Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-02
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to Bragg is based on the idea that he has
excited so many antagonisms and has
been so peppery and erratic that he might
| not, as candidate, draw the votes of any
| except those who are already determined
not to vote for Bryan under any circum-
stances. What they want is a man who
| will draw votes from Bryan
A number of conferences were held last
night and this morning having in view the
defeat of Bragg. Much trouble is expert
ehced in settling upon the man. Four
names were seriously discussed. Tracy of
New York was first taken up. A thorough
canvass of his availability led to the con-
clusion that there were several objections
of a minor character to his selection. He
was from the east; ne was a Catholic; he
was not vigorous, impressive campaigner;
he had probably sworn allegiance to an
other power when he went to serve in
the papal army. He was therefore laid
aside for the time, and the name of E,ckels
was taken.
Many attractive qualities were found in
Eckels, but the objection was raised tina :.
he was so closely allied with the admins
| traticn that his nomination might lead to
| its being said that this was but a CIeve-
| land side show, especially as Cleveland is
| to be very strongly indorsed. Moreover, it
was feared that his being the chief officer
| il control of the present banking system
| might lay the ticket open to criticism.
Dan Lawler of Minnesota; was next con-
sidered. His name struck them all witt.
| favor. One objection to Tracy applied to
| him, he is a Catho lie; but it was thought
| that this alone wLuld not hurt
Gen. John c. Black was considered also,
caamel n ha ha-
| tween the two. Many of those VINO are
thus canvass;ng for a candidate hope to be
able TO kill Bragg off and then go to Villas.
Enthusiasm In the Hall.
A great deal of enthusiasm was mani
| tested during the assembling of the dele
gates ard spectators in the hail. Most of
| the delegations marched to the hall, several
having bands of music, and they cheered
| as they marched along the route. When
Bragg entered the hall three cheers were
given. Buckner was given similar greet
irg.
Then came the Florida delegation with
their Cleveland banners. Then the assem-
hlage went wild. AS the banner was car
ried through the hall TO the place assigned
to Florida. the people stood up and cheered
Justify. Next came cheers for the New
York delegation and for Flower. w c. p
Breckenridge sat on the front row of seats
and shook hands with nearly every maln-
ber of this delegation and with most other
men Of prominence they passed
The convention hall holds, all told, four
thousand people. AT the first session all
the seats in the body Of the hall were oc-
crpled, and the galleries were about two
thirds full. The tion hall is hand
srmely decorated, and both in size and ar
rangement Is admirably suited to such a
convention. There is no point from which
the stage may not be seen. Anywhere in
the hall anything said il 4 moderate tone
of voice could be heard. There is no crowd
ing either In the hall nor about The en-
frances, and the proceedings are orderly
and diSnified. :
The calling to order of the convention tv
Senator Palmer was the signal for loud ap-
plause, which was repeated at the close Of
every sentence of his brief address
AT the close Of the prayer Mr.. Cultivate
appeared, holding the call of the conyen.
tion in his hand. He was greeted with
great enthusiasm. He read the call and
was interrupted every now and then with
cheers. The declaration that the Chicago
ticket was not entitled to support by true
democrats was greeted with cheers. When
llis ldiilc VI NieNeldEQ was reached In
| sociation with jefferson and Jackson every
delegate vas his feet shouting and
| throwing his hat in the air or waving his
handkerchief. There was striking con.
| trast between this and the last St Louis
| convention. There was not a soiled hand
kerchief displayed, and every collar and
| shirt front was white and shiny, and every
| delegate has well-barbered hair.
The
! the preliminary routine business. The roll
| call was made the occasion for many ex-
| pressions of confidence interjected between
| responses. J. p. NJ.
BEFORE THE CALL TO ORDER.
Absence of the Usual Almost RiotOus
| Scenes.
! 1NDIANAPOLIS, I'D, September 2-The
| few hours of the morning preceding the as
semtiinS of the gold democrats convention
| v ere marked by scenes that placed it more
upon the plane of other great national con-
! vt ntions than 1t has seemed to hold during
| the past few days
| II was bright, brisk morning that greet
! cd the delegates when they arose early
| True, the sun was not pouring his rays in
| to the city streets, but the few white
| clouds, with no suggestion Of rain in them
| that obscured his royal vision, showed
| evidence of breaking away for beautiful
| Gay and tempered the atmosphere to a
| &C olness that was pleasant and reviving
| The city streets surrounding the hotels tina,
| lad been made headquarters were gay with
| bunting and flags, and while the local com
mittee did not think them quite lavish
ehougn, the average delegate seemed
pleased.
l. The hotel corridors early presented ar
| animated appearance, and, contrary to eX-
| pectat1onS, there were many animated dis
| cEsslons not pertaining to the selection OF
| candidates or adoption of a platform, but
| arguments with silver democrats who chose
| to either act or volunteer information. Ex-
| Congressman John Dewitt Warner of New
FORK and Charles d. HaineS of klnderhook
| were foremost among the gold champions
and vigorously proclaimed their faith
| Haines, who is said to be a lieutenant OF
Senators Hill and Murphy of New York
| rot only made arguments in the hotel cor
! riders, but went out into the street and OBJ
| tanned respectful hearing from about 40t
| people.
Other orators. whose names could not be
| learned, started discussions in various parts
| of the hotel corridors. and all were sur
rounded by eager and curious groups OF
| wisdom seekers.
The arrival of delegates from nearby and
| far western states added to the general con
| fusion and the bands kept up a merry
| round of enliveninp music There was y