The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-07-05

cured the adoption OF a resolution for the
reading of the Declaration of Independence.
AS the reading was about TO begin. two at
tendants pusheS up to the platform bear
ing pedestal and bust, both draped in the
stars and stripes. AS the orator raised his
voice for the first words of the immortal
instrument the draperies were thrown
back. disclosing a splendid head of Bryan.
The effect was electrical on the vast as
semblagc, which, up TO that moment, had
neither heard the name nor seen the face
of their leader AS the marble features were
recognized a yell went up which fairly
shook the steel girders. and above the
storm family could be heard the strains of
the bano, which had broken out with the
national anthem. Men and women were on
their feet, waving handkerchiefs. coats and
fans and joining in the wild chorus. AS the
orator sought to proceed there were de-
mands from all parts of the hall TO see the
full face of the leader, and as il was turned
about, first this way and then that, each
turn evoked a fresh outburst from some
new quarter. At last the uproar quieted.
and Orator Hampton, youthful and strong
voiced read the document which, 124 years
ago to-day, made America free.
Quickly following this came another out
burst as young woman from New York
mounted the platform and in clear soprano
voice sang the "Star-spangled Banner"
Deafening cheers greeted the song and as
the last line died away and the singer
turned the strains to those of America"
the vast audience with one accord took UP
the inspiring air and bore 1t forward in a
tumultuous paeon of the Nations song.
THE HILL DEMONSTRATION
The outburst OF patriotism now turned in
new direction, and during the momentary
pause in the proceedings the name of
''IIilp' was sounded. 1t was quickly caught
up first among the delegates and then from
gallery to gallery among the spectators
until the whole multitude had joined in a
noisy demonstration for the former senator
from New York. For fully ten minutes the
demonstration continued, the chairman bat
tling vainly against it. Delegates stood on
chairs and joined in the demand The sena-
tor was surrounded by a shouting crowd
OF insistent men. He smiled and shook his
head throughout the demonstration. Many
of the New Workers joined in the tribute,
but 1t was noticeable that the immediate
following of Mr.. Croker and the Tammany
leader himself held their seats and main
tanned a stolid composure throughout the
remarkable tribute to the last
At last when the demonstration had run
on for fifteen minutes Hill could be seen
rising from his obscure place in the body
OF the New York delegation. He bowed and
smiled and his lips moved to address the
chairman. But as we'll might he have ad-
dressed Niagara. for the waves of tumultu-
Gus sound drowned everything and he
dropped back in his seat. When the dele
gates had time to think they began to ask
each other if Hill was to be the hero OF
this convention, for another such demon
stration at an opportune time might carry
the convention off it's feet and place him on
the ticket with Bryan in spite of all con-
trary calculations
KISSES ALSO HEARD.
The routine proceedings were quickly dis
posed of. But even in this there was op-
portunity to give further tribute to the
New Yorker and when Judge Van Wyck's
name was called as the New York member
Of the platform committee, tremendous
call for HILL mingled with Kisses for those
who opposed him, greeted the announces
ment. With the committees appointed there
was nothing to do but to await their re.
ports and the convention took recess a.
2:30 until 4. AS the delegates filed out OF
the hall they pressed around Senator HILL
who for half an hour was the center OF
enthusiastic personal greeting from in
dividual delegates.
AT o'clock the committee was not vet
ready to report and another adjournment
was taken until $3.50 p. m.
1t remained for the night session to brins
the most remarkable demonstration of the
entire day. Again the great structure was
invaded by thousands and the moving pic
ture took on new glories of color and ami
nation under the glare of countless electric
lights. For the first hour the proceeding.
were formal and proftless. but when. al
the close of the speech of Permanent Chair
man Richardson. he paid glowing tribut,
to VIM. J. Bryan, pandemonium broke loose
and the historic scene of Bryan's nomina
ton at Chicago was repeated. even exceed
ed, in a frenzied demonstration lasting hal
an hour. The State standards wer,
wrenched from their sockets. and born,
aloft, battle of supremacy was waged be
tween the standard bearers, urged on b,
the deafening applause of the entire shout
ing, gesticulating multitude.
Outside of the formal proceedings of tn,
day, interest has centered i'm the action o
the platform committee. AS the evening
advanced II became known that a deter
mined struggle was in progress, involvin,
not only the question of Incorporating
specific 16 to / declaration in the party dec
laration. but TO some extent involving tn
desires of the prospective nominee as to tn
terms of the platform. The outcome 4
awaited with absorbing interest as the chic
development Of tomorrow.
PARADE AT NIGHT.