Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-08

order. At his request the sergeant-at-arms
cleared the aisles and then the chairman
called on Rev. DR.. Stires, of Grace Episco-
pal church, for prayer. Rev. Mr.. Stires
in the course of his invocation said-and
TIE words are significant as it was a
gold committee which chose him for
chaplain-"Inspirc us with a patriotism
above expediency. Remind us that hon
esty is not only the best, but the only
policy worthy the consideration of great
people,
Great Cheers for David h. Hill.
Harrity then announced the temporary
organization as decided upon by the ma
tional committee beginning with David
B. Hill for temporary chairman. The
mention of Senator Hills name was re-
ceived with tremendous applause, the
members of the Pennsylvania delegation
standing on chairs and waving flags.
Some one called for three cheers for David
B. Hill, which were given, and the band
then played Dixie. When the noise sub
sided Harrity continued the announce
ment-S. p. Sheerin for secretary, Col
onel John l. Martin for scrgeant-at-ar ms,
and assistant secretaries, ETC., whose
names were not read. He then recognized
Clayton, of Alabama, who began the
fight for silver.
Silver Ticket Is Put Tn.
In behalf of the minority Of the national
committee Clayton reported the name Of
John w. Daniel loud and uproarious in
terruption, prolonged applause, cheering]
to be substituted in the committee report
for that of Hill, and moved that the minor
ity report be adopted, demanding vote
by states and roll call. McDermott, of
New Jersey, obtained the floor and spoke
in favor of Hill, whom he characterized as
''that man who gave us the legend under
which in days of trouble in our eastern
| Democracy we sailed; that man who cleo.
trifiei this nation by giving us a legend
which every Democrat can put upon the
banner that he follows, that echoes a SEN
timent that has no east, no south, nc
north, no west in it, but simply declara
| ton of faith, i am Democrat Great
applausel.
| Appeals to the Silver Men.
| He then turned to the silver men and
said: Don't begin your convention by
violating a tradition. Don't begin youl
| convention By violating a rule. If you
have the strength of giants use it, not al
giants do. but reserve that strength ani
all the spirit that is in it for the bat tlt
that will come on November day. [Grcar
applause You have not, even in the
moment Of exultation because of majority
in this assembly, any reasonable right t.
attack the minority by setting aside tradi
tional rule. We pay the tribute of respect
to the candidate selected by the minorit,
of the committee, but we say that tradi
ton is in favor in the ballot in Demo
cratic convention, in abiding by the rul
of the majority for that is what the ma jor
ity of this convention is going to ask tn
Democrats of this country to do at tn
election. Applausel.
Walters Statement Kissed.
Waller, of Connecticut, appealed 70
traditional usage, and said. near the close
Treat us badly, as you mean to, but a
you ought not to; insult us by brcakin,
the traditions of your party; turn dow
David B. Hill. rs indiscreet men woul,
advise you, and will tell you just wha
we will do. There is no threat about il
We will do this-we will fight you fo
your indignities and insults. In southern
phrase. we will fight you here and elst
where, and we will fight you until you ar
sorry for your indiscretion on this day
This statement of the speaker was n
ceived with q chorus of Kisses and cheer
and bowls, which dropped after fe,
moments into comparative silence, an
rose again when Mr.. Waller attempted t
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