Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-24

vious question. It was ordered amid much
confusion. and the roll of states was called
on the question of adopting the majority
Or minority report.
Taking the Vote.
The parliamentary situation puzzled the
delegates. They were finally made to I'M
derstand that an aye vote was for Allen and
no vote for Campion. Meantime night was
falling. The electric lights were not turned
on to dispel the gloom. and there was some
apprehension of a repetition Of the expert
ence of the previous night, when the con-
vention sat for an hour in total darkness
Several candles were brought in and placed
on the press tables. The excitement on the
floor was intense. There was a realization
on both sides that the actual test had come
When Alabama, the first state was called
row was in progress, and Alabama was
passed Arkansas vote was challenged. In
the former state the division showed six
more votes for Allen than were cast in the
Illinois contest on the side of Bryan and In
Arkansas four more
IN the gathering gloom there were loud
cries Of turn on the lights" Some one
answered from the platform that the cleo
trio lamp had not been trimmed
Ihat won't do" cried the irate delegates,
ana serious trouble was imminent, when
suddenly the electric lamps sized and the
hall was flooded with a blaze of light
The following list will show the geograph-
ical locality of the Bryan strength. the
states being classified according to the ma
1ority of their votes:
For Allen-Colorado. Connecticut. Della
ware. Florida. Idaho. Illinois. Indiana
Iowa. Kansas, Kentucky. Maryland. Mas
New Hampshire, New Jersey. New York
North Dakota. Oregon. Pennsylvania
South Dakota, Tennessee. Utah. West Vir-
ginia, Virginia. Wisconsin: New Mexico,
District of Columbia and Arizona.
For Campion-Alabama, California, Geor-
gia. Louisiana, Michigan. Minnesota. Mis-
sissippi. Missouri. Ohio. Rhode Island.
Texas. Vermont, Washington and Indian
territory.
The votes Of North Carolina, Wyoming
and Oklahoma were equally divided.
Allen Elected.
The scenes during the remainder Of the
ballot were most exciting. and when it was
announced that Allen had been elected
chairman by 75S votes as against 5G4 cast
for Campiol. the cheering and yelling and
confusion were simply indescribable. In
deed. the scene. with the exception of the
fact that the galleries did not participate In
the demonstration, very much reSembled
that at the Coliseum in Chicago when Mr..
Bryan was nominated. 1t lasted about
eighteen minutes.
After order was restored Delegate Will
liams of California climbed on to the stage.
we have made a square fight, he shout
ed. we have been fairly beaten, and in the
interest of peace and harmony l move the
selection Of William V. Allen as permanent
chairman be made unanimous" His mo-
ton was carried with hurrah. but there
were loud cries of dissent in the direction of
the lone star delegation.
On Mr. Fences motion. committee. con-
SiSting of himself, Cyclone Davis and
lgEatius Donnelly. was appointed to escort
Senator Allen to the platform.
Chnirmnn Aliens Speech.
Aliens appearance on The stage. to which
hGan tod LODI ~
the cheering. He then made a speech. in
and the gold men. attacked the principles of
the republican party and protested against
any bolt in the popuiSt convention.
Senator Allen spoke at some length, being
listened to with a great deal of interest.
lie hae a reputation as speaker. During
the debate on the repeal Of the Sherman
law he talked fifteen hours against time
He is large man, smooth-Shaved face and
of commanding presence. He always be
gins speaking in a low, well-moduEated
tone. which, for moment subjected him
to the usual cries of louder" Senator
Allen spoke extemporaneously, not having
Had time to prepare himself He was fire.
quenty interrupted with applause
In the course of his speech Senator Allen
advocated the nomination Of Bryan. He
said that he was not in favor of any action
which would elect a gold standard man.
His reference to those who were trying to
iio 20 Tic pCpuliSt party ASSIST a SOlQ stand
ard man as having had Mark Hanna S
Doodle In their pockets was greeted with
Kisses and cheers. 1t was 9:43 when Sena-
Tor Alien concluded.
Conferees Agreed To.
Several attempts to secure an adjourn
ment were made, but Senator Butler, act
Ing as a delegate, moved the appointment
OF committee to confer with the commit
tee of the silver convention. There were
many and loud cries Of mo-" and Mr..
Branch of Georgia moved to table the mo-
ton. The noes seemed to be in a large ma
1ority, and the motion to table was de-
clared lost. Senator Buffers motion was
carried with loud chorus Of ayes and
great cheering. The Bryan men were ap-
parentiy In full control OF the convention.
The committee on rules then made its
report Little interest was manifested in
II. and before the convention had acted
upon it Lafe Pence moved an adjournment
until 10 o'clock this morning. This was
carried. and then. at 1000. the convention
adjourned. The crowd filed out hurriedly.
as everybody was hungry and tired. The
band played a Quickstep, as Il to hurry the
delegates and spectators through the exits.
In few minutes the hall was deserted
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