The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-09-08
PALMER BUCKNER
THEY ARE THE NOMINEES OF THE
GOLD DEMOCRATS.
The Illinois Senator Is Nominated
on the First Ballot Over Gen.
BraEG-His Running Mate Is Gen.
Buckner of kentucky-The Plat
/ Standard, With Subsidiary Coin.

indianapolis, Sept. 2.-Forty-one states
and three territories, represented by 81 dele
gates, met to-day in TOminson hall as the
climax Of a six weeks campaign to repudl-
ate the action of the Chicago convention
and put forth a declaration of principles
and name presidential ticket Senator
Palmer who called the body to ORDER
termed it the first convention of the Ma
tional Democratic party, while others re-
ferred to it as the Democracy which held
its last convention in 1892. Admission to
the hall was confined strictly to ticket
holders. As result, many people were de-
MED admttance. The delegates were an i'm
posing body of men. Among them were
many who have for years been prominent III
national affairs and the councils of the Dem
ocratic party. Not Il few were delegates
to the Chicago convention, several chalrmen
of delegations, who returned here in the
same capacity, except that whereas, they
were Kissed there for declining to partic-
pate in the proceedings their appearance
here was the signal for Outbursts of enthu-
siasm. The big New York delegation of
seventy-twO members, perhaps attracted the
most attention, In it were such conspicuous
men as Gov. Flower temporary chairman
of the convention, eX-Secretary of Treasury
Fairchild, ex-Minister to Turkey Strauss
Gen. Tracey, Horatio G. King, Col. john H.
Fellows Perry H. Belmont, John Dewitt
Warner, and others
Indianapolis, Sept. promptly at Ill
O'Clock the doors leading into Tomlinon hall
were opened but admission was confined
under strict orders to ticketholders. They
arrived rather slowly at first. CALCULATIONS
of surprise were heard the early corners
surveyed the beautiful decorations of the
hall profuson of flags, bunting gilt and
green, met the eye. The balcony, which
hung over three sides of the hall, with
background of white, was studded with red,
white and blue shields, alternating with
gold Wreaths containing the names of the
states. Great 3treamers of national colors
depended from the ceiling, and the back
ground of the stage was a mass OF flags
and bunting.
AS the hands of the clock pointed to high
noon Senator Palmer of Illinois. chairman
of the national committee. made his way
from the rear of the platform. The main
body of the delegates were in their seats.
About 20 per cent of those in the galleries
were ladies. The appearance of the Florida
delegation, headed by two burly negroes,
one carrying a Cleveland banner and the
other a gilded alligator labeled "Flordas
gold bug" produced quite a furry of
thusiasm, but was drowned in the thunder
Gus applause which greeted the New York
delegation, Headed by ex-Gov. Flower and
Gen. Tracey they marched to their seats.
seventy-tWO strong to continue handicap
ping. Each delegate had in his buttonhOle
spray of golden rod The New England
delegation, with many conspicuous men
among them. was also warmly received.
Massachusetts carried two silk flags and
state banner. EX-Congressman Cultivate
of Ohio took his place on the platform with
Mr. Bynum and Secretary Wilson. Senator
Palmer rose at half-past - and struck the
gavel Thereupon most delegates jumped
to their feet, shouting and waving their
state banners. followed by three cheers.
Senator Palmer said:
''Gentlemen l have the honor for a mo-
ment to preside over the first national con-
vention held in the year 1896. (Cheers.)
The gavel will be in my hands for but
moment. We are assembled here for lofty,
noble and patriotic purposes. Our earnest
desire is to serve our country, and i'll the
sincerity of that earnest purpose we may
appeal to the judge Of all hearts. We may
appeal to the great master, the great gov
ernor."
Senator Palmer then introduced Bishop
White. Of the diocese of Indiana, who read
o brief prayer, for which the delegates
rose Senator Palmer then announced that
the secretary would read the call for the
convention, and ex-Congressman Cultivate
of Ohio was recognized by a breezy burst
of hand-clapping. This applause punctuated
every telling point of the call.
He then introduced Mr.. Bremen of Wis
consin, who read the report of the national
committee. The recommendation that the
rules which governed the last Democratic
convention, which was held in 1892, should
govern this convention, was cheered to the
echo. The report recommended ex-Gov.
Flower of New York for temporary chair
man and John r. Wilson of Indiana for
Temporary secretary. The mention of ex-
Gov Flowers name was the signal for
burst of applause, which swelled into
war cry. Ex-Gov Jones of Alabama and
George f. Peabody of Massachusetts es-
corted the distinguished New Yorker to the
stage Senator Palmer shook hands with
the ex-governor, who bowed in response to
the demonstration.
Gov Flower read his speech from manu-
script in a clear voice. 1t was frequently
interrupted by applause. The mention
of President Clevelands name in the speech
was given an ovation His characterization
of Mr.. Bryan as ambitious, unsteady and
unsafe; as "demagogue and word Jug
pler," received storm of applause. His
statement that bimetallism was a genuine
Democratic doctrine was received In 81
lence Gov Flowers speech was con-
Guided at / As. Its delivery had occupied
about forty-five minutes. Gov. Flower then
assumed the gavel, and by his direction the
states were called for members of the COM
mittee on resolutions, credentials, the Sc
lection of national committeeman and vice
presidents. After announcement that the
committees would meet Immediately, the
convention took recess until o'clock.