The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-05
Permanent Organization Is Effected at the
Evening Session Ringing Speeches
by Thomas and Richardson.
Reoeated Cheering Greets Hill at Every Tmn-Mention of
Bryan's Name Causes Wild Outburst of Enthusiasm
former Governor Atged Speaks.


came moving currents, men and women
hurrying to the points Of vantage. Grad
uaily the huge circle took on motion. am
nation. color. and the hum of many voices
echoed through the hall.
An unusual number of ladies was in the
assemblage. Their bright summer dresses
and picture hats WED with the splendor or
the decorations.
1t was evidently a free-and-easy gather
vested themselves Of their coats a:Id sat in
shirt sleeves, hopping :heir shining faces
and welding palm-leaf fans.
Delegates Come In.
The State delegations We're slow In put
ung IN an appearance. and at IL o'clock
the North Dakota contingent was the only
one within the area reserved for DELEGATES.
From that time on. however. they began
coming stnGiy and in pairs. and occasional
ly in full delegations.
But there was little opportunity for her.
aiding their arrival as they were emptied
through tunnels into the delegates area,
giving the crowd little chance 10 recognize
ever. were not among the early arrivals.
and the spectators looked in vain for the
conspicuous figures of the party.
Shortly after II o'clock the Third Missouri
Regiment Band of Kansas City, forty-tive
pieces. broke out with a Lively and inspir-
ing air. which brought cheer from the
crowd.
First Real Demonstration.
But 1t remained for the strains of Dixie
to call forth the first real demonstration
OF the convention hosts cheer after cheer
ringing through the building as the we'll
known strains came to a close.
Among the early arrivals who appeared
on the platform were Seuator-elect Joe
Blackburn, Governor Beckham and former
Governor McCreary. all of Kentucky. They
were given a cordial reception. They re-
manned on the platform only few minutes
before taking their seats among the dele
At 1:Io the band threw inspiration and
patriotic fervor into the assembled hosts
by playing the Star Spansled Banner"
A. the strains Of the patriotic air rang
through the great hall. hundreds of the
throughout the rendition. Even the national
banners, which everywhere were arranged
in gorgeous fes;9ons over the steel frame
" in response TO the music
James Hamilton Lewis from Washington.
1auitiessiy attired, entered the nan ana was
When the Hawaiian delegation entered the
building at 1l:3o. headed by Prince David.
a member OF the royal family of the Ha-
waiian Islands, the members were greeted
with applause.
Convention Opened.
At exactly 12:02. Chairman Jones ascended
As the wave of applause subsided, Chair
man Jones raped vigorously and repeated
ly. stilling the tumult. and then abovs the
din his voice could be heard announcing:
The convention viii come 10 order. The
sergeant-at,arms will see that the aisles
are cleared"
Sergeant-at-Arms Martin advanced TO The
front and urged the crowds ,nassed 5ef1re
the platform TO take seats. Great disorder
Shifting noisy crowd of sutordinate of,icials
and intruders. and II took some time to
secure quiet.
the reading Of the formal call by Secretary
( "The NationaI Democratic Committee.
the tsSenty-second day Of February, goo.
has appointed wednesday. the fourth Gay
of July. es the time. and chosen the city
of Kansas City. Mo-, as the place. for hold
ing the National Democratic Convention.
Each State IS entitled to representation
therein equal 70 double the .l number q It's
gress of the United States; and each Ter
ritory. Alaska. Indian Territory and the
District Of Columbia. shall have six Gele,
gates. All Democratic, cOnservative-reform
citizens of the United States, irrespective
of past political associations and differ
ences. who can unite with US IN the eiio hort
eminent, and who favor the Republic and
oppose the Empire, are cordially invited 10
join US in sending delegates to the eonven-
ton"
Chairman Jones then announced prayer
by the Reverend s. NJ. Neei
Doctor Neers Prayer.
The Reverend Doctor S. NJ. Neel. pastor
of Central Presbyterian Church, Kansas
City. Offered prayer as follows:
Almighty God, God OF our Fathers, we
acknowledge thee to be our God. Our ma
ton was founded in faith and hope in thee:
Thy providence has protected and guided
US In the past Try goodness Ines has mace US
and acknowledge no other. We are de-
pendent upon thee: We look to thee: our
and guide us into All truth. May We never.
as a nation, forget God
Commend thy blessing upon the dele
gates Of this convention. May they be men
who fear God and work righteousness and
be accepted of him. Inspire them with an
exalted patriotism and broad statesmanship.
Thou art moving among the nations of the
earth.
future policy as a nation. Illuminate us by
thy Spirit. that We may have the power OF
vision to discern between right and wrong.
AS thou hast guided US in the past, be
pleased. we humbly ask. to pilot us over the
breakers now.
thee only to have our views ratified. May
We come in all sincerity and humility 10
inquire what the Lord our God would have
us do Override our prejudices and render
clear our judgments Save US from the re-
proaoh that any power among us is al
the voice of all the people. Mercifuliy pro-
tect us May the principles OF the golden
rule prevail May truth. justice, equality
Lord God. make bare thy arm. Be thou
our God. Grant that what Is done here may
meet thy approval Thy kingdom come, thy
ask In the name Of Jesus christ our Lord
and Savior. Amen"
Welcomed by Mayor Reed.
Gentlemen will please be in order" said
Chairman Jones, as the hum and hustle
again broke loose after the prayer I'VE
must have quiet on the floor Gentlemen of
the convention, have the honor TO present
to you the Democratic Mayor of Kansas
City, James A. Reed"
A shout of applause went up as the slender
form of Mr.. Reed came to the front OF the
platform. He spoke deliberately and with
clear. resonant voice that easily penetrat-
ed TO every corner of the hail.
The first burst of applause that greeted
the Mayors speech of welcome came when
he spoke Of the universally OF Democratic
doctrine, which had penetrated, he said
wherever liberty was known and loved. He
dwelt at some length on tine progress of the
principles Of the Democratic party which
originated. he said. with the iiberty-loying
people of France and England and came to
this continent for its larger growth, to ulti-
mate development His allusion to the
early leaders of the Democrats party JET
ferson and Jackson. evoked outbursts of
cheers. He declared that jefferson believed
In expansion only as II made homes for
American men upon their own continent
by the Democratic party in the cause of.hu-
man rights, Mr.. Reed grew inIpassioned in
his eulogy of the good work done by Il
through all the years of its existence.
A yell of applause greeted his announce
ment that the convention was gathered up
on Democratic soil and as tke guests of a
Democratic constituency that had always
been in the forefront of the political fights
OF the country.
When he declared that in the name Of
that Democracy he bid the visiting delega-
tons welcome. and prophesied certain vic
tory at the polls in November, he was in
when he concluded was loud and long
Ovation for Hill.
Senator Hill entered just at-this moment,
and the applause turned to him.
''Hiil of New York" "Hiil,' "Hiu." they
shouted. But it was noticed that the New