The morning call., 1892-06-23

the lead of ex-Congressman Clardy Of Mis-
souri, Mr.. Clardy had expressed very
freely the opinion that Democratic cOnven-
tlons had been for the last forty years with
out any particular rules to guide their de-
liberations. and that in his opinion the time
had come when they should set down cer-
tain broad rules of action. Accordingly he
prepared a set which, had they been
adopted, would have knocked the unit rule
into cooked hat. He struck a snag, how
ever. for even in bis own sub committee he
found nearly as many opinions on the suc-
ject as there were members and after a
great deal of dispute his pet scheme tlut-
tered TO the ground and expired with a
faint sigh.
The crowd. while larger, was at the same
time more noisy and demonstrative than on
the previous day, but only at times was
there any show CT spontaneous enthusiasm.
Favorite sons, as a rule, were allowed to
enter unnoticed.
Henry Watterson. who strobe down the
aisle alone carrying his head very high and
scanning the galleries with his eagle eye.
attracted no attention. He looked sad as
he sat down in a pool OF water which had
gathered cn the seat Of his chair.
VOORHEES, of Indiana, who has never
seemed quite SO big in the eyes of the De-
mocrsey since he tackled John J. ingalls,,
slipped in with his delegation without being
noticed. No one sought him out in the
crowd.
A few minutes later. however, there was
war whoOp of exultatiOn and some one in
the rear shouted Mills" In an instant %, 900
people were on their feet to catch glimpse
of the fiery Texan. who edged his way
around the space fenced in for the delegates.
Long and tumultuous were the cheers given
him as he passed along, but he looked
neither to the right nor to the left; not the
taintest expression Of pleasure or satisfac-
ton lighted up his grim features, and the
firm set mouth relaxed not for a moment.
Quietly slipping through side entrance he
passed out of the hall. Immediately cry
went up for him.
Midst great confusion and applause, john
son Of Ohio succeeded in securing the recog-
milton Of the chair. and his motion that
Senator Mills be invited to address the con-
vention was met with cheers. A cem mittee
was named to escort Mr.. Mills to the plat
form, bat il returned in few moments to
announce that the Texas faYorite was ill.,,
and for that reason had been compelled to
leave the hall and return to his hotel.
Then there were loud cries for Carlisle.
out the brainy KentucKian could not be
found. he had folded his tent in response
to the first cry Of warning aud had slipped
away to the obscurity of the crowd in the
street
Senator Palmer of Illinois sto le in from
the rear and took a seat just back Of the
chairman. An instant later he was recog-
nized by an admiring constituent from
Southern Illinois, who set the convention in
roar by his frantic efforts TO stampede the
galleries.
De Young Of Michigan, who is equally as
braiuy but not quite so handsome as his
California namesake, arose and moved that
Palmer be asked 10 make speech Palmer
ike Barkus is always willing and 1t took
him bur q few minutes TO get down TO work.
He sailed away In the most approved
fashion and wearied every one present
with his mOss-cOvered platitudes. Once,
when he referred to the nomination Of a
man for the Presidency, he gave the howl
eTs a chance to shout "HilIi Hill! Hill" and
a scene OF Wild disorder Tsigned for two or
three minutes. Then he sat down and
every one looked pleasant as if relieved
from an ugly dilemma.
Chaplin of Iowa was evidently athirst for
more elOquence, and he moved that John r.
Fellows say few words to cheer the faint
ing hearts OF the faithful The motion pre-
vailed in spite Of a storm Of noes but Eel
lows could not see it and he refused to
bulge from his seat until Chaplin went over
and demonstrated with him. Chaplin leaned
fondy over the shoulder of Governor
Flower. and argued vigorously with the big
representative Of Tammany, and finally
Fellows arose and stated that the time had
not arrived for him to talk. Later on he
said he might have something to say. but
until that time arrived he would maintain
his silence.
81 am delegate to this convention" he
said, ''and at the proper time. when it shall
be appropriate for delegates TO express their
opinions, I may ask the opportunity to say
something 10 the convention. am Demo-
crat and as l recognize that there are
great number Of distinguished gentlemen
on this floor whose names are well known
to the Democracy not wearing the badge Of
delegates, It would be manifestly improper
for one occupying that position now to
claim your attention"
Cheers followed this effort Of Nj Fellows,
and he blushed like a schoolgirl as he took
his seat and leaned against B0urke Cochran
for support