The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-05-11

throttle the oppressOrs OIL tne people,
Follows "Cyclone' Davis.
Senator Marion Butler, of North Car
ollna, was greeted with applause as he
came forward.
Briefly. but eloquently, he seconded
Bryan's nomination.
II for one" said he. twill put into
this fight all that is in my power. I
know every Populist in the United
States will do the same in any capacity
he may be told to act and appeal to
you to make his election certain next
November"
Senator Allen, of Nebraska, then step
ped forward.
MIR. Chairman, said he amid perfect
silence. 'T move that the rules of this
convention be suspended and that Wh-
liam Jennings Bryan be nominated by
acclamatlon for President Of the United
States"
Amid the din that followed, Senator
Aliens motion and its secondlng, the
speakers voice was family heard call
ing on those delegates who favored the
motion to rise and remain standing.
AS one man, the convention arose.
Band Played "old Hundred"
Hats. umbrellas, fiags, and canes were
waved in the air amid deafening cheers,
the uproar being Increased by the band
playing "old Hundred" Some enthu-
slastic delegate tore loose a large pic
ture of Mr.. Bryan hanging in front Of
the speakers desk, and hoIsted 1t to the
table, where. cheering for Bryan, he
held 1t while the convention applauded
frantically.
"1 propose three cheers for W. ]. Bry-
an" cried George F. washburn, Of
Massachusetts,. They were given with a
will and the convention then quieted
down.
"I announce the nomination, by un-
anlmous vote, of William Jennings Bry-
an for President Of the United States"
said Chairman Patterson. as soon as he
could be heard.
Another cheer greeted this announces
ment, and then the delegates settled in
their seats for the fight over the ques-
tion OF vice presidential nomination.
Then the Scrap Began In Earnest.
.'The next thing on the programme.
said Chairman Patterson, lis. according
to the rules adopted, to take action re.
gardIng the nomination Of a vice presi-
dent"
Instantly there was confusion. The
one point upon which the convention
could expect a fight was before it.
The balance of the afternoon WAS
taken up by a wrangle over the ques-
tion Of ballotlng at once for a vice pres
idential candidate or submitting the
names Of five men to the Democratic
national convention to select from.
After some warm speeches the con-
yention adjourned for the evening sss.
sion.
Al $40 o'clock Chairman Patterson
called the convention to order. and af-
ter a selection by the band, he recog-
nized Mr.. wasaDCrn, Of Massachusetts,
who had the floor when the afternoon
session adjourned.
Mr.. washburn spoke at some length
in favor Of his plan Of submitting list
Of five men for vice president.
Warns Them Against TOwne.
He yielded the floor to General wea-
yer. who told the convention that It was
willing to be an ally of the Democratic
party, but wished to do all the debating
to those allies instead OF working in
concert with them. He told the dele
gates repeatedly that they would make
a grave mistake by nominating a vice
president without consulting with the
Democratic party. tell you, II you
nominate any one here you Will never
get him IN Kansas City. I am willing
to meet you people who favor nomi'
nation half way-are you willing to
meet me2"
mo" mo-" came from the Towne
people. "oh, you're not" replied Gen.
Weaver, "then we win have to lick you'
that's all"
He closed Win Hu hpPSAA " eAAN ~"
yentIon to adopt the plan OfMF. Wash
burn.
Half a dozen delegates were on their
feet clamoring for recognition the In
gtnnt General Weaver concluded, but
the chair recognized E. Gerry Brown
Of Massachusetts.
"stop Throwing Bricks" Ho Said.
Mr.. Brown deprecated the sharp tone
the debate was taking.
"stop throwing bricks at one an
other" said he. daughter and ap'
plause). 'If you have anything to say
say 1t on principle, not on men,"
Mr.. Brown then came out In strong
Opposition TO the conference plan.
| Mr.. Brown closed with an appeal for
harmony, no matter what the decision
OF the convention might be.
Edward s. Grace. Of Michigan was
then recognized. But Just here an lnci.
dent occurred that threw tho convention
into an uprour and which. for few
moments, threatened to result In fra"
night.
before Mr.. Grece speaks" said the
chairman, "the chair wishes to an
nounce that there is package Of letters
here FOR the South Dakota delegation.
II was found on n chair and was proba-