The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-07-16

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Coliseum in Jackson Park, Chicago,
the national Democratic convention
was called to order Tuesday by Chair
man Harrity Of the national commit
tee. After prayer by Rev. Edward M.
Stires, Chairman Harrity announced
the selection by the national commit
tee Of David B. Hill Of New York for
temporary chairman, Senator Sheerin
of Indiana. for secretary and John
Martin for sergeant-at-arms.
Mr.. Clayton, the member of the ma
tional committee from Arkansas, pre-
sented report signed by the minority
of the committee, recommending that
the name Of Hon. John w. Daniel Of
Virginia be substituted for that of Hon.
David B. ELL Of New York, and that
Hon. John w. Daniel be chosen chair
man of the convention.
Considerab BILE discussion followed the
reading of the report, and the roll call
was demanded on it's adoption. The
vote resulted as follows: Daniel, 556;
Hill, $40.
Senator Daniel was escorted to the
platform and introduced to the conyen-
ton by Chairman Harrity. A great
demonstration followed, and when or
der was restored Senator Daniel ad-
dressed the convention. His speech
sounded the keynote for the silver men,
who frequently interrupted him with
cheers and applause.
The roll of states was then called,
and the selections for membership on
the various committees were announc-
ed, after which the convention ad-
journed until 10 o'clock tomorrow.
At exactly 1850 Wednesday morn
ing Senator Daniel raped for order.
The minions Of the sergeant-at-arms
had some difficulty in clearing the
aisles. Rev. Francis Edward Green,
an Episcopalian minister of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, who has the distinction
of having prayed for peace and har-
mony at two previous Democratic con-
ventions, was introduced and delivered
the invocation. ~
Mr.. Atwood Of Kansas then present
ed partial report Of the committee on
credentials, as follows:
"Your committee on credentials beg
leave to report as follows:
"First-1t is respectfully recommend
ed that the national Democratic con-
vention take action to the effect Of
granting to each of the territories and
District Of Columbia six votes as rep
plause9 This conclusion was arrived
at after considerable discussion, but
the great majority Of your committee
deem it proper to embody this recon-
mendation in this, their partia! report.
"Second-After a careful and pains
taking comparison of the original and
official credentials with the list Of dele
gates and alternates, as prepared by
the secretary of the national executive
committee, your committee beg leave
to report that it finds it's roster or roll
of names correct, with the exception of
those names appearing thereon as dele
gates and alternates from the States of
Nebraska and Michigan. (Great ap-
plause and cheering.) Relative to the
contest from Nebraska, your committee
begs leave to report that after a care
full examination of the testimony pre-
sented to- your committee, and after a
full hearing from the respective parties
and careful consideration of their
several arguments, your committee
finds and tbegs leave to report that the
delegates and alternates headed by
Hon. William J. Bryan of Nebraska
great applause) are entitled to seats
in this convention as delegates and al
ternates. (Applause.) In regard to the
contest from the State of Michigan,
your committee is not ready to report,
and asks further time for the consider
alton of the same" :... e
Mr.. Atwood moved the adoption of
this partial report, and it was declared
agreed to. .'.
A recess was then taken pending the
final report of the committee on Gre
dentials, during which addresses were
made by Gov. Hogg of Texas, Senator
Blackburn Of Kentucky, Gov. Altgeld
of Illinois and George Fred Williams
of Massachusetts,.
The committee on credentials having
at last agreed on partial report, the
chairman, Mr.. Atwood of Kansas was
introduced and presented the report.
1t found the temporary roll correct,
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