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irad. When the enthusiasm had run for nineteen and cne-half minutes Chairman Richardson commenced - to pound vigor ously for order. Once more the excited and perspiring crowd got Into a Mate ot quietude, succumbing because of fatigue, rather than obeying the gavel. The par tially demolished state standards were put back in their places and*pantlng ami exhausted the deligations prepare*-*! for the seconding of the nomination. in the midst of the convention hum. Arkansas yielded to Texas and Mr. Perkins began *. speech s?conding Mr. Bryan. lie laud ed the platform and said somaother per tinent things but the crowd's appetite had been whetted for ’he nominal lon and his vole; was hardly distinguishable above the din. His finish was applauded and then the voice of the clerk calling the roll was drowned out by vociferous cheers for -Hill. Hill!" Ex-Governor White, of California, got the platform, however, and h'.s stentorian tones soon demanded at tention and bv his decided delivery he kept th* .-.invention somewhat in order. He was heard distinctly, his big voice Ailing the hall and at each of the telling points In his address applause broke forth. Colorado gave way to Illinois and Judge Thompson to**k the platform, while th% audience again cried for "Hill." He began tn a tumult, but soon received attention and seconded the nomination in behalf of hts state Judge Thompson did not take the ten minutes allotted him and when he finished Connecticut yielded tor David B. Hill. Hill Lands Bryan. Even as the state yielded, the conven tion took up the cry which has been on Its tongue for two days Flags waved and the delegates rose and cheered with the audience. The men in New York wearing the Tammany badges were the only delegates who kept their seats. Ex- Senator Hill forced his way to the plat form and waved hts hand for silence. When the cheers and cries of "Hill. HUH” had <*oncluded and the vast audience was seated. he began to speak slowly, but clearly, and the attention given him was , remarkable. The vast hall was almost silent. His laudation of Bryan was re- i craved with applause 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. "His tn- : tegrity has never been questioned." as- - serted Mr. Hill, and the audience yelled | "that's so.” His explanation of his posi tion on the platform and his acquiescence ' with the will of the majority called for heartier applause than had been evident before and the good offices of the band were again necessary to get attention for him. "This nomination will meet the ap proval of the east." he said, and enthused , his auditors. In closing he said: "New York expects to join with you with her thirty-six electoral votes." and then, as he stepped down from the platform the convention be came a bedlam again. •'Hill for vice president!” was one of the cries raised, and delegates all over the hall were on their feet except the five rows of Tammany men. Ex-Senator Edward Murphy, as Hill passed to his seat, grasped his hand and shook it hear tily. Thon Mr Shea, of Brooklyn, did the same and others in the row. but Mr. Croker sat immobile and Mr. Hill passed htm without any salutation. The applause for Senator Hill continued for some minutes. When order was restored the secretary of the convention proceeded with the call of states. Tennant Lomax. ofg Alabama, I briefly seconded the nomination of Mr. , Bryan. During his speech the audience ' became restless. Ho much contusion ex isted that it was extremely difficult to < hear the speaker's words. In fact, thirty ; feet tr<>m the platform they could not | be heard. \\ B. Moore, of North Carolina, fol- : lowed Mr. Lomax with a brief eulogy of Air Bryan. During his speech hundreds > ot people left tile hall, the lateness ot the i 1> ,r and their inability to hear being the reason. In tne midst of the confusion at the <l* *.-*•• **f Mr Moore’a address a Georgia ; delegate rose and on behalf of the south requ< sted that that peerless leader and orator of Virginia. John W. Daniel, be culled upon io address the convention. ■ S* nator Daniel was escorted to the plat form and as he appeared at the front of :• a. attired In a conven tional black bronocioth coat and trousers and hl.- usual while tie, facing the great audience, he looked the statesman and orator that he is. He was accorded an enthusiastic reception Hts •■p.-ech was a brilliant ano eloquent eulogy of Air. Bryan. When he said: "I second the nomination of one who would rather be right than be president." a p* elect storm of cheers went <Arer the audience, and when he said. "He Is right, by hts noble and discerning nature, and h* soon will be president," the thousands pre -ent rose from their seats and amid th* waving of hundreds of flags, cheered for almost a minute. At the close of his sp»e*h Mr Daniel was given a distinct ! came the short figure of David Ovcr m*-i» r. of Kansas. "M- chairman." he shouted. "Kansas has the honor to sn .irx! the nomination of Mr Bryan an*! will do so through John H Atwo*>d. of Kansas." A *h* r tree'..l the clone xt Mr. Over r v.r’s -• • : ..minuting spc.cfc. and then M- A".v I. of Kai*.is tn.idq w short ad dress A hen New Hampshire w» called the chairman of the *i* legation announced that it had intended to cast Its vote for David B. HUI. but it had decided to sec ond th** nomination of Bryan. There were no more seconding speeches until Oh'o was reached, when W. C. Baker took the platf«?rm for a few minutes. F run r Governor Robert E. Pattison. of P* tins- Iv.tnla. came next am received an ovirlon whll*- on the way to the platform. He spoke better than most of those who bet r.* h’m had second**! the nomination of Bryan and he received the attention of t> • convention at once and through out ids speech, which he had the Judg ment to be brief. He was cheered re- P »t*dly. Gov.-rnor Benton McMillin, of Tennes s-e. M«od In his chair Instead of walking • : cf rm for the few words In which he seconded the nomination of Bryan. V. rmont followed with a short se co mi lt - sp ch. .it liver* d bv T. W Maloney, i* d 'b*n came Wisconsin, which spoke through L. G. Bob.mrlch. Charles Slater, of the District of Co lumbia .~p*>ke for a minute. 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Readers are requested to write without delay. ment and it was multiplied ten fold when he added: "And last night she cast the winning vote for IS to 1 In the committee meet ing." 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 could scarcely be h**ard. She seconded the nomination of Mr. Brvan In behalf of Utah. Her speech concluding the nominating speeches, the secretary began to call the mil of states on the ballot for the presidential nomina tion. As the roll call proceeded the shouts of approval of the unanimity of the vote seemed to Increase. All of the large states were cheered heartily, as one after another thev cast their votes for Bryan. Georgia. Indiana. Illinois. Kentucky and Massachusetts v ere cheered cordially, but when Missouri, and a minute later. Nebraska, were called the convention fair ly palpitated with enthusiasm. So it was, too. when the state of New York was called, the convention rising to its feat and cheering. The list of stateg and territories was completed with the calling of the terri tory of Hawaii. The announ *<*m*nt of Chairman Rich ardson that Mr. Bryan had been nomina ted for president of the I’nlted 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 had played Its part earlier in the session was again lowered, the band played and the people cheered. Standing on their seats some of the deb-gntes waved flags or standards, but the enthusiasm did not run at high tide. As the people already were leaving the hall. Chairman Richard son announced at MB that the conven tion was adjourned until 10:30 o’clock to morrow morning. STEVENSON NOMINATED. K ANSAR CITY. July The dem ocratic national ticket was com pleted today by the nomination of Adlat E. Stevenson for vice presi dent. Nomination came on the first bal lot, state after state Joining tn the wild scramble to record their support of the winning candidate. It was not accom panied by any such frantic demonstra tion of approval as had marked the proceedings at the previous stages, al though the result followed a spirited and highly dramatic contest between the advocates of Stevenson. Hill and the lesser candidates. Th* dis tinct triumph of the day in tho way ot a popular ovation was that accorded to Senator Hill. It was accompanied, too, by a remarkable acene when Hill earnest ly protested to hts friends against being placed In rominatlon. and then, finding his protest tn vain, he strode to the plat form. and In tones which left no doubt of his sincerity, earnestly besought the convention not to make him the nominee. The proceedings today moved with greater briskness than on the two preced ing days, for there was none of the tedi ous waits for the p’atform and committee reports. The great auditorium was truly demo- What David B. Hill Said in Seconding Bryan to Lead Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Convention—ln behalf of the democratic masses of the state of New York, for whom I assume to speak <n this occasion, I second the nomination which has been made from the state cf Nebraska. (Ap plause and cheering.) Allllam J. Bryan does not belong to Nebraska More; he belongs to the north and the south, to the east and to the west —he belongs to the country at large. (Applause end cheer ing.) It is a nomination already made tn the hearts and affections of the Ameri can people. (Continued cheering end ap plause.) From the closing of the pells four years ago until this very hour there never was a possibility of any ether ncm- Ination being made. (Enthusiastic cheer in* and applause.) He Is a gentleman that needs no Introduction to this audi ence. nor to the American people. (Re newed applause and cheering.) Nebraska is proud of him. but New York is proud of him also, for four years he has (pheld the banner of demoenu y In almost every state In this union. His voice has been heard not only in behalf of our principles, but in behalf of the cause of the com mon people; in behalf of the workingmen, in behalf of humanity. He will not only have the support of his party—a united party—(applause, cheers and waving of flags, lasting for three minutes, the band joining in the demonstration, playing "America")—he is strong, strong vlth :he masses.strong with th* farmer.strong with the artisan —stronger even than his own cause. His Integrity has never Icen ques tioned during ail the time that he has been under the gaze of the American people. (Cheers.) His sta’es-nanshlp has exhibited in the halls of congress. No others have served during such a brief period that made such an impression on the minis and hearts and consciense of the American people. (Applause.) The cause he represents is peculiarly the cause of the people. His election x'ill mean honesty and Integrity In public of fice. It will mean the amelioration c f the people; it will mean the destruction of criminal trusts and monojeilies (Ap plause.) It will mean economy and re trenchment in governmental affairs, it will mean the supremacy of th* consti tution everywhere throughout the land, wherever the flag floats. (Applause.) It will mean a re.turn to the advocacy <*f the cratlc whin the session began. Anticipa ting the dot* of the convention. the gen eral public was admitted freely, and great crowds emptied into the body of the hail, not only tilling every available seat, but Bjsj overflowing into the arena reserved for the delegates, while some more adven turesome individuals scaled the iron girders and looked down from a dizzy height on the 1 copie packed below. The crow-1 practically t«>ok possession of the itro.ic d.ngs. and at this the chairman and his officials were so powerless to pro ceed that they gave up to the multitude until the various demonstrations spent themselves. Almost a Landslide for Towne. On the tall for nominations Alabama yielded to Minnesota, and th» latter staff presented its young champion of republic anism and democracy, Charles A. 'low.ie The mentitn of his name was the signal for a flattering demonstration in his honor, men and women Joining In the out burst. Far off in a corner of the audi torium a young woman could be seen frantically waving in one hand a litho graph of the Minnesotan and tn the other the stars ar.d stripes. On the floor the Nebraska. Minnesota and one or two other delegations joined in the demon stration. but it was noticeable that It did not woke any widespread enthusiasm among these who were about to do the voting. Gradually other delegations be gan to rise, some of the New Yorkers get ting to .heir feet, tnd for a moment it looked as though the convention might be carried off its feet. But against this was h< ard a counter-storm of protestation and discordant hisses. For ten minutes the demonstration to Towne lasted with vary ing degrees of Intensity. Meantime at tention was being directed lo an excited group massed in front of the New iork section wl'h Hill the center of a strug gling line ot delegates. They pressed lor ward from all quarters of the ha I, urging him to permit his name to be placed be fore the convention. The face of the New Torker was a study as the demands on him came from all sides. He sat n> the front row of delegates. with ex-Scnator Murphy on his right and Judge Van Wyck on his immediate left. A second seat away was Mr. Croker. HUI protested vociferously. Judge Van Wyck said he could not t efuse. Murphy and Croker pleaded with bUn to obey the will of the THE WEEKLY CONSTITUTION: ATLANTA, GA., MONDAY, JULY 9, 1900. BRYAN PLEASED WITH THE PLATFORM LINCOLN, NEB., July 3.—News of the nomination of William Jennings Bryan for president did not arouse the tumult of enthusiasm tonight that it did four years ago. when the convention at Chicago similarly honored him. At the Bryan home, Mr. Bryan was reclining on a lounge in the parlor with only the family present, when State Senator Talbot, In the telegraph room above, shouted: ”You’re nominated, old man.” Mr. Bryan tonight gave out the following on the Kansas City platform: •T am very gratified to learn of the adoption of a platform which is clear and explicit on every question. The controversy over the rllver plank was not a controversy between men who differed In principle, but rather a dif ference of opinion as to the best method of stating the question. If we only had democrats to deal with, a simple reaffirmation would have been sufficient, but we have to deal with republicans as well as democrats, and some of the republicans would misconstrue a reaffirmation and endeavor to twist it Into an evasion or abandonment of the silver question. "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 platform deals honestly and fearlessly with every question before the public, and since we have nothing to explain we can spend alt of our time in assaults upon republican policies. The industrial trusts have alarmed many who were not with us in our fight against the money trust in 1896. We shall r.ot disappoint them; we shall not cease In our efforts until every private monopoly Is destroyed. "Imperialism appeals to many as the most dangerous of the evils now menacing our country. It involves not only a change in our head of government, but returns to the militarism of the old world. No matter how men may differ as to the relative importance of the questions now before the convention, ©very one must recognize that an evil can be corrected more easily than one which attacks the foundation of government. If we adhere to the prin ciple that government la a thing maade by the people for themserves, the people can in time remedy every wrong, but if that doctrine Is once surrendered the people are powerless to redress any grievance. The six and a half mil lions who supported the Chicago platform in 1896 stand like a solid wall against the trusts and against imperialism. If 10 per cent of these, who, by voting the republican ticket, brought the present dangers upon the country will Join with us, this nation will once more become the champion of liberty and an Inspiration to the oppressed everywhere.” convention and accept. While the plead ings continued, the call of Delaware was heard above the roar, and Delaware yield ed her place to New York. At this the bulky form of Senator Grady, of New York, pushed through the densely packed aisles to the platform. There was a hush to hear what the New Yorker had to offer. "In behalf of the united democracy of New York," shouted Senator Grady, "I present as a candidate for vice president the name of David Bennett Hill.” Tidal Wave for Hill. The effect was electrical and a tidal wave of enthusiasm swept over the con vention. Delegates stood on chairs and waved frantically In solid phalanxes. Flags and standards were again mingled in triumphant procession, while a sound from Niagara roared through the great structure. Grady stood there proudly waiting for the storm to subside. But as he waited tho audience observed a strange pantomime. They saw Hill leave the New York delegation and push through the crowd up to the platform. They could see him appeal to Grady to withdraw him. while Grady’s answer was principles of the declaration of independ ence. (Applause.) It will prove a bless ing. not only to those who vote for him, but the few who may vote against him (Loud applause.) I. as you well know, was one of those who, in good faith, doubted the wisdom of some portions of platform; doubted the proprl?ty of going Into details of certain portions cf our financial policy, but the wisdom of this convention has determined otherwise and I acquiesce cheerfully In the decision. (Isold applause and cries of “Hurrah fol Hill. Bryan and Hill.”) I am hvre to say further that the platform that has been read is worthy the vote and ap proval of every man who claims to be a democrat in this country. Those who do not admire some portions can speak for others. If there are some issues v hlch they do not desire to present ns strong as some others, they can at least talk about something in this platform tnat is worthy of their approval. At least, in s« me portions of this country the para mount Issue is going to carry and carry strongly. (Applause.) This is the time for unity and not for division. (Applause.) I ploail tcnlght for party harmony and for party st-ccesa. I plead because of the dangers which con front us. As sure as elec'.lon day cemes, and if we should happen to be defeated, which I do rot believe, what will fellow? It means the restoration of a federal election law. It means a r* duction of the apportionment of members of ccn gress throughout tho aou’hern states of our union. It means a consequent reduc tion In -eh* clctoral college Horn our southern states and the plea of necessity will be made because It will be apparent by election day that some of the new born states of th*- west, wnlch they had relied upon, had gone over to th* demo cratic party. (Applause.) AV hat we need is an old-f ashioned rous ing democratic victory througnout this land. That will mean a restoration of the currency of our fathers. (Great applause.) That will mean home rule for states; 'hat will mean popular government restored; that will mean the supremacy of equal laws throughout the country.‘and in this great result which wo hope to achieve, I am here to say simply In conclusion that New York expects to join with you her thirty-six electoral votes. apparent from the shake of his head and his advance to the front of the platform to continue his nominating speech. When the demonstration had subsided Grady completed his speech presenting Hill be fore the convention. Rut as he stepped from the platform the man who had just lieen placed In nomination took his place. The senator looked out sternly, even savagely, on the shouting thousands. When he could be heard he made due ac knowledgment of the honor done him. "But I cannot, I must not, be the nom inee of this contention.” he declared with emphasis. He was frequently Interrupted with en thusiastic shouts of approval, but as he left the platform the delegates were firm ly convinced from his words and manner that he was sincerely desirous of having his name withheld. It is probably thia alone which prevented a nomination by acclamation then and there, for the con vention seemed on the point of being car ried off Its feet. It was soon apparent that with Hill out Stevenson was a strong favorite. State after state seconded his nomination—. Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, lowa, Ken tucky, Illinois. Some of the devoted friends of Hill still maintained their al legiance to him and New Jersey, Louis iana and others seconded his nomination. A number of favorite sons also were placed In nomination. Maryland brought forward Governor J. W. Smith, Washing ton named James Hamilton Lewis, North Carolina nominated Colonel Julian Carr and Ohio presented A. W. Patrick. It was after 2 o’clock when the second ing speeches, many of them wearisome, w.-re completed and the balloting began. As the roll was about to be called Mr. ASTHMA _mb If vou suffer from any form of FREE. Asthma w.® want to send you tree bv mail prepaid, a Bottle of the famous K«*l* plant Compound. It »« Natures Bure Bo tunic Cure h>r the disease, and we guarantee that it will forever stop ail vour Buttering. We are .ending out 50.000 Bottle* free by mail to Sufferers, to prove th® wonderful power of this New V’* cowry, and «« will be pleased to send one to you. Send your name and address on P2?’®' Address. The H 01.4 UtPOHTIMi <O.. S«. 11SO Brood way. B®w XorK. Lewis appeared on tho platform and withdrew from the contest. Tho vote was followed with intense in terest, for when Alabama announced three for Stckenson and nineteen for Hill it looked as though there would be a close contest. But it was soon evident that Stevenson had a strong lead. At the close of the call he had 559% votes, which, however, was not enough to nominal**, the requisite two-thirds be ing 634. Hill had received 200 votes and Towne 89%. But before the announce ment of the result, a strong-lunged dele gate from Tennessee stood on a chair and announced: "Tennessee changes her 24 votes from Hill to Stevenson." Tide Toward Stevenson. This started the tide irresistible toward Stevenson. From every quarter of the hall came demands for recognition. Ala bama changed to Stevenson, California dlil the same and North Carolina changed from Carr to Stevenson. IJven New York finally reluctantly announced its change from Hill to Stevenson. That ended it. Stevenson’s nomination was assured, al though for some time longer various states continued to record their change from Towne and other candidates to Stevenson. In the end the nomination was made unanimous. Its announcement was greeted with ethuslastic applause and again state standards and banners were borne about the building in tribute to the nominee. The final day of the convention broke clear and hot. Tho sun blazed pitilessly down through the same brilliant sky that has marked every day of the convention week and the cloudless blue grtve no promise of relief from th* intense heat. But the grateful wind which has sttved the week from being Intolerable did not forsake the sweltering crowds today. It blew steadily from the southwest, hot. It is true, from Its passage over the plains, but nevertheless a wind. It swept In through the great windows at the south end of the hall, fluttering th* bunting and flags and fanning the vast crowd. An hour before the convention hall was opened dense crowds were packed around the various openings and hundreds more were coming on very thoroughfare that afforded access to the hall. Within thirty minutes after the doors were opened the galleries were all occupied, and still the crowds around the entrance and in the streets had suffered no dltnlnutk n. Sulzer was the first vice presidential candidate to appear in the hall and bls appearance seemed to excite very llttlo interest. He came down the aisle from tho delegate's door, coat thrown open, hat jammed hard down on the back of bls head, his tall form towering over a small Ohio delegate at his side, across whose shoulders ids arm was caressingly thrown and into whose ear he talked with great energy. At 10'45 Chairman Richardson advanced to the front of the platform, a great bou <iu**t of sweet peas in bls hand, and wltn a sweep ~f the gavel cut off the strains of th.- band, slowly stilled the confusion and brought the convention to order for Its third day's work. The great audience arose While Rev. Rabbi Mayer, of Kansas Citv delivered a prayer breathing the sens’* of responsibility resting upon the convention. . .. ~ Immediately following prayer of states Ix'gan for the purpose of making nominations for the vice presidency Great confusion prevailed, and very f- w of the delegates were aware of what was going on until Alabama and Arkansas had be.-n passed and California was call ed. Then tho doughty form **n Senator White merged from the < allfor ntans and in stentorian tones demand, d to know what was going on and that the aisles be cleared of the disorderly in truders When the chairman respond, d that California was being called for nom inations. Senator White announced that California yielded to Arkansas. Illinois Names the Winner. ‘'And Arkansas yields to Illinois, to place in nomination Adlat E Stevenson, of Illinois " shouted Jeff Davis, the dem ocratic candidate for governor of Arkan sas. standing on a chair and receiving a chee*- for ht» mention of Stevenson. Now all business was suspended, as the confusion had become so overpowering that th* call of the secretaries was in audible above the roar. The police and s«rgeant-at-arms struggled vainly to dis possess the mob. which was now well nigh In control of the floor. Men fought to retain their places, and with some ex citing encounters which at times threat ened to precipitate a fight under the eyes of the multitude, tt took fifteen min utes to restore some semblance of order, and then the spokesman for Illinois, Rep resentative James Williams presented the name of Stevenson. Mr Williams spoke rapidly and briefly, and at his mention of Adlal E. Stevenson. Illinois was on its feet cheering wildly. Kansas was up, as were Alabama. Arkan sas. Minnesota and a large number of delegates in different parts of the house. The applause, while vigorous, was short, not lasting above a minute. When the roil call reached Connecticut that state gave way to Minnesota amid cheers and cries of "Towne." L. A. Roesfng, ot Minnesota, took tho platform to present the name ot Charles A. Towne. Mr. Roesing is a tall, powerful man. with a voice befitting his stalwart frame. He could be hoard In every direction. His first applause was gained when he spoke of Mr. Towne as a man who embodied the best characteristics of American manhood. When he pronounced the name of Towne there was cheering from the Minnesota delegation, which rose to its feet waving flags in frantic fashion, Ihe galleries Joined in the applause with fer vor. . . , By degrees the enthusiasm spread throughout the delegation, and in a short time men were up In th** states of Wash ington. Wyoming. Montana and South Da kota but their number was much less than that which had risen to the name of Stevenson. While the galleries were en thusing over Mr. Towne, the exciting time over at the chair of Mr. Hill was presented. .. , . **You must tho nomination and save the day.” said Edward Murphy, ex- Cl "?' l cannot. I cannot,” replied Hill, his face white and set. “I do not want it.’ "You must take it!” said Croker. Croker leaned over him, while Norman TC. Mack and Frank Campbell held Hill, one on each side, and urged him to accept. An excited man from New Jersey, shak ing his fingers under Mr. Hill’s nose, shouted: ... “You can’t refuse; you can t! The party must have vou to save the east." “I don't want it. You can name Ste venson. He is as good as I am.” said Hill, and then turning to Murphy and Croker ansd gripping his hands, he said; "Please don't force this; please don t. Mr. Murphy then gave an Indication of an apparent scheme in the nomination, saying to the excited Jersey man: •‘You keep quiet, and it will be all rtKht. We have it fixed." Meanwhile the confusion continue*! to be so great in the hall that even after Chairman Klchirdson had recognized Governor Thomas, of Colorado, to second the nomination of Mr. Towne, not a word of his speech could be heard by either delegr tes or tho people In the galleries. Finally after Governor Thomas had been speaking for a minute, former Sen ator White went to the stand and tn a ringing voice said that if order was not restored he would move that the galleries be cleared. ~ . When the state of Delaware was called, the announcem**nt was made that the state would yield to New York Then the result of the Hill conference was appar ei A tremendous shout of applause swept W. D. Oldham, Nebraska, Nominates Bryan to Lead Hon. W. D. Cldham, of Nebraska, in nominating William J. Bryan as the dem ocratic candidate for president, said : “Mr. Chairman: More than a hundred years ago the continental congress of America adopted a declaration which had been drafted by the founder of the dem ocratic party, and the Joyous tones of tho ol*l liberty bell which greeted the act, announce 1 to a waiting world that a na tion had been born. "There is no greater honor reserved for a citizen of these United States than to become the standard bearer of the dem ocratic party. It at once enrolls his i ame on the scroll of the ‘lmmortals who are not born to die,' and encircles him with a halo of the glory of all the il lustrious achievements which that un conquered and unconquerable organiza tion has emblazoned on every page of our nation’s history. It entrusts to his keep ing the fame of that long lino of states men and patriots who have knelt for a blessing at democracy's shrine: ” 'O, bright are the names of those he roes and sages. That shine like ttars through the dim ness of ages; Whose deeds are Inscribed on the pages of story. Forever to live In the sunlight of glory.’ "This high distinction must not be un worthily bestowed. It must feollow as a row ard for noble actions bravely done, for unrequite 1. tireless* toll, for sacrifices made and strength displayed, for trusts discharged and pledges kept. We must srek a leader whose public and private life most nearly exemp'ltles hi.s party’s highest ideals; who stands unqualifiedly pledged to every Issue we declare; who will carry the standard we place In his hands, even as the Black Douglas carried the sacred casket that inclosed the heart of Bruce. "He must not declare for free trade with Porto Rico, and then at tho persuasive suggestion of the sugar and tobacco trust, sign a bill for a tariff on the prod ucts of that Island. "Ho must not denounce a policy as one of ’criminal aggression,’ and then at the demand of a power behind the throne, pursue the policy ho has so denounced. “Ho must not, while professing oppo sition to combines and conspiracies against trade, send his emissaries to the trust baron castles to beg, like Lazarus at Dives’ gates, for subscriptions to his campaign. Ho must not lend the moral sui port of his administration to a mon archy in its efforts to destroy a repub lic. Hut he must ever sympathize with a people struggling for the right of self government. "Instead of the republican policy of monometallism he must offer the free and unlimited coinage of the money metals of the constitution, the gold, that polished the winged sandals of Hermes, and the silver that glitters in the bow of Diana. "Instead of a panic breeding, credit cur rency, controlled by the bank trust, he must offer government paper controlled by tho people. “He must be able to distinguish be tween democratic expansion and republi can imperialism. The first is a natural growth by the addition of contiguous American territory, into every foot of which Is carried the constitution, the flag and tho decalogue, and over the shoul d< rs of every inhabitant of the added ter ritory is thrown a purple robe of sov eteign citizenship. It is a growth that the hall. Delegate Grady, one of th* lead ers of Tammany hall, had already as cended the platform and as he stepped to the front to address the convention, the applause and cheering Increased. His first sentence rang through the great building in trumpet tone. It was then that he said: "<>n behalf of the democracy of New- York. I present to this convention for A Clear Head; □food digestion and a ripeolc age are some of the results ol the use of Tutt’s Liver Pills. An Established Fact An absolute cure for sick head ache, malaria, sour stomach, constipation, dyspepsia, bilious ness and kindred diseases. TUTT’S Liver PILLS nominee for the vice presidency the name of David Bennett Hill.” Dramatic Scene. It was dramatic in the extreme. The effect was electrical. His words set the convention in a frenzy of enthusiasm. The scene which followed was by far the most tempestuous of the session and the name of Hill echoed and re-echoed through the hall. State standards were seized and held aloft and the convention was canopied with fluttering flags and handkerchiefs. Delegates and spectators cheered and the great structure fairly shook with the noise when the galleries became infected with enthusiasm. Governor Hill in the meantime had worked his way through the surging mul titude to the platform. As he ascended it his hands were eagerly grasped and he was escorted to the seat of the perma nent chairman. He asked Mr. Grady to yield to him that he might make a state ment, but Grady declined. Judge Van Wyck, of the New York del gation, hurried to Governor Hill and be gan an earnest conversation with htm, urging him not to decline the nomination which evidently seemed to be within his grasp. Hill only shook his head. It was a pretty, even a dramatic side play. All the convention was pulsating with enthusiasm and cheers. When finally Mr. Grady was permitted to proceed, he said that Governor Hill might decline, but decline or not. he shouted, New York's united and solid 72 votes would be cast to the end for David Bennett Hill. Mr. Chairmafi: On behalf of the united de-, mocracy of the state of New York, 1 pre sent to the convention as a candidate for vice president, the name of Dxvid Bennett H*'*- (After some minutes of uproarous enthusi asm partial quiet was restored and he eon tim ed.) . . . . The representatives of ’h. democratic party of New York state recognize their responsi bility to the d**mocricy of the nation and be lieve they appreciate the expectation of the den ocracy of the union tn the presentation of this honored name. There is no state In th*- union with so much to gain through demo cratic siicc-*es and so much to lose by re publican triumph as the state of New Y ork. We are to elect this year not only the entire state ticket from governor to stato engineer, rot only, as in every other state of the union, every member of congress, but every member of our state senate and every member ot the assembly. Desirous of strengthening our hands at h* me, we desire m >re to strengthen the na tional ticket. And we *tand here seventy-two as one to pledge you the electoral vote of the state of New York If David B. Hill shall be the i>< minee of this convention for vice president. (Applause.) This s no idle statement. We believe that David Bennett Bill by the side of William J Bryan and standing upon this platform Is by thousands and thousands of votes the strongest man that can be named to the democracy of New York. New Jersey and Connecticut. (Ding continued applause and cheering.) While Senator Hill on the platform waited for quiet and for Senator Grady to finish his speech he kept repeating: "I will not take tt.” To Senator Grady he said: "This Is absolutely unfair. You should not do it." Judge Van Wyck kept urging Hill to accept and not make a declination. Hill was obdurate. His face was like marble, his hand trembled and he wiped the perspiration from his brow. While Grady was speaking Hill asked to see Senator Jones, and when the chairman of the has added eighteen stars to the field of blue in the ‘banner of the free’ to sym bolize the states that have been carved from territory, annexed to the domain of this nation, by the wisdom and states manship of tho democratic party; this is an expansion that Is bounded on the north by the constitution of the United States, on the east by the Monroe doctrine, on the south by the declaration of independ ence. and on the west by the ten com mandments. "How different this from the bandit policy of the republican Imperialism, with conquered provinces; Its government of its standing army, and bayonet rule of sullen subjects against their will, by force and fraud; its dental to them of the protection of either the constitution or tho command which says: ’Thou shalt not steal’—a policy that would send our Uncle Sam off his American range with a cowboy hat, a rope and a branding iron, to rustle and brand over all the lesser Islands of the orient, while hypo critically chanting tho long-meter dexol ogy. ’’Back from the ’first battle’ Bryan came, a baffled but unconquered hero of the rights of man. Conscious of the recti tude of his purpose, and cheered by the belief 'that no issue is ever settled until it Is settled right,’ he cheerfully acquiesced in the result of that cam paign, and glrd'd his loins for tho next great contest between tho dollar and the man. ' Fol' four years ho has waged an un ceasing warfare against the people’s en emy—for four years ho has held up the party’s standard ard his voice has cheer ed the hosts of democracy In every state and territory. When the' trusts began to Increase under the protection of a re publican administration, ho was the first to point out tho danger and prescribe a remedy. "When the alarms of a war for hu manity roused the heroic spirit of our land, he ottered his sword to his coun try’s use on the day that war was de clared. "When later he saw the administration departing from the ancient landmarks ot cur Institutions, In Its enchanted dream of empire and militarism, io was the first to raise a warning voice, and re signing his commission on the day the trtaly of peace was signed, he threw him self into tha contest lor the rescue of the republic. ■ Realizing that imperialism, like the fabled Artaeus, was born of earth, and that contended with on the selfish worldly plane of greed and gold, it was of gi ant strength, and If thrown down would rise agaliu refreshed from contact with Its mother element, he, like the mighty Hercules, raised It above the sordid sphere from which Its strength was drawn and on a plane of lofty patriotism he strangled it. “With the issues now clearly drawn, no doubt remains as to the name of our can didate. On that question we are a re united democracy. “Already worthy allies differing from us rather in name than faith have shouted for our gallant leader again, and euery state and territory has Instructed its delegates to this convention to vote for hlnu here. So It only remains for Ne braska to pronounce the name that has Ixen thundered forth from the foot of Bunker Hill, and echoed back from Sierra's sunset slope, and that reverber ates among the pine-clad snow-capped hills of the north, and rises up from the slum!ering Hower-scented savannahs of the south; and that name Is the name of William Jennings Bryan, her best loved son.” national committee came the ex-senator said to him: “Jones, stop this thing. It Is not wise. It should not be forced upon me. Help me stop It." Chairman Jones said: “I will help you. Go on and decline and I’ll help you out. I'll see the delegation leaders. You are right. Go on and make your speech." Then Senator Hill advanced to the platform. He stood with head bowed a few minutes, expressive of gratitude for the cheers that rolled In heavy volume toward him from every part of the hall, and when the chance came for his voice to be heard he said: Senator Ht*l sail: Mr. Presil?at and Gentlemen of the Con vention: (great applause): While I greatly ap preciate th** action of the delegation from New York. It is prop r for me to say that it is without my approval. (CH s of “No. no.' l 1 appreciate also the manifestations of friend liness on the part of del* gates from nth- r states, but I feel that It Is my duty to rise here and now and say o you that, for per se nal reasons and good and valid reasons, I cannot accept this nomination. (Great applause and cries of “no, no.” and “you have got to take it.”) I have not been a candidate. I do not desire to be a *andldate, and I must not bo n< mlnatcd by this convention. (Renewed ap- plans** and cheering and cries of "You musk you must.”) There are gentlemen present whose names have been or will be presented to this con vet tion. and one whose name Is stronger than my own. (Cries of "No, no.") There is no difficulty whatever In making a satisfac tory choice, and I must not. In justice to them, permit my name to be used a single nr oment further, and this convention should proceed to nominate a candidate from some of those who have been named. In justice to me, in justice to them. In justice to the party. In justice to the ordinary procedure of this con vention. It Is unfair to me to place me In this posltlrm without my consent. (Great applause.) Mr. Hill was frequently interrupted by protests as he insisted that he would not accept. From New York came cries of “Yes. you can.” When he said clearly and firmly: "I did not come into this convention as a candidate; I did not expect to be a candidate and cannot accept the honor," again came the cries of “Yes, you can" in greater volume than before, but they had not the slightest effect. He left the platform cheered to the echo and sur rounded by his friends who pressed for ward to grasp his hand. When Georgia was called Mr. Hutchin son, of that state, who spoke briefly and clearly, delivered a short speech in sec onding the nomination of Stevenson, of Illinois. Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Con vention; I represent tho delegation of th* Empire State of the South, the state that under any and all circumstances will roll up a large democratic maiortty, regardless of what the x*latform is or who the candidates are. (Daughter and applause.) Fellow democrats, this being true, we have only one purpose in view In this convention, and that la to aid you, .f possible, in naming a ticket with which we can win in the com ing campaign. (Applause.) In this matter wo have no way of judging the future but by the past, and judging by the past I desire to second the nomination of a man who has been elected to the vice presidency of these United [ States, and who. In my judgment, if nominate*! 1 by this convention today, will meet with slm- I liar success In November. He Is a man true I and loyal to his party both before and after i election. When he filled tho post of assistant ; postmaster general of these United States ha never failed to recognize with promptness and precision the distinction between a democrat and a republican. (Applause.) He is a man who : belongs to no wing or faction of his party, and i If nominated will be the candidate of tha entire people. He Is a conservative man and ■ always speaks and defends the platforms I enunciated by his party. (Applause.) Ha ; Is an old time, slmon pure Jeffersonian demo ; crat, loved by all. and commands the respect ’ and admiration of the American people. If I he Is placed upon our ticket by this conven ; tkn, with the matchless Bryan as our leader, • they will carry us to victory tn November. (L* ud applause.) the gentleman to whom T refer and whose nrmlnation we desire to second Is the Hop. Adlal E. Stevenson, of the state of Illinois. (Enthusiastic applause.) James Kennedy, of Connecticut, had ; yielded to Illinois in the roll call and received a like favor from that state when its name was called, and James Kennedy, chairman of the state delega tion. made a short seconding speech for Stevenson, of Illinois. When Idaho was called she gave way to Washington and W. H. Dunphy placed in nomination James Hamilton Lewis, of Washington. The name of Mr. Lewis was received with but few cheers ; and they lasted only a few minutes. Indiana gave way to Virginia and Con gressman Wn.iam A. Jones, of the latter state, seconded the nomination of Ste , venson. lowa seconded the nomination of Ste ! venson from the floor. Chairman Sells, of i that delegation, consenting himself with | the simple announcement. Kansas did I not respond, and at the call of Kentucky i there were cries of "Blackburn,” but tho i senator did not respond, and ex-Governor McCreary, of Kentucky, came forward and seconded the nomination of Steven i son, of Illinois, whom he claimed as a son of Kentucky, he having been born in j that state. Delegate E. A. McCaleb, of Louisiana, i when that state was called, announced from his seat that the delegation from i Louisiana unanimously seconded the j nomination of “that gifted leader and statesman. David B. Hill, of New York." Again the name of Hill aroused the ■ convention to cheering and applause. Maryland Man Presented. Delegate A. L. Knott, of Maryland. I formerly an assistant postmaster general, presented In a brief speech the name of Governor John Walter Smith, of Mary land. When the state of Massachusetts was called Hon. George Fred Williams as | cended the platform amid consldera | b!e applause. In the course of hts ad- I dress, which was delivered in clarion. . tones, carrying to the utmost parts of the hall, he paid a handsome compliment to ; the state of New York, which he declared was united in favor of the platform and ■ the nominees of this convention. 1 "The name which seems most desirable In the interests of the party.” Mr 11- llams declared, “In connection with the vice presidential nomination is that of Charles A. Towne, of Minnesota." Cordial applause was given Mr. Towne's name, but It was tempered by such re marks from among the delegates as "we want a democrat," "this Is not a populist ; convention." and other expressions that raised In question Mr. Towne's democ racy. Senator Money, of Mississippi. rose when his state was called and made his ; way to the speaker's platform. He de- I dared the ticket should be composed of men both of whom had been democrats in almost every political affiliation. He, therefore, seconded the nomination of Adlal E. Stevenson. The audience received Governor Stone, of Missouri, who followed Senator Money, with great enthusiasm, rising to Its feet i and (jheering and waving flags, while the : band played "Dixie.” When he spoke it I w;ji with deliberation and he was given i strict attention, particularly by the local audience. His eulogy of Teller and Towne I called forth a burst of applause and his sentanviit tnat even if they had been re publicans their support of silver and Mr. I Bryan entitled them to seats in this con vention was the signal for more enthu ! siasm. His closing remarks seconding i Mr. Stevenson and saying that all who ' differed in !*96 should be welcomed to tho party In 1900 lf«thev would come was ap ■ plauded. South Carolina, from the floor, seconded th© nomination -jj Stevenson. Tennessee, also from the floor, Charles ! Chase making the speech, seconded the s nomination of "that matchless leader ot i the New York democracy, David B. Hill." This was greeted with a howl of ap j plause. John Lane, of Texas, promised to be i brief when he took the platform and he ! kept his word, seconding the nomination of Stevenson. I Charles M. Gattes, a son of North Car j ollna, presented the name of Colonel i Julian Carr from his state. He spoke i briefly and escaped the usual reminder conveyed In the call of time. ' Ohio put In nomination the name ot A. I W Patrick, of the Buckeye state. J. W. St. Clair, of West Virginia, ap i pealed to the delegates to vote for the i man who would bring the greatest num- I berof votes to the ticket, and that man, ! he declared, was Stevenson, of Illinois. O. C. Cooper, of Wisconsin, spoke for I Towne. Ills speech was ably delivered and I called forth much applause. Mayor Rose, of Milwaukee, sprang upon I his seat and announced that despite the ! address of Mr. Cooper Wisconsin would I cast it-* vote for Stevenson. J Hamilton Lewis, of Washington, whose name had already been presented, ! was next recognized t»y Chairman Rich ardson. He expressed his thanks to the I states of Washington and Idaho, which I had championed his cause, and announced his withdrawal from the race. 1 The roll call for the first ballot began. The announcement of Alabama that it ' had nineteen votes for Hill was received with a roar of applause. ! "Four for Hill from Florida," called forth another yell of applause. ••Illinois” shouted the clerk and hack ' came the cry “forty-eight for Stevenson.” and the Stevenson enthusiasm was un bottled in good earnest and it rose higher still when lowa and Kansas cast their full votes for him. Louisiana was the next to go for Hill, her delegation giving him the entire vote of sixteen. Michigan, which had all along strongly approved of Towne, gave him but five vo*cs. the remainder going to Steven son. The shout from Missouri "one for Hogg, of Texas." called forth loud laugh ter and aptflause. Ne.w Jersey's twenty votes for Hill called forth cheers, and then* came New York. The reply "New York casts her entire seventy-two votes forth" Hon. D. B. Hill," increased th" wave of apnlause. "I’ennsvlvania’s 64 votes for Steven son" caused the adherents of the Illinois man to shout until the rafters rung. The Hill people cheered wildly when Tennessee wont solid for the New York man. and the Stevenson people answer*! thdr cheer when Texas came to their man. Tennes see was up soon as the vote for Hawaii had been announced, and declared that it changed its vot® to Stevenson. The <on- 3
