The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-07-16
FIRST DAY.

The Convention met July in the Coliseum
Building, recently erected on what was the
Midway Plaisance of the Worlds Fair at Chi
cage. VIM. +. Harrity, Chairman OF the Demo
cratic National Committee named Senator
David b. II i'll of New York, as the choice OF
the National Committee for Temporary Chair
man. Henry ID. Clayton, of Alabama, on behalf
of the silver men, proposed Senator John w.
Daniel, OF Virginia. as substitute, and de-
manded a call of the roll. Several speeches
were made Oh the motion, and upon vote the
substitute was adopted. Senator Daniel was
declared elected and escorted TO the chair, Mr..
Harrty yielding the gayel TO him. Senator
Daniel made vigorous speech in advocacy oil
bimetallism. vote OF thanks to MIR. Harrlty
for his fairness was adopted, and the ConYen-
tion adjourned until the next day.
Before the opening thousands OF people sat
patiently in their seats waiting for the tardy
appearance of the Chairman of the National
Committee. Shouts and cheers over the popu-
lar airs or the arrival of prominent delegates
like Senator Hill were the precursors of the
storm wave OF sound to come later. Mr.. Harrity
was hand after time, and every one was
glad that be came at last. He went to work
quickly. The name OF Senator Hill, when an
nounced for Temporary Chairman, was received
with huzzas.
Mr. Henry d. Clayton, the member of the
National Committee from Alabama. arose, and
announced that lie deemed il his duty TO present
minority report. The delegates mounted their
chairs and cheered, while from 10000 Threats
IN the audience came hcarse roar of approval
that sounded like a roll of thunder. For over
three minutes the demonstration continued,
and il was renewed at several points as Mr..
Clayton read the minority report nominating
Senator John w. Daniel, of Virginia, for Tenn
p0rary Chairman, aud demanding call of the
roll.
~, AfaTO,n.nott NJ, Toreor enol n NJ Nap
Jersey as the only State north of Mason and
Dixon's line which had always cast its electo-
raj vote for the nominee of a Democratic
convention. j pay tribute TO the Hon. John
W. Daniel" lac declared, aud then went on to
praise Senator Hills services to the party.
THE Democracy believes in the rule of
maiorilies" Mr.. McDerulott continued, but
We are here in response TO precedent" and
be begged the Democracy not TO begin by VIC
lsting tradition.
Ex-Gov. Waller, Connecticut, advised the
election Of Hill as Temporary Chairman, and
Daniel as Permanent.
Are there other arrangements made?" he
asked sarcasiically.
Yes. SIR" shouted Congressman Money
of Mississippi.
Turn down David B. HIP" be asked ain
Gods name, j. this Democratic Convention 2"
BE tried TO aDpease the silver men by init
mating that the speech Mr.. I'LL would deliver
would not be offensive. but when he asked
"Nil you turn him DOWN." there were cries
Of We willn
" Very well, lie shouted. defantly. Turn
him down, and We will fight you here and else
where"
Other speeches were made, the debate closing
by an ogy by National Committeeman Clay
ton, Alabama. Of Senator Hill.
The vote, as then taken, resulted, Daniel,
656: Hill 349
Senator Icuae NJ All p
OF Nevada, and Senator White were appointed
TO escort Senator Daniel TO the platform. As
the committee appeared on the platform with
the Virginia Senator the demonstration of the
silver men was renewed.
In his speech Mr.. Daniel referred CALAMITY
70 the distinction Of Mr.. Hill. Later he said
Brethren Of the East there IL no South there il
no North, there is East or Wes in this uprising
OF tie people FOR American emancipation from the
conspiracy Of European Kings. led by Great
Britain, which seeks 10 destroy one half Cf the
money Of the world and 10 make American manu-
facturers. merchants, farmers aud mechanics mere
beweTs u wood and drawers Of water
do not forget, gentlemen. that for 80 years we
nave supporied the men that you have named for
President Seymour, Greeley. Tilaen Hancock aud
twice Grover Cleveland. DO not forget that We
have submitted cheerfully 10 your compromise
platform and TO your repeated pledges Of bimetal-
~ m and have pa ienily borne repeated di-appoint-
nneHts ns 10 their fulhlment.
DO not forget-Rnd 1 refer TO the fact In no in.
ferior sense-that just four years ago in Il Demo
efhilc Convention Ia tins city tile New York dele
gAlion Stood here soIid!y and immOvably for a
candidate committed 10 the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver and gold al the ratio OF lG 10 /
Aud II we ~ for H. let IL be forgotten IA AZ
We owe II 10 some measure 10 their leaching-
Tie majority OF this Convention ! have the
honor here 10 represent it. maintain that this great
American Nation, with natural base OF fixed EN-.
pire the greatest established by man with
more territory aud mora productive energy than
Great Britain. France and Germany combined
without dependence upon European nations for
anything that they produce. aud with European
nations dependent upon much that we produce is
fully capable Of restoring this consti utional
money system Of gold and silver al equality with
each other.
After routine business OF organization the
Convention adj ourned until the next day