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. V Ohlyr Afternoon Papjsr in the 5tatc of North Carolina With Leased Wire and Full Press ;Dispaiw LAST EDITION r ; 1 -, 4 - w ' - ALL THIS UAllBXriM TTOrRAEEIGH EVENING TIME VOLUME 30. RALEIGH, N. C, FRIDAy, JULY 10, 1908. price 5 CEirra ME OM Effltt" SAYS BRYAW MW K WAS TOIiflMATEB ffiCAU In Statement Issued This Morning From Fairview, Democratic Nominee Says He Will Not, in the Event of Election, Be Candidate for Second Term This is Reiteration of Announcement Made After Convention of 1896 and 1900 Believes No President Who is Looking for Re election Can Serve Country With Absolute Singleness of Purpose in Office. VICE-PRESIDENT WILL BE NAMED TlflS AFTERNOON Much Talk All Morning About Judge William J. Gaynor, Justice of Brooklyn Supreme Court, Who is Believed to Be Man to Add Strength to Ticket in New York His Selection Counted On to Pull Into Line Hearst's Independents in Greater City and Beyond Understood He Would Be Willing to WHAT MR. BRYAN HAS (By Leased Wire to The Times) Fitirvlew, Neb., Jnly 10 "The presidency is the highest official post lion in the world, and no one occupying it enn afford to have his views upon public questions biusrd by personal ambition, Recogniz ing; Ids responsibility to God and his obligation to his countrymen, he should enter upon the discharge of his duties with Mingltmesg of purpose. Believing that one can best do this when he is not plann ing for a second term, I announce now, as I have on former occas ions, that if elected I shall not he a candidate for re-election." Then Mr. Bryan added: "This nomination is as pure u nomination from the people us was ever made. If elected, my obligation will be to the people. I appreciate the lvonor the more because it came not from one person or a few persons, but from the rank and file of the democratic party, acting freely and without compulsion." (By W. G. P. PRICE) Denver, July 10 By a practically unanimous vote, William Jennings Bryan was named by the national democratic convention as its candidate for president at 3:42, Denver time, this morning, after an all-night session which at flrat was wildly enthusiastic, then tiresome, and finally enthus iastic. . . ,': " . ' Before the secretary had compiled the vote, Representative Hammond, who had named Gov. John A, Johnson, moved to make the nomination unanimous. He was quickly followed by Delaware, Georgia, and other states which had cast votes for either Gray or Johnson. These resolutions were carried with a wild whoop and the convention recessed until 1 o'clock today, when a running-mate for Bryan will be named. The Night in Brier Nominating and seconding speeches were delivered in the following order: I. J. Dunn, of Omaha, nominated Bryan, Alabama having yielded to Nebraska. Mr. Dunn was Interrupted by a demonstration lasting over an hour. . Arkansas yielded to Oicgon and former Senator Geary, of Oregon, seconded Bryan's nomination. Kansas yielded to Gov. R. B. Glenn, of North Carolina, who seconded the nomination of Bryan. Colorado yielded to Virginia and Gov. Swanson seconded the nomina tion of Bryan. W. S. Hammond, of Minnesota, nominated Johnson. The nomination was seconded by delegates from Minnesota, Georgia, and Connecticut. Irving .Handy, of Delaware, nominated Gray, ' Th3 chairman then Introduced Gov. Haskell, of Oklahoma, chairman of the committee on resolutions, who presented the platform. Florida yielded to Missouri and Augustus Thomas, of Missouri and New York, seconded Bryan's nomination. ; . - Hill, of Georgia, on behalf of the minority from that state, pledged to Bryan Georgia's 13 electoral votes. Senator Mooney. of Texas, by favor of Idaho, and former Congressman W. B. Wlllams, of Illinois, seconded 'Bryan In short speeches. - . Indiana gave way to Kentucky and Congressman Ollle James took the stand. The big Kentuckian Is very popular. He is a good speaker to such a Crowd. ; He thinks Bryan is the greatest man that ever lived, and he doesn't care who knows It. He was given the finest spontaneous sample of enthusiasm when he concluded. 1 . '" J. B. Sullivan, of Iowa, and J. B. Gllmore, of Louisiana, had a hard time making a few brief remarks, aa did Mr. Reed, of Kansas City. New York had nothing to say and New Jersey seconded Gray briefly. Nebraska gave way .to Congressman Heflln, ' of' Alabama,- and this statesman bad a "bard row of stumps to hoe," as his fellow Alabamans would put it. The guying began with bis first sentence and continued uhlU ho finished. Mr. Heflln made hla speech, judging from hie gestures, but only the people on the stand Immediately behind him beard It. . (Continued Ott Pg Beren) , ' , Run With Bryan. TO SAY ABOUT IT. a William Jennings Bryan, Nominated For President. I i 1 I rrvi ol ,- John &njs Jail Committed at 2 O'clock This Had Made Confession of for Pisfol and Got it After the examination of a dozen witnesses for the state the defense did not go on the stand Police Jus tice Badger this afternoon commit ted John Evans, a negro, to jail to await the next term of criminal court for the murder of his father, Gus Evans, Sunday morning, June 28. The police department had worked the case up well, had discovered be yond a doubt that John Evans had on the night of the murder sought and sought until he had found a gun with which to use for something. Maggie Evans, sister of the de fendant, testified to threats her father had made, and other wltnosses stated that John was out looking for a aun. A point which the attorneys ! argued at length was the admission of the testimony of Capt. Mart. Thompson, to whom John Evans had made a cohfesslon of the crime. The case was cut short at 2 o'clock by the defense waiving further examina tion.' ' The shooting was done Sunday morning, June 28, while Gus Evans Afternoon Without Bail-Negro Crime to Officer Sought on Night of Tragedy. was lying in Ills lied at a window. No one was with him. He died last Monday in St. Agnes' Hospital and his Son Is charged with the crime, Dr. L.' B. Capohart, colored, the first witness, knew Ous Evans, who lived at 407 east Lenoir street, and attend, ed him. Evans was In great pain, hav. ing been shot twice. He was at the point of collapse. Was carried to the hospital, as bullet In back was liable to result fatally. Evans died Monday morning from the effects Of the wound in the back. Father Hud Threatened Family. Maggie K vans, a sister of John Evans and daughter of the dead man, was awakened by the quarreling of her father and ran out of the house be cause he, looking for a knife, had de clared he would kill all of the family. As she started out she met John near the gate. John asked about the trouble and she told him that her father was "going to kill all of us." Then Maggie returned to the house. Jn the mean' time Qua Evans, he father, had become quiet. She did not see John Main un til after the shooting. The father was on a bod near the window, while Mag (Continued on Page Eight.). SIE PEOPLE WAN3QED HI SINGLE-HANDED BRYAN WINS Oil! Didn't Have Organization Willi Him But Did Have Votes of Delegates (By, HECTOR EL WELL.) Denver, Col., July 10. The nomi nation of William J. Bryan-at 3:45 o'clock this morning was one of the most remarkable exhibitions of one man power that has been exhibited In the history of American politics. It was greater than that popularity accredited to President Roosevelt, who nominated William H. Taft in Chicago two weeks ago, because, having the powers Of federal patron age back of him, he had the strong est organization Imaginable. ' Wifllam J. Bryan carried the dem ocratic convention by a " vote of ij9 2 , single-handed. He did not have the organization but he did have the ballots. The leaders of the party in their y own hearts were against him, buj: still, In one of the most remarkable sessions of its kind, the 1,006 democratic delegates voted and, by an' overwhelming majority, showed they were for Bryan's nomi nation, dye'splte what the party lead ers thought. - Rk'fan's .lay!ire: U ' irtory. -No one can help but admire a man who could accomplish What he did in Denver today, Just as the daylight crept up on the east and brought into view the piled, masses of the Rock ies. No one can say but that he did it single-handed and alone. The en thusiasm which came at the last mo ment came because the leaders saw that it was inevitable -Bryan would be nominated by just what he said he would, and that was by over 800 votes. The demonstration of the day be fore was the prophet of what was to follow 24 hours later. There was no doubt In the world but that it had been carefully .planned -to' have blind Senator Gore make the first mention of Bryan's name to the convention to draw It out, and that the sentiment was there that day. He found out. The-delegates stood on their chairs for 8S .minutes and cheered. That foretold what happened in the early down of Denver, today, As a poll of the votes of states was taken, surprise aiter surprise fol lowed. The only states which de manded a noli of their deleeates were Vow VnrV . nnH Pwnncvl van in In Pennsylvania, where Col. J. M. Guf Xey fought against Bryan but was beaten, the vote was divided, but most of them went to Bryan. In New York "Boss" Charles F. Murphy led the list of Bryan voters and, under the unit rule which prevailed there, the 78 votes of New York went to Bryan. Illinois stood out solid, 54 votes for Bryan. The settlement for the nominee at the head of the ticket does not settle everything. There were anywhere from 20 to 40 candidates In the field for the second place on the ticket. Most of these men seconded the nomination of Bryan early this morning. Today, when the convention convenes at 1 o'clock, there may be another battle unless the Bryan steam roller keeps up the pace and names the man who will be Bryan's running mate. New V'ork Can Have Second. There are at least two strong possi bilities In the field. Judge Gray, of Delaware, ran ahead of Gov. John A. Johnson, of Minnesota, In the voting for first place and today It Is conceded that if he will take the second place there can be no question of his nomi nation. The other man Is Archibald McNeil, of Connecticut. If Gray does not take the place, McNeill Is the strongest man. From Francis Burton Harrison, of New York, the list dwindles in importance. It finishes on some one in the west. It is conceded that the east shall have the naming of the vice-president and New York Is the logical stae to get it. What happened in Denver's beautiful convention hall early this morning was not unknown to the nominee. CoL Jno. 1. Martin, sergean-at-arms, got Into . . t . I - I . W Tl ... ... U 1 n . 1 cominuiiiuiiun wun jnr. jdiuii ujr (vug 'dtstarice telephone when the second (Contined on Fag Seven.) NO VIGE-PRESmENT YET Kern and Towhe Proposed, Others to Follow, and Result's in Doubt at Late Hour This Afternoon. Denver, Col., July 10 3 p. m ., Rocky Mountain Time hour no ballot has been taken on a candidate 'for vice-president. (By ELI KOESER) Denver, July 10 When the hour at which the convention was sched uled to assemble for the last day's session arrived, the galleries were crowded to their capacity, but only a few delegates were In their seats. Their appearance, as they strag gled into the hall, evidenced weari ness, and they brightened only when the question of the vicepresidency was mentioned. Up until the opening of the session the name of Judge Gray was men tioned by the delegates, notwith standing the fact that he was opposed to being named.' Texas was the most persistent boomer in this direction. The members of the Texas delegation went through the hall, urging that their suggestion be supported. ; j As to Judge Gray's opposition to being named, the argument is ad JAMES, MlILt, F Four Men That Loom Large in Vice-Presidential Calcula tion Today (Hy RALPH M. WHITESIDE) Denver, July 10 "Who is to bo Bryan's running mate? That is the lone question to be decided before the ' democratic national convention of j 1 90S passes into the political history jof the country. I At this writing, this is not to be 'answered unless the leaders have decided on a man. In whose favor the word will he passed along to vote when the time comes. One thing Is certain no man will bo chosen who is not perfectly satisfactory to Mr. Bryan. This is not to be taken that ' Mr. Bryan will dictate a man, or that he will even express any decided choice, but the man to be chosen will have the approval of the presidential nominee. Tames Popular Willi Hryanites. It would not be at all surprising if (Continued on Page Seven.) PT.F.nftTIS flP AND Hill Regulation of Injunction by return to old law. Eliminate graft from public and industrial life. Denounce 'waste of people's money, and promise economy la administration. Curtailment of ofllceholders. Support of civil service nnd promotion for merit alone. Ininicdlntiv niul unqualified reduction of the tariff In certain ,. lines, . t Conitcrvullon of natural resources. Kcorgnniznt Ion of the house of representatives, and elimina tion of the upcaker's domination. Protection of Americans ut homo and abroad. Levying of income tax. Popular election of senators. Admission of Arizona and New Mexico to statehood. Establishment of national bureau of health. ' Oppose immigration of Asiatics who cannot be amalgamated : with the population of the United State. Greater nary, with fleets in both the Atlantic and Pacific as a means of defense. . Speedy completion of the Panama canal. Admission of Hawaii and Porto Rico to territorial right. Oppose using; navy to collect private debts. ' , . :.':. Favor generous pension policy. ( i - :-, , Vv , Support sovereign rights of the states. ' " ' Extension of agricultural, mechanical, and Industrial training. ' Construction of post roads. '' ' ' ,"' ";: 'V-' Championship of equal righto to all, ';'," v'V'', -At this vanced that be has not' openly an nounced a determination not to be a candidate, and that the call of the democrats for the service of one whom they believe to be the proper man for the place puts it up to Judge Gray to do as democracy demands. Then again Kern, of Indiana, was strongly boomed. "Jim"; Dahlman expressed the opinion that the chan ces were ten to eight In favor of Mr; Kern's nomination, and this state ment, coming from & source so close to Mr. Bryan, did much to Convince the delegates that the matter of the ; vice-presidency had been arranged. To Choose National Chairman. (By Leased Wire to The Times.) Denver, July 10 The national committee Will hold a meeting' after the adjournment of today's session to (Continued on Page Seven.) ELEGANT IM1 PutsFinishingTouchtoBryan's Triumph With Climax That Will Linger Long (Uy JAMES SCHERMERHORN.) Denver, Col., July 10. It was fh ting that a brilliant lawyer from Omaha by the name of Dunn, (Ig natius J., to be exact), should put the finishing touch upon Bryan's tri umph. Whether he did it well or 111 It does not matter; as a matter of fact, ho did it mighty well, recounting all of attribute and achievement "hat- have made the Nebraskan the man of tho hour. It was one of the pre determined things of this foreor dained affair that there Bhould be a response that should be heard around the nation. And there was. : "Nebraskn's Unaccountable Son." Dunn's impassioned climax, spoken from the soul and from bis swaying; shoulders, "Nebraska's unaccounta ble son, William Jennings Bryan," were the last articulate sounds that (Continued on Page Seven.) 9 TUT1. PLATFORM LAWYER DUNK S t ' V i . t-. " yph;y 0. o o o f o ' ' r. TKTT
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