The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-10

Chicago, July 10.-Yesterday was a
great day for the silver men. They
listened with great JUNCTION TO the read
Ing of an out-and-out free silver plat
form. and had the pleasure of listening
10 one of Tillman's characteristic
speeches. His statement that the sill
yer question was u sectional issue
Drought Senator Jones TO his feet with
the remark that Tillman's views mis-
Represented the south. Hill's speech,
about which there was great interest,
proved TO be an appear for a compromise,
Though he told the silver men that he
would not follow such revolutionary
Rteps as called for by the platform.
Villas made good sound money speech,
which was treated with derision by the
delegates, whs took that opportunity TO
go to lunch. William Il. Russell made
strong speech. pointing out the dan
gers of the step about to be taken.
Bryan made a speech, and the conven-
tion went wild over him, an attempt
being made to stampede the convention
to him.
The night session furnish III the
preliminary incidents of the / dra-
matte act OF the convention. /, was by
long odds the most spectacular. for as
the hands OF the clock were creeping
on toward the appointed hour OF s, when
the president was making way 20 be-
| gin, the seats were filed with the big
gest crowd that has yet secured admis-
sion, for the first time filling the CALLER
les. Three brass bands clamored away
upon patriotic melodies, and the state
delegations entering were cheered, while
the familiar face of each leader was
given an ovation OF his own.
Delegates, officials. reporters and mes
sengers were rushing madly about the
a isles, some of the latter waving mes
sages above their heads. Rumors OF
deals and combinations were being
handed everywhere, throwing panics
into the camps Of favorite sons mana
gers OF booms were railying their forces.
deploying skirmlshers and sending
emissaries into hostile camps. while
knots of comforting delegates had their
heads together In corners. The news
spread quickly that the New York dele
cation had decided 10 hold aloof from the
voting, because they would take no ac-
tion based on the platform which had
been adopted. This move threw into
chaos some OF the combinations and esti-
mates. and no one knew just what its
effect might be on the field OF candidates.
particularly as the New Workers were
making arguments TO influence the other
eastern states 70 stand with them Many
rumors clustered about Young Bryan
OF Nebraska, whose afternoon speech
had carried him into formidable POSI-
tion in the field, and won for him par
tisans who seemed to be doing active
work.
1t was 1892 before the acting chairman,
Mr.. Richardson. raped long and loud.
and then, failing 70 bring order out OF
the confused murmur OF many voices,
the shuttle OF feet and the shouting OF
order by the supordinates, appealed TO
the crowds ~ "respect the gavel"
Sergeaut-at-Arms Martin called loudly
10 his aids 20 restore order and clear the
eisles. 1t took FIVE minutes 20 secure n
semblance Of order
Senator Jones OF Arkansas gained
recognition, and moved that the conven-
ton proceed TO the nomination OF n
candidate for President OF the United
States. IL was carried with a roar. the
galleries adding a round OF applause in
recognition OF the actual opening OF the
contest. Chairman Richardson an
nounced that, by agreement. the roll
of states would be called for .he presen-
tation OF candidates. Alabama was first
to be called. and the chairman announced
that the state would pass for the present.
Arkansas came next.
Arkansas yields 10 Senator Vest OF
Missouri" shouted Senator Jones, and
there was a wave OF applause from the
Bland adherents Senator Vests first
mention OF the name OF Bland brought
out a short demonstration. Mr. Vest
delivered an earnest speech In behalf OF
Bland. The senator's closing words
were the signal for another Bland DEM
snstration- this time long, loud and en-