The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-25
SEWALL IS SHOWED
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npon a delegate shouted "Hurrah for

upon a delegate shouted "Hurrah fol-
Mckinley"
Mr.. Beaves of Montana repudiate6
Mr.. Donovan's endorsement of Sewail
1--WE are for the nomination of w. j
Bryan Nebraska" he said, because
we know he is a Populist, but the Mon
tana Populists will never accept the
nomination of a bank president on a
presidential ticket
He seconded Burkett's nomination
George Abbott of Nebraska made a
hit in a humorous speech Seconding
Watson. He said that COW with two
tails was of more utility than a coat
split wide open" He reproved the
convention for having failed TO give
more attention to Ignatius Dnnelly, the
father of the party.
Mr.. Rogers of California spoke for
Nevada, seconding SINNERS nomina-
tion..
AND THEIR JAWS WAGGED ON
At this stage of the proceedings Mr.
barrow of Illinois moved that the Sec
onding speeches be limited to two for
each candidate. The motion was de-
riared out of order, out it was made
apparent that the cnvention was at
last growing tired of oratory. There
had been four hours of il and there
were many expressions favorable 70
Mr.. Darrow's motion. Nevertheless,
the speeches cntinue1.
A r. Henry of North Carolina oc-
cupied New Hampshire'S time He
took firm position against Sewall, but
the convention was 50 impatient that
he did not have an opportunity to men
ton his preference. The demonstration
on the part of the audience had by this
time become so pronounced that it was
next to impossible to hear either the
names of speakers announced by the
chair or what they said:
Mr.. Crandan of New Jersey was cried
down as were several others who sought
to be heard. The convention was good
natured, but unruly. There was pro-
longd period Of cat calls, yells, laughter
and paper-throwing but Il was evident
there could be no more speaking. for the
time. unless the speaker should have
something exceptional TO say. Mr..
Drandall began by trying to laugh 1t
all down, but he could not get the op-
portunity to speak. AS he returned to
his seat the crowd pelted him so Justify
with paper wads and other missiles
that he at last gave up the attempt to
speak and took his seat
SENSATION BREWING
All evening the out-anJi-out Bryan
managers had been comforting earnest
ly over the situation. They had con-
suited with Chairman Jones, who was
in direct telegraphfc communication
with Candidate Bryan. Rumors flew
about amout the knowing ones but the
convention was in profound ignorance
hos
were listening TO the nominating speech
es on the theory that they were nomi-
mating a running mate for Mr. Bryan
When New York was reached, Mr..
Pence. on behalf Of that state yielded
his time to Colorado. AS Tom Patter-
son. who has been one Of the most ear
nest and active of Bryan's managers,
arose in his chair the convention held
It's breath. A sensation of some sort
was anticipated but it did not occur.
The action of the delegates made it un-
wise to spring the sensational fact that |
Bryan would not accept the nomination |
OF the terms of L p convention proposed. |
SENATOR STEWART INSULTED.
Mr.. Paterson, on behalf of Colorado, |
seconded the nomination of Sewau. The |
Kissed this statement. Mr. |
Patterson then yielded the balance of |
his five minutes to Senator Stewart of |
Nevada. The middle-of- the-road men |
were in an ugly mood and they Kissed |
the suggestion. 1t was only after an
appeal by the chairman for fair play !
the order could lie restored. Then the
patriarchal senator came for ]
WARD to the front of the platform and in
pathetic tones made his appeal for the
cause of silver. in which the best years
Of his life had been enlisted. When
the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. saw the drift |
Of his remarks they began TO shout
Time, time. Even an appeal to the
'chivalry of the south" failed to quiet
them ana the Eel cradle senator retired
DO the rear of the platform Chairman
Allen expressed his regret that a hear
ing could not be recorded to this distin-
guiShed guest.
When the name Of North Carolina was
reached, Senator Marion Butler deprec-
ated the action of the convention in re-
'using to hear Senator Stewart
w. A Guthrie of North Carolina sec
1nded the nomination of Skinner.
John Seitz of Ohio fell into the popu-
ar rurren' ,eesnding the nomination
IF Mr.. Watson.
WATSON BBOMES THE FAD.
Natson's nomination seemed to be
especially popular with the states to-
ward the end Of the list. He was en-
iorSed by Washington, Wisconsin. West
Virginia and several other states and
territories
Rev. Alexander Kent OF the District
II Columbia made a vigorous speech
or the endorsement OF Mr.. Sewall. He
bought il would have been wise 10 have
endorsed the Democratic platform, This
oppression of opinion developed a small
umuit, amid which DR.. Kent retired.
1T was five minutes OF Il o'clock when
he chair stated that there would be no
more nominating speeches. He an
that the roll call of states
would be called for a ballot
Delegate Wood of Texas. who. in the /
caucus last night.
ffered a resolution 10 bolt the conven-
ion. and denounced the platform. made
brief speech seconding Mr. Burkett's
lominatfon- He was followed by Cen :
nal Field of Virginia. who four years /
go was the Populist candidate for vice ,
resident. General Field was received |
s a NeStor OF the party. He urged the
omination OF Mr.. Page. {
At exactly IL O'Clock, midnight. inst