The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-07-25

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A delegate sought recognition. but was
suppressed by Chairman 81; John, who
said: The regular order OF business win
be proceeded with. Time Is too precious
to waste on any interruptions. The chair
cannot listen to the gentleman. The next
business VIII be the report OF the commit
tee on resolutions by Senator Jones OF Ne
vada.
Senator Jones came forward and was
given a most hattering reception. many
OF the delegates rising and cheering When
quiet was restored Senator Jones read tho
platform and address 20 the people Of the
United States, as previously sent IN these
dispatches. The several Declarations IN
favor Of free coinage apd denouncing boad
issues were attentiveiy listened 10 and
provoked much applause. The recon.
mendatiOn that Bryan and Sewal be NOM
mated brought the whole convention 10
their feet with cheers and many demon
Francis c. Larne OF oregon moved that
the resolutions be adopted as read.
Mr. Haas of Illinois. rising. as hc said,
Tor Information. asked whetner the recom-
mendation OF the committee report meant
another nomination Of Bryan and Sewan.
He was informed that the chair being In
doubt would withhold the rec0mmenda-
tion and rule that the convention should
vote upon the resolutions alone Mr. Haas
then said he would speak to the resolu-
tions as to the platform.
The chalrman.--It Is hoped he viii be
brief
Mr.. Haas proceeded with his argument
when he was taken OF the floor by
point of order made by Mr. Cole Of Wis
consin, and sustained by the chair.
But before yielding the floor Mr. Haas
moved to amend the motion by substi-
tuting the financial plank of the demo-
cratic platform. No second was heard
and the motion was not entertained.
The previous question, on the adoption
of these resolutions was ordered, and this
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unanimous, accompanied by much en-
thuslasm.
Mr.. Pace Of Nebraska, moved that the
convention proceed to the nomination OF
candidates of president and vice-pres-
dent. A number OF suggestions and sub
ordinate motions followed without action.
Gen. Warner explained why the com
mittee on resolutions had recommended
nomination instead Of Endorsement, which
was to meet the eXigencies OF the situ-
alton in the silver states, where nomlna-
ton was necessary to enable the silver
electors to be voted for.
Mr.. PAGES motion was adopted, and q.
c. Little of Abilene Kan, was recognized
to place Mr.. Bryan's name before the
convention. He did 80 in a graceful and
at times forceful speech.
Mr.. Pace seconded the nomination.
Numerous requests having been made
of the chair for recognition, Mr.. ST. John
asked the convention whether IT would
listen to further seconding speeches or
desired that the roll Of states should be
called. There was calls for various per-
sons, and for a roll call, mingled with
suggestions that speeches be- limited to
five minutes
Finally, Gen. Warner OF Ohio called at
tention to the fact that by the rules OF the
convention, secOnding speeches were linn
tied to five minutes Under this rule Sen
atOr Maginley of Michigan, whose name
was received with applause and laughter,
because of It's resemblance to that Of the
republican candidate, was recognized, and
made a happy seconding speech.
The next speech was by Mrs. STAINS
berry of Colorado, whose statement that
the protected" women OF this country
received cents for making a shirt that
a Chinaman was paid ten cents for iron
ing, and that the women OF Colorado
would vote for the silver dollar, letting
those who would, vote for the gold dollar
rice and rats, evoked the widest applause
of the convention.
Mr. Bashor of Waterloo. Ia. said It took
the Mark Hanna syndicate two years, at
an expense of ST50.000 to nominate Mckin-
ley for the presidency at ST. Louis, while
a twenty minute American speech nomi-
mated William J. Bryan for the high office
at Chicago.
Mr.. Groot of Cleveland, the populist
candidate for United States senator
against ex-Gov. Foraker, wanted every
man to constitute himself a committee
of one to drive from those shores the rem
nants of the tories and British hireltngs
who remain here.
G. W. Baker of California promised the
nominee OF this convention the largest
majority ever given by that state
A. j. Wedderburn of Virginia, Col. Dom
iphan of Missouri ex-Consressmnn John
r. Mcbride Of Washington and Congress-
man Towne of Minnesota, also seconded
Mr. Bryan's nomination.
At this point, Mr.. Doud Of Missouri NOV
ed that the roll OF states be called and the
vote recorded. Another delegate moved
that the nomination be made by acclama-
ton This seemed to strike the conven-
ton favorably and 1t was carried unani-
nously by a rising vote. The announce
ment by the chair was followed by a great
wave of enthusiasm, rolling over the con-
vention hall, carrying the delegates into
chairs with umbrellas, hats and handker
chiefs IN the air.
A large picture of Mr.. Bryan placed in
front of the chairmans desk, together
with a regulation silk flag, increased the
tumult and 1t rose to its highest pitch
when Miss Lille Pierce, the young elocu-
zionist who recited the Declaration Of
independence on the opening day, seized
the large yellow banner of the California
bimetallic league and marched round the
hall, followed by the delegates In single
file. And all the while the band played
Hail, Columbia" and Yankee Doodle"
Finally, Miss Pierce took the stage and q
striking tableau was formed, she making
the central figure, Mr.. Bryan's picture for
a background and flags and banners at
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silver dollar. When the delegates began to
quiet down after a ten minutes demon
tration, 1t was renewed by the familiar
cry: Whats the matter with Bryan"
and the response Hes All Right"
Order being restored, Mr.. Baker of Cali
fornia moved to proceed to the nomination
OF candidate for Vice President-and an
other delegate that 1t be done by ACCLAIM
alton. This seemed likely to be done with
out the formality Of a nomination, but suf-
fcent quiet was finally restored to enable
Alex Troupe of Connecticut. a personal
friend OF Mr.. Sewall to put him formally
before the convention. The nomination
was seconded by Mr.. Niles OF Ohio, a
friend of the candidate, he said, and of his
fathers. There never was a Sewa1l. he
said, who would not go to the stake for
principle, and Arthur Sewall was a fitting
mate for the grand man Bryan.
The nomination of Mr.. Sewali was
made by reclamation. and then IN dimin.
ished measure of spirit the characterization
following MIR. Bryan's nomination was re-
peated with variations. The band played
America and verse OF that grand old
hymn was sung by the delegates and spec
tators. An effort was made by portion
of the delegates to sing Praise God From
Whom All Blessings Flow" but ii was
pitched on too high q key and the attempt
lamentably failed.