The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-11
HOW 1T WAS DONE.
The brilliant "Boy Osator of th,
Platte, chosen ON Fifth Ballot.

Platte" Chosen ON Fifth Ballot.
Chicago, July 10.-The fourth days
session of the Democratic National con-
ventlon opened in torrid heat untemper-
ed by any of the cooling breeze: which
had hitherto favored the gathering.
IT was of course idle to expect that af-
ter adjourning in the small hours of the
morning, riding nine miles home in over
crowded cars, and not getting to bed
before to 3 q. IN. that the delegates
would be promptly on hand for 10
O'Clock session. The gallery occupants
were on hasld promptly and in full force
and quite prepared to take charge of
the proceedings as they did repeatedly
yesterday. They voted solidly against
adjournment yesterday and are evident
iy determined to have the worth OF their
Amoney To-day. - q p :
Chicago has earned the distinction
not only Of building the biggest conven-
tion hall In the world, but also of fur
nishng the largest and noisiest crowd
Of spectators.
There were not dozen of the New
York delegation in their seats when the
| proceedings opened. Mr. Whitney was
there but Senator Hill was consp.cu-
ously absent. At five minutes before
IL Senator White. the permanent Chair
| man, took the chair and made an effort
to establish some degree of quiet and
devoted 10 that purpose. with very lit
tie success, PRAYER was offered by Rev.
Dr. Green, OF Grace Episcopal Church,
Cedar Rapids, Ia, ehe same clergy
man who ofiic!ated the last two days
Prayer concluded, the chair imme-
diately recognized Nj. Harrity, of
Pennsylvania, who, standing in the
main aisle. was greeted with cheers
He said: Il desire to say that in obe-
dience 10 the instructions given by the
Democratic State Convention. she
Pennsylvania delegation presents the
name of Robert Z. Pattison. of Penn
sylvania, as n candidate for the Presi-
dency."
The Chair asked ,if. there were any
other nominations.
Mr.. Malth!ngly, of the District of Co
iumDia, from his place in the relu, of
the hall, seconded the Nomination of
That peerless champion of free silver.
that true Democrat, and friend of labor.
John L. Mclean. of Ohio.
Mr.. Miller, of Oregon, on behalf of
that State. nominated ex-Governor Svl-
vester Pennoyer.
NO other names being presented. the
Chair declared the nominations clo:ed.
and. first invoking order, directed the
secretary to call the roll of States. But
before this was commenced Mr.. Smith
OF ONO, informed the convention of the
sudden demise Ithis morning of the Hon.
Frank Hurd. The chair asked ~ amy
action was desired, and Mr.. Smith aid
not at this time The cafl of the roll
commenced.
Whenl lthe first State was called Chair
man LomaX, OF Alabama. rose TO saw
mat John B. Knox, IL. b. Foster. Il. I.
carpenter, j. 5. Minge. and d. r. Bur
CESS desired to vote for EX-GOVERNOR
William Il. Russell, of MaEsa chusetts.
pht under the unit rule he cast <he %
votes of Alabama for Horace Roies
Several of the chairmen of the delega-
tons injected little stump speeches into
the!r announcements of the votes of the
delegations. Marsden, the water-fiend
Oh Louisiana. stood up and holding a
silver dollar in his hand said something
Which was drowned in laughter and
cheers. 90"
When Massachusetts ayas called a
uelsgate announced that the chairman
ana Nice-chairman were absept aDI
MI OSulllvan, of the delegation said
thal these gold men We're purposely ab-
senting themselves. The chair took oc-
caslon TO ask delegates to restrain
themselves from making speeches and
10 confine their announcements to n
statement of the votes
Mtchigan's delegation was polled and
several of the delegates when their
names We're called responded in loud
tones II decline to vote"
Others simply said: Not voting"
minnesota brought Adlai Stevenson
name before the convention, but NOT
solitary cheer greeted it.
New Jersey being reached the chair
man OF the delegation rose and said New
Jersey respectfully declined to vote
whereupon the galleries broke into
cheers and Kisses.
The Chair requested that such demon
strations cease and delegate shouted:
They are all Republicans and ought 10
be put out"
The State of New York adopted the
same course as the State of New Jersey
On being called Ex-Governor Flower rose
and said: In view of the platform
adopted by this convention, l am in
stiucted as a delegate from the State OF
New York to say that the delegates have
agreed not ito participate in the selec-
ton oq candidates for President and
Vice President, and therefore they de-
cline TO vote
The chairman OF the. North Carolina
delegation when that State was called,
parodied Mr.. Flowers words, saving:
I'm view of the platform adopted by this
convention / am requested by the dele
gates from the State of North Carolina
TO cast % votes for Bryan" CHEERS and
laughter.
There was some curiosity to hear how
Ohio would vote and the chairman of
the delegation manifested full desire
To crafty 1t. Standing on his chair he
began speech, stating the Individual
preferences OF each delegate, mention
Ing him by name, but the chairman cut
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