The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-07-10

Chicago. July S.-Lowering clouds
hung over the city early in the day,
indicating break in the perfect wealth
er thus far enjoyed. Crowds were in
motion toward the convention hall
early, as the meeting had been set for
10 o'clock. The programme Of the day
made the first order Of business the
report of the committee on resolutions,
unless some unexpected incident arose.
1t Is to be battle Of great oratory.
with the initial appearance OF such fig
ures as Senator Hill Of New York.
Tillman OF South Carolina, Jones of
Arkansas, Villas Of Wisconsin and Gray
OF Delaware. The fact that Tillman
would follow Hill promised renewal
of the memorable conflict between
these two senators on the floor Of the
senate. Aside from these conspicuous
speakers 1t Is expected that many more
short speeches will be made The out
look 10 for q vote late In the day, prob
ably about 6 o'clock, then q recess un-
til evening. when nominating speeches
and possibly ballotlng will begin.
No definite line of action has been
agreed upon by the gold men but indi-
vidual members OF the New York and
other eastern delegates freely express
ed their intention of either quitting the
convention hall when the silver plat
form Is adopted or announcing their
purpose not to support the candidates.
1t has become practically certain that
no organized bolt will occur. as the
counsel Of Senator Hill and ex-Secre-
tary Whitney prevailed toward conser-
vative action.
The nomination of candidates Is to
bring forward another opportunity for
great orators. For Bland the nominat-
ing speech will be made by the caustic
and virile Vest Of Missouri. Governor
Overmeyer Of Kansas. who will make
one of the speeches seconding BANDS
self one of the orators of the gather
ing. With the presentation of BANDS
name all the latent enthusiasm of sill
yer promises to find expression In q
long, wild demonstration eclipsing the
20-minute outbreak last night.
Senator Turpie will make the nomi-
mating speech for Matthews. and al
though his voice Is thin he has the
faculty of expressing great force to his
utterances. White of Iowa, who will
nominate Boies, Is not we'll known as a
convention figure, but II Is said. will
prove one of the surprises of the con-
vention. There Is as much uncertainty
among the candidates on the eve Of
balloting as before the convention
opened. It Is a significant fact that
no. figures or estimates OF strength are
given by leaders.
A new phase Of the two-thirds Ques-
ton has arisen in the possible course
Of the gold element TO refrain from
voting. In that event parliamentarians
differ as to whether the nomination
must be made by two-thirds OF the
delegates present or two-thirds Of those
voting. 1t is regarded by some leaders
as a critical question. The delivery Of
the gold votes, 200 or 300 in number. to
one OF the silver candidates on the
theory of choosing the least OF several
evils might prove decisive and give to
the gold men the advantage Of dictat-
ing the nomination. Turpie and the
Matthews managers are especially
watchful Of this block Of gold votes.
The Bland men are somewhat solici-
tous over the Illinois delegation after
the first ballot. for there Is an under
current said to be antagopistic to Gov
ernor Altgeld which tends toward leav-
ing Bland on the second ballot The
Teller movement continues Its siill
upon the inability OF Bland and the
other leaders to command the neces-
sary nominating strength during the
hot stages Of the battle. Vice Presi-
dent Stevenson will be brought for
ward. Bryan OF Nebraska Is also loom
ing up as a formidable dark horse.
.ne Doors Ooc 4sd.
AS the doors OF the mammoth colise-
um were thrown open this morning
and the black streams OF people welled
up through the entrance. the band
struck up "Massa's in the Cold. Cold
Ground" To-day many believed would
be the last day Of the convention. the
champion gladiators were TO meet. 0
declaration Of principles made and the
candidates to be selected. The ultra
silver cohorts were jubilant and conf
dent and were in control The heroic
minority doomed 10 defeat. came with
loins girded for the death struggle
Rebellion hung like a pail above the
convention and twenty thousands Of