The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-07-08
PLAYED DIXIE"

Dixie. This caused great enthuSi-
asm. 1t was generally remarked that
the, eastern delegates gold were ex-
trenely slow in arriving. 1t was just
gate, Frederick R. Coudert, took his
seat
The large number of ladies present
was very noticeabie.
Enthusiastic Boies men carried a
Boies banner through the aiSles in the
delegates pit, but there was no answer
to this suggestion for a demonstration
in favor of the Iowa candidate.
Shortly after IL O'Clock. Whitney
and Hill walked UP the centre aisle
followed by most of the New York
delegation, who took their places amid
silence. Governor Russell and the
was George Fred Williams, the free
silver defender, followed and like the
New York contingent did not raise a.
cry.
Members of the national committee
and guests took possession of the plat
form early. The most conspicuous of
the latter was Senator Stewart, whose
long patriarchal beard made him easily
recognizable to those familiar with his
face in the illustrated papers.
There are many reports of minor ac-
cidents as a result of the crush at the
doors. Senator Harris, of Tennessee,
was handled roughly, and it was said
was Knocked down by the surging mob.
Senator Berry, of Arkansas, who has
but one leg, was damned against the
wall and his crutch wrenched from his
hand.
1T is about time said Senator
Jones, of Arkansas, that we had a
permanent official as sergeant-at-arn
who could prevent such outrages.'
The gavel descended ten minutes to
l o'clock. The
APPEARANCE OF CHAIRMAN
HARRITY,
as he stepped forward to the desk,
attired in a slate colored summer suit,
provoked a round of applause from the
eastern delegates. Harrity commended
the convention to be in order His
voice was easily carried over the tu-
mutt to the furthereSt corner, testing
the acoustic qualities of the hall with
satisfactory results. The chairman
raced the assemblaSe several minutes,
while the ushers swept the hall clean
OF knots of comforting delegates.
The gentlemen of the convention
will rise for prayer" the chairman
said, and there was a clatter of chairs.
Chaplain Rev. Edward NJ. Stires STEP
ped forward and offered prayer. The
chaplain is hardly 80 years old with
Smooth-shaYen, clear-cut face, wore a.
black coat, buttoned up to his chin. He
held a roll of type written manuscript
which he lad on the desk and picked
up slip by slip, reading the prayer, as
ne could easily do without notes.
THE PRAYER.
Almighty God, the heart of thy people
are lifted in gratitude to Thee for the
manifold blessings Thou hast youchsafed
to our country from the dawn of its in
dependence unto this day. We thank
meg Tor the wisdom and courage which
enabled our fathers to build better than
they knew, for deliverance from all dan
gers within and without our borders and
Tor our unparalleled progress in times of
prosperity and peace: God of our
my children. In our doubts and fears
and distress we cry unto Thee for help.
Grant US wisdom tosknow among all the
perp-eXlng problems of this time where
Heth the path of honor and safety. Help
us TO consider the vital questions which
must be answered with thoroughness, pa
uence and tolerance. Give us strength
ana courage to do what an enlightened
conscience shall declare to be our duty
inspire us with a patriotism above eX-
pediency. Remind US that honesty is not
only the best but the only policy worthy
the hearts Of all be flied with profound
respect and sympathy for our toiling mui-
titude oppressed with burdens too heavy
for them to bear, heavier than we should
give them relief without doing violence
TO the rights of any. While we plead for
ourselves we are mindful of the sorrows
of others. May the day soon come when
no power shall be permitted to inflict upon
brave people indefensible slaughter and
unspeakable shame, when no cloud of
deSpotism shall overhang those who sigh
for liberty. May we ever feel the deepest
sympathy for distress in the great
brotherhood of mankind and yet be able
to maintain an honorable peace with all.
Upon the great convention now assem-
bled in Thy presence send Thy gracious
blessing. May its members be inspired
with the most exalted patriotism, seeking
no private or sectional advantage, but
only the national good; so that our united
and prosperous land may continue to be-,
ton to the nations of the earth ana to
Thee our, God shall we ascribe al the
honor and glory, forever and ever. Amen.
GOLD MEN APPLAUD.
AS the convention seated itself Chair
man Harrity stepped forward, and
with a sharp stroke of the gavel an
nounced in ringing tones the selection
Of Senator David B. Hill for tempo
Ic1I CIIdlIUIdu Ilt SOlQ illGH iSdpCQ
to their feet snd with waving arms
shouted applause. Among the specta-
tors also there was a cheer of approba-
ton. Somebody called three cheers for
David B. HILL and they were given
with a VIII. S. P. Sheerin, of Indiana,
for secretary, and John Martin for
Sergeant-at-arrns were also aGll1-lnced
when the convention had quieteo down.
What is the pleasure of the con-
vention?' asked Harrity calmly, as if
he did not know the storm which was
to follow.
MI. Clayton, a member of the nation
al ~V......l.lee from Arkansas, arose
Every silver man in the hail knew the
gauntlet was to be thrown down.
They rose to a man and cheered. AS
soon as Clayton announced that his
duty was to present the minority re-
port the demonstration that followed
the announcement Of the selection of
bill was a breeze compared to a cy-
clone. Six hundred delegates mounted
the chairs and cheered wildly. From
LOO threats in the audience came a
hoarse roar of applause that sounded
like thunder. Over thirty minutes the
demonstration continued and was re-
newed at several points as Clayton
read the minority report nominating
Senator Daniel. 1t was as follows:
To the Democratic Convention:-Th un-
dersigned members of the national com
mittee, respectfully recommend that the
name of the lion. John w Daniel OF
Virginia be submitted in the committee
report for that of Hon. David B. Hill OF
New York, and that Hon. John w. Dan
lei be chosen temporary chairman of the
convention.
HENRY D. CLAYTON, Alabama.
T. C. McRAE, Arkansas.
NJ. f. TARPEY. California.
c. S. THOMAS, Colorado.
SAMUEL PASCOE, Florida.
CLARK HOWELL. GeoreIa