Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-07-05
r0-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
The Democratic Convention.

The Democratic Convention.
Kansas City, July 5.-The delegates
we're slow in arriving at Convention
Hall this morning. Permanent Chair
man Richardson entered the hall at
1884 Just as he appeared, with other
members of the Tennessee delegations
under the arch leading into the hall,
the band struck up "Dixie," at which
an ear piercing yell of applause was
sent up by the crowd. AS the dele
gates came in, the band played patti
otto airs and the crowd applauded each
each one vigorously.
At 11:03 o'clock Chairman Richard.
son raped for order.
Prayer was offered by Bishop Glen"
non, of The Kansas City diocese of the
Roman Catholic Church. The bishops
prayer was short and at it's conclusion
the noise and confusion broke out
sfresh and caused Mr.. Richardson to
make an appeal for order.
Gov. Hogg, OF Texas, was then iD-
vited to address the convention. Gov
ernor Hogg said he was anxious
to see the report of the platform COM
mittee-ro see whether the demo-
Gratis were to huke or to 6eh'.
"Are we to dodge the issues OF 1896 ?"
he asked. cloud cries Of no, no, aud
cheers.)
Governor Hogg said he wanted this
convention to stand up against English
domination; be trusted the democratic
party would be party of principles
rather than of makeshfts. I'VE want
declaration against Imperialism In our
platform; against iDjunctions; and to
the effect that the flag of our govern
ment shall never be desecrated In any
way" he said.
Gov. Hogg said there should be q
specific declaration for the Unlimited
free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. He
then denounced what he called the
British gold standard" LET us also
have a declaration in favor of tariff
for revenue only" he said.
Mr.. Dockery, democratic nominee
for governor OF Missouri, was next in
troduced. He severely denounced the
expansion policy of the Mckinley sd
ministration. He said 1t was imperial
ism in its worst form. He was opposed
to the gold standard and to the protec.
tive tariff because it was the mother of
of all trusts.
Mayor Rose, of Milwaukee, was then
introduced. A reference to Bryan pro-
vokcd cheers. keep your eye on Wis
consin this year," he concluded. 1.-The
democrats in the State are carrying meat
axes for the republicans in 1900 and
with Bryan they will remain in the sad
die aud fight for the man who is JET
ferson personifed."
Mayor Rose was loudly applauded
as he concluded. As he sat down, the
pent up desire Of the crowd to hear
from Hill broke out and loud calls for
Hill went up from all parts OF the hall.
IL was 30 persistent that the band was
ordered to play it down. AS soon as
quiet could be restored, John +. Nc
Uullough, of Indiana, took the plat
form. Mccullough said that the gains
this year must come from the great
States and be assured the convention
that In Indiana the democrats were
alive and awake to the iniqulties OF i'm
perialism. (Cheers.) If a platform
should be adopted on which all could
stand, he promised that Indiana's cleo
toral vote would be cast for Bryan and
he Vice Presidential candidate that
would be nominated today.
George Fred Williams, of Massachu-
selts, was recognized to offer resolu-
ton that committee be appointed to
confer with the silver republican and
populist parties now gathered In kan
sas City. There were some cries OF no
no." but the motion was adopted.
Congressman J. r. Williams, of Hi
nols, then addressed the convention.
He said the democracy from one end Of
the land 10 the other could unite on the
declaration of independence. They
could unite in opposing imperialism
and McKinleyism (cheers). They could
be united on William J. Bryan, the
greatest leader of modern times.
Gov. Beckham of Kentucky then
spoke and was given an ovation. He
said that he would only speak word
10 DeHhll VI JIG outihkcu nuu cinhuoiou
democracy OF Kentucky. II there was
a st ain upon Kentucky's escutcheon, it
had been placed there by those who
have not and never will vote the demo-
ocratic ticket. In the November cleo
ton Kentucky would be found safely
10 the democratic column.
Elk Representative Miles, of Mary.
land, said he did not agree with every
dogma 10 the 1896 platform, but he 10y
ally supported Bryan then aud will
support him again, because Bryan is
the friend of the masses. He appealed |
TO the delegates in the name OF such
doubtful States as New Jersey, New |
York and Indiana to act so that they |
could stand with such rock ribbed Gil |
braltars OF democracy as Virginia,
Louisian and Texas.
Chairman Richardson then an
bounced that the platform committee
v ould be ready to report at $3.50 this |
afternoon aud the convention al 1915 |
look recess until that hour.
A Specific Silver Plank Inserted.