Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-28
CONVENTION SCENES.
The Hatchet Hurled and the Olive
Branch Waved.


HARRISBURG. Pa. August 2s-The
streets in the heart of the city began I'LL
irg up at daybreak with people. For once
Harrisburg was unable to- accommodate
the unusual crowds that have poured into
the city the past two days. Scores of men
walked the streets all night.
Others lounged about the hotel Hobbies
and on the benches in Capitol Park Long
before the delegates began to gather at
the opera house delegations turned out on
Market and sd streets, with bands Of mu-
sic.
They marched through the streets, shout
Ing for Senator Quay and carrying ban
ners and flags.
The nall opened at 10 o'clock. but the
delegates did not begin to put In an ap-
pearance before IL On the two front rows
of seats IN the first gallery was formid-
able Dody of men in shirt sleeves. They
had been placed in charge Of the hall last
night by Chairman Gilkeson and were
ready to carry out his orders
There We're no signs of trouble and the
crowd had nothing to do but watch the
crowd gather.
Gov. Hastings and David Martin were the
first delegates to arrive. They came in to-
gether from the rear of the hail. and were
received with much enthusiasm as they
took their seats.
Senator Porter of Philadelphia was the
next arrival. He, too, was applauded as he
climbed down from the stage to seat in
the front of the hall.
At precisely IL o'clock Senator Quay, at
tired in a loose sack coat, white duck
trousers and straw hat, entered the hall
from the rear with Congressman Stone of
Allegheny.
when the Senator arrived. He was ap-
plauded as he walked up the aisle and took
a seat just in the rear of Gov. Hastings.
The two looked straight ahead. and did
f,ft he
Senator Quay's friends crowded around
him. and when he came in the hall con-
graduated him with what they believed
was certain victory. Near the "old man"
Frank Leach of Philadelphia.
Senators Finn and Penrose came in to-
gether and were wildly applauded as they
took seats near each other in front of the
stage.
Calling the Roll.
During the calling of the roll Senator
Quay walked down the aisle and spoke to
Chairman Gilkeson about the two sets of
delegates in the first ward of Philadelphia.
The names of both sets of delegates were
called. The names of Senators Penrose,
Porter and Thomas, David Martin and
Alexander Crow were cheered as they We're
called by the secretary.
The roll call completed. Speaker Walton
of the house of representatives named Col.
chairman.
Senator Quay said: "By direction of the
caucus held last night l have the honor to
name for temporary chairman Mr.. John B.
Robinson of Delaware"
The name of Robinson was wildly ap-
plauded.
Ex-Collector Thomas " Cooper of Della
ware took the floor and made speech
secondng Robinson's nomination in the
course Of which he expressed the hope that
10th faations might find occasion to use
his services as an evidence of recognition.
While Cooper was talking Senator Quay
arose from his seat. He walked over and
shook Gov. Hastings hand and whispered
something III his ear which must have been
pleasant. as he smiled when Senator Quay
resumed his seat.
Quay Wins.
The call of the roll on the temporary
chairman was watched with intense in
terest, as this was the first battle between
the warning factors. The moment the roll
call as finished there was loud buzz of
converse ton all over the house. as it was
apparent that Quay had drawn first blood.
The announcement that Robinson had
been elected by vote of 1913 2-3 to 133 Is
for Hail. YVES greeted with the widest ap-
plause. Mr.. Hall moved that the election
of Robinson be made unanimous. Gov.
Hastings seconded the motion and it was
carried
In taking the chair Mr.. Robinson said:
II thank you for the honor you have con-
ferreJ on me and L wish, to say 1 am now
ready for the business of the convention -
The briefness of the speech surprised
everybody.
Senator Quay moved that the committee
on permanent organization be instructed
to report the name of Gov. Hastings for
temporary chairman. Carried
The Quay people having possession of the
convention, as many half a dozen of
them were on their feet al a time cIamor-
ing for recognition. The usual provision
for committees and order of business was
made.
On motion of Gov. Hastings the provision
for a recess was stricken out and there
Will be but enc session. This action was
the result of a whispered conference be-
tween Senator Quay and Gov. Hastings
Congressman Stone of Allegheny offered
the following resolution, which was unani-
moEsly adopted:
That the rule for the selection Of chair
man OF the state committee by the candi-
Gates and the permanent chairman of the
convention be suspended, and said state
chairman bc named by the convention i'm
mediately aftsr the adoption of he report
OF the conn., tiae on resolutions
Fra" Coinage Opposed.
Mr.. Rite Philadelphia offered the fol-