Arizona republican., 1896-07-08
THE CONVENTION HALL.
Detail of the Preliminary Work of the
 Assembly.

hundred . brass bands this morning concentrated at the convention hall. It is situated at a considerable dis tance from the center of the city and the trains of the Elevated and lMichi- gan Central railways were jammed by g o'clock.
 The weather was all that could have been desired. A breeze blew from the lake and the temperature within the great hall was pleasant and in marked contrast with that of the hall at St. Louis.
 The hall had been handsomely dec orated, flags and bunting filling every gap and covering every section of blank wall. Above the rostrum were large portraits of historic Democrats. Cleveland's portrait occupied a promi- nemt position. -
 The general public. gathered early at the gates, though it had been an- nounced that the opening would be at noon, the lines extending for several blocks by Ii.
 Delegates seemed slow in arriving. They were seated by states alphabeti- eally, Michigan having place immedi- ately in front and New York being far off to the left and rear,
 The first enthusiasm was evoked by Chicago club, which marched in with band playing Marching Through Georgia Then the great band in front answered with "Dixie," the del egates jumping on chairs to cheer the melody. Then the musical battle was rounded off by the band of Maryland club, which united all sections in ap- plause for the Star Spangled Banner"
 At 12:10 the New York delegation entered in body. Senator Hill in their number, was readily recognizd and was greeted with cheers. Then there were more cheers when the Ken tuckians appeared with Joe Black burn in the lead.
 At 12:50 Chairman Harrity of the National committee called the conven- tion to order and ordered that the aisles be cleared
 Harrity then presented the report of a majority of the National committee, naming Senator David B. Hill of New York for temporary chairman There was a shout of appreciation as the name of the distinguished New Yorker was uttered, but it was overwhelmed and lost in the demonstration that greeted the recognition by the chair of Clayton of Alabama.
 It was known that Clayton would voice the sentiment of the minority of the National committee. This minor lty report he presented It named Senator John w. Daniels of Virginia for temporary chairman, AS Daniels was named every southern and silver delegate was on his feet cheering wildly. Clayton concluded his short address by moving the adop- tion of the minority report and de manding vote by states.
 Governor Thomas Waller of Con- necticut followed in a speech advo- eating the majority report and abound ing in threats of secession in the east II Hill be turned down. His speech created a distinctly unpleasant feeling and was vigorously hissed.
 Allen McDermott of New Jersey spoke for Hill, incidentally paying a glowing tribute to New Jersey as a Democratic state. He eulogized Hill and his famous saying of ''I am a Dem- ocrat, ," and gained applause from all parts of the hall. His voice penetrated clearly to every corner.
 There was much disorder when Mo Dermott retired, Hill being called for
 by thousands, but Chairman Harrity's gavel was effective in restoring order John M. Duncan of Texas said thai Though down in Texas we love the name of Hill we would we had the
 power to take his name out of this con- vention''
 Ladd of Illinois then paid a glowins tribute to Hill and appealed for har. mony and an acknowledgement of ma Jorlty rule. He said if Hill spoke il
 would keep the party explaining til 5 election.
 J. w. Sinclair of West Virginia was
 next recognized. He advocated silver but insisted that Democrats should ac = as Democrats according to Democrati V methods. He said he spoke as a del
 egate from silver state, but insisted
 that Hill should be the choice of tn s convention rather than Daniels. H. r. was loudly applauded from the golt
 states.
 Thomas of Colorado, Walker of Ala = bama and Turpie of Indiana spok
 for Daniels.
 Representative Fellows of New Yorl - made a strong address, asking tha if precedent be not set aside and tha lack of honor be not the portion of sue '' Democrat as David B. Hill. His ref l. erence to President Cleveland wa " warmly applauded.
 Clayton was the last speaker. H l. complimented Hill as Democrat of a n distinction and staupchness, one wh