St. Paul daily globe., 1886-09-15
EVERYBODY PLEASED.
How the Applause was Bestowed
Through out the Convention.

throughout the Convention.
There was plenty of applause at the con-
ventiOn. 1t came at the slightest provOca-
ton and apparently was not exhausted
when the deliberations and opportunities
for applause were over. 1t began gently.
A slight clapping of hands was the first
manifestation of approval. 1t began when
the gaudy drum major of the band marched
down the central aisle. A few delegates
clapped their hands, and when the moving
object of their applause was seen a ripple
of laughter passed about the convention.
That was early in the day. The Demo-
Gratis, delegates and spectators felt good
over the prospect of coming victory.
They were eager to manifest their approval
and lost no opportunity in doing so.
AT HIGH NOON
when the white headed and florid complex
iOned NJ. Doran called the gathering to Or
der the applause was more general and
more generous. 1t stopped short, however.
when the chairman of the state Democratic
committee began to talk. The delegates
were evidently anxious to hear everything
that was said and, while enthusiastic, did
not permit their enthusiasm to interfere
with the business of the meeting. The ap-
plauSe increased in volume and intensity
when the chairman announced the selection
of James f. Meagher, of MankatO. as the
temporary presiding officer. From hand
clapping it turned into the stamping of feet
and the pounding of canes upon the floor
as the meeting progressed and the interest
therein became more lively. The conyen-
tion and the lobby recognized all the lead
ing lights of the party as they passed in re-
view down the ailses and paid them hon.
age by applauding their coming. Mayor
Rice was so received as he made his appear
ance in the hall. Ex-senator Wilkinson,
p. II. Kelly, Col. Glenn, of Minneapolis,
and Judge LambertOn, of WinOna, were all
treated to such a welcome. Even Ignatius
Donnelly, the sage of Nininger, had few
friends and admirers and they applauded as
his round, fat and closely shaven face have
in sight.
THE APPLAUSE
was frequently given and with a hearty
action, showing that it was not the work Of
clique or of chosen few who sought thus
to create the semblance of enthusiasm, to
the several speakers who figured early in
the convention. The enunciation of senti-
ments calculated to show that the takers
had hopes of redeemmg the state from Re-
publican rule was signal for genuine
and long continued applause. 1t began in
different parts of the hall and worked
toward the center, having reached which it
moved like wave outward to the utmost
limits of the building. Occasionally the
vocal accompaniment of some enthusiastic
Democrat was heard. 1t came out strong
and clear and was lost in the general noise
making. The first mention of President
Cleveland's name brought out most enthusi
astic applause. which for time prevented
the speaker from going on with his remarks.
Hand clapping, yelling, the pounding of
canes and the stamping of feet testified the
popularity of the Democratic executive with
the Democrats of Minnesota in convention
assembled. Applause was also bountifully
bestowed when McGaughey, the represen-
tative of the labor organizations, appeared
and made his plea for recognition at the
hands of the Democrats. His appearance
was greeted with applause, and when his
remarks were brought to close the same
noisy approval greeted him on every hand.
AS A PRELUDE
to the ovation which was accorded Mayor
Ames, the nominee of the convention for
governor, as he came upon the stage and
acknowledged the honor conferred upon
him, was the applause which was given
before and after that event. 1t was terrific
when the name of Ames was first voiced in
the convention. The delegates cheered,
waved their hats and otherwise acted as if
they could not contain themselves. For
quite time the nominating speech was
stayed while the enthusiastic Ames men
gave vent to their exhibition of delight.
This was nothing. however, compared to
the reception of the nominee. AS he
marched down to the convention hall many
of the delegates yelled themselves hoarse
nd'othelS made all the noise possible.
They stood on the seats Some waved their
hats and handkerchlefs. Others threw their
hats high i'll the air. The strains of the
band trying TO play Hail to the Chief
were scarcely audible, owing to the deaf
ening noise made by the enthusiastic Dem
ocratS. The manifestations did not ex-
haust the supply as applause greeted the
nomination of the several candidates on
the state ticket. and the convention wound
up by the delegates giving three cheers for
the candidates and the Democratic party.