Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-08

with great satisfaction. and allowed a
full discussion of the claims of Daniel
and Hill. There was no great temper
shown In the discussion-nothing like
what the people expected. and all the free
silverites protested their admiration for
David B. Hill. The convention. by
vote of 556 to $40. adopted the minority
report and struck out Hilrs name and
inserted Daniels as temporary chairman.
OVATION TO DANIEL
Senator Daniel had a great ovation
upon coming forward to take the chair,
but spoke under great disadvantage. his
voice being husky and consequently too
weak to reach the farthest part Of the
hall. For the most part, he used manu-
script, only dropping this when he In
dulged in his loftiest flights Of eloquence.
Those who were near enough to hear his
speech I'm it's entirety were much pleased
with it. and upon the adjournment OF the
convention he was almost overborne by
the rush of friends to congratulate him.
To several he said that he spoke under
great disadvantage being aware that the
strength Of his voice was not sufficient for
the hall, but without doubt
he was greatly elated at his triumph,
which. for the time at least has put his
name into everybody's mouth, and in
connection that will no doubt be a con-
slant subject Of reference during the
campaign.
COMMITTEE ON PLATFORM.
on the Committee on Platform are the
ablest silver men in the country-Black-
burn. of Kentucky; Evan Howell, OF
Georgia. Cockrell, Of Missouri; w. j.
Bryan. OF Nebraska, and Il. X. Tillman,
OF South Carolina. Hill, Of New York,
is the member Of the committee from that
State. and will no doubt present
the minority report.
There is considerable interest mani
tested TO ascertain whether the platform
will make any reference to President
Clevelands Administration. Governof
Altgeld insists that the administration
shall be denounced for the use Of Federal
troops during the last strike here. II Is
doubtful whether this concession will be
made. 1t is not improbable, however,
that the declaration Of the Virginia con-
vention on the third-term question. or
something like II, will be Incorporated
in the platform.
Everybody Is anxious to hear Senator
Hill. His defeat for the temporary chair
manship prevented his appearing before
the convention to-day II, as now seems
ho Nau
presents the report OF the minority on
platform, his opportunity will come, and
il is certain that he will make rafting
speech for the gold men.
DANIEL AND HILL STILL FRIENDS.
Daniel and Hill are. OF course, close
together personally, and their contest
to-day will not change their relations.
Shortly after the adjournment OF the
convention to-day. prominent North
Carolina delegate congratulated the Vir-
ginia Senator on his success II took de-
light" said the Carolina delegate. "in
supporting you but / was mighty sorry.
too. 10 have to vote against HILL" "Oh,"
laughingly said Major Daniel. 'if Hill
did not want to get run over he should
have kept out Of the way OF the railroad
train"
The silver leaders seem to tHiasz ;-at
Senator Hill should have bowed TO what
is now known TO have been the wish OF
the convention, and not have permitted
the National Committee 10 recommend
him for temporary chairman. This Is
what Senator Daniel meant when he re-
marked that Hill should not have gotten
in the way of the railroad train.
QUESTION OF SILVER CAUCUS.
What is disturbing the silver men now
more than anything else is whether they |
shall caucus on the nominations for Presi-
dent and President. For the present. |
az least. II has been decided not to go |
into such caucus The trouble Is that |
Boies, Mathews. and some other candi- |
dates are not willing 10 commit them
selves TO such arbltrament. They argue |
that their States have instructed their |
delegations to present the names OF these
favorite sons to the convention. This /
they cannot do II they go into a caucus.
rhe true reason, though, with some of the |
weak men is that they prefer TO make the
light in open convention. where they may
attract votes from gold as well as silver
men.
Congressman Jones and other silver
eaders think that Mr. Whitney's commit
zee are giving encouragement 10 this plan
If not going into partisan conference.
The silver leaders this morning aban-
loned the caucus idea for the present. Dut,
IS stated last night. they may have to
,ome 10 it before a choice is made for
President.
DANIEL CONGRATULATED
Major Daniel whose quarters are -
he Sherman House with the other mem
,ers Of the Virginia delegation. was called
lpon tonight by hundreds OF delegates
md others, who wished to congratulate
lin upon his victory.
Editor Glennan. OF Norfolk, and Mr..
Vest. OF Suffolk, the only two gold dele
Iates In the Virginia delegation. are con-
family with their colleagues. While they
10 not enjoy the success of the silver
mem, they are gratihed to see Senator
Daniel honored.
DANIEL WORKING ON PLATFORM. |
Senator Daniel although not member !