The San Francisco call., 1896-07-25

Convention attracted the largest attend
ance of spectators that has honored the
convention. A large proportion of the
visitors were ladies. At 3;55 o'clock Chair
man ST. John called the convention to
order and introduced Rev. Mr.. Haggerty,
who invoked the divine blessing.
Mr.. Baker of California, chairman of the
Silver convention committee of confer
ence, reported the resolution adopted by
that body in connection with the con-
ferees from the Populist Convention. He
said the delegates OF that body were fully
in accord with the sentiments entertained
by this convention. and that they earn
estly desire TO bring about the reforms
which are so necessary to the people of the
United States. The time at their disposal,
Mr.. Baker said, was so brief that the COM
mittee had to content itself with a general
statement of the sentiment animating it.
The reading of the report adopted by the
committee was received with applause.
Had the committee had twelve hours at
its disposal, Mr.. Baker added, he had no
doubt such an understanding would have
been reached as to details as to make sure
the success in November which all be-
ueVeO was tnelrS. lOneerS.
Mr.. Shinn of Kansas moved that the re-
port of the committee be accepted. adopted
and the committee discharged. This was
agreed to without debate or division. A
delegate sought recognition, but was sup
pressed by Chairman st. John, who said {:
"The regular order of business will be pro-
ceeded with. Time is too precious to
waste on any Interruptions. The chair
cannot listen to the gentleman. The next
business will be the report of the commit
tee on resolutions by Senator Jones Of
Nevada"
Senator Jones came forward and was
given most f1attering reception, many OF
the delegates rising and cheering. When
quiet was restored Senator Jones read the
platform and address to the people of the
United States, as previously sent in these
dispatches. The several declarations in
favor OF free coinage and denouncing bond
issues were attentively listened to and
provoked much applause. The recon-
mendation that Bryan and Sewall be nom-
mated brought the whole convention to
its feet with cheers and many demonstra-
tions of delight. Francis Clarno of Ore
gon moved that the resolutions be adopted
as read.
The previous question on the adoption
OF the resolutions was ordered, and they
were agreed to by a rising vote, which was
unanimous and accompanied by much
enthusiasm
Mr.. Pace of Nebraska moved that the
convention proceed to the nomination of
candidates for President and Vice. Presi-
dent. A number of suggestions and
subordinate motions followed without
action.
General Warner explained why the
committee on resolutions had recon-
mended the nomination instead of in
dorsement, which was to meet the exige n
cies of the situation in several States,
where nomination was necessary to enable
the Silver electors to be voted for.
Mr.. PAGES motion was adopted, and E.
G. Little of Abilene, Kans., was recognized
to place Mr.. Bryan's lame before the con-
Vention. He did so in graceful and al
times forceful speech. He said the honor
had been accorded Kansas of presenting
the name of the next President. Although
the unanimity of the convention made the
duty somewhat perfunctory, it was none
the less pleasant SIS life so dear, is peace
30 scarce, that it must be purchased al
the rate of $262, ,000, 600 a year2" he asked
In the midst of period portraying the
evils OF the gold standard. He spoke OF
the products of the farm going, like saliva.
ton. without money and without price.
The Republican party, Mr.. Little said, had
Mckinley upon its platform, but it had
Grover Cleveland in it. "God loves a man
who does his own thinking, and we pro-
pose this year to earn God's affection and
good will.''
The Savior. he said, scourged only the
money-lenders. That duty is again to be
performed and William ]. Bryan is the
man to do it. In few days he will stand
in Madison-Souare Garden, New York,
the representative of Lazarus at the feet
of Dives. They both will be there
Thirty-six years ago the people of this
country looked to the West and it gave
them Lincoln. Again the people look tc
the same section and again it gives them
man, the product of its highest civiliza.
ton and development, man like Lincoln
the friend of man. I'm the name of oul
sister State of Nebraska T name to thl:
convention as its candidate for President
William ]. Bryan of Nebraska"
L. G. Pace of Nebraska seconded the
nomination. He said for three days the
convention had listened to eloquent
speeches and it might freshen the pro.
ceedings by listening to a man who
was not a public speaker. "Wher
the wind-blistered State of Kan.
sas iaughterl used to take thing:
from Missouri and send them into Ne
braska, said Mr.. Pace, 1--WE had to believe
her, and we believe her now when she say.
she presents the name OF the next Presi-
dent" He spoke of the circumstances
surrounding the nomination of BRYAN al
Chicago, beginning with the telegram call
ing him to that city at time when not 9
single newspaper, not even his own, had