The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-10
BRASS BAND AND TIN HORNS.
F~usfonists Have Noise to Make I'm for
Lack of Iegat

SIOUX FALLS. s.. D., May e.-It was but
a few minutes after 2 o'clock, the hour set
for the opening of the convention, when
Chairman Butler. of the national commit
tee. attended by Secretary A. ]. Edgerton.
OF Colorado. and George F. washburne. Of
Massachusetts,, stepped upon the platform
at the east end of the hall and took his seat
at the speakers desk. 1t was seventeen min
utes after 2 o'clock when his gavel came
down with a resounding stroke on his desk
and the convention came to order. All the
delegations entered quietly, with the ex-
ception of those from Minnesota and Ne
braska, both of which evoked much ap-
plause as they came marching down the
aisies. The Minnesota men carried banners
and a large shield on which was inscribed
Bryan and Towne." A large number of
the delegates carried tin horns and made
their presence manifest by ear-splitting
toots. The Nebraska men, by all odds the
largest delegation in the convention, having
all the a%lternates present. came in close on
the heels Of the Minnesota men. They also
carried flags and waved them vigorously
as they entered. Their arrived was greeted
with cheers.
After the band had played Chairman
Butler introduced Bishop O'Gorman. The
bishop. a tall man of athletic build, came
slowly forward. holding a roll of paper in
his hand. From 1t he read his invocation,
which was short, well expressed and APP
propriate; Secretary Edgerton read the
call for the convention. Then there was
more music by the band. The delegates
went wild over THE Red, White and Blue.
Yankee Doodle" Dixie" and 1.-THE Star
spangled Banner" When the band had
tired working up enthusiasm the Mime
haha Gu sang a song composed for the
occasion.
Amid applause Senator Butler then in
troduced Governor Lee, of South Dakota,
who. on behalf of his State. welcomed the
convention to South Dakota. His allusion
TO w. j. Bryan, the first time his name had
been pronounced, brought the delegates to
their feet In a hurricane of cheers and
waving of flags, some enthusiastic dele
gates climbing on their chairs to voice their
approval.
Senator Butler responded for the conven-
ton. When he touched on the meeting
of the middle-of-the-road Populists in Gin
cinnati a voice came from the body of
delegates: How about Mark Hanna?"
Il am afraid he is there also" replied the
chairman, evoking laughter and cheers.
AT the conclusion of his address Chair
man Butler introduced the temporary
chairman of the convention. p. M. Ring
dale. or Minnesota. Mr.. Ringdale received
a vociferous welcome. the Minnesotans es-
pecially greeting him with spasmodic blasts
of asthmatic tin horns.
As Chairman Ringdale ceased his speech
there were heard cries of "Pettigrew. Pet
tigrew." but the senator. who sat Upon the
platform, did not respond
The roll was then called for members of
committees. A delegate from Iowa moved
that General Tarsney. of Missouri. be put
on the committee on resolutions as repre-
senting the Philippine islands. since he had
lately been in that part of the world in
v~estigating conditions. The motion evoked
a storm of disapproval. and IL was declared
to he out of order.
After the roll lar been called the tenn
porary chairman suggested that the con-
vention adjourn to allow the committees
time TO formulate their reports. The sug-
gestion was adopted. and at $50 the con-
vention adjourned until $50 tonight.
The evening session was devoted entirely
70 singing and music by the Fifty-first Iowa
Regiment Band. wien Temporary Chair
man Ringdale called the convention TO or
committees on credentials. resolutions and
permanent organization were not ready to
| rsport. Cries for "Pettigrew,' Jerry
Simpson and Cyclone Davis" Speech"
Speech at once went up. but none of
those gentlemen appeared. Senator Petit
wishes to be excused" announced Chair
man Ringdale. land Mr.. Davis will speak
here tomorrow night"
Chairman Ringdale then introduced the
Rev Mr.. Hatch, of Iowa, who, he said.
has some songs of his own production. .
which were received with wild cheers. Fol-
lowing the singing the Fifty-first Iowa
Regiment Band played a medley OF operate
and other airs.
The convention then adjourned until q
o'clock Tomorrow morning. The doors
were opened and all outside of the tent
were admitted to a concert given by the
band.