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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.
A ringing cheer followed the call of
”Haw • ; ir*l when John IL Wise, of
that .!* .* vntlon, rose the convention de
mand**' that he tik-- th* platform, which
he did amid great applause
"Gen* men of the .-onventlon," he said,
th- .;.-l. gates of Hawaii have come 4.1W8
m“* «■ to attend this convention."
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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.
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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;
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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-
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