The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-03

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. ''2.-The doors
to Tomlinson Hall were opened PROMPTLY
at II n. m. The decorations of the hall,
saving the national flag, were exclusively
golden in color.
The appearance of the Florida delega-
ton, headed by two burly negroes, one
! carrying Cleveland banner and the
other n gilded alligator, labeled "Flor-
lda's gold bug" produced furry of en-
thusiasm, but was drowned in the thun-
derous applause which greeted the New
York delegation, headed by Ex-Governor
Flower and General Tracy. They
marched to their seats, seventy-two
strong, to continuous hand-clapping.
Each. delegate had in his button hole n
spray of golden rod.
senator Palmer rose at 1890 and
struck the gavel. Thereupon most of the
delegates jumped to their feet, shouting
ana waving their State banners, ending
the demonstration, which was brief. by
three cheers.
Senator Palmer, in calling the conven-
ION to order, said:
'Gc"tlemen: | have the honor for n
moment to preside over the first national
Democratic convention held in the wear
1876. (Cheers.) The gavel will be in my
hands but for moment. Wea are assem-
bled here for lofty, noble and patriotic
purposes. Our earnest desire is to serve
our country, and in the sincerity of that
earnest purpose we may appeal to the
Judge of all hearts. We may appeal to
the great Master, the great Governor.
peg you now to listen to an invocation by
BISHOP White, of the diocese of Indiana. {"
After the prayer Senator Palmer an
nounced that the secretary would read
the call for the convention, and ex. Con-
gresham Cultivate, of Ohio, who came
forward for the purpose, was recognized
by breezy outburst of hand. clapping.
After the call, Senator Palmer raised a
laugh by announcing that the next thing
he found on the programme was ere
marks" by himself. But" he CON
tinued, "I'll omit the remarks Words
are silver, silence is golden" He then
introduced Mr. Bremen, of Wisconsin,
who read the report of the national com
mittee. The Recommendation that the
rules, which governed the last Demo-
cratic convention, (Which was held in
1892" should govern this convention,
was cheered to the echo
The report recommended Ex-Governor
Flower, of New York, for temporary
chairman, and John II. Wilson, of In
diana, for temporary secretary. Gov
ernor Flower read his speech from manu-
script in n clear voice 1t was frequently
interrupted with applause
The mention of President Cleveland's
name in the speech was given an ovation.
His characterization of Mr.. Bryan as
ambitious, unsteady and unsafe" as IL
"demagogue and word-juggler," received
storm of applause.
His statement that bmetallsm was n
genuine Democratic doctrine, was re-
ceived in silence. Governor Flowers
speech was concluded at 40. Its de-
livery had occupied about forty-five min
utes. Governor Flower then assumed
the gavel, and by his direction the States
were called for members of the committee
on resolutions, credentials and the selec-
ton OF national committeeman and Vice
President.
After an announcement that the COM
mlttees would meet Immediately the con-
vention, at POS, on motion CT Mr.. Curtis,
OF New Jersey, took recess until
O'Clock.
1t was 4:15 p. M, when Temporary
Chairman Flower appeared on the plat
form to call the afternoon session to or.
der.
The reports of committees were called
for. The report of the committee on
credentials was first presented by Chair
man Bremen, of Wisconsin. The state
ment in the report that there were
present S24 delegates to the convention,
representing forty-one States and three
Territories, was heartily applauded. The
report of the committee on financial or
ganization not being ready, DIR. Everett,
of Massachusetts, was introduced to the
convention by Temporary Chairman
Flower. He was enthusiastically greeted
and made stirring speech
When DIR. Everett declared that Massa-
chusetts was opposed to sectionalism,
and again when he said that the conven-
tion would uphold the bonds of Mr. Cleve-
land for maintaining the credit of the
nation, the delegates jumped to their
chairs ami joined in a stormy demonstra-
ton.
There were loud calls for Bragg, Villas.
Buckner and others, when DIR. Everett
took his seat, but the committee on per-
manent organization was ready toe"read
its.report. The report was read by Dele
gate Roberts, of Missouri. 1t recon-
mended Senator Gallery, of Louisiana,
for permanent chairman; John r.
Wilson, of Indiana, secretary, and
Walter Kessler, of Indiana, serg-
eant-at-arms. 1t also reported on
recommended that the organization of the
party be made permanent and that the
committee be empowered to call future
conventions. This portion of the report