The record-union., 1896-07-25
an adjournment until $3.50 O'Clock, and
it was declared carried at 1872.
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The last session of the National Sill
yer Convention attracted the largest at
tendance of spectators that has honored
the convention. A large proportion of
| the visitors were ladies.
| AT 1856 o'clock Chairman ST. John
called the convention to order, and in
| troduced Rev. Mr.. Haggerty, who in
yoked divine blessing.
Mr.. Baker of California, Chairman Of
Silver Convention Committee of
Conference, reported the resolution
adopted by that body in connection with
the conferees from the Populist Conven-
ton. He said the delegates of that body
were fully in accord with the sentiments
entertained by this convention. They
earnestly desired to bring about the re-
forms which are SO necessary to the
people of the United States. The time
at their disposal, Mr.. Baker said, was so
brief that the committee had to content
themselves with a general statement of
the sentiment animating the body.
| The reading of the report adopted by
the conference was greeted with ap
plause.
IF the convention had had twelve
hours at their disposal" Mr.. Baker
added, ''he had no doubt such an under
standing would be reached as to details
as to make sure the success in Novem
ber which all believed was theirs"
(Cheers)
Mr.. Shinn of Kansas moved that the
report of the committee be accepted,
adopted and the committee discharged.
This was agreed to without debate or
division.
A delegate sought recognition, but was
suppressed by Chairman st. John, who
said: THE regular order of business
will be proceeded with. Time is too
precious to waste on any Interruptions.
The Chair cannot listen to the gentle
| man. The next business will be the re-
port of the Committee on Resolutions
by Senator Jones of Nevada"
Senator Jones came forward and was
given a most f1attering reception, many
OF the delegates rising and cheering.
When quiet was restored Senator Jones
read the platform and address to the
people as sent in these dispatches.
Several declarations in favor of free
coinage and denouncing bond issues
was attentively listened to, and pro-
voked much applause. The recon-
mendation that Bryan and Sewall be
nominated brought the whole conven-
ton to their feet with cheers and many
demonstrations of delight
Francis Clark of Oregon moved that
the resolutions be adopted as read.
The previous question on the adoption
of the resolutions was made and they
were agreed to by rising vote.
General Warner explained why the
Committee on Resolutions had recon-
mended the nomination instead of in
dorsement, which was to- meet the ex-
| igencies of the situation in several
States where nomination was necessary
to enable the Silver Electors to be voted
fer.
BRYAN NOMINATED BY ACCLA-
TION.
E. G. Little was recognized to place
Mr. Bryan's name before the conven-
tion. He did so in a graceful. at times
forceful speech. He said the honor had
been accorded to Kansas of presenting
the name of the next President. AL
though the unanimity of the convention
made the duty somewhat perfunctory,
it was none the less pleasant. rs life
so dear, is peace SO scarce, that it must
be purchased at the rate of S262, ,000,-
600 a year?" he asked in the midst of
his speech.
He spoke of the products of the farm
going like salvation, without money and
without price. The Republican party,
Mr.. Little said, has Mckinley upon it's
platform, but it had Grover Cleveland
in it. God loves a man who does his
own thinking, and we propose this year
to earn Gods affection and goodwill
| The Savior scourged only the money
| lenders. That duty is again to be per-
formed, and William ]. Bryan is the
| man to do it. In a few days he will
stand in Madison Square Garden, New
York, the representative of Lazarus at
| the feet of Dives. They will both be
there. Thirty-six years ago the people
Of this country looked to the West, and
it gave them Abraham Lincoln. Again
the people looked to the same section,
and again it gives them a man. the pro-
duct Of it's highest civilization and de-
| velopment, man like Lincoln, the
friend Of man. In the name OF our sister
State of Nebraska. I name to this con-
vention as its candidate for President
| of the United States William J. Bryan
| of Nebraska"
/
ination. when the wind blistered
State of Kansas Qaughter) used to take
| things from Missouri and send them
into Nebraska" said Mr. Pace, I'VE had
to believe her, and we believe her now
| when she says she presents the name
| of the next President
| Numerous requests having been made
| for recognition, Mr.. ST John asked the
| IN -
| further seconding speeches or desired
| that the roll of States be called
There were calls for various persons
and for roll call, mingled with sugges-
tions that speeches be limited to five
minutes.
Finally General Warner of Ohio called
attention to the fact that under the
rules of the convention seconding
| speeches would be limited to five min
| utes.
Under this rule Maginley OF Michigan,
whose name was received with applause
| and laughter, because of its resem-
blance to that of the Republican candi-
date. was recognized and made happy
| seconding speech.
The next speech was by Mrs Stans-
bury of Colorado. whose statement that
the protected" women of this country
| received seven cents for making a shirt
and that a Chinaman was paid ten
| cents for ironing, and that the women
of Colorado would vote for a silver dol
| lar, letting those who fight for gold
dollar eat rice and rats, evoked much
| laughter.
/ Mr.. Groat Of Cleveland the Populist
| candidate for United States Senator
against Foraker, wanted every man to