Evening journal., 1896-07-08

Clark Howell OF Georgia, Senators George
and Walthall Of Mississippi Senators Vest
and Cookrell OF Missouri, Governor Alt
gold of Illinois, John l. Waller of Con-
necticut, Senator Gray Of Delaware, Sena-
tor Blanchard and Judge McEvery of
Louisiana, Senators Bate and Harris Of
Tennessee and a host OF others On tho
platform were the members of the national
committee. Among the distinguished
guests seated in their rear were a number
OF gold leaders who have been conspiou-
Gus IN previous conventions, but who were
swept aside by the silver cohorts in their
states. These included General Gordon
of Georgia. Senator Lindsay Of Kentucky,
Congressman Bynum Of Indiana, cx-
Congressman Onthwaite of Ohio and 9TH
ers. But, stransest of all, on the platform
OF q Democratic convention were the lit
tie coterie of silver senators who bolted
the Republican convention at st. Louis.
At present without party they seek on
trance TO the Democratic party on condi-
tion that it select Mr.. Teller for president.
General John b. Weaver and other Popu-
lists and silverites, like Senator Stewart,
were also there all watching closely tho
results Of the deliberations of the convcn-
tion. Although many we'll known faces
were missing, it was distinguished gath
ering. The invocation of the boyish chap
lain DR.. Stires, an Episcopal divine, with
its appeal for peace, had hardly ascended
to the throne of grace before the contend
Ing hosts met in the shock of battle The
gold men carried out their programme of
presenting Senator Hill for temporary
chairman, but tho silver leaders also held
to their resolution and Immediately an
tagonized him with Senator Daniel. For
two hours the oratorioal gladiators Of the
opposing forces fought it out upon the
platform.
Daniers Election.
The result of the roll call showed $50
votes for Daniel and $40 votes for Hill,
practically the strength of the two sides.
Although this did not show two-thirds
majority, the silver leaders display no
anxiety on this scoro, as the Nebraska
gold delegation Of 2G will bo unseated, ard
the representation from the territories will
be increased from two to sly each.
Senator Daniel, who assumed the duties
Of presiding officer, Is an impressive figure
and a most eloquent orator of the old
school He sounded the keynote for silver
In a ringing speech, but the fact that he
ing to his friends.
There IS little change in tho situation as
to candidates. Bland still has a strong
lead, but the possibility Of all sorts Of
complications which may blockade his
way to the coveted prize have made his
followers anxious, and the talk Of abro-
eating the two-thirds rule in his interest
has boon revived. There is, of course, the
paft1rol 6icpoeftfon IN oroxvd IN to tha
band wagon, but the calmest observers
cannot yet figure out how he can win.
They still look for Boies or a dark horse
The use which the gold contingent will
make Of their votes oomphcates the situa-
tion, and many believe In the present dis
organized condition Of the silver men as to
a candidate they can force a compromise.
Stevenson is most prominently spoken Of
In this connection. To forestall the gold
men, concerning whose plans IN this re-
gard there is much mystery, the silver
men intend to hold caucus as soon as a
deadlock develops