Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-15

The wholesale system of disfranchise-
ment by coercion and intimidation in
some states is condemned as unrepub-
ilcan and undemocratic. To remedy
this defect it is declared to be the duty
OF several state legislatures to take
such action as will secure full, free
and fair ballot and an honest count.
The platform as it was read brought
out much enthusiasm, the plank ex-
tending sympathy to the South Afri-
|can republics eliciting the greatest out
burst.
On motion by Jerry Simpson for its
adoption standing vote was called,
and amid great cheering every delegate
IN the tent arose, not vote being
against it.
Bryan Nominated.
After Senator Butler, of South Car
DINA; w. j. Thomas, of Colorado, and
other speakers, had given assurances
OF their preference for Bryan, Senator
Allen, of Nebraska, moved that the
rules be suspended and that civilian
Jennings Bryan be nominated by ac-
clamation for president of the United
States"
AS one man, the convention arose.
hats, canes, umbrellas and flags We're
waved in the air amid deafening
cheers, the uproar being increased BY
the band playing "Old Hundred.''
Three cheers for Bryan were given
with a will. The convention then
quoted down.
Convention In Uproar.
II announce the nomination by
unanimous vote of William j. Bryan
Tor president of the United States.''
said Chairman Patterson, as soon as
he could be heard. "The next thing
on the program said he, sis accord
ing to the rules adopted, to take action
regarding the nomination of vice pres
ident.
Instantly there was confusion and
loud cries of "Pettigrew," but the
chair recognized E. Gerry Brown, of
Massachusetts, who moved that the
convention proceed to nominate a
candidate for vice president by bal
lot.
Senator Allen spoke against the
proposition to nominate. Howard S.
Taylor, of Illinois, made an impassion-
ed appeal in favor of immediate nom
nation, and urged that Charles A.
Iowne be that nominee. Amid great
confusion the point. OF order was made
that the time of the afternoon session
had expired. A motion to suspend the
rules was lost on standing vote, and
the chairman announced adjournment
until p. IN.
The Evening Session.
| When the evening session was opened
| Washburn, of Massachusetts, spoke at
some length in favor of his plan of
| submitting list of five men for vice
president. General Weaver told the
delegates they would make grave
mistake by nominating vice presi-
dent without consulting the democrat
ic party. Z. Gerry Brown, of Massa-
chusetts, made an appeal for har-
mony.
| The chairman announced that there
was package of letters for the South
Dakota delegation. Former Congress-
man John r. Kelly, of South Dakota
who had been clamoring for recogni-
ton all day, at once advanced, and,
with voice shaking with anger, said
"The South Dakota delegation is glad
to receive this recognition from
the chair, for it's the only
recognition it has received from you.
You are miserable bunco-steerer.''
Kelly shouted: s'You came into this
convention with professions of good
faith. You are not fit to preside over
a populist convention, you never will
again
In an instant there was an uproar
and cries of PUT him OUT were
heard. 8ss
Finally the excited delegates were
somewhat quieted.
1.-THE chair desires to make an ex-
lplanation, said Chairman Patterson.
Il have honestly endeavored to let
the convention hear from both sides in
Isuccession." 6
Calls Chairman Liar.
II deny that as falsehood,' broke
in Kelly again, and the convention be
came perfect pandemonium. Several
lexcited delegates stripped of their coats
ready for business, while one gray
bearded but brawny delegate, ran to
ward Kelly. He was stopped, however.
After a long discussion on parlia-
mentary position, various motions
amendments and substitutes, the
Ichairman held the original question
was an amendment offered by Jerry
Simpson, which provided that the ma
! pioudl 3SCllullUlSe SuOulu go 10 Kansas
Cit for a conference with the free
Isilver republicans and democrats re-
garding the VICE presidency.
Vice Presidential Candidates.
Amid, much confusion the vote re
suited 262 votes for to 492 against. The
roll was then called on the resolution
providing for the selection of five
names to be presented to the demo
cratic convention, and it was defeated
I-270 to 526.
Senator Allen then took the chair,
Chairman Patterson's voice having Civ
en- out.
On the call of states for the an,
nouncement of names, Illinois was the
first to respond, Tornado Jones
terminating DR.. Howard E. Taylor. A
~. Westfall, of Iowa, put in nominal
ton j. FL. Davis, the cyclone of Tex
as. Jerry Simpson nominated Ma
tional Committeeman John w. Breid.
enthal; Gorge f. Washburn, of Massa.
chusetts, nominated E. Gerry Brown
Minnesota was called amid much ap-
iplause and j. w. Bowler nominated
Charles F. Towne, in an eloquent
speech. T, T.. Hogan. of Montana