The St. Louis Republic., 1900-07-06

ana work Tor victory, whatever the decision
| But" ne added. II must. If would be
honest with you. make an appeal We have
| come To this convention representing the
| cons srvative State Of Maryland. a State that
until 1896 registered it's vote for every Dem
| ocratic candidate for President for over 4
newed APPLAUSE There are many men in
| Maryland who would like to come back
and follow the flag Of Democracy in this
campaign tappiaus-l, and while I need no
invitation. Will" the gentlemen who are
with me to stand by the decree Of this con-
vention need no invitation. for the sake OF
that We may on every side vote for the
leader whom YOU and have already chosen
Great appiause.D
You may say there is 10 difference be-
tween that which is asked and that
which Is conceded. but rccoliect that that
which Is asked for is i.d0rscd by such friends
Of William Jennings Bryan as John ".
Danic! uf Virginia ,spplause,; Carter II. Har-
rison of Illinois (App;auseb If these men
where are his friends In this Republic?
Renewed applauseJ
Now. my friends. will not prolorg this
speech. tCries OF Go on | did want an
opportunity to appeal 20 you. becauSe have
"a right to DO Ii. since We have learned OF
the action of the Committee on Resolu,ions
70 appeal 10 you in the names of such doubt
ful States as New York. New Jersey and
Indiana 'aprlause>. ard such rock-ribbed
plauss,. Louisiana. Florida. North Carolina
ard Texas. with her 2uo.0e) majority" (Ap-
pauSeJ
Morning Session.
As Mr.. Miles concluded Chairman Rich
arcs announced that he had been informed
the Platform Committee would be- ready 10
report at 3:31
Thereupon a motion was agreed to to ad-
J1urn until that hour and the vast audience
fled out of the building. amid enthusiastic;
shouts for the favorite leaders and the en-
hvening music of the orchestra
Although the time between the adjourn
,aeht sas 4, Oh the morning session and that set
Two hours; at no time were the galleries of
the great hall more than one-third emptied
Jhousands or persons sat out the adjourn
ment. being determined to miss no part of
low.
They had looked for lively action during
mittee on Resolutions in presenting its re-
port had compelled them to listen 10 a
succession OF political speeches. Of which
many thousands OF them never heard i
word. They looked for better things in the
afternoon. and were determined to miss no
feature of the big show.
An hour before the time for the meet
Ing OF the convention there was not a
seat to be had in any of the galleries.
Four O'Clock Session.
Such of the delegates as arrived early
in arguments that ranged all the way from
hilarious TO fierce. The word had gotten
abroad that there would he one report
and that 1t would be in favor of le to l.
There would be no fight on the floor. and
many OF the delegates were as disguised
others were cheerful and happy.
By 80. nearly alt OF the delegates were
ready for business and awaiting the ar
rival OF Chairman Richardson. who was a
trife slow in making his appearance. The
delegates seemed anxious to get to work
and complete the business OF the conven-
ticn, and when, at 3:.s. the chairman made
his appearance. there was q ripple OF ap-
plduse.
Many OF the delegates had come prepared
Cos .rr,fNr o.
of them carried small flags. and numerous
plumes of brisht-colOred pampas grass
were visible in various parts of the rioor.
Occasionally. a man who had purchased a
whistle to toot when the opportunity should
avail could not resist the temptation to
toot II little in advance OF the proper
nlCmelt and the squawking OF the little
Instruments could be heard in all parts Of
the hall.
had attended any session of the convention.
The satekeepers were for once rather lax
in DENYING admission to people, and there
were hundreds who had no tickets of admis-
sion who were allowed to enter the building.
They swarmed In upon the floor until IL
seemed impossible that there could be room
for one more. One man in the gallery
crawled out upon one of the steel trusses sx-
tending across the building and there. dang
the people on the first floor. no sat quietly
reading a newspaper.
Hill Again Checred.
AT 3:45 Senator Hill of New York. who had
sions, came through the delegates door by
himself. He was not recognized at first. and
had nearly reached his seat when the cry
of "Iiil," "Hitl'' broke forth. II was coupled
with considerable applause. but the demon
stration in honor Of the Senator when pres
ent lacked several degrees the warmth
shown yesterday afternoon and this MORN
ing while he was absent.
Al 4 O'Clock the convention was still wait
ing for the arrival of the Committee on Res
oiutions. and nothing was done. with the ex-
ception of occasional music by the band.
The crowd had been allowed full swing by
the doorkeepers and the aises were packed
to the danger point
From the speakers desk clear back to the
doorways the aisles were packed solid. No,
reached the danger point and the heat be-
came oppressive
Platform Reported.
II was not until O'Clock that Chairman |
Governor McMi;lin and Senator White. |
picked UP the gavel and brought the con-
Vention TO order.
The Platform Committee, headed by Sem
ator Jones' ID. j. Campau. Senator Tiliman
and Judge Van Wyck. had just pushed their |
way through the dense throng, and, pro-
anking the chairman.
The portly form of Senator Jones. silver
haired and serious, advanced to the front OF |
the stage. He held a roll of manuscript in |!
his hands But it was useless 10 talk |
against such a turnult. and he dropped back |
in his seat Till order was being restored. AT |
last the noise subsided and SIR. Jones, in
a clear voice. announced:
II am authorized by the Committee on l
Resolutions to present the platform agreed !
upon. and / will yield TO the Senator from \
South Carolina, MIR. Tillman. to read this |
document
sIr. Tillman now stepped to the front and \
was greeted with n cheer. Ee read the plat
form in a full round voice. easily heard \
throughout the hall. 1t is prilted in full |
lsewhere
As Senator Tiliman proceeded. each plank !
was greeted with applause. The Senator |
accompanied his reading with emphatic |
gestures. striding up and down the plat |
form. turning this way and that. after his |
manner in the Senate. There was howl OF |
approval as he clenched his fist and ferceiy |
aTraigned the course of the administration |
in Cuba |
But IL remained for his reading OF the |
declaration that Imperialism is the para 4
mount issue OF this campaign to evoke a |
storm of enthusiasm.
Patriotic Denomination.
The delegates sprang to their feet. stand |
ing on their chairs, waving hats. haadker-
chiefs, umbrellas and flags. while the gal /
leries took UP the chorus and carried II 4
along for many minutes Senator Hill could \
be seen marshaling the hosts % cheer. |
He held a fan high above his head and |
added his voice TO the vociferous shouting.
A second time Senator Tiliman read this |
declaration. and now even a greater DEM !
onstration than before carried the conven-
tion off its feet. Suddenly hundreds. then
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