The National tribune., 1896-06-25

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| of Utah; Congressman tHArtman, Of Montana;
and NJ: Cleveland, OF. Nevada, as tho repre-
sentatives Of their respective States on the
Committee on Resolutions.
DRAMArIctExIT.
Had II not been for the personality and
prominence of Senator Teller, it is doubtful
whether the occurrence of tho much advertised
bolt would have produced moro than mini
mum sensation. Mr.. Teller was tho conspicu-
Gus. over.towsring figure in the episode. Not
only had he been Republican for AZ years.
not only had he participated in the birth OF
the party. but his many years of official life
had but established his character for honesty,
sincerity, and ability. He was the one man OF
the event who was well known, and the gen.
uine respect felt for him, and for his devotion
to a principle. added to the interest which
attended his every word and action. The force
Of his character and his intense individuality
stood for more than all the rest of the silver
men combined.
Senators Cannon and Teller shook hands
with Chairman Thurston and Senator-elect
Foraker.
AS they stepped into the aisle dozen silver
colleagues rose and followed them. On each
side of the aisle the delegates facing IL were
all standing on their chairs
As the file of stern faced men marched along
the path way to tho door yell went up before
which every other outbreak of the day paied
into silence.
Senator Teller walked at the head of the
procession, his eye fixed with a far-away look,
and apparently seeing nothing of tho remark
able scene around him. dozen newspaper
men, hurrying to follow the incident to Its
close brought up the rear. There was not
sound until the procession of departing silver
ties had rushed throughthe crowded exit
Mo-. SAnN ~
be done to counterfeit the sentiment which
had been created by the speeches and by the
determined action of the Western Republicans.
shout burst spon taneously from thousand
throats Flags and fans, and hats and canes
began to be waved in the air Gov Bushnell,
OF Ohio, standing on chair, led IN the demon
stration, which was universal that the few
slverites who still remained In the hall were
not visible.
Chairman Thurston touched the electric bell
which set the band to playing. Its leader,
moved by an inspiration, suggested the inspir-
ing chorus, "Three Cheers for the Red, White,
and Blue" and in a moment the delegates
were seeking relief for their troubled minds
by singing the familiar words. Once, twice,
thrice, the stirring refrain swelled through the
great building, punctuated with more cheers
and exuberant shouts. For several minutes
the roar which rose from the delegates throats
was unrestraiucd.
In few moments the chair found lulling
place in the applause TO say: "a gentleman
from Montana who did not go wants to address
you"
MONTANA AND UTAH.
Again the hats, the flags, and umbrellas
waved, again the chorus of thousands OF throats
sent forth pens and the delegate waited. lie
was Lee Mantle, of Montana. When he could
be heard he said that he had, with those who
retired, a personal objection to the gold plank,
but that while his people objected to 1t, and
reserved the right with their constituents to
enter protest, still lie did not believe that 1t
was necessary to leave at this juncture. There
were other great issues that the Republican
party should carry out, and no should stand by
il to those e1tents. He would refer the Con-
vention's platform to the people of Montana
! for decision.
The incident, however, was not yet closed.
Senator Brown, OF Utah, had left his seat in
far off section of the hall, and had made his
way excitedly to the PLATFORM lie appealed
to Chairma Thurston for recognition.
Utah will not bolt" he exclaimed, in a
voice SO surcharged with passionate earnest
ness that it rang and echoed through the vast
| hall. 1--WE do not believe that tho Republican
party" lie continued, in vehement tones, is
the oppressor, but is the guardian of liberty
and the protector OF honest Government" 1t
was talk like this that tie delegates wanted to
Brown, his face still glowing and its muscles
twitching, could proceed. He acknowledged
that the people Of his State were for the free
coinage of silver. but he insisted that equally
important was the readoption of protective
tariff. He moved that the aternates from
Utah who were present be authorized to take
the places of the delegates who had departed.
The Convention adopted the suggestion with
tremendous cheer, and three men, climbing
with agility over the railing from the field in
which the alteruates bad been pastured, took
their seats in the main body OF the hail.
1t was 2 o'clock p. m. when Chairman
Thnrston ordered the call Of States for nomi-
nations for President.
The irst State to respond was Iowa, Charles
III. Baldwin, of Council Bluffs, naming Senator
Allison in stirring speech.
When the State Of Maine was reached Sena-
tor Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts,
came forward and presented the name of
Thomas b. Reed. He spoke at length in
eulogy of the Speakers eminent quaifca-
tions for the Presidency. The speakers efforts
elected a demonstration.
Delegate Littlefeld, Of Maine, seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Reed.
Mr.. Depew caused great laughter by refer
ence to 1.-THE erring sisters from the silver
States and their feelings when they should
reach the celestial city, which was governed
by Republican principles. TO find its streets
paved with gOiu. AT the mention oil AlOrtOnS
name the New York delegation rose practically
alone in the floor and gave three cheers, which
were reinforced from the galleries.
Referring to reports that Gov. Morton would
be in the field for tho second place on the
ticket. Mr.. Depcw declared that he had to-day
received additional assurances from the Gov
ernor that he would under no circumstances
accept the place unless it came to him unani-
mously, and he could not get it unanimously.
THE BUCKEYE NAPOLEON.
Ohio was called by the Secretary, and Gov.
Bushnell arose to announce that Senator elect
Foraker would speak for the Buckeye State.
With wild roar the McKinleyites on the floor
rose to their feet and the thousands in the gal
members of the Ohio delegation unfolded
small silk banners and swung them about.
while all over the floor waved the tall tri-color
plume of the Buckeye Napoleon. The plumes
were fixed at the end OF a staff several feet in
length. Several tin horns were blown, and the
din and confusion were Undesirable.
The crowd had been waiting for Foraker all
the morning, and they were prepared to enjoy
his speech His first few sentences were re-
ceved quietly. Then warming up to his theme
with the vehemence which had made him
known as "Fire-Alarm Foraker" in his
younger days, he denounced the Democratic
party for stupendous bunders and isemated
that he had in mind man who could undo
the mischief for which that party had been
sponsible. The crowd knew what was coming
They were waiting for the word which would
unslip the leash. He closed with II stand
here to present to this Convention such a man.