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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
5
Omaha attorney Ignatius J. Dunn who placed William Jennings Bryan in nomination addressed the Denver gathering. The report lists the principal nominating and seconding speeches delivered during the convention session through the early hours.
The speech argues a crisis in the republic due to corporate influence and calls for a Democratic leader. It extols William Jennings Bryan as the standard bearer, praising his honesty, statecraft, and faith in the people. It also lauds Minnesota Governor John A Johnson as the party’s ideal presidential candidate, highlighting his reform record and leadership qualities.
Mr Hammond quoted a line about the Union’s great galaxy of commonwealths sending delegates from earnest and impatient peoples, determined to push public progress. The remarks framed a vision of collaborative governance across states and the federal framework.
The speaker urges unity within the Democratic Party under a leader who embodies the people’s demands. He hails the son of Swedish immigrants from North Dakota, born amid poverty, raised by a hardworking mother, and shaped by immigrant hardship into a character fit to guide the nation.
Lt Handy submits Judge George Gray for nomination, praising his ability patriotism mature judgment and devotion to democratic principles. He cites Gray’s wide experience in governmental affairs and strong commitment to democracy as key qualifications.
The passage argues that the best suited candidate for president should seek the nomination. It states that Judge George Gray is not the most eager for the role and that other candidates desire the nomination more than he does. The text reflects party speculation on leadership and candidacy readiness.
The speech extols George Gray as a public servant with no personal ambition and urges Delaware to nominate William Jennings Bryan for president. It argues the party must change, cites the need to defeat the Republicans, and praises Bryan’s honesty, patriotism, and leadership through war and peace.
North Carolina Governor Robert Glenn seconded Bryan's nomination and argued that Republicanism breeds crime and corruption while democracy protects all. He cited divinity rhetoric by Republicans and urged voters to consider a century of past history as a guide to the future amid discussing national suffering and poverty.
The remark notes that the Democratic party twice bore its banner in Mr. Bryan’s hands yet failed to secure victory. It adds that, as Bryan himself stated, he kept faith with the banner’s symbol despite the losses.
Ex Senator John M. Gearin endorses William Jennings Bryan, pledging the Pacific Coast delegation. He declares labor protection and opposition to Republican centralization, criticizing the party as sham and exposing tensions between democracy and centralized wealth. Bryan is praised as the unifying voice for labor and investment against false tariff claims.
Ollie James of Kentucky seconded Bryan’s nomination in a short speech, praising Bryan as the strongest proponent of democracy and consitutional government. He argued Bryan faces a powerful Wall Street opposition and warned of a costly defeat if opponents prevail next November.
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