The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-05

erances and sought for more exciting
times. The first dramatic episode Of the
day occurred after Campau of Michigan
had secured the adoption of a resolution
for the geading of the Declaration of In
dependence. AS the reading was about
to begin, two attendants pushed up to
the platform bearing bust, and pedestal
draped with the Stars and Stripes.
AS the orator raised his voice for the
5st words of the immortal instrument,
the draperies were thrown back disclos-
ing a splen did head of Bryan.
The effect was electrical upon the vast
.assemblage3 as the features were reeog-
nized a yell went up which fairly shook
the steel girders and above the storm
could be heard the strains of the band
playing the national anthem.
AS the orator sought to proceed the
effort to see the full face Of the leaders
caused much commotion. At last the
uproar quieted and orator Hampton,
youthful and strong-voiced, read the
document which 1874 years ago today,
made America free.
Quickly following this came another
outburst as a young woman from New
York mounted the platform and sang the
Star Spangled Banner. Deafen1ng cheers
greeted the song, and as the last line
died away and the singer turned the
strains to those of America, the vast u
dience with one accord took up the IN
spring air.
The outburst of patriotism now turned
in new direction and during a mo-
mentary pause in the proceed edings, the cry
"Hil" was sounded. Tt was quickly
caught up until the whole multitude
had joined in noisy demand for the
former Senator from New York. Dele
gates stood on chairs and joined in the
demand and the Senator was surround
ed by shouting crowd Of insistent men.
He smiled and shook his head through
out the demonstration. 1t was notice
able that the immediate following of Mr..
Croker and the Tammany leader himself
held their seats and maintained a stolid
composure throughout the remarkable
tribute to their associate. At last when
the demonstration had run on for 10
minutes, bill could be seen rising from
his obscure place. He bowed and smiled,
and his lips moved to address the chair
man, but as well might he have addressed
Niagara for the tumult drowned every
thing and he dropped back in his seat.
The routine proceeding were quickly
disposed Of But even in this there was
opportunity to give further tribute to
the New York delegate and when
Judge Van Wycks name was called as
the New York member of the platform
committee, a tremendous call for Hill,
mingled with Kisses for those who op-
posed him, greeted the announcement.
With the committees appointed there
was nothing to do but await their re-
ports and the convention took a recess at 1
2 30 until 4. At 4 clock the committees
were not ready to report and another ad-
journment was taken until 8 30 p. N.
1t remained for the night session to
bring the most remarkable demonstra-
tion Of the entire day. For the first hour
the proceedings were formal, but when
at the close of the speech of permanent
Chairman Richardson he paid glowing
tribute to William J Bry an, pandemoni-
um broke loose and the historic scene OF
Bryan's nomination at Chicago was re-
psated. AS the evening advanced, it I
became known that determined strug- /
gle was in progress involving not only I
the question OF incorporating a speci hc
Is to 1 declaration in the party declara-
tion, bus to some extent involving sthe
desire of the prospective nominee to the |
terms of the platform. The result is
awaited with impatience.
DISCUSSING PLATFORM. :
Warm Debate in Committee on ResoIu-