The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-09
GOLD ENTHUSIASM.
Let Loose During the Test Roll
Call.

Let Loose During the Test Roll
Call.
Alabama, the first state called, start
ed revolt against the majority. AL
though a solid silver delegation, chal-
lenge of her vote developed the fact
that seven votes in the delegation fav-
ored the gold delegates, but under the
unit rule Alabama's twenty-five votes
were cast against the minority report.
The gold men got IL out of CALIFORNIA;
Is silver votes, 2 of which were cast by
Senator White and Congressman Ma
guire. Indiana's silver delegation fur
nished s of their 80 votes for the gold
delegates. Delegate Haldeman, of the
Kentucky delegation, by a challenge
uncovered two affirmative votes in that
delegation. There were three votes in
the Massachusetts delegation for seat
ing the silver delegates, and one in
Maryland. Mr.. Stevenson, of Michi-
gan, cast the twenty-eight votes of his
state, among which there were twelve
silver votes, in favor of keeping the
gold men in their seats.
There was wild cheering when eX-
Gov. Flower cast the seventy-two votes
of New York for the minority report.
1t continued for a full minute. when
the cheering suddenly swelled into a
roar. The gold delegates mounted
their chairs and waved their handker-
chiefs, while the galleries grew perfect
ly frantic with enthusiasm. The noise
rose and fell, then rose only to fall
again like the oncoming tide Of the
ocean.
Up to that time it was unquestionably
the most enthusiastic scene of the con-
vention. Chairman Daniel tried to Sc
cure order with his gavel, but the raps
were swallowed up in the roar of VOL
ley Of hundred-ton guns. The band
broke in with the strains of one of
Scusa's popular marches, but it had
no effect on the 10000 people who were
yelling like mad. When the music
ceased, the demonstration grew fierce.
The silver men were Infatuated. They
were evidently convinced that the gal
leries were packed.
Chairman Daniel held up his hand
for order, but he was not needed. He
ordered the clerk to call the roll but
that officials voice could not penetrate
four feet into the whirlwind of sound.
The
SILVER MEN KISSED.
The silver leaders on the floor were
manifestly disturbed, Gov. Stone, of
Missouri moved hastily up to the
stage to consult with Chairman Daniel
Senator Cockrell worked his way round
to where sat the Illinois delegations
Others moved hither and thither. 1t
locked almost as If the silver men had
been stricken with panic. Suddenly
Gov Altgeld got up on his chair and
faced the chairman His pale face was
silhouetted against the royal purple
standard of the Illinois delegation, and
his long, lean arm was extended to-
ward the chairman, appealing for recog-
milton.
composure as they saw that strong,
masterful figure towering above the
forest Of waving arms, mistaken by
the tumut raging about him. Gradual
ly the storm died away, after being re-
vived once or twice by a New York
delegate who shouted for Hill. AS it
finally subsidized 1t left Altgeld still
standing resolutely with his face to the
chairman and sergeant-at-arms stand
ing on the brink Of the stage. The
demonstration had lasted Is minutes.
The sergeant-at-arms had been wild
" waving his arms for five minutes.
AS the tumult died away he was able
to make an impression.
1.-THE chairman he shouted, desires
to make statement and I am sure
this Democratic convention will listen
to him"
Senator Daniel, who had been facing
the arena with set lips and folded
arms, stretched out his hand. He said:
II shall direct the secretary to stop
proceedings in this convention until
order is restored" and he then sat
down in his chair and folded his arms
again.
Gov. Altgeld. of Illinois, had been
standing in his chair over by the
Illinois standard with Cockrell. Martin
and Stone gathered about him. He