The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-07

tor Ransom, Of Nebraska who declared
that the Silver Republicans of Nebraska
were not for Bryan because he is from
Nebraska, but because he is an Ameri-
can. and has no English ideas. Senator
Ransom concluded:
I'VE nominate him as the incarnation
and personifcation of Americanism."
Brief seconding speeches were also
made by Lieut.. Gov Hutchinson, of
Idaho; Representative Lason, OF South
Dakota; H. A. Turner, of Kansas; Judge
Van Yoorhis, of Indiana; Judge SpurIier,
of Iowa: S. L. Carry, of Louisiana; Judge
S. w. Hopkins, of Michigan; w. T. Fos-
ter, of Missouri, the latter being cheered
for stating he seconded the nomination
of Bryan 'in the behalf of twenty-five
members of the Missouri delegation, who
voted for Fremont, who voted for Lin
coin, and a hundred who served in the
Civil war"
CHOICE WAS UNANIMOUS.
Judge George Groot, of Ohio, was given
an ovation when he concluded an un-
usually excellent seconding speech. as
was Maj. John Brown (colored), of Kan
sas, who pledged the colored vote to the
support of Pryan.
Rev. S. w. Sample, of Minnesota made
the final seconding speech.
Gentlemen of the convention" said
Speaker Brown, "the name of William J.
Bryan has been placed in nomination
for the presidency. 1t has been numerous
ly seconded Are you ready for the ques-
tion?''
Yes" Numbered the delegates.
A rising vote was called for, and each
delegate jumped to his feet, cheering and
shouting for Bryan.
THE vote is unanimous" shouted
Speaker Brown, and again the delegates
Joined in a rafting chorus of cheering.
Webster Davis was then introduced.
Mr.. Davis gave the convention a brief
history of his trip to Africa and of his
withdrawal from the Republican party.
Mr.. Davis frequent references to the
ability of the American people to take
care of their own interests. to have its
own canal, to have it's own gold, bestirred
the enthusiasm of the convention, which
became more heated as Mr.. Davis apothe-
osized Lincoln and compared him with
Bryan:
"a Plain child of the common people"
Il move we pass a vote of thanks to
the modern Patrick Henry" shouted a
delegate, and the motion was adopted
amiG great cheering.
The convention then adjourned until
S:S9 Z. m, after passing a resolution
making every delegate a member of a
committee to attend the Democratic con-
vehtion, and work for the nomination
WERE DISAPPOINTED.
Two minutes after Chairman Brown
called the Silver Republican convention
to order at $3.50 the convention voted it's
feeling in relation to the nomination of
Stevenson by bowling down Delegate
Lewis, of Nebraska
Il believed this morning 1t was our
plain duty to nominate Bryan and
Towne," he said. but l believe now it
Is our plain duty to indorse Bryan and
Stevenson"
A perfect storm of groans and protests
arose from the delegates, many of them
standing on their chairs
mo, never" ''Sit down." Rats" they
shouted out. and Mr.. Lewis was final
ly compelled to take his seat.
Senator Ransom, of Nebraska, gained
the floor, and In an eloquent speech plead
ed for moderation.
I'VE came here as patriots" he said
While we have met with a great disap-
pointment, yet we must be sober, sensi-
bic, and must act wisely
Senator Ransom proceeded at some
length in this strain, but finally he too
was interrupted by the impatient dele
gates.
What do you favor?" asked one dele
gate
"Tell us now"
Il favor the nomination Of Towne," said
Senator Ransom. but let us rot act until
we hear from him. He will be here soon"
Webb McNall, of Kansas, was recog-
nized
1T Is not necessary to go outside of our
party for vice president" said he, amid
shouts Of approval. DO you want to
take the tail end of the Cleveland admin
istration? Do you believe that good judg-
ment?'
The hall fairly trembled with the storm
Of Noes"
Nominate Charley Towne," yelled one
delegate. Amid much enthusiasm, and
the pounding of the chairman's gavel,
McNalE shouted: 81 move that Charles
Towne be declared the unanimous nom
inee of the party"
Il second the notion" shouted a dozen
delegates at once.
Wait, gentlemen" exclaimed Senator
Teller. springing to his feet eve want
some calm elaboration"
We have had 1t for three days" in
terrupted a delegate.
NO man living should stand In the wav
of this cause continued Senator Teller
II believe this contest involves the life
of the republic; a contest for liberty, for
the existence of free government. Let
us wait; let us wait until we hear from
Mr.. Towne."
Senator Teller, I would as soon vote
Tor Stevenson as for a blacksnake." in
terrupted a Nebraska delegate
Cheers and Kisses greeted the remark.
Don't, gentlemen" pleaded Senator
Teller. ''Be moderate"
With his voice betrayine deep emotion
Senator Teller said
L am going to support Mr. Bryan and
the ticket in every way I can. not for
Mr. Bryan, but for the country which 7
love-, and then Mr.. Teller, with t,ars
streaming from his eyes, took his seat.
w. I. Foster gained the floor and In
sisted on the chair putting the question
MIR. TOWNE ENTERS.
During the confusion that resulted.
Charles A. Towne entered the hall. and
In an instant there was p9ndemonium.
Cheer after cheer went up and flags and
handkerchiefs were waved by the excited
delegates.
Mr. Towne was Immediately surrounded
by those on the stage.
MIR. Towne, we want to nominate
you," said an Indiana delegate.
81 don't want you to 10 it, said Mr..
Towne. 81 understand what my duty is
in this matter"
1--WE must insist upon it." put in an
other delegate. You nave no right to
refuse. You will break us to pieces"
Mr.. ToWne, paie-faced, but determined
shook his head emphatically
please give him a chance to be heard"
shouted Chairman Brown, and the dele
gates one by one took their seats
Mr.. Flemning. delegate from New
Jersey. mounted the platform and de-
manded recognition. He regretted to saw
that the proposed conference between a
representative from the Populist party
and one from the Silver RaDublican no