Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1896-07-29

4 permanent organization was then under
taken committees being named by calling the
roll OF statcs Some OF them, which were
represented. failed to respond so that IL was
| impossible to tell how many states were in
the convention After naming the comm tee
on credentials the Temporary chairman sug-
Fested that the state delegations get together
ana select their representatives on the sevor,I
committees and pending this. Miss Lille
Pierce OF st Louis, was escorted to the plat
form.
She was arrayed in a garb OF white. over
winch was draped the American nag and lib
erty cap on her head On her left arm she
wore shoulder and wrist bracelets connected
with chains OF gold coins, and on her bosom n
delegate badge, the color Of which was OF oId
gold She stood in front Of the presiding Of
hcer's desk. which was draped with yellow
SILK bordercd with gold bullion fringe Miss
Pierce carried n small flag. and waving IL said.
Americans, under the folds OF our grand old
flag. salute YOU
Shc then recited the Declaration of indie
pondence and the swelling periods of that
document were greeted with rapturous APP
pluse
The conclusion OF the recitation. which was
very effectively rendered, was marked by n
VITA outourst OF applause, while the band
played Red White and Blue"
a delegate from Colorado moved the thanks
OF the convention be given Miss Pierce for her
recitation OF the Charter OF American Liberty
ana II was adopted by rising vote and more
cheering. II was finally agreed that the state
delegations should hand the names of the diff
ferent members OF committees to the secre-
tary.
motion TO take recess caused some dis
cusslon. Judge Scott OF Nebraska suggest
cd an adjournment until Thursday ut 10 n m
Ihere was no necessity, he said, OF being in
hurry In this matter II took the republican
party whole week in this city to marry
Grover Cleveland. ana the democratic party
week in Chicago to get divorce from him
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recess until 4:so o'clock "Wednesday after
noon was finally agreed to, and at .. 20 o'clock
the convention separated
Al 4'5O o'clock Chairman Newlands dropped
pls gaveL Mr. Williams. q delegate from Ne
orAska, moved that committee OF three be
appointed to invite the delegates to the popu-
last convention 10 take seats in the galleries
Tor the afternoon. the populists not being in
session IL was unanimously adopted Tho
committee on rules made its report recon-
mcndlng that the rules OF the present con-
Rress be used in the conduct Of the conven-
tons business The committee on creden-
tiaIs reported no contests and suggested that
any portion OF a state delegation present in
ths convention could cast the full vote OF the
delegation The report was adopted
The permanent orcanizat ion committee
through It's chairman Col Bradshaw report
ca IN favor OF VIM. r. st John, of New Yorl,
as permanent chairman. rs his name was
mentioned the convention cheered yociferous-
" Hon Chas a Towne, OF Minnesota was
named as vice president OF the convention
ana again the delegates manifested their
pleasure. Robert Dinendorier Of PeDnsvI-
Nanii, was named as secretary The report
was adopted with cheer While commit
tee was escorting Mr.. ST John to the chair
MIR Newlands announced that Mr. Toyne
would address the convention THURSDAY The
delegates appeared TO be delighted to l,no,y
that the business Of the convention was not
TO be rushed through, and final adjournment
reached wednesday night IS had been rum
oFed MI Ncwlands then introduced Mr. s.
John as permanent chairman. Mr. st John
then pTefaccd his remarks BIZ Saving that IL
having been rumored that he would be asked
10 preside over the convention. he had put
MS remarks In writing so that what no
had 70 say might be In shape which he would
not regret having said. (CheersD He there
Tore asked the Indulgence OF the convention
70 read rather than trust 10 the eloquence Of
the occasion
The effect OF the speech upon the delegates
Wa7 most happy, nearly every sentence being
followed by enthusiastic manifestations ~
approval When Mr. 81 John concluded many
otl'Rates rose TO their feet and cheercd
ne next business ia order Chairman st
conn announced was the appointment OF spc-
.l-I committees Mr. G.. W Baker. OF Cali
loFhli. moved the appointment OF "A committee
consisting Of one from each state to meet n
hIHllar committee from the popuIist convcU-
u'u 10 take up the questions Of the differ
ences between the two parties for the purposo
OF coming TO some rational agreement. 10 IN,
enc ou thI' the nomination OF Bryan and
rt"'I might be ratified by the
Two conventions Mr. Olmsted. OF Or,con
hpeuEiuE fOr the rouulist- and az ouo ~ ttc
leaders OF the party Of that state. seconded
the motion. making the suggestion that eacb
st'-e delegation select its representative on
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