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by them. Why, ne asked could NOT the
eastern, men do as they did In the west
w ,,,n;i tiisy baS lost caInpaisn--givo tho
vlctcrs the entire management OF the party
organizations lie closed by saying he and
ms ms friends thought they were entitled TO
ought 10 have given Il TO them.
John Il. Fellows. OF New York.
Short. stout and smooth-faced John r.
Fellows, OF New York. walked down the
he was recognized a great Cheering broke
delegations.
TO the platform. He paid tribute TO the
splendid ability and long established
democracy. OF the gentleman from Virginia,
Col. Fellows said he had yet 10 hear any
argument why all precedents OF the party
should be trampled upon. lie warned the
the party and urged the majority TO pause
before overthrowing the choice OF the ma
tional committee.
cries OF vote. vote" II. w. Marsden. OF
Louisiana, was recognized. He said; 1T
g not that we love David u. I'M less. but
mat we love democracy more"
Declared Adopted.
Ballot on the substitution OF the name of
John w. Daniel In place Of Hin began.
The chair declared that the minority re-
port substituting the name OF John w.
Daniel for temporary chairman was
the announcement was received with
wild cheers.
Daniel Takes the Chair.
The chair appointed J. X. Jones, OF Ar
kansas. II. Il. Heating, of Nevada, and 3.
NJ. White. OF California, committee to
escort Senator Daniel to the chair.
Senator Daniel was received with rous-
ing cheers, many OF the delegates stand.
ing ON their chairs and waving hats and
handkerchiefs. The band played hymn
Senator Daniel took the chair and began
his speech
When Chairman Daniel finished there
were shouts of "Hill." nm" and repeated
rappings Of the gavel were necessary TO
restore order.
Senator Jones. OF Arkansas, presented a
resolution OF thanks to Chairman Har-
rity for the able and impartial manner in
which he did his duty while presiding.
senator White, OF California, offered a
resolution that the rules OF the last demo-
cratic convention. including the rules OF
the Fifty-third congress-. govern the con-
vcntion untn otherwise ordered
Gov. Hogg. OF Texas moved the appoint
ment OF committees on permanent organ
ixation. credentials, resolutions and rules
a call OF the roll OF states for members
OF committees was begun.
At 4:A the convention adjourned untti
ten a. m. Wednesday. on motion OF Senator
Jones. OF Arkansas
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delegates elected by sovereign state 20
cit in democratic national convention.
(Cheers) The convention" he added. has
no right TO sit as a committe on credentials
on state convention. IL may answer Its
purpose now. but II would be making a
precedent which Will return TO damn you
some day (Chcers) The only safe DEM
ocratic doctrine is 10 stand by presidents
and 10 seat the delegates who hold the only
credentials that have been issued from
those districts"
Ex-Lleut Gov. sheehan. a member OF
the national committee. argued In opposi-
ton 10 the majority report OF tho commit
tee on credentials. Mr.. Sheehan referred
10 the fact that poll or the Michigan del
egation as IL originally stood showed Is for
gold and 10 for silver. and he disclosed the
secrets OF the committee-room by saying
that at first the majority OF the committee
favored unseating all four OF the delegates
at large. But wiser counsels prevailed and
the delegates at large were retained. But
the district delegates had been nnseated
and what was the purposeI To make the
delegation 15 silver 10 IL gold and thus TO
open the way TO the overthrow OF the time
honored doctrine OF the two-thirds rule.
Mr.. Mcknight. OF Michigan, member
OF the committee on credentials. also asked
the support. not only OF the silver men, but
OF the entire convention In support or the
report OF the majority. The gentlemen OF
the convention. he said, had given this case
cAftIui AiAtg NcfC titf y
10 testify to some. and only some. OF the
outrages perpetrated on the democrats OF
Michigan. He asserted that the state OF
Michigan elected a majority OF 200 to their
convention in favor OF silver. and when tho
administration In Washington found this
out Mr.. Stevenson was sent 10 Washington
10 upset the will OF the people.
There Ii not one word OF truth I'm all
thati" said Mr.. Richardson. from his scat
AS Mr.. Mcknight proceeded further with
his statement OF alleged facts. Mr.. Wea-
dock, one OF the delegates at large, seated
IN the front row Immediately facing tho
speaker. said In an audible voice; That's
n lier' No notice was taken OF this inter
ruption.
Mr.. Mcknight closed by saying that II
the majority report were adopted. tho
democrats would carry Michigan by at
least $4,000 majority.
Mr.. Brucker. of Michigan, declared that
nc had always been free-silver man. and
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and impartial treatment 10 all. Every ques-
ton before the convention should be. no
said. considered carefully and deliberately.
and when the voice OF the convention was
crystaiized into a Judgment that judgment
should be binding on all true democrats.
I'VE differ. perhaps" he continued, ION
vital issues We meet In friendly contest.
presenting what seems TO US proper and
right We submit our views TO the candid
judgment OF our brethren and on that
Judgment we win certainly rely. We find
In life numerous instances OF hopes unreal
lied. Men or prominence pass away, some
10 oblivion: others because they are sum-
moned TO another shore. But the demo-
cratic party will not die. even when we all
when the differences that challenge
consideration tonight have passed into
history, the democratic party-the guar
dian OF the peoples rights-wili endure 10
bless mankind. My ambition and yours
arc but for a moment. Whether succeed.
or whether you succeed In impressing my
views or your views on the convention
scoms now OF supreme Importance, but VIII
not seem 80 In the future. In this council
chamber the democratic party looks for
the vindication or It's existence. The pco-
pie look TO us here for the rlghting OF
their wrongs and for the defense OF the
constitution-the great bulwark OF our lib
critics.
I'VE are hero tonight, its best. It's truest
and its most loyal defenders. There Is no
sectionalism here-none whatever Equal
and impartial Justice TO all this land, tho
triumph OF the people as exempllhed and
expressed In democracy is the object for
which we have assembled. and 20 carry
out that object Will consecrato my best
cxertions."
silver GaveI Presented.
Mr.. Clark, OF Montana. rising In the body
OF the hall. produced n silver gayel from
the mines OF Montana. which he rendered
TO the presiding officer In the name OF the
delegation from that state. The chairman
remarked that In the absence OF objection,
no would feel compelled 10 accept this
handsome token from the Montana delega-
ton. No objection being heard. tho silver
gavel was passed up 10 the chairman.
Adjournment Taken.
Senator Jones. OF Arkansas. chairman OF
the committee on resolutions. announced
that the committee on platform and resolu-
lions would meet this morning at $50
o'clock. This was taken by the heated and
excited audience as an indication OF an
immediate adjournment. and for the second
time In the course OF the day, an incipient
panic partially developed. People I'm the
galleries began 10 move out with a rush
and a corresponding movement was started
on the floor. The means OF exit from the
building are so utterly insufficient that
trouble might have occurred. but the SER
geant-at-arms. raising his big voice. COM
manded his deputies 10 stop those men.
When some degree OF order had been thus
restored. a motion TO adjourn until ten a.
m. to-day was declared carried, and the
second days convention ended
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hut only the N tional good so that our united
end prosperous land may continue 70 be, In
90 the nations of the earth And 10 Thee
our God. shall we ascribe all the honor and
Z glory. forever and ever. Amen
I'M Proposed for Chairman.
Then Chairman Harrity. IN slow. delib-
crate tones, said.
''Gentiemen OF the convention. by direc-
tee. l desire TO report the following as the
temporary organization of the convention:
Temporary. chairman. David Il. Hi, OF
Then there was an outbreak OF applause
which lasted two minutes.
follows:
For temporary secretary. Simon p. Sheer
For sergeaIt-at-arms. Col. John /. Mar
Tin. OF Missouri
What Is the pleasure Of the conyen,
as made from the democratic national
air. Clayton Presents Minority Report.
on that, Mr.. Clayton, delegate from
Alabama. arose. advanced to the platform.
"Gentiemen OF the democratic national
convention. on behalf OF the % members OF
your national committee. as opposed TO "a.
and, as l believe, Ia accordance with the
Cheers. am authoTsed 70 present sens to tSis
convention minority recommendation,
which ! shall move as a substitute for a
part or the motion made by the chairman
al the national committee.
Tho Minority Report.
ITO the democratic national committee:
The undersigned members OF the democrat
mend that the name OF Hon. John w. Dan
Eel, OF Virginia, be substituted In the com
Hill iste OF Sew Y ork. and that Hon. John
w Daniel be chosen temporary chairman
OF this convention.
Ing the call OF states and a roll call. cheers
and cries OF cal the roll. We're raised
MIR. Allan Mcpermott. OF New Jersey,
was then recognized TO speak In support
OF the majority report
Ex-tov. Waller. of Connections.
Ex-Gov. Waller. OF Connecticut. was
recognized when AIR. McDermott sat down.
and he promised. as he began his remarks
vcntion long. His resonant voice RANK out
clear and strong and was heard IA every
Daniel. he said. should be Joined together
aud cheered together, ana some or the dele
ess for sSos h a. Ss aas sfy sSa
1Iill should be elected temporary chairman.
and Daniel permanent chairman
he hoped they would be wiped out and the
ehivairous and courageous thing done al
been told ~ republican friends In coming
90 Chicago that the gold men would receive
ne e2nriSssy but ne knew this was not so
you beating Us With votes; we can stand
any man you nominate, provided he y an
stay" Cheering
Continuing, Gov. Waller said he supposed
that the majority 0utnumbcrcd the fninori
~ two 20 one. They intended 10 turn dowr
llilll in iHnominy IL would be considered
a personal matter iCries OF "No"1 IN
Hill were selected he would make a speech
that would be full Of sound democracy
lie would understand that he represented
both sides. n Hill were refused the right
60 make his speech from the platform he
would make II from the moor. and II would
80 10 the country the same. Are YOU
going 10 DO III" he asked. and n chorus OF
Yes went up.
"Gentlemon, you arc going 10 do a. arc
your cried the speaker. and again the
Affirmative shout went up.
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Persisted BY THOUSANDS.
Enormous Loss of Lifo by the Recent
Tidal Wave I'm Japan.

Victoria. ID. c.. July 9--Advices by
steamer Bracmer. which arrived Wednes-
day morning. bearing Yokohama date OF
June ~. state that q. 15s people were killed
IN the two procedures, Mujasgi and Irvate,
japan. by the recent tidal wave. A dispatct
nom Morika, dated June 20. says that over
Co,oo0 were either killed or injured by the
caiamitous wave.
The distress among the survivors OF tho
terrible visitation Is appalling Thousands
OF the injured are dying from lack OF med
ical assistance. and many are upon tho
verge OF starvation. subsisting on fish
washed ashore by the waves and eating
them raw, having no cooking appurten-,
anccs. The wave originated not far fronl1
the Japanese coast, and appears 20 have
visited an extent OF over 200 miles OF coast
lfua
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A ruRpuLENT scENE.
Wild Demonstrations by Opposing Fac
lions IN the Convention.

Chicago. July 9--Aftcr passing through
iistless morning session. the democratic
national convention witnessed two scenes
Wednesday night which compensated those
whose pent-up feelings had been given no
vent IN the earlier part OF the day Men
and women joined IN the demonstration
for each OF the contending factions OF the
democracy. They shouted and cheered,
sang and stamped and fairly turned the
great convention hall into pandemonium
IL was during the roll call OF states on
a motion TO adopt the minority report OF
the committee on credentials that both
demonstrations occurred. The majority
OF the committee had submitted n report
unscatlng members Of the Michigan gold
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AsSASSINATED.
cowardIy Murder OF weIi-Known Young
Man I'm Detroit.

WAN IN DetrotI
Detroit. Mich. July 0.-James Magee,
who lived with hts parents az No sos Grand
River avenue. was called TO the door at
an early hour Wednesday morning. As no
opened the door an unknown man placed
revolver against his breast and fired
MaKee died almost Instantly The aasaasifs
made good his escape The police believe
that Frank Ashley. with whom Mageo had
lad trouble, did the shooting and have ar
rested him Maree was 25 years old and was
very well known. He was a prominenl<
member OF tho Detroit Athletic club. AZ
tanning quite a reputation as a walker.
boxer and football player.
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Galleries Impatient.

The discussion was closed with three
more speeches-one by State Senator Ora
dy. OF New York, one by Mr. Weadcck, OF
Michigan. and the other by Mr.. O'Donnell,
ever. was paid TO those speeches, as tho
crowd In the galleries was quite turbulent
and could not be kept in order. The con-
vention itself, as well as the spectators I'm
the galleries, were In a hurry TO come to
vote and Mr.. ODonnell assisted that
View by moving the previous question on
the report The previous question was sec
onded.
The chairman declared the previous ques-
ton ordered and the roll call OF states was
begun.
The motion TO substitute the minority
for the majority report I'm the Michigan
case was lost. Ayes. sss; nays. Ets The de-
iailed yofe foilowa.
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that there were enough silver delegates In
the convention 10 nominate president b.
two-thirds majority without the necessity
OF committing highway robbery.
Mr. G. S. Thomas, OF Colorado, n member
OF the national committee, next took the
stand. but the audience was becoming inn
patient and raised loud cries OF Vote"
He held that Il would be mistake TO at
tempt TO elect a democratic president by
overturnlng the will of a sovereign state.
He warned them that they could not AFFORD
To strike down the state OF Michigan simply
for the purpose OF obtaining two-thirda
ma jority.
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THE DEMOCRACY.
It's Appointed Leaders Meet In
Convention at Chicago.

1hs silver Faction m Full Controi-sen-
istor nm Defeated by senator Daniel
for Temporary chairman--senator
White Presides Permanently
Text OF the Platform.
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silver Has a rwo-Tbirds Vote


The chairman put the question on the ma
jority report OF the committee on crcden-
tials and declared Il adopted. The result
OF the Michigan contest leaves the major
ity OF the delegation for silver. and the
state vote will be cast for silver under the
unit rule. Ex-Gov. Sheehan. OF New York
says the action gives the silver men a two
thirds vote In the convention.
White Elected Permanent Chairman.
The report OF the committee on per-
manent organization was then presented
by MIR. Finley. OF Ohio, naming Senator
White. OF California. as permanent prcsi-
dent OF the convention and Thomas J.
Cogan, OF Ohio, as permanent secretary.
The report was adopted.
A committee OF three was then appointed
90 escort Senator White. the permanent
chairman, 10 the chair. the committee con-
sisting OF Mr.. Finley. OF Ohio, Mr.. Neon
nell. OF Illinois. and Senator Vest. OF Mis-
sourl.
Senator Daniel. IN retiring from.the tenn
p0rary chnirmanshlp. expressed his deep
sense OF the honor which he had enjoyed and
introduced Mr.. white as 'the distinguished
Senator from California"
senator whites Address.
Senator White, OF California. on taking
the chair spoke OF the convention aa an as
scmblage OF men from every state and
territory I'm the union. and said that he was
prepared TO extend FUN. equal, absolute
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He added; Turn down David y. HIN
and will tell you what We will do. my
southern. friends. We. viii night you
here and elsewhere. We will fight you
until you are sorry for your indiscretlon OF
this day" An outbreak OF dissent fol-
lowed by cheers and Kisses greeted this
All through the latter part OF Mr.. WALL
er's speech attempts were made 10 cry him
down, and he finally responded by warn
ing the convention that he would stay on
the platform all day In order to make him
self heard. He concluded with a short APP
peal for party unity, and took his seat
amid cheering from the Connecticut dele
CATION.
Thomas supports the Minority.
Mr.. Charles s. Thomas, OF Colorado. sec
onded the motion OF Mr.. Clayton.
That his remarks were In sympathy with
the feelings OF a large part OF tho audience
was shown by the frequent applause which
punctunted his speech. He maintained
that II was perfectly seemly 10 overrule the
rational COMMITTEES, and held that AZ the
committee were properly constituted IL
would show majority the other. way. The
men who had worked In the democratic
party, as he had. for Is years, without Sc
curing any concessions, were getting IN
different 10 what others In the party
thought. As for David b. Hin. he wanted
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TO repudiate the suggestion that his de-
feat for the temporary Craftsmanship
This was not so. He himself had stood by
Hin four years ago. when he did not have
the support OF his new-found friends.
tCheers.l
Mr. Thomas concluded with an argu-
ment that the adoption OF the minority re-
port was not against h.t In accordance
with democratic Sreccdcnt.
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Chicago. July s.--Thc silver men won the
1nrst days fight in the national democratic
convention. They routed their opponents
by a majority OF 207. seated Senator Daniel
I'm the chair over Senator HIN. the nominee
OF the national committed. and broke two
records. They upset practice which has
always heretofore prevailed I'm democratic
conventions Though IL has been sometimes
ignored In republican conventions). and
they held the longest first days session OF
any great national convention within recent
memory. The vote of 9O5 cast was one less
than the total vote. by reason OF the fact
that Senator Hin refrained from voting,
but this loss I'm calculation OF relative
strength, was offset by his opponent. Sem
ator Daniel chivalrously voting against his
party and himself
The gathering was wonderfully inter-
.eating assemblage In the gigantic Coliseum
wonderful In point OF numbers and inter-
estinX with regard TO the men who made
up the nssemblage. The giants OF the
party were there. There was Jones' OF
Arkansas; Harris. OF Tennessee; Tilman,
OF South carolina Whitney. OF New York;
Russell, OF Massachusetts; Gray, OF Della
ware; Villas. OF Wisconsin; Smalley. OF Yer
mont and other leaders OF the gold and
silver factions.
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CharIes E. WnIIer. of AInba ma.

Hon. Charles II. Waller. OF Alabama.
minority report. He disclaimed any inten-
zion by the action they were about TO take
20 reflect upon their eastern friends. They
had given New York every democratic
nomination for the last % years. and west
ern and southern democrats had stood
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The Proceedings.

At one D. m. the convention was called
90 order by Mr. Harrity, OF Pennsylvania
chairman OF the democratic national com
mittee. who asked that all present should
arise and stand while prayer was offered
by Rev. Ernest NJ. Stires rector OF Grace
Episcopal church. Chicago.
lie offered prayer as follows:
Almighty God. the hearts of Thy peo-
ple are lifted I'm gratitude TO Thee for the
manifold blessings Thou hast vouchs fed
60 our country from the dawn OF its indie
pendence unto this day. We thank Thee for
the wisdom and courage which enabled
our fathers TO build better than they
knew; for dellverance from all dangers
within and without our borders: and for
our unparalleled progress In times or
prosperity and peace. o, God or our Ia
theirs, continue to guide and sustain Thy
children. In our doubts and fears and dis
tress we cry unto Inee FOR help. Grant us
wisdom 20 know amongst all the pcrplexing
problems OF this time where lies the path
OF honor and safety.
Upon the great convention now as
eembled In Thy presence send Thy gra-
cious blessings. May It's members be in
epired with the most exalted patriotism
seeking no private or sectional advantage.
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THE PLATFORM.
VIII Declare for Free Coinage and Tariff
for Revenue Oniy-Other Issues.

Convention Hall. Chicago, July 9.-The
resolutions committee has been called TO
meet again this morning when further
made.
The platform as agreed upon and as IL
would have been submitted TO the conven-
ton Wednesday night had opportunity OF
fered Is IN It's full text as follows:
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1896-01-07

him for a legal career, and at the
age of % he was admitted to the
Junior class at Yale College, from
which he graduated in 1862. He
next entered the Harvard law
school, and graduated two years
later with the degree of LIB.
After graduating, Mr.. Judd re-
turned to his island home, and was
duly admitted to practice before all
Hawaiian courts. He practiced
law from 1864 to 1874, and built
up large and lucrative connec-
ton.
Mr.. Judd served two terms in the
Legislature, and ON the ascension
of Lunalilo was made Attorney
General in that monarch's cabinet,
although then only "a years of age.
In February, 1874, Kalakaua APP
pointed Mr.. Judd Second Associate
Justice.
In 1877 on the resignation of
Chief Justice Allen and the promo
ton to that place of First Associate
Harris, Mr.. Judd became First As
sociate, and upon the death Of Mr..
Harris, he became on Nov. 9TH,
1881, Chief Justice, which office he
has held ever since.
Chief Justice Judd married in
April, 1872, Miss Agnes Boyd,
daughter of the Rev. DIR. Jas. R.
Boyd, of Geneva, n. Y, and has
family of nine children-seven
boys and two girls. His eldest son,
Albert Francis, Jr., is now at Yale
College.
Chief Justice Judd is a man of
agreeable presence and address.
He has many friends and few
enemies. By the legal fraternity
and the public generally he is re-
garded as an able and conscien-
tious Judge, and in private life is
universally respected.