The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-07-27

ton. A large proportion of the visitors
were ladies.
At 1856 o'clock Chairman ST. John called
the convention to order and introduced
Rev. Dr. Haggerty, who invoked the d.
vine blessing upon the conVehuOh' us
proceedings and the country.
Mr. Baker, of California, chairman OF
the silver convention committee on con-
| ference, reported the resolutions adopteu
in connection with the cOnferees from the
populist convention He said the delegates
of that body were fully in accord with tle
sentiments entertained by the cohFenlio"'
| they earnestly desired to bring about tiie
| reforms which are so necessary TO the
people of the United States.
Mr. Shinn, of Kansas, moved that the
| report OF the committee be accepted, adopt
| ed and the committee dicharged. rms
was agreed to without debate or ulNiSioii'
Report on Resolutions.
Senator Jones came forward and was
| given a most fattering reception many
| of the delegates rising and cheering Nheh
duiet was restored Senator Jones read the
| platform and address to the people OF the
| United States. as previously sent in these
| dispatches. The several declarations In IA
vor Of free coinage and denouncihg POM
| issues were attentively listened TO anu
| provoked much applause
The recommendation that Bryan H'lu
Sewall be nominated brought the whole
| convention to its feet. with cheers and
many demonstrations of delight
Frances c. Larne, of oregon, moved that
the resolutions be adopted as read, and
they were agreed to by a rising vote. which
was unanimous, accompanied by much en-
thusiasm
Mr. Pace. of Nebraska, moved that the
convention proceed to the nomination or a
candidate for president and vice president
number of suggestions and subordinate
foil
explained why the committee on resolutions
had recommended nomination instead OF
indorsement--it was to meet the e-4gencies
of the situation in several states, where
nomination was necessary to enable the
silver electors to be voted for
Mr. Groot. of Cleveland, the populist can
didate for United States senator against
Foraker, wanted every man to constitute
himself a committee of one 10 drive from
these shores the remnants of the tories
and British hirelings who remain here.
q. W. Baker, Of California, promised the
nominee of tins convention the largest
majority ever given by that state
A. j. Wcdderburn. of Virginia; Colonel
Doniphan, OF Missouri; EX-Congressman
John X. Mcbride, of Washington, and
Congressman Towne, of Minnesota, also
seconded Bryans nomination
Bryan Named by Acclamation.
At this point. Mr. Doud. of Missouri,
the vote recorded. Another delegate moved
! that the nomination be made by acclama-
nation. This seemed to strike the couven-
ton favorably and it was carried unaui-
mously by rising vote.
The announcement by the chair was
followed by great wave Of enthusiasm,
rolling over the convention nan, carrying
the delegates into chairs with umbrellas
| and hats and haudkerchiefs IN the air.
A large picture of Bryan placed in
| front OF the ch1irmau's desk. together with
| a regulation SILK fag, increased the tumuiL
! ANA il rose To- its highest pitch when Miss
! Lille Pierce, the young clocutionist who
recited the declaration of independence on
the opening day. seized the large yellow
/ banner of the California BimeJalhc League
and marched round the hall, followed by
/ the delegates in single file. And all tine
while the band played Hail Columbia
| and Yankee Doodle"
Finally, Miss Pierce took the stage and
/ striking tabcau WAS formed, she making
/ the central figure, MIR. Br&ans picture Tor
/ u background and nagS and banners at
( the side holding aloft i'm her fingers "a SILVER
| dollar. When the delegates began To quiet
down after ten minutes demonstrstt ON
/ j. Was renewed ~ the tanili9r s.y, Nv mats
Z IN ~ "A tft - lth ErvE, acspor'1''
order being restored. MT Baker. OF Cali
fornia, moved 10 proceed 10 tine nominal on
of a candidate for wee president aud au-
other delegate moved that il be done by ac-
clamat.on. This seemed likely to be done
without the f0rmality of nomination.
but sufficient quiet was finally secured TO
enable Mr.. Alex Troupe. OF Connecticut.
a personal friend of Mr. Scwan. to put
him formally before che convention.
The nom nation was seconded by Mr..
| Niles, OF ONO, a friend of the candidate.
There was never a SewaH who would
no. go to the stake for principle and
Arthur Sewall is hitting mate for
the eraud man, Bryan.
The nomination Of Mr. Sewail was made
r.t fft.Fa Il
of spirit and time the demonstration fol-
loving Mr. Hryan's nomination was re-
pcated. with variations. The hand played
America and verse Of mat srand 81
HYMN was sung by the delegates and
spectators. An effort WAS made 10y a por-
ton Of the delegate TO sing Praise GOD,
from Whom All blessings Flow" hut it
was pitched ON too hieh key and the
attempt Numerically failed. Chairman ST
John was at last enabled to announce that
Arthur ScwaH, of Maine, had been nomi-
mated as the conventions candidate for
Mr. Baker. Of California, moved that a
committee Of one from each delegation
bc named TO notify the candidates of their
num'N3t i0H. This was agreed TO
No Complimentary Resolutions.
Propositions TO extend votes of thanks
TO W II. (Coiu) Harvey and TO General A.
J. Warner for their services i'm the silver
cause were ON motion Of General Warner
we are not here" the general said. "to
pass complimentary resolutions"
sense Of the convention that inasmuch
as Mcssrs Bryan and Sewal VIII be
notified of their nomination 10y tho demo-
cratic notification committee in the east,
Mr.. ScWal come west and with AIR.
Bryan receive the notification of their
nomination 10y this convention at the lat
ter's home In Lincoln. Nebraska. Carried
Mr.. Doud, of Missouri, moved ana the
motion was adopted that AR Lane. OF
California, the gold miner who addressed
the convention Yesterday, be elected chair
man of the national committee. And then
at ESQ o'clock the convention adjourned
sine die.
Would Not Come to Sewan.
ST. Louis, July 25.-The conference com
mittee appointed by the silver and popu-
lists conventions finally got together Fri
dav afternoon and reached an agreement
although for two hours the effort promised
to be fruitlcss
The organization of tho committee was
affected by making w. L. Irwin, of Min
nesota, chairman.
The committee debated all sorts of prop
OsitiouS. The fight part icularIy Ceuterlug