The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-09

and he would command instant attention
IN any body. Mr., White presided oven
the st Louis convention of 1888, and made
an ideal officer. His speech last night was
brief
Then came the inevitable gaveI presen-
taton. 1t was made by w. A. Clark, OF
Montana 1t was handsome silver mallet,
given in the name of the greatest mining
state of the Union, Mr.. Clark said The
motion for adjournment until 10 o'clock
this morning was made at $50 p. m, and
the spectators poured out
Mr.. Bailey, of Texas, has announced
that he intends to offer an amendment to
the platform relating to currency. He de-
sires to change the provision which de-
clares for issuing Of all money by the gov
eminent SO that it may not prevent the is
suing OF notes by state banks. Senator
Iillman declines to accept the change, al
though urged to do SO by some of the sill
yer leaders. He says that he Is Wiling to
test the sense of the convention on the
matter.
There Is much uncertainty regarding
the position OF Governor Pattison in the
race for the presidential nomination. II
seems to be understood that after the
adoption Of the silver platform Mr.. Pat
tison will not be formally placed in nom-
nation, for the reason that his friends
could not consistently urge his selection
on a platform expressing convictions on
finance to which he Is opposed Neverthe-
less, the Pennsylvania delegation is in
structed for Pattison, and unless he sig
mites desire that his name be withdrawn,
v fnV,p nfAc ~ 10
will be cast for him when Pennsylvania is
reached in the roll call, Should Governor
Pattison withdraw the eastern gold Demo-
Gratis will be left without candidate, as
it understood that nearly all of the east
ern states have decided that if they vote at
all Pattison will be their choice.
The Silver Leaders Alarmed.
The prolonged demonstration which
took place in the convention last night,
beginning with the announcement of New
York's vote on the Michigan contest, was
construed by the silver men as prearranged
Some of them regarded 1t as an effort to
stampede the convention and nominate
Senator Hill. They Immediately jumped
to the conclusion that the hall had been
packed, for many schemes were hurriedly
discussed looking to the prevention of any
future demonstration of the same char
actcr.
With the growing storm the silver lead
ers became very much incensed. Acting
on the spur Of momQntary impulse Gov
ernor Stone, of Missouri, circulated reso-
luton directing the sergeant-at-arms to
clear the galleries completely. Many of
the silver delegates assured him of their
support, and 1t looked for while as If this
heroic remedy would be resorted to. Diff
ferent counsels prevailed, however. The
governor first consented to modification
suggested by ex-senator Martin, of Kan
sas, providing for closing the hall to Wis.,
itors at all future sessions. Later the sill
yer men became more reconciled to the
state Of affairs, and with the first flush of
surprise and indignation at the manifes-
tation their i'll feeling passed off, and it
was decided to do nothing for the present
looking to the suppression of such demon
STATIONS.
The first manifestation made upon New
Yorks vote was generally accepted as
personal tribute to Senator Hill. He sat
quietly In his seat while the cheering pro-
ceeded and appeared anxious to attract as
little attention as possible He was sought
out, however, by many friends and per-
sonal admirers, and congratulated upon
the demonstration. When it was sug-
gested to him that it might make an eff
fort to secure his nomination he closed his
lips tightly and declined to make reply.