Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-06-20
vas confusion in the rush for tbe

exits.
John M. Thurston will be recon-
msnded as permanent chairman by the
committee on permanent organization
CONVENTION HALL, ST. LOUIS, Mo-,
June l6-lt was an ideal day for the
opening OF the convention. A cool
southeast breeze famed a million flags
and countless miles of red, white and
blue which covered the city with a maze
OF color. By 8 o'clock the seats were
black with people. From the conven-
ton hall q great oblong box like struct-
ure which covers block, fluttersd myr-
ads OF flags. The great gilded Ameri-
can eagle at the main entrance glisten-
ed brilliantly in the dazzling sunlight.
A Gordon OF blue coated police guarded
the entrance within, and officers and
employees were performing the final de-
ta'ls. There was in the galleries q seat
ing capacity for $4,000 spectators. The
great pillars were swsmped in bunting
and tho rough ceiling rs feet above the
pit vac q mass Of color. Around the
gallery at intervals blszed the coat Of
arms OF different states. Before IL
o'clock the thunder OF arriving clubs
outside the hall was heard, and soon
after the delegations began to arrive
At 11:2O Senator Carter, from the me-
tionsl committee, who was to call the
convention to order arrived, and gave
final instructions 60 the secretaries and
reading clerks.
At 1920 the band stationed behind
tho speakers stand began playing q
march called "Blsck Africa"
The convention was called to order at
1920 pm.
ST. LOUIS, June 16-The day Tor the
opening OF the convention opened bright
and cool as could be desired. The cy-
clone which demolished SO many build
ings was not utterly an unmixed evil,
for it left behind q succession OF cool
days such az st. Louis never knew be-
fore at this time of the year. Early
this morning the Southern, Planters
and Lindsll hotels were up and at their
business. Several small meetings were
held even before breakfast. Msssachu-
sets men are very determined in their
support Of Reed. They are certain there
can be no nomination at all this week
end Mckinley will not be within shout
ing distance Of the coveted honor.
There was joy in the camp of the New
York delegations this morning when 1t
was learLed that Hanna and the Nc
Kinley managers had given Plat the
privilege Of naming the candidate for
vice president, and there was CORES.
ponding depression in the ranks of the
New Jersey delegation, members of
which had believed that their candidate.
Garrett A. Hobart, was making great
strides towards victory. Even the Con-
necticut delegation felt little core.
Rumor was busy this morning with the
names Of Lemuel E. Quigg and j. Slost
Fsesett. From Maine has come q move
meDt this morning in favor Of Henry
Cabot Lodge.
The first real demonstration came
when Chairman Carter introduced o.
W. Fairbanks, Of Indiana, as temporary
chairman. William H. Sutherland, of
the New York delegation, seconded
Fairbanks nomination and his selection
was endorsed by unanimous vote OF
the convention. AS be stepped for
ward to deliver his speech wave of
applause ran around the galleries inter-
spersed with stsccato cheers. Fair banks
is tall slender gentleman; his features are
aquiline; forehead high; his hair is jet
black and he wears beard. He made
q strong figure as he delivered his speech
in clear tones. His voice however lack
ed that penetrating quality which
reaches out into spsce and he could be
heard with difficulty by those in remote
portions of the hall. But when his
words struck a responsive chord the
answer was quick and spontaneous.
His address dealing as it did With
review OF the existing situation was not
designed to fire the imagination. The
telling points Fairbanks made were,
however, appreciated and applauded.
His first reference to the party's friend
ship for silver was marked by scattering
applause over the western and middle
'tates delegations which was increased
by the acquisition of empha-
.ic applause of eastern delegations; when
,e added that the party believed in the
Of the present standard,
solid gold" shouted some enthusiastic
Massachusetts, delegate. The demon
trstion reached climax when he an
bounced the unaltersble opposition of |
he party to "fifty cent dollar" The |
liver people from the west headed by |
senator Teller sat silent. Teller's lip
urled with soorn. Fairbanks express
ion of sympathy for struggling Cuba
vas warmly greeted. AS he closed with
be declaration that the issue was
and honest money against
rec trade and silver the convention
heartily cheered. Fairbanks then as
umed the gavel and the work OF the
began.
lew YORK WANTS MOTION FOR VICE PRE-
eIDENT.
ST. Louis, June 16-At IL o'clock the
,sjority of New York delegates were in
avor OF nominating Morton for vice
resident whether his consent was OBJ
aimed or not.
ADJOURNED UNTIL TOMORROW.
ST. LOUIS, June 16, 1.50 p. m.-The
onyention adiourned until tomorrow |