The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-07-08

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the signal for an enthusiastic ovation
from the gold delegates, who recogniz-
ed in him their champion who was 10
be the first to cross swords with the op-
position, and they stood upon chairs
and waved their hats, and many rushed
forward and impeded his progress as
he walked up the aisle. In che demon
! stration a number Of radical silver men
with whom Mr.. Hill is popular, despite
his money views, Joined. This was
followed by q counter demonstration
from the silver men, when the daSAinS
Mr.. Blackburn of Kentucky, whose IA
nous speech on the Friday on which
the electoral committee decided the con-
test against Tilden, in 1876, still rings
in the ears of Democrats, appeared at
the head OF the Blue Grass delegation.
THE GAVBL DESCENDS.
The gavel descended at 10 minutes
before 1 O'Clock upon a hail that had a.
dozen rows Of empty seats al the edges
farthest from the platform. The ap-
pearance of Chairman Harrity as he
stepped forward TO the desk attired in
a slate-coiored summer suit provoked
a round Of applause from the eastern
delegates, reinforced by many Of the
southern and western men. When
Mr.. Harrity commanded the convention
to come to order, his voice easily carried
over the tumult to the farthest corner,
testing the acoustic qualities of the hail
with most satisfactory results. the
chairman faced the ase7nbla6e several
minutes while the Ushers swept the
aisles clean of knots of confering dele
gates.
gentlemen of the convention will
rise for the prayer" the chairman said
and there was a clatter Of chairs as the
| body in the center OF the hall came up
to its feet with considerable confusion
THE REV. STTRES PRAYS.
The chaplain, Rev. Edward NJ. Stires
stepped forward and prayed as follows:
Almighty God, the hearts Of Thy peo-
ple are lifted in gratitude to Thee for
the manifold blessings Thou hast voucn
eafed 10 our country from the dawn OF
it's independence until this day. We
thank Thee for the wisdom and courage
which enabled our fathers to build bet
ter than they knew; for deliverance
from all dangers within and about our
borders, and for our unparalleled pro-
gress in times of prosperity and peace
/ Oh. God of our fathers, continue TO
guide and sustain Thy children. In our
doubts and fears and distress we cry
unto Thee for help. Grant US wisdom
TO know among all the perpieXing pro
blems of this time where lies the path
Of honor and safety. Help us to con-
slider the vital questions which must be
answered with thoroughness, patience
and tolerance. Give us strength and
courage to do what an enlightened con-
science shall declare to be our duty. In
spire US with a patriotism above expe-
diency. Remind Us that honesty is not
only the best, but the only policy worthy
the consideration of great people.
May the hearts of all be filled with pro-
found respect and sympathy for our
toiling multitude oppressed with bur
dens too heavy for them to bear, heav-
Ter than we should allow them to bear.
Teach US how to give them relief with
out doing violence 20 the rights of any.
While we plead for ourselves we are
mindful of the sorTOws of others. May
the day soon come when no power shall
be permitted to inflict upon a brave
people indefensible slaughter and I'M
lepeakable shame; when no cloud of
despotism shall overhang those who
sigh for liberty. May we ever feel
the deepest sympathy for distress in the
great brotherhood of mankind and yet
be able to main tain an hCnora BILE peace
with all.
THE SACRIFICE OFFERED.
Upon the great convention now as
sembled in Thy presence send Thy gra-
ci0us blessing May its members be
ism, seeking no private or sectional ad-
vantage, but only the national good /;
so that our united and prosperous land
may continue to be, in all that is truest
and best and inspiration to the nations
OF earth; and to Thee our God, shall we
ascribe all the honor and the glory for
ever and ever. amen.
The chaplain is young man. hardly
80 Years old, with a smooth shayen clear
cut face and wearing the black clerical
coat buttoned up 10 his chin. He held
in his hand a roll OF typewriter manu-
script which he laid on the desk and
picked up slip by slip reading from it
the prayer, as he could do without no
tice.
As the convention seated itself
Chairman Harrfty stepped forward and
with 4 sharp stroke Of the gavei an
noUnced in ringing tones the selection
of Senator David 3. Hill for temporary
chairman. This announcement was
what the gold men were waiting for
and with a shout they leaped TO their
feet and with waving arms they shouted
out their approval Among the specta-
tors also there was a cheer of approba-
ton. Some enthusiastic delegates yell
ed Three cheers for David B. Hill' and
they were given with a will 5. z.
Sheerin of Indiana, for secretary, and
John Martin. for eargeant-at-arms. were
also announced when the convention
mad quieted down.
What is the pleasure of the oonven-
ton" said Mr.. Harry calmly. as If he
did not know OF the storm which was 20
follow.
MINORITY REPORT
Mr.. Clayton. the member Of the na-
tionai committee from Arkansas. arose.
Every silver man and every speaker in
the hall knew t;lat the gage OF battle
was 10 be thrown down and they rose
70 man and cheered. And ne announc-
ed that his duty was 10 present a minor
ity report the demonstration that fol-
lowed the announcement Of Ar. HIlTs
was breeze compared 10 = cyclone
The 600 odd dele q IS practically mount
ed their chairs a-j cheerei wildly From
1 goo threats in the audience came a
hoSrse roar Of approval that sounded
like Thunder. For over three minutes
The demOnsCTa tioa Continued and 3, was
renewed st several points as Clayton
read the minority report nominating
Senator Daniel. Mr. Clayton shen read
lthe minority repozt as follows
/ To the Dc-rccr -scic convent cn- The
minority nlembe-s of the national CON-