The Lamar register., 1900-07-11

that Minnesota would give is elec-
total vote for the Democratic candi-
dates. When Rosing concluded dem
onstration ensued of much greater
magnitude than that which followed
Steyenson's name.
The state of Delaware was called,
and announced that it would yield TO
New York Thomas f. Grady, the
famous Tammany orator, quickly
made his way TO the platform. his ap-
pearance being greatly applauded.
Without wasting words Grady an
nounced in clear. ringing tones that
could be heard in every part of the
great hall that the Empire State de-
sired to put in nomination its fayorite
son, David b. Hill.
As this magic name, which has been
so popular through the sessions of the
convention. fell from the lips the con
yention became a bowling mob.
When he could make himself heard
Grady said New York was desirous
of strengthening the national ticket,
and he stood there to pledge the CON
vention and the party the loyal sup
port Of the New York Democratic par
ty. He declared Hill the strongest man
that could he named by the Democratic
party of New York.
AS Mr.. Grady concluded HilI stepped
to the front of the platform. He
thanked the New York delegation for
the honor it had done him in putting
him in nomination, but he must say 1t
was done without his approval.
He continued that he had not sought
the place. and had asked his friends not
to press him. II was not fair to others,
and there We're good and sufficient rea-
sons. personal and otherwise. why he
could not accept IL nominated. He
begged the delegates not to vote for
him. II must not be nominated by
this convention" he said. with empha-
sis. "Yes. you WILL" cried the gal
leries. There are names before the
convention that are stronger than
mine" continued Hill (Cries of "nO."l
Hill intimated that if there was a STAN
pede and lie was nominated he would
he compelled to decline. The audience
kept crying out: You win accept; you
must : not decline" etc. Hill bowed
and smiled, as he left the stand amid
applause.
After speeches seconding the various
nominations had been made by a great
many gentlemen the vote was taken
and resulted:
Stevenson. 559E.: Towne, 80; Hill
17G; Smith. 10: Danforth. /; Governor
Hogg. 1: Carr. %; Patrick. 46.
Alabama changed to Stevenson solid.
Washington changed to Stevenson.
North Carolina changed from Carr TO
Stevenson. This nominates him.
New York changed from Hill to Ste
yenson. Hawaii and Alaska went over
to stevenson. too. California also
changed and cast a solid vote for Ste
venson.
Amid the greatest excitement state
after state fell in line and at few mo-
ments before 3 o'clock Stevenson was
nominated. The crowd caught on to
the fact as soon as New York's vote
was changed from Hill to Stevenson.
and there ensued n scene of wild en-
thusiasm.
When the noise subsidized. the nomi-
nation. on motion of Senator Tillman
of South Carolina. was made unani-
mously and the few states, including
Minnesota. which had not changed be
fore the nomination had been made
fact. altered their votes and at 3:07
Richardson made the official declara-
tiou of Stevenson's selection.
After adoption of the resolutions re-
turning thanks to the people of Kan
sas City and the officers of the conven-
ton the convention adjourned.