The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1896-07-14
tpsloa. Ohio cast 4e votes for Mo

Bis' d, 1876; Boies. 20; Matthew'S, 81:
Mclean, 40; Bryan, III; Blackburn,
81; Pattison, 20; Campbell, i; Russell, q.
South Carolina cast IL votes for
Tillman, 1 not voting.
A hot fight opened when Wisconsin
declined TO vote. Hogan commended
that the unit uie did not exist and
demanded the right to vote General
Bragg announced that the delegates
were under instructions and the major
ity ruled.
The first ballot resulted I: Bland, 238,
Boles, SO; Matthews, 81; Mclean, Cd;
Bryan, 105; Blackburn, 98; Pattisop,
90; Campbell, 30; Russell, Q; Pennoyer,
10; TillmaD, IL; Hill, I; Stevenson, q;
Teller, 3. Not voting 1876.
The result of this ballot outlined the
fact that there would have to be log
rolling and swapping to seour q MONT
nation. There was u quiet feverish
excitement when the second ballot
started and thousands of pencils were
at work taking down figures.
Alabama led of with 30 for Bland
while Arkansas followed with rs for
the same candidate. AZ the roll call
proceeded 1t wac easily seen that there
would be no nomination. Votes ore
scattered along for the candidates.
The second ballot resulted:
Bland, ssl; Matthew'S, "a; Bryan,
1877; PAttison, 100; Teller, 8; Hill, 1;
Boies, 81; Mclean, 90; Blackburn, Al;
Pennoysr, 8; Stevenson, 10.
Not voting IL,
On this ballot Bland gained 40,
Boies lost 40 and Bryon gained 90
At this point Mr.. Marion arose and
demanded the revocation of the two
thirds rule. This created intense ex.
citement. Msrston was hot under the
collar and red in the face. Without
knowing 1t he had become famous.
He lost sight of the fact that by a
counting in and counting out process
his faction held two-thirds, but he did
not seem to know that every candidate
now waited the rule strictly enforced
which the day before the whole silver
element opposed. Some kind friend
seeing the teverish condition of the
glass of water to cool his parched
Itongue. This act of courtesy brought
down the house and Marston subsidized
as the chair ruled him out of order.
The Marston incident out Of the way, a
third ballot WAS ordered.
This ballot resulted: Bland, 291;
Bolsc, SO; Matthews, 81; Mclean, ID;
Bryan, $40; Blackburn, 81; Pattison,
81; Stevenson, .; Hill, I.
Not voting 162.
Changes from second ballot as fol-
lows: Bland loses 10, BRYAN gains 80,
Boies loses 3.
The fourth ballot was ordered.
Alabama which had stood firm
ly for Bland cast % votes
for Bryan. This started jubi-
lee Of cheering and 1t took some
time for the chairman to restore order.
When Ohio was voted the vote stood;
Bland III and Bryan 222. Al along
the line changes were made and the
official count of the fourth ballot was
announced:
Bland, 246; Boies, 33; Matthew'S, SO;
Mclean, As; Bryan, $50; Blackburn,
81; Pattison, SO; Stevenson, 8; Hill, /,
Not voting 162.
Changes from third ballot:
Bland loses As, Boles loses 3, and
Bryan gains II.
The upward move Of Bryan was &C.
cepted as the end of the struggle. The
convention went wild. Delegates
grabbed guidens and rushed to the
Nebraska section, screaming and yell.
ing, waving flags, arms, hats and hand
kerchieis.
Mrs. Bryan sat on the platform per
fectly quiet while all around her wa!
noise and confusion, a whirlpool Of ex
citement.
When tho excitement had subsidized
the chairman announced thar under
tho rule Of tho last convention two
thirds vote given WOULD nominate anC
ordered the fifth ballot taken.
The first yell OF triumph was giver
when Kentucky cast her vote for Bryan
When Louisiana wac counted the vot,
stood: Bryan, no; Bland, 16
1t was then a rush for Bryan.
Texas remained loyal to Bland.
When Virginia WAS counted the vot'
stood Bryan 500, Bland 81.
Stone of Missouri took the platform
and asked permission to read q lette1
from Bland. THIS letter from Blanc
asks that hia name I've withdrawn a
any time when it appears hat som
Others candidate seemed to be thu
choice of the convention. Acting OF
this letter Governor Stone withdrew
the name of Bland and cast the vote O
Missouri for Bryan.
. Then followed a break to BrYar
until all wondered if any name haC
beer before the convention.
Then followed motions to make tn,
nomination unanimous and amid tn,
confusion the chairman announced til,
nomination unanimous. This seemed
to break down tho delegates and a mo
ton to take a recess TO 3 o'clock was
about'aB unanimously adopted.
EVENING SESSION.
1t is gossip that the OHIO break t.
Bryan was made IN the intercst of Nc
Lean for vice president, But there il
u wheel within a wheel. 1t is argued
that two western men will not suit ant
si6ley, of Pennsylvania, Williams
OF Massachusetts, and Seweli, O
Maine, will be prominent candidates
Howell, of Georgia, is also a possibil
ity, while Daniel, Of Virginia, il
talked about. Mclean, OF Ohio, witt
his barrel of money seems to be tn,
favorite.
When the convention met this even
ing General Bragg of Wisconsin rost
to a question of high and exalted
State privilege He sald some on.