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SECOND DAY.
Morning session.

Convention Hall, Kansas City, NO.,
5rly Convention hall was again be-
sieged by eager and excited thousands,
and long before the time sent for OPEN
ing the second days proceedings Of
the convention all of the streets up
proaching the building were soldly
missed with humanity, moving for
ward to the many entrances.
Con nyention Called TO Order.
At II o'clock the slender figure Of
Chairman Richardson loomedup before
the vast assemblagc. He swung the
gavel Justify, and above the din could
he heard his calls for order Slowly
quiet was brought cut Of the confu-
sion, and the chairman presented M.
Rev John j. Glennln for the opening
invocation.
With the conclusion OF the prayer,
Chairman Richardson made an earnest
appeal to the delegates and spectators
10 preserve order, so that the work Of
The convention might proceed without
Undue interruption.
The Platform Not Ready.
Mr. Richardson now announced that
the platform committee was not ready
10 report, and pending word from
them, he invited 70 the platform ex-
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They Refuse 20 Nominate n Vice.
President. Leaving II 10 the
National Committee.

Kansas City, Mo-, July AFTER n
loLg and exciting debate, during which
It looked several times Ns # Charles A.
Tuwne would be nominated for vice.
president In spite of his protest against
such Gctlon, the national convention Of
the silver republican party adjourned
sine die without making a nomination,
the whole matter being referred TO the
national committee With power TO act.
WI. Bryan was made the unanimous
choice Of the convention for president
during the morning session, ond II was
The intention TO complete the ticket In
The afternoon by the nomination OF
former Congressman Townc. The nc.
ton of the democratic convention,
however, In placlng Adlai u. Stevenson
In nomination, took the delegates of
their feet, but most OF them asserted
their determination 10 nominate Mr.,
Towne Notwithstanding.
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SENATOR j. X. JONES.
chairman of the National Democratic
Committee.)
SrnansIs af nraceelIupA.


synopsis of Proceedings.
The convention was called to order
by Chairman Jones OF the national
committee.
Gov. Thomas of Colorado was intro
duced as temporary chairman. He
made o speech, dwelling on the silver
issue. The various committees were
then named.
Sessions were held in the afternoon
and evening. At the latter reports
were received from the committees on
rules and on permanent organization
Both were adopted.
Representative Richardson, Of len
nessee, was presented as permanent
chairman. In accepting the honor he
made an address, showing sixteen rea-
sons why the republicans should be
ousted from control Of the national
government. He closed with eulogy
Of Bryan, which set the convention
wild with enthusiasm.
After the demonstration had sub
sided, the convention adjourned until
Thursday forenoon.
A feature of the proceedings was the
repeated outbursts of cheers for Hill,
Of New York, which stopped the con-
vention's business.
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scene, when Hill earnestly protested
to his friends against being placed in
noIf ination, and then, finding his pro-
test in vain, when be strobe to the
platform and in tones which left no
doubt of their sincerity, earnestly be-
sought the convention not To make him
the nominee.
The Crowds Took Possession.
The proceedings yesterday moved
with great briskncss. The aspect OF
the vest auditorium was truly demo-
cratic when the session begun. Antici-
pCting the close OF the convention the
general pubic was admitted freely,
ard rs q result great crowds emptied
into the body of the hall, not only fill
ing every available seat in the area
and nisles, but also overflowing into
the arena reserved for delegates, while
soile more adventuresome individuals
sealed the iron girderss and looked
down from dizzy height on the 10000
people packed below. The crowd prac-
tically took possession of the proceed
ings, and at times the chairman and
his officials were so powerless to pro-
cced that they gave up to the multitude
until the various demonstrations spent
themselves.
Townc Placed In Nomination.
On the call for nominations, Ala
han Welded To Minnesota, and the
latter state presented its young cham
pion of silver republicanism and
dcmocracy-Charles A. Towne. The
mention OF his name was the signal
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state giving majority against MY
Bryan in 1896, and promised that the
state would come again into the demo-
cratic column this year.
George Fred Williams, of Massachu-
sets, was recognized, and submitted a
resolution proposing:
"That a committee of nine delegates
be appointed by the chair for the pur-
pose of comforting with the silver re-
publican and the populist parties now
gathered in Kansas City,"
Shouts of NO" mo-" followed the
reading, but the resolution was put
to a vote, and, amid much confusion
on the floor, was declared adopted
Messrs. Williams, of Illinois; Beck
ham, of Kentucky, and Miles, OF Mary
land, addressed the convention.
AS the latter concluded, Chairman
Richardson announced that he had
been informed the platform committee
would be ready to report at3:3O. There
upon motion was agreed to to adjourn
until that hour, and the vast audience
filed out of the building amid enthusi-
astic shouts for the favorite leaders
and the enlivening music OF the Or
chestra.
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party leader


A huge oil portrait of Bryan, meas
uring IS feet across, was brought down
the main aisle before the delegates. AT
the same time the standards Of the
state delegations were torn from their
sockets and waved on high, while um-
brellas of red, white and blue. silk ban
ners OF the several states and many
handsome and unique trnnsparencies
were borne about the building amid
the deafening clamor Of 10000 yelling,
gesticulating men and women. All Of
the intensity Of former demonslra-
tions, and much more, was added to
this final tribute to the leader.
When the demonstration had spent
itself the speeches seconding the nom
inaton of Mr.. Bryan were in order
Senator White spoke for California
giving the tribute OF the Pacific coast
to the Nebraska candidate.
When Colorado was reached that
state yielded to David Il, Hill, OF New
York The audience had anylously
awaited the appearance Of the dlstin'
guished New Yorker, and as he took
the platform he was accorded n splen.
did reception. The entire audience
rose, and cheered wildly, with the sin
gle exception OF the little grour OF
Tammany leaders, who sat silent
throughout the cheers for their New
York associate.
Mr.. llil was In fine voice, and his
tribute TO the Nebroskan touched O
sympathetic chord in the hearts of the
audience. He pictured Bryan as III,
champion OF the plain people and Of
the workingman, strong with the
masses, with the farmer, and with tht
artisan.
Hilps Plea for Uniting.
When Hin declared with dramatl,
emphasis that the candidate woult
have the support OF his party--a unit
ed porty--there was tremendous up
plause at the suggestion Of democrati,
unity. Aside from the brilliant eulog,
OF Bryan, the speech Of the New Yorl
leader was chiefly significant and ut
tractive in It's strong plea for unity,
at is time for unity, not for diyi
ton" he exclaimed, to the rapturou
approval Of the great multitude faeinI
him.
The eloquent Daniel, OF Virginia
added his glowing tribute TO the can
didate, while former Gov. Pattison, o
Pennsylvania, spoke for his state an
for the east.
Gov. McMillin OF Tennessee voice.
the wishes OF state which "hn
, furnished three president" Hawai-
through Its native delegate, John Il
Wise, made lis first seconding speec
In a Democratic national convention.
Finally n sweet-voiced and pleasant
, faced woman alternate from Utah ne,
I onded the nomination Of Mr.. Bryan
\ behalf Of the state VI Utah.
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State after state seconded his non',ha'
tion-Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, Iowa.
Kentucky, Illinois.
sull CIuns to Hill.
Some of the devoted friends OF Hill
still maintained their allegiance to him
and the delegations of New Jersey,
Louisiana and some others seconded
his nomination.
Fuvorite Sons COmpliinentcd.
A rumber of favorite sons also were
placed in nomination, Maryland bring
inc forward Gov. John Walter Smith,
Washington naming James Hamilton
Lewis. North Carolina nominating Col.
Julian Carr, and Ohio presenting tn"
name of A. w. Patrick.
Lewis Withdraws.
II was after two o'clock when the
sconding speeches, many of them wear
isome. were concluded, and the ballot
ing began. As the roll was about to
be called Mr., Lewis appeared on the
pla1form. and in few well-chosen
words withdrew from the contest.
stevenson Had II Strong Lead.
The vote was followed with intense
interest, for when Alabama announced
8 for Stevenson and 10 for Hill, it
looked as though close and exciting
contest was to occur. But is was soon
evident that Stevenson had strong
lead. At the close If the call he had
550% votes, which, however, was not
enough to dominate, the requisite two
thirds being 624. Hill had received 200
votes and Towne SOY. But before the
announcement of the result a strong
lunged delegates from Tennessee stood
on his chair and announced;
Changed to Stevenson.
"Tenncssee changes her "A votes
IRON Hill 10 Stevenson"
That started the tide irresistably to-
ward Stevenson. From every quarter
of the hall come demands for recogni-
ton. Alabama changed from Carr to
Stevenson, California did the same.
North Carolina changed from Carr 10
Stevenson. Even New York, finally and
reluctantly announced its change from
Hill tC Stevenson
Made IL luminous.
That ended it. Stevenson's nomina-
ton was assured, although for some
time longer the various states contin-
ued to record their changes from
ToNne and other candidates 10 Steven
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STEEL MEN IN CONFERENCE
they Meet for the Purpose ot W
tnbiishinu Prices for steel
Products,

New York, July THE Even'''
Post says; ..
&c, NJ. Scbwab, president Of The ""
ncgie Steel Co., md A. NJ Moorc0Ds
its secretary, were among those p'v,
cnt nt the conference held YESTERDAY
this city with view to establls'"'
prices for steel products, N
"1here seems no disposition 70 WI 4
about the conference, and Judge y, =.
Gary, president nf the Federal ,.s !,
Co., said yesterday, that he huu 81 y
news TO give out. But II is unders'v,, =,
the Carnegie company Is taxing '
important place in the meeting :,
"NG information was given ou' n !,
the respective offices Of the coli'P'%, -,
supposcd TO bo concerned. IL WINS ,,s ~,
dent however, that important n'n." ,.',s
were on foot. The lat OF part'r'p".I
COMPANIES is supposed TO incluu,, ,.,,
the lurge concerns, such M the r'vw w,r
Steel Co., the American Steel anu "" an
Co.. the Lackawanna Steel Co. anu '
Maryland Steel Co."
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The Final Session.

Kansas City, NO., July 7.-The demo
cratic ticket was completed yesterday
by the nomination OF A. f. Stevenson,
of Illinois, for vice-president. The nom-
ination was made on the first ballot,
state after state joining in a wild
scramble to record their support of the
winning candidate. 1t was not accom-
panied by any such frantic demonstra-
ton of approval as had marked the pro-
ceedirgs at previous stages, although
the result followed spirited and at
times highly dramatic contest between
the advocates of Stevenson, Towne,
Hill and lesser candidates.
An Ovation to Hill.
The distinct triumph of the day in
The way of popular ovation was that
accorded to Senator Hill, and in its
spontaneity and wild enthusiasm il
was one of the most notable features
the convention has produced. 1t was
accompanied, too, by a remarkable
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"Jn behalf OF the united democracy
of New ork,' shouted Grady, 81 pre-
sent as a candidate for vice-president
the name of David Bennett Hill"
A strange PantOmime.
The effect was electrical, and a tidal
wave of enthusiastic approval swept
over the convention. Delegates stood
on their chairs and waved frantically,
not in few scattered groups, but in
solid pholanxes. Flags and standards
were again mingled in triumphant pro-
cession while roar as from Niagara
Eulsated through the great structure.
Grady stood there proudly waiting for
The storm to subside. But MS he waited
the audience observed u strange panto-
mime. They saw Hill leave the New
York delegation and push through the
throng mp to the platform. They could
see bin appeal to Grady TO withdraw,
while Grady's answer was apparent
from the shake of his head, and his adj
vance to the front Of the plntform to
continue his nominating speech.
~ Can Not, I Must Not"
When the demonstration had sub
sided, Grady completed his speech
placing Hin before the convention
l'ut us he stepped from the platform
the man who had just been placed in
nomination took his place. The scna'
tor looked ont sternly, even savogely
on ,hc shouting thousands. When he
could be heard, he made due aclsuowl-
cdgments Of the honor done him.
but I can not, must not, be the
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BRYAN AND STEVENSON.
Standard Bearers Chosen by the
Democratic National Conven-
tion at Kansas City.
CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS IN BRIEF.
william Jennings Bryan Chosen as Presi-
DENTAL Nominee without a Dissenting
vote-stevenson, His Running Mate'
Nominated on First Ballot and the
Convention Adjourned.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 5.-The first
day of the Democratic national con-
vention, Wednesday, failed to witness
the nomination of Bryan as the Presi-
Dental candidate, as was desired by
some of the party leaders, who wished
to add patriotically sentimental eclat
to the nomination. The hitch occurred
on the silver question, the resolutions
committee being deadlocked over the
question of submitting straight-out
sixteen to one silver plank, or simply
reaflirming the Chicago platform. The
convention. therefore, confined itself
to routine business, and in the three
sessions held proceeded as far as the
permanent organization, thus clearing
the deck for the reception of the re-
port of the committee on resolutions
and the placing in nomination OF can
didates for president and vice-presi-
dent.
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THE NEW COMMITTEE.
New Democratic National Committe,
Chosen at Kansas CITY.

Chosen AT hAntH WY
Following is list of the new demo
cratic national committee. Senator
Jones, of Arkansas was reelected
chairman.
Alabama--1I. ID. Clayton.
Arkansas-James p. Clarke.
California-M. Il. Tarpey.
Colorado-A. Dair Wilson.
CONGRATULATIONS S. Cummings.
Delaware--R. II. Kennedy.
Florida-George p. Raney.
Gcorgia-Clark Howell.
Idaho--E. n. Wolfe.
Illinois-Thomas Gahan.
Indiana-Thomas +. Taggart
Iowa-Charles A, Walsh,
Kansas, G. johnson.
Kentucky-Urey Woodson.
Louisiana-N. Blanchard.
Maine-Arthur Sewall
Maryland--A. p. German.
observation-disclosures Fred Will
Jams.
innesota-Thomas ID. O'Brien.
Mississippi-A. j. Russell.
Missouri--W. j. Stone.
Montana-John NJ. s. Neill.
Nebraska--James G. Dahlman.
Nevada-Jos. X. Ryan.
New lInmpshire-True i. Norris.
New Jersey-William B. Gorley
New York-Norman Il. Mack.
North Carolina-Josephus Daniels.
North Dakota. b. Eaton.
Ohio-Jobn II. Mclean.
Oregon
Pennsylvania. NJ, Guifcy.
Rhode Island-Gcorge w. Green.
South Carolin0-l'enjamin Il, 1ill'
man.
South Dokota-Mnris Taylor.
Tennessee. NJ. Head.
Texas-R. NJ. johnson.
Utnh-D. G. Dunbar.
Vermont--John II, Seuter.
Nirginia--Peter H. Otey,
Washington-W William II, Dunphy,
West Virginia-John 4, McGr0w.
Wisconsin-Timothy l.. Ryan.
Wyoming-J, T.. Osborne.
Alaskn-Louis l.. Williams.
Arizona-J. b. Brenthitt.
Indian Terrltory-Thomas Macrum
New MeXico-H. B. Ferguson.
0klahomo-.James II. jacobs.
District of Columbia,-Jamcs J.. Nor
ris.
lInwnii.-H. W. Cornwell
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nominee of this convention" he de-
clured, with explosive emphasis He
WINS frequently interrupted with en-
,huslostic shouts OF approval, but when
he left the platform the delegates were
firmly convinced from his words and
manner that he was sincerely desirous
Of having his name withheld. II Is
POSSIBLY this alone which prevented a
nomination by acclamation then and
there, for the tcmptestuous spirit man
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tsssretary Of the Democratic National
committee)
Gov Hogg, OF Texas, 20 address the
convention. lie was greeted enthusi-
asticelly, wos IN good voice and his
words reverbrated through the hail.
Calls for mn.
Al the termination Of Gov. iiogg's
address. Chairman Richardson stepped
forward 10 say few words TO Ser
Eeantat-Arms Martin, and the crowd
took advantage Of the opportunity to
start the cry of "Hill." II came from
Ill quarters Of the galleries, but prac-
tically little OF IL from the delegates.
Mingled with the calls were Kisses.
Ignoring alike the calls and hisses,
Chairman Richardson announced the
next speaker, as follows.
F "0entlemen--1 have the honor 70 In
trodues 10 you Hon. A. NJ. Doekery,
1flauouri's favorite SON."
Mr.. Dockcry spoke for some minutes
md was followed by Mayor Rose Of
Milwaukee, who apologlxed for hi'
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Unanimous for Bryan.

Then came the voting. State after
state recorded it's vote in behalf of the
Nebraska candidate. and giving him
the unanimous vote of all the states
and territories. The convention man
ayers had already agreed that this was
sufficient work for the day and the
vice-presidential nomination was al
lowed to go over until to-day.
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Evening Session.

Kansas City, Mo-, July Civilian
Jennings Bryan, of Nebraska, was, last
night, unanimously chosen rs the dem
ccra,ic candidate for president of the
United States on platform opposing
imperialism, militarism and trusts,
and specifically declaring for the free
coinage of silver at the ratio of 10 to
/. Imperialism is declared to be the
paramount issue.
The first session, beginning at 10 a.
M, was entirely frritless of results,
and it was not until late in the after
noon, when the second session had be-
gun, that the platform committee was
at last able to report an agreement,
which was given unanimous approval.
The reading of the platform was
punctuated by repeated outbursts of
enthusiasm. The anti-imperialism
plank was greeted with unique DEM
onstration and awe-inspiring enthusi-
asm.
The vast auditorium was filed to its
utmost capacity when the moment ar
rived for the nomination to be made.
Not only were the usual facilities af-
forded by tickets taxed to their ut
most, but the doorkeepers were given
liberal instructions under which the
aisles, areas and all available spaces
were packed to their fullest limit
When the call of states began, for
the purpose of placing candidates in
nomination, Alabama yielded its place
AT the head of the list to Nebraska,
and Oldham, of that state, made his
way TO the platform for the initial
speech placing Mr.. Bryan in nomina-
,icn for the presidency. The orator
wns strong-voiced and entertaining,
yet to the waiting delegates and spec
tators there was but one point to his
speech, and that was the stirring pera-
ration, which closed with the name OF
william Jennings Bryan.
This was the signal for the demon
straton of the day, and In common
purpose the great concourse Joined in
tribute of enthusiastic devotion tothe
Darty leader,
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HON ADLAI e. STEVENSON.

HON. ADLAI Il. STEVENSON
son. In the end the nomination was
made unanimous. The announcement
was greeted with enthusiastic approx
al, and again state standards and BAN
ners were borne about the building ir
tribute to the party nominee.