad As the women passed along the aisle in front of the New York delegation one of entk Tammany braves turned stic ose a war whoop that rivaled any pre viously uttered on this continent and unded one of the women over the is small flag as a token of Far from resenting the w, the woman smiled and pirouetied W the aisle formed shouting men. Then Tammany went into real hys- terics and gymnastic spasms as the wo- ut of sight in the crowd in aker's desk. Senat lark of Monta accom- panied a lady, both be g flags waved intense energy, called forch terrif L as they passed around the ha hind them was lexas with it long surmounted by steer’'s horr and farther back some of the New Y delegation carrying their little flag b ing the w Don't think there are o l'ers In New York.” Continues Twenty-Seven Minutes. Around and around the hall went the hing column between two walls of ch ng men, who ood beneath a cloud « flutteri: flag: It a demonstra- tion fully equal in fervor to a preceded yesterday or to-day w: platform was read. When the enthu- siasm had run for aineteen and a half wutes Chairman Richardson commenced d vigorously order. He was iost beyond all power of hearing for se eral minutes and it was not until twenty- seven minutes had elapsed from the in- stant that Mr, Oldham had mentioned the word “B: that the cheering had sub- sided and the convention was in order. Once more the excited and perspiring crowd got into a state of quietude, suc- cumbing because of fz rather than of obeying the gavel. partly demoi- ished dards were put back in ir i, panting and exhausted, ‘delegates prepared for the seconding the nomination. In the midst of that peculiar convention that seems to come from nowhere Arkansas ylelded to d Mr. Perking began a speech seconding Mr. Br; He lauded the plat- form and said ther pertinent ngs, but the audience’s appetite had en whetted for the nomination and his voice was hardly distinguishable above the strong hum of conversation and the rustle of moving bodies. His finish was applauded and then the voice of the clerk cailing the roll was drowned out by cries ‘Hill! Hun"” White Holds His Hearers. Ex-Senator White of California got the atform, however, and his stentorian tones soon demandéd attention and by his decided delivery he kept the convention somewhat in order. He was heard d tinctly, his big voice filling the hall, and a h of the telling points in his ad- applause broke forth. He said: Chairman and Gentlemen of the Conven- 1 arise to second the nomination of the Mr. tion: next President of the United States, Willlam Jennings Bryan. 1 am here to advocate Mr. = nomination, because he is best fitted t tain the theory and practice of Democ- racy, as taught and practiced by the great ho won in battle in debate the free- mer 1 we are here to ap- His 1i pages present -ations inhibit ference to constitu- rchical methods or entangling alli we were warned by the Fath untry m the People, he will not ignore free government, he can- liever in those rights of man a b owed in the Declaration of In- f not lend himself to schen quest or advocate dominion by . a5, candid and true, b b ppress the. wi x ity and strength of get the oppressed, or sacrifice any principle r deep reflects n. The mistak trembl because of his le, in the have ac- eration, can- to do aught justice which f allied armies to nul- often won. It obliterated the flizations and swept away forever entary evidences of their great- ruins o sigh the Euphrates ‘where only and sery hiss the e eplendor; the half-bu ndrous physical and mec which on on the ded glor; the rem- of Greclan magnificence: the scene Helen wooed and Hector the emonstrations of luxury tha ing_ sy r under Vesuvic dow on the Tiber's bank, are all matters of story and of them echo answers and mere ‘Where are they?” Listen to the wild shouts from the ena They cannot be heard; they are eter- liy stilled. Upon the ashes of those ma- istic civilizations another civilization arose better and This ey fell before the mild teachings of truer men. republic has hitherto ever stood for ber sons have thrown aside their ents of husbandry, or the arts and and have in unaccustomed hand word of defense. Never until the mands of the Genius of Commerce loyed to drive from us the dess have we heard men and women ap- itiments of unreasoning and even rpose. Teachings of Washington. freedom imple pause before the tombs of the Father of his Country and his beloved spouse: consider (he ands who for years as Dilgrims have with uncovered heads npon their un. giided resting place and pause and reflect u are following true leadership. further treading with respectful ginia’'s hallowed ground, ereon’s monument stands. See the evidence diwork in the humblest pathways read wherever intelligence and civiii- all his definition of Iliberty, his ¢ human family. Further, summon whatever their party, the mighty dead, and ask them, “Can this republic, hold- foot ing the right to live er the doctrine of liberty, independence and God-fearing recti- tude, afford to engage in a campalgn of slaugh- ter and acquisition?’ It may be profitable; so said the robber of the Appenines. It may be brilllant; so said Nero when the {lluminated ballroom he out- raged decency and subjugated rtue. It may make us great: %o said the imperial 1sader when he crossed the Rubicon and demanded the world as a hunting ground wherein he might chase man. It may be profitable: so said Robin Hood and Captain K1dd. Alreads we are dis- cus=ing questions of partition, and, like con- tending freebooters, are claiming as much as any other nation. Let us not omit to remem- ber that, however able and however strong we € and power are not enough, ac- coring’to any_system, to make us happy here or hereafter. We make municipal laws to pre- vent illicit attacks upon both person and prop- lead for any fy the aug- alleged rule of procedure to § mented responsibilities of national or inter- | national injustice. 1 have heard it said. “We will give them a better an® moré frugal government’—so said George 111 ‘“We will t of Christianity”—so has bigot since the risen Savior taught the mild maxims of charity to those who were willing to hear. Frailties of Nature. Why Is it that when we become pros s we forget the Gompanions 0f our Bavirercs’ Why is it that when we become powerful we are prone to turn with aversion from some upon whem in less hardened days we were ready to jean” Why is it that we reject in time of strength the saving doctrine of weaker years Possibly because we are human and yearn for lqflullmun. i ut it would be more accurate to concede that in the fraflties of nature are to be dis. covered all that we can explain. The predis- position for more congenial things has many a time ruined an individual and often a nation. An Indisposition to be satisfled with what we have allures to forbldden enterprises. Why should we not be content in the pursuit of the general plans which we have followed? The Revolution was the primary effort for free- Hill was not behind him in the show | and, waving | | been averted, I am convinced history will ad- | Possibly had it not been for the rascals who de- | stroyed the Maine, we would not now be forced | 1o bend our supreme exertion to save the repub- | tie from absor | vana harbor precipitated an aiready threaten- ation of Independence declared | atvo, shall | siavery with me down the placid Potomac and | stop where | | Country said: | rive | brolls and wars between themselves which so | produce, but which opposite foreign alliances, | lishments which under any form of govern- | are to be regarded as particularly hostile to | union ought to be considered | spirit permitted to again advise those for whose | advancement he contended ? ry murdering | @om. The fathers were mot seeking to con- quer; they were in the exercise of the univer- sally conceded right of self-defense. The war of 1512 was not of their seeking, but was thrust upon them. So, too, in our difference with Mexico, we struggled to avert that which proved to be inevitable, The awful war be- tween the States come in governmental evolu- tion, and, while many belleved it could have judicate thaf It was the result of a condition for which the combatants were not account- able. Then came the war with Spain. To that I was opposed and so recorded my sentiments in the Senate of my country. I do not care to dis- cuss that now, save to say that those who voted as 1 did thought that the pending difficulties could bave been otherwise and honorably ad- justed and that—even more vital—the victory in which we all expressed the utmost confi- dence would involve us in danger and lessen Gur influcnce in the cause of human rights. ng the germs of that disease has In_every age destroyed nationality | nade it harder for man to be free. But sentment aroused by the outrage in Ha- which and the r ed war. S it was expressly promulgated that em- | pire was not sought and that, unlike the Philip- pines, Cuba ehould be free. "If the Democratic ¥ wins the American republic will keep its | pledges. 1f it fail to win, the grasping dis- | ition of our opponents will bring about that wsion of the so-called sphere of influence ch is but the synonym, of conquest. Do not | misy stand me—I will ‘ever and to the death | v country and keep burning the spirit | riotism in very American heart, but I merely because of her strengta | ple or avow adhesion to a doctrine | at her birth. The grim visage of | arnage 1l not threaten from Mount Vernon, shall it be encountered in that spot sancti- | ed by those sacred memories which linger | where the portraits of the republic’s most {llus- s sons adorn the nation's capitol hall. | Liberty for All Men. No lust of empire can attract where men | vield obedience to rectitude, and no govern- of the people or for the people or by the people can last under the shadow of a denial ) that liberty which fundamentally appertains to all men. " In every civilized community al—or claim to deal—fairly with liti- | he pandects of Justinian declare it es- | that all should live honestly, take from his due and give to every man that which belongs to him. Do we, .the citizens of these repubilc of republics, around whose Fourth of July festivities cluster the stories lessons of that *devotion to duty which acrificing patriot evinces and incul- deny those anclently expressed rules of wpich Justice Story declared to be | cated, equity How idle and even absurd it would have been | hort time ago to have spoken save by llustration of this plain truth, then now, I trust, a part of familiar learning | of all Americans. Yet, because there may be | ground of complaint, more or less serious, some now assert that we must destroy a mation be- cause of the crimes of some of those within its borders. We propose to treat the annihilation of & government and the keeping of a people in ‘ abjugation as a commercial enterprise, the validity of which rests on policy and the pol- | icy of which depends_upon whether there is )r not money in it. We are In favor of ex- the absorption of the unwilling, of empire at the cannon's mouth, | better afford to preach on the | ¢ that men were born free and in- | ughout the ages past men have advo- | cated laws bearing upon all classes with equal- ity and have plonted out the dangers of a lim- itation which must in the end be the bulwark be ind which Injustice must seek refuge. Let imoress upon you to the best of my abll- ¥ the perils of such' restriction. Do not, I stly urge you, descend to that level where | to be found the ashes of those who ac- ted the theory that the equality affirmed | the constitution depended upon the discre- | tion of power. Do not forget that the Declar- Words of the Fathers. “We hold these truths to be self evident; that all me re created equal; that they are wed by thelr Creator With certain inalien- ghts; that among these are life, liberty nd the pursuit of happiness; that, to secure these rights governments are Instituted among m sent of the governed. { | o, deriving their just powers from the con- | That whenever any form vernment becomes destructive of these | it is the right of the people to alter or m‘ | | ligh it and to institute a new government, ying its foundation on such principles and fganizing its powers in such form as to them em most likely to effect their safety happines: Are we prepared to deny that the views adopted and practiced by the Republican party d to negative these announcements and to uce our condition to that threatened by the | very nation from which we severed ourselves? Shall we retreat? Shall we abandon the doc- trines which we have announced and shall we, while the light of Independence day discloses the hope of suffering humanity, anmounce a new departure and hold that it is a self-evident truth that men, whether under monarchic or republican_rule, cannot resist the temptations of success? The pretense that extension of domain tends to improve humanity has been made by ev person and every empire seeking to prevent hu- man freedom. Let us not retrograde. Our as- pirations should be in the dircction of greater knowl greater patriotism, greater free- don ter development—nof that develop- ch is mplished by the destruction men or by the immolation of legitimate de- re, but that development which Is chronicle in the history of every people who have ele- | vated themselves. Democratic party seeks to promote the ge of all and to raise all to high in- e, manly exertion and fruitful effort. » one could have said ce of truth, that th pangled Banner meant contemplate the prosti- mid the banners of other kings and ruled other- How drea tution of t nations dominated t wise than by reason! Must Defend the Flag. 1 have sald this much to indicate the views that I hold upon international matters. I de- sire to again impress upon you my belief that | we must defend our flag and protect it and die by it whenever it is essential to its support, but when we depart from the primal object which suggested that standard and ally our- | selves with the destructive elements of the arth we are not so placed as to justify an appeal to the virtuous, the intelligént or the enlightened. So much for our internation policy. ncoln’s Precepts Forgotten. The Democratic party has heretofore de- clared in favor of bimetalllsm—the nation has heretofore declared—yet the same. elements now embarking in a scheme of murderous ac- quisition invite us to shrink the volume of our money in order that the slavery which they eeek to impose abroad shall also be a domestic heritage. It Is singular that such a theory #hould emanate from a party which, headed by Abraham Lincoln, struck the shackles fro: the 1imbs of the American negro. Yet such h been the change; such s the fact. How can you, who followed the Republican party when it strove to make freedom more general, how can you justify your present course ‘in seeking to impose upon other races a burden which you declared to be criminal, | and which in pursuance of your claim plunged this country into a bloody struggle, resulting in an amendment of the organic law inhibiting within the Union? Consistency does not always prevail, either in nations or among individuals, but default in this regard, in so far as this republic is concerned, means absolute downfall. Further, the Republican rty en- deavors to bribe certain great interests in this our commonwealth by imposing taxes, not for revenue, but for the purpose of augmenting the money chests of those who do not need assist- ance, but who are thus to be constituted a patrician class. Can we not in pensive mo- ments remember that this should be & Govern- ment of the people? Do not fall to remember that in bis farewell address the Father of His ““The name of America, which belongs to you In your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appeliation derived from local discrimina- ons.” And reflect, too, that the same great states- man wrote: ““What 1s of inestimable value, they must de- from union, an exemption from those frequently afflict neighboring countries not tied together by the same Government, which their own rivalships alone would be sufficient to attachments and intrigues would stimulate and embltter. Hence, likewine, they will avold the necessity of those overgrown military estab- ment are inauspiclous to liberty, and which republican liberty; in this sense it is that your s the main prop of your liberty, and that the love of the one Ought 1o endeat to you the preservation of the other. Can any one question what the views of George Washington would be were his manly Virtues of Bryan. T will not detain you further. You under- stand the trend of my remarke. While ] an pleading to you as Democrats, I nevertheles speak to all.” They are not recondite; they are matters of familiar learning. There is nothing new in what 1 have said. The alluring prome ises of power, the magnetic preferments of wealth, have ruined men and women and have destroyed empires; and it s well for us to pon- der—not ence, but'dally—upon the danger which confronts us.” Whether it is icable for an educated, intelligent and manly race to be free and at the same time just will be solved the American people. True, this election wiil not be determinative, but it will afford an ar- gument most instructive—an argument h e advocates of decency, if defeated, Wi e et ha 1 o e s for this reason that I belleve the election of Willlam Jennings Brfilfl 18 of primal importance. While Mr. Bryan is an bonest, an able, indeed, an extraordinary man, and is, 00, "I _am glad friend, to . Beverthiless these considerations are Compara: | East. | for some minutes. tively unimportant. I allude to him as the embodiment of a principle; the representative of those doctrines which have been vindicated through the ages. His defeat would be a repu- diation of that for which the patriots of the country have ever contended. When we speak of bimetallism, when we de- mand privileges allowed by our constitution, we plead for the permanency of the republic. Patriotism may indeed coexist with Ignorance. but Intelligence alone can Insure the perpetuity of freedom. Our school houses are everywhere. The masses are considering that which is in books, but It is not from learned page or sculptured pedestal that the true man discovers the road upon which he should tread. If more than a century of free government has not been sufficient to teach us to avold the rocks and shoals of dishonor and destruction which have brought other peoples to ruin, it is dif- ficult, indeed difficult, to appreciate the char- acter of knowledge essential to the permanence of liberty. T trust that 1 have not too much wearled you. What I have said is the honest expres- 8ion cf my heart and seems to be peculiarly appropriate in a Democratic convention, held under the influence of the Fourth of July. It is particularly pleasant to be able to cast our votes in accord with the wishes of the ma- Jority of our countrymen. There are occasions when the call of duty must induce some Of us to join the minority. but in the present instance the sentiment of this convention is overwhelm- ingly in favor of the man who embodies in the highest sense the views which I have expressed and who will faithfully and effectually carry out and maintain the principles to which I have alluded. It is, therefore, with more than the pleasure which such an occasion commonly presente that I ask this convention to accord its undivided indorsement for the chief office in the gift of the American people—the highest and most honorable office in the world—to Wil- llam Jennings Bryan of Nebraska. Hill Talks at Last. Colorado gave way to Illinois and Judge Thompson took the platform while the audience again cried for “Hill.” He began in a ‘tumult, but soon received attention and seconded the nomination in bebalf of his State. Judge Thompson did not take the ten minutes allotted him and as he finished Connecticut yielded for David B. Hill. Even as the State called yielded the convention took up the cry which had | been on its tongue for two days. Flags waved and the delegates arose and cheered with the audience. The men in the Tammany badges New York wearin fegates who kept their were the only del seats, Ex-Senator Hill forced his way to the platform and waved his hand for silence. When the cheers and cries for “Hill” had concluded and the vast audience was seat ed he began to speak slowly, but clearly, | and the attention given him was remar able. The vast hall was almost perfectly silent. ~ His laudation of Bryan was re- celved with &Pp!alxse and cheers, but when he said “Bryan will have the sup- port of a united party,” the convention went wild and the band had to play “America” to still the tumult. ill's speech follows: Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Conven- tion: In behalf of the Democratic masses of the State of New York, for whom I assume to | speak on this occasion, 1 second the nomina- tion which has been made from the § Nebraska. (Renewed applause and cheering.) William J. Bryan does not belong to Nebraska alone; he belongs to the North and the South, to the East and to the West—he belongs to the whole country at large. (Renewed applause and cheering.) It is a nomination already made in the hearts and affections of the American people. (Continued cheering and applause.) From tbe closing of the polls four years ago until this very hour there was never a pos- sihility of any other nomination being made. (Enthustastic cheering and_applause.) He is a gentleman that needs no Introduction to this audience or to the American (Re- newed applause and cheering.) is proud of him, but New York is proud of him (Renewed applause and cheering.) For four years he has upheld the banner of Demo- racy in almost every State in this Union. His voice has been heard, not only in behalf of our principles, but in behall of the cause of the common people, In behalf of the workingmen, in behalf of humanity. (Great applause and cheering.) He will not only have the support of his party—a united party—(applause, cheers and waving of flags lasting for three min- utes) Yields to the Majority. 1, as you well know, was one of those who, in good faith, doubted the wisdom of some portions of the platform, doubted the propriety of going Into detail on certain portions of our financial policy; but the wisdom of this con- vention has determined otherwise, and I ac- quiesce cheerfully in the decisl (Loud ap- plause, cries of “‘Hurrah for Hill, and HiL') 1 am here to say further that the platform that has been read Is worthy of the vote and approval of every man in this country who claims to be a Democrat. (Applause.) Thosewho o mnot admire some portions, can speak for others. If there are some issues which they | | | | | i | | | | | | | do not desire to present as strikingly as others, | they can at least talk about something in this platform that is worthy of their approval. At least in some portions of this country the paramount issue Is going to carry and carry strongly. (Applause.) This is the time for unity and not division. (Applause.) T plead to-night for party harmony and for party success. I plead because of the | dangers which confront us. If we should ha pen to be defeated, which I do mot belleve, what will follow? it means the restoration of a Federal election law. It means a reduction of the_apportionment of members of Congress throughout the Southern States of our Union it means a consequent reduction in the El toral College from our Southern States, and the plea of necessity will be made, because it will be apparent by new-born States of the West which they had relied upon had gone over to the Democratic party. (Applause.) 80 1 am here to say this 18 a most fmportant election for our party, for our country—impor- tant for the best interests of the Amerlcan people. I have no time to analyze this plat- form. We speaking of men and not of measures now. This nomination will meet the approval, based upon this platform, of the people of the (Cheers.) What ‘we need is an old- fashioned, rousing Democratic victory through- out this land. That will mean the restoration of the currency of our fathers. (Great ap- plause.) That will mean home rule for States. That will mean popular government restored at will mean the supremacy of equal laws throughout the country and in this great result which we hope to achieve I_am here to say, simply in conclusion, that New York expects to join you with her thirty-six electoral votes. (Great cheers.) The applause for Senator Hill continuea When order was re- stored the secretary of the convention proceeded with the call of States. Ten- nant Lomax of Alabama briefly seconded the nomination of Bryan. During his #peech the vast aualence grew restless. 8o much confusion existed that it was extremely difficult to hear the speaker's words. In fact, thirty feet from the plat- form they could not be heard. W. B. Moore of North Carolina follow- ed Lomax with a brief eulogy of Bryan. During his speech hundreds of people left the hall, the lateness of the hour and their inability to hear being the motive. Eloquence of Daniel. In the midst of the confusion at the close of Moore's address a Georgia dele- gate arose and on behalf of the South requested that that peerless leader and orator of Virginia, John W. Daniel, be heard. Daniel was escorted to the plat- form and, as he appeared at the front of the chairman’s desk, attired in conven- tional black broadcloth coat and trou- sers and his usual white tle, facing the great audlence, he looked the statesman and orator that he is. He was accorded an enthusiastic reception. His speech was a brilliant and eloquent eulogy of Bryan. ‘When he said: “I second the nomination of one who would rather be right than be President,” a perfect storm of cheers swept over the audience; and when he added: “He 18 right by his noble and dis- cerning nature and he soon will be Pres- ident,”” the thousands present arose from thelr seats and, amid the waving of hun- dreds of flags, cheered for almost a minute. The congratulations recelved b Senator Daniel at the close of his speech amounted to a distinct ovation. XKansas in Line. Up came the short figure of David Overméyer of Kansas. “Mr. Chairman,” he shouted, *“Kansas has the honor to second the nomination of Mr. Bryan and will do so through John H. Atwood of Kansas.” A cheer greeted the close of Overmey- er's brief speech and then Atwood of Kan- sas took the platform and made a short address. H. Fus words of commendation of Mr. Bryan and then came Blalr Lee from Maryland, who made a brief address. After Lee ‘came Thomas J. Gadden of Massachusetts and Thomas E. Barkworth of Michigan. When New Hampshire was called the chairman of the delegation announced that it _had intended to cast its vote for Dayid B. Hill, but it had decided to sec- ond the nomination of Willlam J. Bryan. There were no more second! until Ohio was reached, when W. C. 100k the platform for a few minutes, Former Governor Pattison of Pennsyl- vania came next and received an ovation while on the way to the platform. Throughout his speech he was cl a ‘heered re- E .~ Governor Benton McMillin of nnessee stood in his chalr Instead of walking to the pli T g e R Maloney, & en came Wisconsin, which va of Loutsiana followed in a féw ‘vflach:: the nnml, nation of election day that some of the | | ernment | | | | | And, gentlemen, if we were only we would do more for that peerless man— the Bryan residence. and explicit on every question. donment of the silver spoke through L. H. Bohmrich. Charles | Slater of the District of Clumbia spoke for | a minute. | Hawaii’s Voice Is mard." 2 A ringing cheer followed the call o “Hawaii,” and as Prince David of !haf delegation arose from his seat, the c‘ox: | vention demanded that he take the plat-| form. which be did amid great applause. | “‘Géntlemen of the convention,” he atum:} “the delegates of Hawaii have cqme‘ t;" thousand miles to an%ndh}ms coon‘:gcnetn&:e;‘t | A loud cheer greeted this ann “Sg 1t was multiplied tenfold when bol‘ #9ANA last night Hawall cast the winning vote for 16 to 1 in the committee meeting. | We came here to nominate that greatest | of Americans, towering head an shoul-! ders over all his countrymen: the man who is brave enough to stand up accord- ing to his own principles. That man, g an we nominate. gentiemen, s the m: a State | Willlam Jennings Bryan.” | Mrs. Cohen of Utah came next and was | received with terrific applause. She spoke | for not over a half minute, and so faintly | that her voice cold scarcely be heard. She | seconded the nomination of Mr. Bryan in | behalf of Utah. | Mrs. Cohen's speech concluding the | nominating speeches the secretary began to call the roll of States on the ballot for | the Presidential nomination. As the rollcall proceeded the shouts of | approval of the unanimity of the vote| seemed to increase. All the large States were cheered heartily as one after an- other they cast their votes for Mr. Bryan. The announcement by Chairman Rich- ardson that Mr. Bryan had been noml--‘ nated for President of the United States unanimously was received with great ap- plause, but It did not compare with pre- vious demonstrations during the day. The huge flag suspended from the roof which hnfi played its part earlier in the session | was again lowered, the band played and | the people cheered. Standing on their | seats some of the delegates waved flags | or standards, but the enthusiasm did not | run at high tide. The convention adjourned until I morrow morning. AGAINST THE TRUSTS | AND IMPERTALISM Bryan Gratified by the Adoption of the Platform and Declares It Is Explicit on Every Question. LINCOLN. July 5.—News of the nomi- | nation of Willlam Jennings Bryan for | President did not arouse the tumult of enthusiasm to-night that it did four years ago, when the convention at Chicago sim- | ilarly honored him. His selection lo—da)‘i as his party's standard bearer had been so long forecasted that anything short of | a unanimous call would have been a sur- | prise. | There was no marked demonstration at | Near-by neighbors | came"in to extend congratulations and | others called up the nominee by tele- phone. Late to-night Mr. Bryan repeated what he has said o many times before— he would go to Kansas Clty. When asked for a statement after his | nomination, Mr. Bryan gave out the fol- | lowing: | “I am very much gratified to learn of | the adoption of a platform which is clear The con- | troversy over the silver plank was not a controversy between men who differed in principle, but rather a difference of opin- | ion as to the best method of stating the uestion. If we only had Democrats to 30:!] with, a simple reafirmation would | have been sufficlent, but we have to deal with the Republicans as well as the Dem- | ocrats, and some of the Republicans | would’ misconstrue our purpose and en- deavor to twist it into evasion or aban- | uestion. | “Our appeal is to the patriotism and conscience of the people and we must take | them Into our confidence if we expect | them to have confidence in us. Our plat- | form deals honestly and fearlessly with every question before the public and since we have nothing to explain we can spend all our time in assaults upon Republican policles, The industrial trusts have alarmed many who were not with us in our fight against the money trust in 1890, We shall not disappoint them: we shall not cease our efforts until every private monopoly is destroyed. “Imperialism appeals to many as the most dangerous of the evils now menac- ing our country. It involves not only a change in our ideas of government but a return to the militarism of the Old World. No matter how many may differ as to the relative importance of the ques- | tion now before the country, every one must recognize that an economic evil can be corrected more easily than one which attacks the foundations of government. | 1f we adhere to the principle that gov- is a thing made by the people | for themselves the people can in time rem- | edy every wrong; but if that doctrine is | once surrendered the people are powerless | to redress any grievances. The six and a half millions who supported the Chicago | platform in 189 stand like a solid wall | against the trusts and against imperial- ism. _If 10 per cent of those who by voting | the Republican ticket brought the pres- ent_dangers upon the country will join with us this nation will once more be- come the champion of liberty and an in-| spiration to the oppressed everywhere." s bty OPPOSES CIVIL SERVICE. California League Sends a Message | to the Convention. The following message has been sent to the Democratic National Convention: To the Delegates to the National Democratic | Convention, In Session at Kansas City, Mo.: | The Anti-Civil Bervice League of Californi; begs to remind the delegates comprising the nominating convention of the Democratic party that there is expected of them a plain and un- equivocal declaration in the platform adopted at Kansas City in line with the action of the Chicago convention and platform in ref- erence to the so-call elvil service system In Federal offices. Thousands of citizens In and out of the great parties are awake to the necessity of some definite ac- tion in this matter, If they are to be brought out to the polls on election day. The Anti- Civil Service League is organized to solidify and concentrate the opposition to this un- American_system of life tenure in public of- fice for Cleveland's appointees—a_ system de- rived from King George of England, and one of the wrongs that actuated our forefathers in throwing oft the hated yoke of tyranny. Make opposition to the system a part of your ‘‘de- claration of indenendence.’” A large number of veterans who are mem- | bers of this league who have been unjustly re- moved to make room for Cleveland's civil service proteges join us in this message and ask you to insert the plank mentioned if you desire the support of the thousands who are | opposed to the civil service sham. The Ameri- | clwefivl! will never submit to dictation from | 000 officeholders who are to hold until old age retires them and then to be the reciplents of Government bounty in the form of pensions for superannuated officials. In conclusion we desire to say that the fore- going s presented in good faith and we ho t will receive the consideration and respectful attention its merits warrant. The Anti-Civil Service League of California. J. McCOY, Assistant Secretary. PRINCE OF WALES’ (ASSAILANT CONVICTED Sentenced by the Assize Court to Be Confined in a Reformatory Until | He Becomes of Age. BRUSSELS, July 5—The Assize court to-day returned = verdict of guilty of at- tempt to kill the Prince of Wales against Jean Baptiste Sipido, who fired at the | Prince in this city on April 4. The court considered that Sipido acted without dis- cernment and sentenced him to a reform- ’-t;'lrty until he shall have attained his ma- ority. Meert, Penchot and Meire, the instiga:- ors of the attack upon the Prince, were acquitted on the ground that they consid- ered the plot a joke. sty R Motorman Censured. LOS ANGELES, July 5.—The Coroner this morning held an inquest on the body of Arthur E, Harrington, the wheelman in yu(erdfl"l Banta Monica road race who was killed being struck by an electric car. The jury found that the ac- cldent was due to either carelessness or lack of judgment on the part of Motor- man Myers. P S Injured by a Firecracker. SANTA ANA, July 5—A dynamite CHILDRENX Summer Footwear. loded in the hands of Fred f)’;]:ketliwflppeven-yenr-old son of George Opp, to-day, injuring him fatally. ys hand was mangled, a hole was torn in his left breast and his eye was blown out. = il i Sporting Resort Burned. SAN JOSE, July 5—“The Cottage.” a famous sporting resort in the foothills between Saratoga and Los Gatos. was de- stroyed by fire early this morning, re- sulu’ng trzxm fireworks. The place was well known to San Francisco sporting men. There was $1500 insurance, but the Joss will probably be three times that The place was owned by J. Zllelovitch of San Francisco. 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