Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-06

ciples" met with n cheer. and when.
minute later. he said:
Gentlemen, get onto the platform.
whatever 1t may be-" yell went up
chiefly from the silver delegations.
Talk this way q little" shouted
Georgia delegate. ~ can't talk every
way" replied the speaker. Then talk
this way little,f shouted the Geor-
gian.
DEWEY'S NAME CAUSES ONLY a
RIPPLE.
The first mention OF Dewey's name
since the opening or the convention
was made by Mr. Dockery. while dis
GUESSING the Philippine question. but
the name of the famous admira, was
received with a ripple OF applause. He
closed his remarks with the assurances
OF Democratic success and the celebra
ton OF the centennial of Jeffersons
nomination next November.
AT the conclusion of the speech of
Mr.. Dockery. Mayor ID. S. Rose. OF
Milwaukee. was called to the platform
to address the convention. He made
n fine impression instantly. Attired
In n black snck suit and standing
easily and speaking fluently he soon
stirred the audience. His voice was
clear and ringing, and penetrated to
the uttermost parts OF the hall. Speak
Ing of Wisconsin he said that although
II had given Il majority against Mr.
Bryan in 1896 1t could be brought this
year into the Democratic column by
proper platform and n suitable run
ming mate for Mr.. Bryan. He said the
Democracy OF the United States was
in the saddle to fight for the principles
enunciatcd by Thomas Jefferson, who
In the present day was personifed by
William j. Bryan.
ROSE SPEAKS FOR GERMAN VOT-
ERS.
10
the convention to remember the great
army of German voters throughout the
United States. Those voters, he de-
clared, held the balance of power be-
in-aeS-the Ai'sla
can parties. 1--WE believe that we can
secure their cooperation" he said
with earnestness. and this conven-
ton ought to hold out to them every
Involvement to stand by u.s.
The fight of the approaching cam
paign was to be made, he maintained.
east of the Mississippi river and north
of the Ohio, and he warned the con-
vention that unless the Democratic
party could carry some of these States
victory could scarcely be possible. This
statement was received with chetI.s
not only from the audience, but from
the delegates.
AGAIN THE CRY FOR HILL.
Hill. HILL" came the cry as Mr..
L
was not present. and the bands broke
out with the Star Spangled Banner"
The patriotic strains had no sooner
subsidized than another Hill was passed
over In the assemblagc
Both Chairman Richardson and Ser
geant-at- Arms Martin moved up and
down the front of the platform ees-
ticulating wildly and making panto-
mime appeals for order. When the
hili demonstration had calmned the
chairman introduced j. T.. Mccullough
OF Indianapolis. for another speech on
current public questions.
lie said only a few words. and then
percefNlng George Fred Williams on
the stand in whispered conference with
the chairman, the audience called Wild
~ Tor the leader from the Old Ray
state. while another element continued
the demand for Hill
When quiet was secured the Chair
recognized MIR. Williams, who submit
ted resolution reciting:
CONFERENCE WITH OTHER TWO
PARTIES.
That a committee OF nine delegates
| be appointed by the Chair for the pur-
pose of comforting with the Silver Re
publicans and Populist parties now
| gathered in Kansas City"
Shouts OF no" no" followed, but
the resolution was put TO vote, and
amid much confusion on the floor was
| declared adopted.
| Congressman James Williams, of ILL
| !nols, was then introduced by Chair
man Richardson. He opened his re-
marks by an appeal to all Democrats
10 stand together on one platform
| which he declared would Sa broad
enough to hold them all. He spoke
briefly and was frequently appleuded
GOVERNOR BECKHAM SPEAKS.
As Mr.. Williams took his seat. Chair
| man richardson announced, I'VE will
now be addressed by Governor j. w.
Beckham, OF kentucky"