The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-09

CHICAGO, July 9.--Definite results are
vention today, certainly on platform aud
probably on candidates, unless a deadlock
develops. Lowering clouds hung over
the city early in the day, indicating a
break in the perfect weather thus far en-
joyed. and suggestive of the gathering
OF the storm within the convention hall.
The wind had shifted around to the
northwest and did not blow from the
lake, but the air was cool and bracing.
Again the crowds were in motion to-
ward the convention hall at an early
hour as the time for the meeting had
been set for 10 O'Clock. There was no
abatement in the rush and excitement.
but practice had perfected the arrange
ments for handling the great throng
and ii moved through the doorways
with but little confusion. The program
today made the platform the first order
OF business, unless some unexpected in
cident arose. 1t was to be battle of
great oratory, with the appearance OF
such figures as Senator Hill of New York;
Senator Tillman of South Carolina; Jones
OF Arkansas; Villas of Wisconsin and
Gray OF Deleware. They are the men who
have measured strength for the last year
in the United States Senate, and now their
oratory IN to be brought before the
lar ger forum. The wild shouts for Hill
which have run continuously for the last
two days promised an ovation for the
New York Senator when he presented
the minority report on the platform.
The main interest o. the day centered
in the action of the gold forces after tho
platform had been adopted. The rumble
Of discomfort which has been going on
for many days, was gradually reaching
its climax. No definite line of action had
been agreed upon. but individual men,
bers OF the New York and other Eastern
delegations freely expressed their inton-
tion OF either quitting the convention
hall when the silver platform was
adopted, or OF announcing their purpose
not to support the candidate.
1t had tecor1e practically certain that
no belt in body would occur, ns the
consels OF Senator Hill and ox-Socretary
Whitney, had prevailed toward consorva-
tive action.
General Charles Tracy OF Albany who
for years led the anti-silver forces in the
House OF Representatives against the
Bland silver bills, announces his definite
purpose to retire as soon as vote shows
that the silver plank IL Incorporated in
the platform or else to state openly in
lht AHhN 10
support the Presidential ticket. There
ere Others from New York, Massac husctts
New Jersey and Pennsylvania delegations
OF the same think ing. but i'm each case,
IL Is an individual sentiment lacking In
concentrated purpose. Such Withdrawals
as are likely To occur are not expected TO
be of that dramatic order witnessed when
Teller and his associates badc good hyo
To- the chairman Of the st. Louis conven-
ton, and tearfnlly retired.
The nomination OF candidates IL TO
bring forward another opportunity for
great orators For bland, the nominating
speech will be made by the caustic and
verile Vest Of Missouri. lie has grace
OF language which is almost classic, and
along. with this 10 personal association
with Bland In Congress, and in the cam
aigning Of Missouri. which makes the
nominating speech come from the heart.
Oyermeyer Of kansas, who viii make one