The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-07-10
flags and other things on top and waved

StoteS joined In procession, bearing
the State poles, and marched In triumph
around the floor. s more,of the Eastern
States kept their sign STATS In their
place and cnotined their expressions to
standing up and giving mild cheer AZ
individuals. This furore continued for
u quarter of an hour and no effort was
made by chairman or sergeant-at-arms
to check it's tempestuous progress.
Away to the west and the north and
the south of the platform In the multi
tude OF spectators the demonstration OF
the delegates was repeated. Hundreds
of umbrellas were opened by the APP
parently crazed people.
The remarkable feature Of this wild
outburst was that Its spopranelty was
apparent and II was so much u per-
sonal tribute to Mr.. Bryan that Eastern
delegates who differed with him caught
the infection and Joined in moderately.
Nebraska's delegation was the cynosure
of observation, and the smooth-faced sill
Yer champion who had eleot:ltied tho
convention, sat unmoved In his seat ut
the end of the aisle opposite his oppo-
nent from New York-Senator Hrl-
When some degree OF quiet was restor-
ed the previous question was ordered on
the platform and all amendments. Mr.
Hill requested u GALL OF States on his pro-
posed financial plank. At 3:l5 p. IN. the
voting began upon MIR Hill's proposed
substitute for the free coinage plank.
Ut resulted: Ayes, 1903: noes, 626
MIR. Hill said he did not desire a call
of States upon his two financial amend
ments, but he did desire a vote by States
on the resolution commencing the Ad-
ministration. The second roll call was
begun ait 3:4T y. m.
The result of the roll call on the resolu-
ton endorsing the administration was
announced: Ayes. 357; :,ues. 564 not
voting and absent. 8; total. $50.
This announcement accounted for all
the delegates and was greeted with APP
plause and Misses
Mr.. Hill's two financial amendments
were then voted down viva voce.
Mr.. Tillman rose to ask the parliament
tary status of his amendment condemn
ing the administration. The chair re-
piled that 1t was still pending If the gen.
tleman desired to press It, MIR. Tillman
replied that as the failure to endorse was
equivalent to vote of censure he would
not renew his amendment
AT 4:37 y. m. the roll-call of States
was called on the adoption of the the
platform as reported by the committee.
The result was announced: Ayes, 62S;
noes. 301; absent. 1; total. $50.
There was only the faintest applause
on theiannouncement of the already an
ticipated result "ti
AT 4:47 p. m. the convention took a
recess until s u. M
EVENING SESSION
The masses OF spectators at this even
ng's session were. II possible, denser
and the excitement intenser than at any
previous meeting of the convention, be-
cause the crisis of the nominating
speeches and balloting for Presidential
candidates had arrived. There was not
a vacant seat outside of the sections for
delegates and alternates at 8 o'clock. the
hour to which the recess extended And
sun the crowds kept pouring in. as II the
supply of tickets was ineXhaustible. and
US VI the capacity of the spacious and
magnificent hall could not be put to too
severe test. The illumination by cleo
tric lamps was perfect. but the heat was
stiiiing. The convention was called to
order at $3.50 p. IN. by its presiding OIL
Ger. Senator White. of California, who
Immediately handed over the gavel to
Representative Richardson. of Tcnnes-
see. who acted as president pro tenn 1t
took the sergeant-at-arms and his assist.
ants fully ten minutes more to allay the
uproar
The chairman Informed the conven
non that the roll of States would now
De called so that nominations of candi-
uates for the Presidency should be
made. BY an agreement entered into by
Inc friends OF the several candidates
the chairman added, thenomnating and
secondinG speeches would be confined to
thirty minutes In length, which time
lions were made or when the States of
the speaker was called.
Senator Vest, of Missouri was the first
delegate To ascend the platform, even
before the call of States had got far
Their in the alphabetical list than the
State of Arkansas.
The voice of the Missouri Senator
never AT any time vigorous, was quite
lost in the vast dimensions of the hall
His mention of BANDS name was fol-
lowed by only n very slight demonstra-
ton, not half so loud as the clamor of
the delegates fighting their way into
the convention.
The chairman and the sergeant at
arms appeared to be utterly unable to
cope with the situation and Mr. Vest
wen on with his speech nominating Mr.
Bland. The only part of his speech that
stirred the crowd was the closing
rhyme:
Give us Silver Dick.
And silver quick,
And we will make Mckinley sick"
This brought down the house and hats
roar made. which lasted for some min
utes. The band came to the help of the
crowd. striking up The Battle Cry of
Freedom
The nomination of Bland was second
ed by David Overmcyer, OF Kansas, and
j. Z. Williams, of Illinois.
When Georgia was called II. II. Lewis
took the platform and placed Bryan in
nomination. The convention went wild
at the first mention of Byran name. The
demonstration lasted fourteen minutes
and while 1T WAS on. delegates with ban
nars n Cpnrpia North I,aro1ipa N{iobt