Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-11
the motion to rise and remain stand

waved in the air
Amid Deafening Cheers,
the uproar being increased by the
band playing "Old Hundred" Some
enthusiastic delegate tore loose large
picture of Mr. Bryan hanging in front
of the speakers desk, and hoisted it
to the table, where, cheering for Bry-
an, he held it while the convention
applauded frantically.
Il propose three cheers for w. j.
Brayen,' cried George F. Washburn.
of Massachusetts,. They were given
with a will and the convention then
quoted down.
Il announce the nomination, by a
unanimous vote. of William Jennings
Bryan for President of the United
States" said Chairman Patterson, as
soon as he could be heard.
Another cheer greeted this announces
ment, and then the delegates settled
in their seats for the fight over the
question of Vice Presidential nomina-
tion
"The next thing on the programme,
said Chairman Patterson. lis, accord
ing to the rules adopted, to take action
regarding the nomination of a Vice
President"
Instantly there was confusion. The
one point upon which the convention
could expect a fight was before it. The
balance of the afternoon was taken up
by wrangle over the question of bal
loting at once for a vice presidential
candidate or submitting the names of
five men to the Democratic national
convention to select from. Senator
Butler was a vigorous advocate for
nominating at once. He was support
ed by Howard S. Taylor, of Illinois,
who made an impassioned appeal in
favor of immediate nomination of
Charles A. Towne. Gen. Weaver, Jerry
Simpson and others were equally in
sistent for delay and then amidst great
confusion Chairman Patterson, accord
ing to rules, announced that the after
noon session was ended and adjourn
ment was taken until o'clock.
At $40 Chairman Patterson called
the convention to order and after a Sc
lection by the band, he recognized Mr.
Washburn, of Massachusetts, who had
the floor when the afternoon session
adjourned
Mr.. Washburn spoke at some length
In EaVOr OF HIS P1an
of submitting a list of five men for vice
president.
He yielded the floor to Gen Weaver,
who told the convention that it was
willing to be an ally of the Democratic
party, but wished to do all the dictat-
ing to those allies instead of working
in concert with them. He told the
delegates repeatedly that they would
make grave mistake by nominating
vice president without consulting
with the Democratic party. / tell you,
if you nominate any one here you will
never get him in Kansas City. / am
willing to meet you people who favor
a nomination half way-are you will
ing to meet me?
NO. mo-" came from the Towne
people.
ooh, you're not" replied Gen.
Weaver, then we will have to lick
you, that's all"
He closed with an appeal to the con-
vention to adopt the plan of,Mr Wash
burn.
Half a dozen delegates were on their
feet clamoring for recognition the in
slant Gen. Weaver concluded, but the
chair recognized E. Gerry Brown, of
Massachusetts.
Mr.. Brown deprecated the sharp tone
the debate was taking.
stop throwing bricks at each
other" said he. daughter and ap-
plause) If you have anything to
say. say it on principle, not on men. !"
Mr.. Brown then came out in strong
opposition TO the conference plan.
a. ~
harmony, no matter what the decision
f the convention might be.
Edward S. Greco, Of Michigan, was
then recognized. But just here an in
cident occurred that threw the con-
vention into an uproar and which, for
a few moments, threatened
To Result in n Free Fight.
Before Mr.. Grece speaks" said the
chairman, 1.-The chair wishes to an
nounce that there is a package of let
ters here for the South Dakota dele
CATION. 1t was found on chair and
was probably lost by some member of
the delegation"
Former Congressman John F. Kelly,
OF South Dakota, who had been clam
oring tor recognition all day, at once
advanced and with his voice shaking
with anger, said
THE South Dakota delegation is
glad to receive this recognition from
the chair, for it is the only recogni-
ton it has received from you. You
are a miserable bunco steerer," Mr..
Kelly shouted You came into this
convention with professions of goou
faith. You are not fit to preside over
a Populist convention and you never
will again"
In an insant there was an uproar
and cries of Put him out!" were
heard.
II rise to a point of oruer,' shouted
Mr.. Kelly. Il stand on my rights and
you can't bunco me out of them.
Then turning toward zoe wildly
shouting delegates, he yelled: Il defy
YOU, | defy you to put me out" Pale
with passion he again. turned toward
Chairman Patterson and pointing his
finger at him, cried:
you. sir. are trying to crafty a
petty spite originating in to-day's con-
ference"
Amid cries of put him out" shut
up." and shame on YOU" Mr.. Kelly
returned TO his delegation, every men,
Der of which was standing on his feet
During all the uproar Chairman Pat
terson, flushed and apparently nery-
Gus, kept pounding with his gayel in a
vain effort to restore order. Finally
the excited delegates quieted somewhat
for moment.