Evening journal., 1896-07-08


tNamed, for Permanent Chairman)
four years ago, at the wigwam, nominated
Mr.. Hill for the presidency, who was Sc
lected to give the fatal blow to the man
whom he would have exalted to the first
place In the republic. No more eloquent
commentary on the revolution which has
divided the party and made this conven-
tAon so memorable could be needed 1t
was not without wall q agony, however,
that somo of the spectators, who could not
fathom the mysteries Of political maneu-
vering and the necessity OF grinding men
beneath the heel, saw the old champion,
whose slogan and proudest boast was 1
am a Democrat" so down. Even after
Senator Daniel had reached the platform
and assumed the gavel they called loudly
for the defeated leader, but the experienced
general who has tasted the bitterness Of
defeat before as we'll as the sweetness OF
victory only smiled grimly.
Under the white Banner.
This was the first result of this remark
able convention, which seems ready to sac
rifice all else that the white banner Of sill
yer may float above the party as its ensign
and rallying cry. The convention itself
was a most inspiring sight Never before
/ since the present system of national con
ventions was inaugurated by the old ma
/ tional Republican" party in Baltimore in
Il 1884 has a convention met in such a oapa-
cious and admirably adapted structure
On the north side, where the platform and
4 the press benches are situated the galleries
rise one above the other from the floor,
. while IN front from all sides sheer Of the
rallied Enclosure where the delegates sit,
: each state, marked by the neatest Of stats,
! slope away the wilderness of seats IN gen.
& tie terraces to the most remote limits OF
the Coliseum, which are almost 400 feet In
4 direct line from the chairman's table
The hands of the big clock opposite the
s platform cannot be discerned, yet the
i acoustic properties of the building are so
8 poffeot that every word could be distinct
4 ~ heard.
n The decorations are simple but effective.
n From the lofty girders which hold up the
arched roof futter gay trappings. The
galleries in front arc. entwined with ma
#tonal coiops, while at regular intervals
<zlarge orayon portraits of the patron saints
of the party--Jefferson, jackson and 9TH
ers-look down upon the successors to
their faith. A large portrait OF Mr.. Cleve.
Hand was of 70 one side, the only one dis
plaved Of a living Democrat With the
Avast space filed, almost to the outermost
walls. with forest of people, an unusual
< " large number of whom were ladies, and
.tthe brave flags of enthusiasts whirling in
&air and breaking like white caps aver
storm swept sea, the scene was brilliant
Z one.
81 Applauding the Leaders.
81 There was no demonstration for any OF
# he candidates, but many Of the leaders,
#ke Hill aud Whitney Of New York,
HBlackburn Of kentucky, OK Governor Rus
sell of Massachusetts, Daniel of Virginia,
farrity Of Pennsylvania, were the re-
pipients Of individual ovations. The fol
overs of both sides took every opportuni-
Nv to cheer on thoir champions. There
we're many distinguished leaders among
he delegates on the floor, ike Senator
ZONES OF Arkansas, Ex-Governor Roswell
p Flowos. Frederic r. Coudert and ex
Navor Gr~1t of New York. Senator White
> mi William ~ toote OF California, Gov
rnor Cnlherson and ex-Governor Hogg of
he Lone Star state, General st. Clair and
Governor McCorkle of West Virginia,
Tohn X. Mclean, Allen W. Thurman and
ron J. johnson of Ohio. John e. Hurst
Mar~lsna. u. 2 Howell and his son