Phoenix weekly herald., 1896-07-09

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cisy elong lhe lake front. The soer
in trout of the convention hall was on
y OF great animation.
Az 10 o'clock the doors we're opened
and the Wild rush for admittsncs b.
gan. The great hall was artietioall
decorated. aud life SIZE pictures OF th
Democratic Presidents, including Clev'
land, looked down from above the Chsi1
. mans desk.
Michigan had the point of'vantage i
front seets. Immediately before th
Ohairman's desk New York was t
the left and in the rear. Il was not
choice location from which the expecse
protests of the gold forces could b
made effectively. The locations hat
been arranged alphabetically and will
strict impartielity.
CHICAGO, July -The-coDvention wal
called to order at 1880 p. M. by Chair
man Harrity of the National Conmittee
Who reported Hill as the choice of the
National COMMITTEES for Temporary
OheiEman. This announcement was
greeted with great cheering from all
parts OF she convention hall. Clayton,
Of Alabeme, rose to move that the name
of Senator Dsuiels be substituted for
that of Hill. Clayton was received with
an immense demonstration.
The roll OF the Skatss was demanded
on Glayton's motion to substitute Dan
iels for Hill The discussion of Clay
toms motion followed Each mention
of Hill or Daniels elicited cheers. Wal
ler, of Connecticut, urged that Hill be
chosen. Waller concluded by saying
that if'Hill is turned down ''tiae east
ern Democrats will fight you here and
elsewhere. This threat was received
with mingled cheers and hisses from all
parts OF the hall.
Thomas, of Colorado, advocated the
choice of Danisis, saying the convent tion
should carry out the wishes OF the large
majority of the convention and select
Daniels. Waller, of AIsbsms, and
Tarpie, of California, who held the Ne
vsds proxy, advocated the choice OF
Daniels.
rs soon as Clayton announced shat
his duty was TO present the minority |
report the demonstration that followed |
the announcements Of the selection of |
Hill was breeze compared to cyclone. |
Six hundred and odd delegates mount
ed chairs and cheered wildly. From |
one thousand throats in the auditorium
came a hoarse roar of applause that
sounded like thunder. For over three
the demonstration continued.
1t was renewed as several points as
Clayton read the minority report nom
mating Senator Daniels As Clayton
closed with an emphatic demand for
roll call the silverites cheered wildly.
Whitney, Sheehan and followinga sit
ting in the New York delegation had
evidently stesled themselves for defeat
fer they smiled. Delegate O. S. Thomas
OF Colorado. seconded the demsnd for
roll call. 1t was the purpose of the
gold men to f1aunt their deGauca in the
face Of their silver opponents. and
ehsiFmaa Herrity replied firmly to the
cries for vote with the statement that
IS long as he continued to preside over
Bhe convention the deliberations would
De orderly. Sheehau of Indiana for
and John Martin for sergeant
alarms were also announced, when the
had quiesed down.
Call of states was then ordered on the
notion to substitute the name of
Daniels for Hill as temporary chairman.
The official vote stood, Daniels 556; Hill
,49; not vosing
The report of the minority of she
National committee was declared adopt
I'd Great cheering by the silver men
At 1882 Harrlty appointed committse
10 escort Daniels to the platform. Amid
tremendous cheering. waving of bats,
lankerchiets snd fans Daniels appeared.
4arrity introduced Daniels amid re-
lewed cheers.
Daniels reoeived q great ovation.
Delegates then cheered Hsrrity for the
airness be displayed as chairman
Oaniels referred to Hill as greet Sen
itor, whereat the delegates loudly |
,heered. Danisls said the country
would not misconstrue the action of the
Daniels made reference to
Teller, which also evoked applause.
California and Arizona both voted in
avor of substituting the minority RS
,ort for the majority.
The convention adjourned until 10
iclock tomorrow.
CHICAGO. July 8.-The second day of
he convention opened bright and cool.
me city hss enj Dyed ideal weather
iuce the advance guard arrived last
geak, and there are no Indications Of q
hange. The crowds down town and :
bout the convention ball showed no :
iminution today, but there was less
than theirs has been. :
ne personal element surrounding the
andidstes had given place to a tense
ceiling over the issue between the gold
nd silver forces as it neared the culmI-
alton point. Moreover, there appeared
0 be lack OF that. personal magnetism
mong the candidates which inspires
onvention crowds to genuine enthu-
iasm The crowds were moving to-
yard the Coliseum early, as the time of
Meeting was l0 o'clock, and the exper-
snoe of yesterday warned the people
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