The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-07-10

ing the call of states and a roll call. cheers
and cries of Call the ROLL" were raised
Mr.. 9. 3. Thomas, OF Colorado. seconded
the minority report.
Again cries of roll CALI were raised,
and Mr.. Harrity said: at may as well be
understood. gentlemen, that as long as the
persent occupant Is in the chair, these pro-
ceedings will be conducted In a regular,
orderly manner"
This announcement was received with
general applause.
McDermott Speaks for Majority Report.
Mr.. Allan McDermott, of New Jersey,
was then recognized to speak In support
of the majority report.
Mr.. McDermott told of the sterling de-
mocracy of New Jersey. and gave praise
to Hill as the man who had given to the
party the slogan: 81 am q democrat. T"
Faint cheering only greeted Senator Hills
famous battle cry. Mr.. McDermott con-
tinued, telling about the rights of the
minority. He warned the silver men that
they were departing from the principles of
the party in overruling the national COM
mittee. I'VE of the NORTH" he said, want
to support the ticket that you will select.
If you have the strength of giants. do not
expend 1t In bitterness. but reserve II
for the day when you will need it in Nh
vember." He asked the majority not to
take the course offensive to the minority
and "thy gentleness will make thee great. :"
Ex-Gov. Waller. OF Connecticut.
Ex-Gov. Waller. of Connecticut, was
recognized when MIR. McDermott sat down
and he promised, as he began his remarks
from the platform, not to delay the con-
vention long. His resonant voice rang out
clear and strong and was heard in every
Fart Of the hall. The names of Hill and
Daniel, he said, should be Joined together
and cheered together, and some of the dele
gates took him at his word and gave a
cheer for both. Mr.. Waller suggested that
Hill should be elected temporary Chairman.
and Daniel permanent chairman.
If there were other arrangements made
he hoped they would be wiped out and the
chivalrous and courageous thing done AT
the opening of the convention. He had
been told by republican friends in coming
to Chicago that the gold men would receive
no courtesy, but he knew this was not so
Fellow democrats" he said, 1--WE can sra nd
you beating us With votes; we can stand
any man you nominate, provided he is q n
honest man; we are in this convention r.
stay" lCheering.] ~
AS he declared, with uplifted hand: "We
are here to stay" the convention obeered
and responded still more enthusia sticaIIv
with cheers and laughter when he added
81 am going to be here until the last man
has voted, and 1 will stay with the ianitor
and see him horne.''
Continuing. Gov. Waller said he supnosed
that the majority outnumbered the minori
ty two to one. They intended to turn down
Hill In ignominy 1t would be considered
personal matter [Cries of "No."I IF
Hill were selected he would make q speech
that would be full of sound democracy
He would understand that he represented
both sides. If Hill were refused the right
to make his speech from the platform he
would make 1t from the floor, and 1t would
go to the country the same "Are you
going to do it?" he asked, and chorus of
Eyes" went up.
Gentlemen, you are going to do 1t, arc
your" cried the speaker, and again the
affirmative shout went up.
Declares Fight.
He added: Turn down David B. Hill
and 1 will tell you what we will do, my
southern friends. We will fight you
here and elsewhere. We will fight you