The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-06
When Imperialism Was Announced
Paramount Issue.
LARGEST CROWD YET PRESENT
They Shouted Themselves Hoarse and
Tired Themselves Waving Flags
The Convention Adjourned
Till Ten O'Clock To-Day,
When q yice-President
VIII Be Chosen.

pandou1oniurn again reigned- But the de-
monstration was faint In comparison 10
that which had Just occurred when inper-
ialism was announced as the paramount
issue
There was intense scorn in the Senator's
voice as he read the platform arraignmenr
OF the Hay-Pa.uncef0te treaty, evoking
mingled laughter and applause. The
Boer plank brought another cheer and
the Senator received a round of applause
as he closed
BY ACCI1AaIATIoN
When the applause had subsided Chair
man Jones, of the Platform Committee
said he had been instructed to move that
the platform be adopted by the conven.
tion by accIamation- The motion was put
and amid roar of cheers the platform
was adopted without q word of dissent
The announcement OF Chairman Richard-
son of the adoption of the platform was
followed by a stunning shout which made
, the building ring from one end to tho
other.
When it was announced by Chairman
B., Richardson that the convention would be
addressed by Hon Webster Davis, former
Assistant Secretary of the Interior. the
crowd manifested its enthusiasm by
cheering for two minutes.
In dramatic style and with all the force
ana magnetism of a fine orator. Mr. Davis
began his address Hs denounced as a
malicious lie " TIE statement that he
had been forced to leave his office in the
present National Administration He
pictured in brilliant and flaming sem
tances the "crueIttes and aggression
practiced by Great Britain unou the Beers
OF South Africa. He expressed his In
tense satisfaction that the Democratic
party had incorporated in the platform
plank 50 cordially and enthusiastically
endorsing the cause of the Beers. when
pf ty
His. account with the Republican party
he regarded as fully balanced he owed
il no further obligations
These sentiments met with much ap-
ptauSe. In conclusion. IN announcing ms
intention OF supporting tre Democratic par
tv ard it's ticket, Mr. Davis said with great
emphasis: II stand upon this platform. and
/ shall support ". J. Breunings. 1t was
| curious and laughahle confusion OF the
syIlabes OF Bryan's name. but the crowd
} knew what he meant and ehseTed,
NOMINATIONS IN ORDER
Serceant-at-Arrns Martin rose 70 his feet
and waved desperately for silence The
! next business before the convention is the
| nomination Of candidate for the Pres.-
! dency of the United States. The secretary
viii cali the roll of States,
F. Before doing 50 the secretary read the
! names of the members OF the committee
| appo;nted by the chair to confer with the
I curdance with the resolutions introduced
by George Fred. Williams, Of Massachu-
sets at the morning session They are:
George Fred Williams Of Massachusetts
J. c. Berry of Arkansas; W. Il, Thomp-
son, Of Nebraska; Charles Thomas. OF
Colorado: J. S. Rose. Of Wisconsin: Thos
{ s Martin. OF Virginia: j. c. Mcclure oil
! California; E. r, TIfImau, Of South Caro-
/ lima; Carter Harrison. of Illinois.
! Alabama the secretary ttEen shouted,
commencing The call OF the roll,
THE State OF Alabama said the caa5r.
man OF delegation OF that Stats. Yields q
70 Nebraska The privilege OF naming the
next President Of the United Safes.
w D Oldham, of Nebraska. who was tG
! present the name Of Mr.. Bryan 70 the Ccn'
ventton came forward, and in q few grace
full words, expressed his appreciation af the
! favor extended by Alabama in surren.lerIns
It's time to the State Of Mr.. Bryan.
+ Mr.. Oldham closed his speech OF MONS
! nation with these words:
with the issues now clearly drawn. nc
! doubt remains as to the mans o. our cau-
+. didate. On that question We are q re.
/ united Denocracy
/ Already worthy allies, differing from u:
+ rather in name than faith. Eaye sloutet
=. for our gallant leader again ard every
I State and Territory mas instructed ttS dele
/ gates To this convention 20 vote tGr hin
here. So 1t only remains fo- Nebraska ts
pronounce the name that has he5n thliH.
/ dereC forth from the foot OF Bunker Hfli
! ana echoed back from S.sr.a.s sunset
f: slope and that rererberates among the
/ pine-cIad. snow-c:lppsd mills o. the North,
!, and rises up from the siumber:ns flower
/ scented savannahs of the South; and thas
| name. IS the name OF William Jennings