Omaha daily bee., 1896-07-09

to mountain top. II overpowered the hustle
Of the thousands Of people elbowing their
way down the aisles when he made the
routine announcements after the prayer.
Among the distinguished guests on the plat
form were Don VI. Dickinson. Senators Du-
bois and Pettigrew, Congressman Towno Of
Minnesota and Colonel w. r.. Hepburn Of
Iowa. John Allen Of Tupelo. Miss, the wit
of the house Of representatives; eX-Congress-
man Phil Thompson OF Kentucky, ex-senator
Butler Of South Carolina, who was defeated
for reelection to the senate by Ben Till
man. Among the women or 'he platform
were Mrs. T.. s. Grant and Mrs. Potter
Palmer.
Senator Daniel was a commanding figure
as he stood by the nag.draped desk. an
nouncing that the first business Of the day
would be the reports of committees. A
hitch In the machinery appeared at once
whom II WAS announced that the
on credentials was not ready with its recon-
mendations.
In the meantime, while the convention
was waiting, n diversion was furnished by
the band which was brought to Chicago by
the Bland Marching club. The convention
band was pounding away In the high gallery
over the platform, when a Counterblast was
heard i'm the far western end of the hall to
the right OF the delegates and the Bland
band hove into sight. filing up the long
aisle to the topmost row of seats playing
the pyrotechnic strains of Dixie which
never fails to affect o democratic convention
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Then Chairman Daniel put a motion that
the convention take a hve-minute recess
and be addressed by Governor Hogg of
Texas. The motion was carried.
BIGGEST MAN IN THE HALL.
The former Lone Star governor, who Is
known to the world at large on account or
his fight against railroads in his state, is
easily the biggest man In the convention.
His weight is not less than 300 and he
stands some inches above six feet. lie has
lost the beard which he wore last summer
during his invasion of Wall street to lure
northern capital southwark and faced the
friendly audience with a round, smooth
face. lie proceeded with a voice like the
bass of a church organ to hurl thunderboits
against gold and rcpublicanism.
The Texas cx-goveTnor's attack on the re-
publican platform met with hearty sympathy
from the audience. Some of the gold men,
however, showed openly that they were OPP
posed to some Of his extreme expressions.
When Ex-Governor Hogg had finished. Sen.
ator White assumed the gayel temporarily,
while the crowd cried for Hill, Bryan Black
burn, Altgeld and others. Delegate Money
of Mississippi moved that Senator Blackburn
be requested to address the convention and
the crowd yelled itself hoarse in approval.
with proud step. the gallant Kentuckian
mounted the stage. His appearance set the
crowd wild. He is one of the silver idols
and II was apparent as soon as his fervid
oratory was launched that he had pit and
| Stil'IN Win uiLi' ING Nv dlIC party
he said, was in convention to correct its
grievances and right its wrongs. The cam
paign had been opening In splendid style.
state after state had fallen in line and the
convention was instructed overwhelmingly
by a majority of the party and the people.
There was no doubt where the duty of the
country lay. The Kcntuckian's speech was
like a fierce cavalry charge. 1t swept along
with volley after volley CT silver shot and
its periods were followed by volley after
volley of wild shrieks of applause and APP
proval that were as fierce as the shots. The
first terrific yell went up when he said: LET
us construct a platform that neither human
nor devilish ingenuity can submit to but one
construction" the second, when he ex-
horted the convention to tell the country
that we mean to put silver back where
it was in 1873" another when he denounced
the issue of bonds in times of profound
peace" and another, wilder than all, when
he shouted: Christ with the lash drove
from the temple a better set of men than
those who for twenty years have shaped the
financial policy of this country"
"A new day is dawning,' he concluded,
whose efulgence marks the return of
democracy to power. ] beg you. gentle
men, to make a platform that will tell the
truth, and then rally as one man to vindi-
cate its utterances."
BRYAN MISSES A CHANCE.
During the progress of Senator Black
burns speech the Is 900 people in the hall
were aroused to a high pitch Of enthusiasm
and as he closed they went wild. For two
minutes they raved their approval. Then
they began to shout for other favoritcs
Loud calls for Bryan were heard. Another
t demonstration almost equal to the one be
slowed on Blackburn occurred when the
t chairman asked if Mr.. Bryan was in the
; hall. The delegates and spectators stood
OH their feet and waved their handkerchief
, but the young orator from Nebraska could
not be found. The chorus of demands for
Hill was raised again louder than ever
5 While the turmoil was at its height Dele,
gate a. w. Hope of Illinois pushed his way
down to the steps of the platform, and witt
I outstretched arm pointed toward Senator
White, clamoring for recognition. Finally
I the chairman saw him and was able Il
hear him cry: Il move that Governor Alt
geld of Illinois address the convention" al
though no one twenty feet away could Catcl
/ the purport OF the demand. Senator White
+, beat a sharp, penetrating click with hi
+ Savol until the convention consented to sub
side a trine and then he announced tina
> Governor Altgeld of Illinois was called for
He had many friends in Illinois and many
enemies equally warm and they sprang a
the chance to voice their sentiments. Tn,
Y Illinois delegates raised an enthusiast,
+ cheer, which was taken up by other dele
t cations and chorused by the galleries
{ There came an end to the uproar at las
| and Altgeld made his voice heard.
"On behalf of the state of Illinois, / sug
gest that this convention give to Hon
David b. Hill of New York, an opportunity
to address it,"
Sis stroke brought down another showel
Of demands for Hill, Hill, Hill"
The chairman made himself heard ant
said: The distinguished gentleman from
New York, who has been called for so often
is a member of the committee on resolution,
and is not here"
Still the convention demanded Hill unit
Senator White was driven to cry appealingl,
why will you insist on a man who is no
here?"
Then the cry was turned to Russell,
by the eastern men, but the young Mas
sachusetts ex-governor sat impassiyely IN
his chair In the first row and his friend,
gave him IN.
Finally Ex-Governor O|yermeyer of Kansas
was brought to the platform and appeaseC
the appetite of the crowd for several minutes
as he pleaded for the dollar of our daddies.'
For another Ave minutes the band held then
in check with stirring music. Then tn,
cries for Altgeld were renewed and at last
with evident reluctance. the Illinois governor
was urged forward to the stage. Great