The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-10

Although solid silver delegation q
challenge Of her vote developed the fact
that scron Of the votes in the delegation
favored the gold delegates, but under
the unit rule AlAbama's % votes were
cast against the minority report.
The goldmen got II ont Of CALIFORNIA;
Is silver votes. 2 Of which were cast by
Senator White and Congressman Ma
guire.
Indiana's oliver de.eration furnished
Of the 80 votes for tho gold delegates.
Delegate Haidemaa OF the Kentucky
delegation by a challenge uncovered
two affirmative votes m that delegation.
There were three votes IN the Massa-
chusetts delegation FOR seating the silver
delegates and one In the Maryland.
Mr. Stevenson Of Michigan east the
2s votes Of his statp In which there
were i2 silver yotes) In favor OF keeping
the old men in their seats.
There was wild cheering when ox'
Governor Flower cast the " votes OF
New York for the minority report. IL
continued for a full minute when the
cheering suddenly swelled In a roar.
The gold delegates mounted their chairs
and waived their hands while the gal
leries grew perfectly frantic with en-
thusiasm. They shouted, whistled'
stamped their feet, flung their hats aloft
and turned the convention into pande-
monium. The enthusiasm rose and fell,
only to rise again like the oncoming
tides Of the ocean. Up TO that time It
was unquestionably the most enthusi-
astic scene Of the convention.
Chairman Daniel tried to secure order
with his gavcl, but ther apps were swal'
lowed up in the awful din The band
broke in with the strains Of one Of
Sousa's popular marches, but Il had no
effect on the 1900 people who were
yelling like madmen. When the music
ceased the demonstration grew fierce.
Mho dlvcrmen were Infatuated. They
were evidently convinced that the gal.
, leries were packed. Chairman Daniel
held up his hand for order, but he was
needed. He ordered the clerk 10 call
> the roll, but that officials voice could
/. not penetrate four feet into the whirl.
wind OF sound. The silyormon IN the
galleries Kissed. The silver leaders on
1, the floor were manifestly disturbed. II
looked at most as II che silyormen had
: been stricken with panic
Gradually the storm died away after
lasting IS minutes.
The silver men attempted counter
demonstration when business had been
!, taken up again and the favorable vote
Of Ohio was called. but their efforts were
:, but feeble breath as to the tempest
. for gold
The gold men took their turn again
when Pcnnsylvaniasvoto was announc-
ed for them but they were satisfied
/ with a mild cheer.
Other silver states. rs the rollcall pro
ceeded, showed that the alyermen wcr,
jumping over facuonal traces ON the is
= sue. The vote was announced-55'
:. noes. 3GS ayes, three not voting and ON,
absent. Its announcement set the con
vention afrc with another trcmondoui
= flame. The silyormon had their turn il
- earnest. The scene showed plainly th'
complexion Of the assembly for thi
time the delegates were the shouter
and the galleries remained silent oxcep
= in scattered patches Down IN IN,
" square area. in the center Of the build
" ing the delegations Of silver states wer'
massed on their chairs In solid blocks an,
10 large was their maior.tythat the who'll
" official space seemed 10 BE- a shout
y" Flags. newspapers, hats. haudkerchefs
NV the delegates seized them all aud wayo'
Nv them above their heads, tossed then
Nv high in the air swung their flags madl.
and which all their strength yanishe'
NO they unremittingly howled. The stat
10 standards along the aislcs were seize
c ga and wrenchod from the bolt which hell
'h' them 20 the floor 20 be- elevated high in
Io' 10 the air The complexion Of the seen
Ie- had been changed This time It wa
lo' the gold leaders who sat mgto wit
AZ clouded brows.
,u' After 10 minutes. one minute NOR
he than the gold cheering, the silyerme
u were satisfied
Then came the installation OF Senate
OF White Of California as permanent chair
Ia man. and the convention took anothe
Adjournment until 10 O'Clock this morn
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