The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-07-10
SILVER VICTORY.
Daniel Elected Temporary Chair
man of the Convention.
Roll Call Of the States Adopts the
Minority Report of the Ma
tional Committee.

Convention Hall. Chicago, July Sat IL
q. IN. tho crowds from the city were as
sembled In constantly increasing num-
bers In front of the Coliseum. But all the
strove In vain to raise the blockade, so far
as they were concerned The orders of
the sergeant-at-arms kept them out, until,
at last, a few of them managed to effect an
entrance and to make the way clear for
many of their associates. But in the mean
time, without any imaginable good reason
for 1t. delegates and alternates and per-
sons holding tickets of admission were
kept out In the broiling sunshine Then at
1880 there was sweeping OF human waves
through the vestibule Of tho hall Cthe por-
ton cut or from the rest or the buflding)
and the seats began to Gil up to the music
Of brass band playing popular airs.
Delegations Arrive.
AS the hour of noon drew near the sec
lions assigned to the delegates were grad
ually occupied. Occasionally large del
egation entered the hall with banners and
flags, and accompanied by bands Of music.
The Iowa delegation bore along q silk
flag, on which were imprinted the be-
nevolent looking features of its candidate,
Horace Boies.
Another delegation was attended by q
splendid band which played In succession
the RED. White and Blue" Marching
Through Georgia." Maryland, My Mary
land" and Dixie" When tho first strains
of Dixie were heard, the whole audience
stood up and cheered enthusiastically, and
ut that moment, as II by Encouragement,
Senator Daniel, of Virginia, appeared and
took seat on the platform. Senators Vest,
of Missouri; Lindsay, of Kentucky, and
Stewart. Of Nevada, with Representative
McMillin, OF Tennessee, had, at that time,
also taken seats on the platform.
Mr.. w. @. Whitney appeared as q proxy
(uuite unexpectedly and took his seat
NAxxy fAa xxyit hon
any demonstration. So did ex-Postmaster-
General Bissell Gov. William E. Russell,
Of Massachusetts,, also took his seat as
q proxy among the delegates from his
state.
Senator Blackburn, of Kentucky, came In
soon afterward and was also honored with
cheers. The Pennsylvania delegation 90
cupied a half dozen of the front rows of
seats, and was conspicuous by the fact
that each delegate carried in his hand a
small flag, and wore on his breast wido
red ribbon bearing the name of "Pattison."
Convention Called to Order.
At one D. m. the convention was called
to order by MT. Harrity, of Pennsylvania,
chairman Of the democratic national COM
fnittee. who asked that all present should
arise and stand while prayer was offered
by Rev. Ernest M. Stires, rector Of Grace
Episcopal church, Chicago.
He offered prayer as follows
Prayer of Rev. K. nj. Stires.
Almighty God, the hearts Of Thy peo-
plo are lifted in gratitude to Thee for the
manifold blessings Thou hast vouchsafed
to our country from the dawn of its indie
uendence unto this day. We thank Thee for
the wisdom and courage which enabled
our fathers to build better than they
knew; for deliverance from all dangers
within and without our borders; and for
our unparalleled progress in times of
prosperity and peace. o. God of our IA
theirs, continue to guide and sustain Thy
children. In our doubts and fears and dis
tress we cry unto Thee for help. Grant us
wisdom to know amongst all the perplexing
problems of this time where lies the path
Of honor and safety.
upon the great convention now as
Sembled In Thy presence send Thy gra-
cious blessings. May its members be in