The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-07-09

Its announcement sat the conversion afire
with another tremendous flame, TIE silver
men had their turn in earnest The scene
showed plainly the complexion Of the as
semblv, for this time the delegates were
the shouters, and the galleries remained
silent, except in scattered pluces The dele-
gates seized newspapers hats and hand
kerchiefs and waved them above their
heads. tossed them lhgh in the air swung
their flags madly and with al their
strength, and unremittiuRly howlod.
The states standards along the aisles
were seized and wrenched from the bolts
which held them to the floor 90 be elevated
high into the air. Over In the far south
western corner, nearly a quarter Of "a mile
from the platform, IL seemed the Montana
miners band was blowing all the power
of its lungs into the brass horns The
band above the chairman's bead was also
| at work, but neither produced an audible
! squeak, and even the stalwart base drum
mers were pounding pantomime.
The complexion of the scene has been
changed This time It was the gold leaders
who sat mute with clouded brows, The
| generals of silver were beaming Senator
! Daniel made efforts with his voice and
! gavel to he heard but they were utterly
/ Intellectual efforts and he smiled with full
resignation. Toward the end of the silver
clamor some of the most hysterical west
! efners pulled off their coats and vests to
| wave. After nineteen minutes, one min
ute more than the gold cheering, the sill
yer men were satisfied.
The report of the committee on perma-
nent organization was called for and Del
egate Finley, Of Ohio, Its chairman, made
] hiu e., . 4 h. At q
! permanent officsrs Oelected, which was
headed by Senator White, Of California,
| for chairman Mr.. Finley, Senator Vest
! of Missouri and Judge Mcconnell of Illi-
nois were appointed committee to escort
! Senator White to the platform.
The appearance Of the distinguished
committee on the platform with their
charge was the signal for q most cordial
reception Temporary Chairman Daniel,
| In yielding the gavel to the California SEN
ator made a most graceful speech, thank
| Ing the convention for its courtesy. The
| contrast between the two leaders was most
| marked. Senator White with his resOlute
| face and full beard streaked with gray
| looks more like a soldier than q statesman,
and he would command instant attention
in any body, .A[r. White presided over
the St Louis convention Of 1888, and made
an ideal officer His speech last night was
brief
Then came the inevitable gavel presen-
tation, II was made by w. A. Clark of
Montana. 1t was a 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 9 30 p. m, and
the spectators poured out.
Mr.. Bailey, of Texas, has announced
that he intends TO offer an amendment to
the platform relatingto currency. He de-
sires 20 change the provision which de-
clares for issuing of all money by the gov
ernment SO that it may not prevent the Is
suing of notes by state banks. Senator
Tillnan declines to accept the change, al
though urged to do so by some Of the sill
YER leaders. He says that he is willing to
test the sense of the convention on the
matter.
There is much uncertainty regarding
the position of Governor Pastison in the
race for the presidential Nomination 1t
seems TO be understood that after the
adoption of the silver platform Mr. Pat
tison will not be formally placed in nomi-
nation, for the reason thaE his friends
could not consistently urge his selection
on n platform expressing convictions on
finance to which he is opposed Neverthe-
less, the Pennsylvania delegation is in
structed for Pattison, and unless he sig
nifles "a desire that his name be withdrawn,
the siXty-four votes Of the keystone state
will be cast for him when Pennsylvania Is
reached in the roll call should Governor
Pattison withdraw the eastern gold Demo
Gratis viii be left without a candidate, as
tits 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 vote on the Michigan contest, was
- construed by the silver menas prearranged
f Some Of them regarded It as an effort X
stampede the convention and nominate
? Senator Hin They Immediately jumped
/ to the conclusion that the hall had beer
4 packed, for many schemes were hurriedly
: discussed looking to the prevention of any
. future demonstration Of the same char
r acter.
e With the growing storm the silver lead
! ers became very much incensed. Acting
n on the spur of momentary impulse Gov
a ernor Stone, Of Missouri, circulated reso
q luton directing the serSeant-at-arms d
j. clear the galleries completely. Many 0
r the silver delegates assured him Of thni
/ support, and is looked for while as if thi
k heroic remedy would be resorted to. Dif
a ferent counsels prevailed, however. Ph
governor first consented TO a moditicati0i
If suggested by ex-senator Martin, OF kan
d sas, providing for closing the hail TO Wis
re itors at all future sessions. Later the sil
ID yer men became more reconciled to th
ar state Of affairs, and with the first Aush c
lv surprise and indignation at the manife'
d. tation their Ill feeling passed Off and
was decided to do nothing for the preseu
- looking to the suppression of such demon
~ strahOns.
~ The first manifestation made upon Me-
- Yorks vote was generally accepted as
" personal tribute to senator Etill. He ss
~ quletly in his seat while the cheering pr
- !, ceedea and appeared anxious TO attract
w. little attention as possible, He was sougl
- out, however, by many friends and pc
y, sonal admirers, and congratulated upo