The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-09-30

OF the candidates, OF the American flag
and of every comment that saYored either
of patriotism or loyalty to Democratic
principles. Every man who entered was
presented with flag, the effect being that
when anything pleased the audience the
crowded hall seemed ono huge wave Of the
Stars and Stripes.
AS early as clock Tammany Hall was
jnmmcd to the doors, and the police we're
wrestling with the thousands outside who
were demanding admission, which, when
thoy did not get in, drove them to the va
rious stands erected at advantageous
points within tho space of six blocks OF
Tammnny. The small army of policemen
fought and struggled with the crowds to
keep the streets open for traffic, but they
soon gave it up and allowed them to stand
massed In front of the stands.
The police who escorted Mr. Bryan
through the lines had to fight like tigers,
the people refusing to move even when the
horses almost tramplcd upon them. But
soon after Mr.. Bryan entered Tammany
Hall driving rain storm started and 1t
was not long before at least half the crowd
had sought shelter. Many of them went
home, but many others sought nearby
shelter, waiting for the candidate Very
soon the street were II mass of umbrellas.
Hon. John W. Keller presided at the
meeting in the hall, where stirring reso-
lutions were adopted declaring unswerv-
ing allegiance to the Chicago ticket and
platform. Shortly after 3 o'clock n com.
motion In the rear of the stage sent fresh
buzz of excitement through the crowd
and an instant later the police plowed Il
narrow passageway which revealed the
figure of Mr.. Bryan. On either side of
him were Arthur Sewall, the vice prcsi-
dental candidate, and Ge orgc Fred Will
Jams, Just nominated by three conven-
tions for the governorship of Massachu
setts.
The ensuing scene has rarely been
equalod in old Tammany. The crowdfell
into frenzy, and the tremendous volume
Of sound which began then ended exactly
seven minutes later md tho air was ka-
ledoscopic with waving hats and flags
Finally Mr., Bryan raised his hand and
secured silence, Then he began his speech
by u reference to Tammanys loyalty to
Democratic principles and followed ii by
m argument against OK President Harri-
sons arragnment Of the supreme court
plank of tho platform. He then entered
into a lengthy discussion Of the financial
question.
When Mr.. Bryan had finished he showed
some signs of exhaustion Mr.. Sewall tho
candidate for vice president, was intro
duced and while many of the audience
were leaving he made few remarks Of
thanks for the reception. Many people
crowded upon the stands to shake hands
with the candidates.
Notwithstanding the steady downpour
there was an immense asscmbage at the
stand in front of Tammnny Hall, and
sea of umbrellas met the gazo of those
who had the temerity to brave tho STERN.
1t wns about 30 when Mr. Bryan fin
shcd his address in the hall of the old
wigwan and, escorted by a committee,
made his way to the council chamber on
tho ground floor, accompanied by Vice
Presidential Candidate Sewall. Both
Bryan and Sowall seemed worn out, and
the heat inside the hal appeared to have
affected them
1t was evident that the oratorical efforts
of Mr.. Bryan within the past few days
had done some mischief, and there seemed
no doubt that oven though the weather
had been favorable he would have been
unable to carry out his intention of speak
ing at the other stands. After n brief
rest Inspector Brooks with some difficulty
cleared II passageway for the candidate
and led him out on the east stand in front
of the hall AS soon rs the crowd caught
sight Of Mr.. Bryan Il mighty shout went
up, umbrellas wCro frantiCally waved and
cheer after cheer was given the candidate.
Mr.. Bryan, however, had made up his
mind TO make 10 remarks and simply
acknowledged the greeting by taking off
his hat to the cheering crowd after which
ho crossed the hall to the west stand, re-
pcut2d the bowling and receiving another
ovation.
After this he and Mr.. Sowall were led to
their carriages and driven TO the Union
Square stand
Before the rain began the plaza in front
of the police station in Union Square was
Imckcd with thousands. This meeting
had been organized by labor men, and Il
host Of labor orators succeeded in keeping
up u continuous talk for an hour and II
half before Mr.. Bryan arrived. Finally
John n. Bogart, who WAS chairman, told
tho people that Mr.. Bryan was in u CON
ditIon approaching physical collapse and
that it would be impossible for him to
make a speech.
Lets see him, anyway" shouted the
crowd.
Mr. Bryan at length appeared and
mounted the speakers stand Therain was
still falling in torrents, but most of the
umbrellas in the square were lowered He
took off his soft felt hat and bowed several
times, in ACKNOWLEDGING Of the plaud.
its, but he did not say word. He then
returned to his carriage and was driven
to his hotel Al midnight he left for the
south.
A crowd on the south side of Union
Square who had waited over two hours for
Mr.. Bryan, wore disappointed us he failed
to appear
Mr.. Bryan will speak ten times in west
e1n Maryland and West Virginia in the
next three lnvs,
A Roy Acquitted of MansIaughter.
PHJLADELpHIA, Sept, 30-Jamcs Quin-
Ian, q l0-year-old lad, was yesterday placed
on trial before Judge Bregy, in the court
of oyer and termncr charged with vol.
untary and involuntary mnnslaughter
in causing the death of James Maguire, a
lad of his own age, by pushing him into
tho Schuylkill river on May q last. The
jury brought in a verdict of Gcquittal