San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-11

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Vardy, Geo. Clark, E. S. Conner,
w. T. Heffily, d. c. Bolinger, J. A.
Kead.
The convention was very slow
assem- bling this morning. The sill
yer leaders stood about with their
heads together discussing the
availability OF the various candi-
dates. They were disposed to look
strictly to political considerations
In the selection OF Mr.. Bryan's run
ming mate.
1t is understood TO be Bryan's
wishes that man of wealth
should not be placed on the ticket
with him.
At IL o'clock Chairman White
called the convention to order.
There were only about 1000 people
in the Coliseum, and more than
half the gold delegates were alb.
sent.
Chairman Harrity, of the ma
tional committee, announced the
last meeting OF the old national
committee, and with Finely, Of
Ohio, moved the ratification of the
delegations selections for national
committeeman.
10 a. m.-Weather clear and warm.
The delegates adjourned at 2:30 this
morning without coming TO a conclu-
sion on candidate for vice-president.
Another caucus is TO be held this
morning. Most of the morning pa
pers predict that il will fall to JnO.
X. Mclean, though it is said Mat
thews, of Indiana, can have it il he
will accept and that Blackburn, of
Kentucky, and Geo. Fred. Williams,
of Massachusetts, are prominent
ly mentioned. Several other candi-
dates are also mentioned.
1923 a. m.-Only a few delegates
nave arrived. 1t is stated on good
authority that John X. Mclean will
not permit his name to go before the
convention as candidate for vice-pres-
ident.
1910 a. m.-Senator Jones, of Ar
kansas. says he will move to dispense
with the full call for the presenta-
ton of candidates and proceed at once
president. He appears to think that
Boies, of Iowa, or Sewall, of Maine,
are most formidable for the place.
Many other delegates are insisting on
Mclean, Notwithstanding his unwil-
lingness 10 allow his name to be
used.
10:47 a. Ex-senator White, the
chairman, says the proceedings today
will be pushed along to a conclusion.
Delays will not be permitted
1888 a. m.-Only the first ballot by
states will be given today. After. that
occasional dispatches will be given
during the ballots showing how the
vote is being cast. Delegates are now
comforting previous to the convention
being called to order. -...
IL a. m.-The convention is called
to order.
11:0i a. m.-Harrity, of Pennsyl-
vania, announces that the national
committee will meet at 3 p. m.
1905 a. Ex-senator Jones moves
that the speakers for presentation of
candidates be limited TO five minutes.
Carried
lilo a. m.-Sullivan, of Massachu-
sets, presents the name Of George
Fred Williams, Of Massachusetts.
lib a. m.-The speaker says Whit
ney went into the Massachusetts del.
egation and tried to prevent the NOM
ination of Williams. Kisses and
cheers.
11:16 a. m.-Very few gold delegates
are in their seats this morning.
11:17 a. m.-Marston, Of Louisiana,
takes the platform, amid cries of
Water" and laughter. He says he
assures the gentlemen that he has not
tasted a drop of water this morning.
Laughter.
Ills a. m.-MarstOn presents the
name OF Mclean, OF Ohio.
lilo a. m.-The chairman says if
there are no other nominations the
clerk will proceed to call the roll of
states for ballot.
11:20 a. m.-Currie, of North Caro-
lima, takes the platform.
11:27 a m.-Currie presents the
name of Judge Walter Clark. of North
Carolina.
11:24 a. m.-HOn. Thomas Johnson
takes the platform.
11:25 q. hutchinson is given a great
reception by the delegates and CALLER
les.
11:26 a. hutchinson presents the
name of Geo. W. Fithian, of Illinois.
11:2S a. hutchinson says most of
the wealthy Democrats have gone
over to Mckinley. He is not n free
silver man, but this movement is for
the good Of humanity. He is heartily
cheered.
1929 a. m.-Hon. NJ. 4. Miller, of |
Oregon, takes the platform.
11:30 a. m.-Miller presents the |
name of Pennoyer.
11:32 a. m.-Burk, of California, |
takes the platform.
11:33 a. m.-Burk presents the name
of Arthur Sewell, of Maine.
11.24 m -Showalter of Missouri |