The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-10
HILLS FIRST SPEECH
His second ofBryan's Nomination "ro-
duce< Wild Tumult-

IOUDSNNAILA yHS&1Su AVs DaNAe ~
Hill. Even as the state yielded the
convention took up the cry which had
been on its tongue for two days Flags
waved and the delegates rose and
cheered with the audience. The men
in New York wearing the TamnIany
badges were the only delegates who
kept their seats. Ex-senator Hill forced
his way to the platform and waved his
hand for silence. When the cheers and
cries OF Hill Hill" had concluded
and the vast audience was seated. ne
began 10 speak slowly. but clearly. and
the attention given him was remark
able. The vast hall was almost per
fectly silent. His laudatio Of Bryan
was received with applause and cheers.
but when he said Bryan Will receive
the support OF an united party" the
crowd went Wild and the band had To
play America" to still the tumult.
His integrity has never been ques-
toned asserted Mr.. Hill. and the au-
dience yelled that's So" His sxplana-
ton OF his position on the platform
and his acquiescence with the will OF
the majority called for heartier ap-
plause than had been evident before
n the good offices OF the band were
again necessary 10 get attention for
him.
This nomination will meet the APP
pEosdi VI ne tdsls he Sa4u. anu en-
Unused his auditors. In closing he
said: New York expects to join with
you with her ~thirty-six electoral
votes" Then as he stepped down from
the platform the convention became a
bedlam again. Hill for vice president"
was one Of the cries raised and dele
gates all over the hal were on their
feet. except the five rows OF Tammany
men. Ex-senator Edward Murphy. as
Hill passed his seat, grabbed his hand
and shook il heartily. Then Mr.. Shea,
Of Brooklyn. did the same and others
in the row. but Mr.. Croker sat i'm
mobile and Hill passed him withou
salutation. The applause for Senator
Hill continued for some minutes.
When order was restored the secre-
tary Of the convention proceeded with
the call of states. remnant Lomax. Of
Alabama, briefly seconded the nominal
ton Of Mr.. Bryan. During his speech
the vast audience grew restless. So
much confusion existed that IL was ex-
tremely difficult to hear the speakers
words.
w. B. Moore, of North Carolina. fol-
lowed Mr.. LomaX with a brief eulogy
of Bryan. During his speech hundreds
of people left the hall. the lateness Of
the hour and their inability to hear
being the motive.
A SPEECH FROM DANIEL.
p III the lHlUSl 81 the CONFUSION al the
conclusion of Mr.. Moore's address a
Georgia delegate arose and on behalf
of the south requested that the peer
less leader and orator from Virginia.
John w. Daniel, be called upon 10 adj
| dress the conventions"
Senator Daniel was escorted to the
platform and as he appeared at the
front of the chairman's desk attired
in a conventional black ~broadcloth
o and trousers and his usual white
tie facing the great audience. he look
ed the statesman and orator that he is.
He was accorded an enthusiastic re-
ception. His speech was a brilliant and
an eloquent euiogy Of Mr.. Bryan. When
he said: Il second the nomination OF
one who would rather be right han be
president a perfect storm OF cheers
swept over the audience.
~Seconding speeches were also made
by several others. including Mrs.
Cohen. of Utah. Mrs. Cohen's speech
concluded the nominating speeches and
the secretary began to call the roll of
states on he ballot for the presiden-
tial nomination.
THE B~ALLOTING.
AS the roll call proceeded the shouts
Of approval Of the unanimity continued
to increase. All of the large states
were cheered heartily as one after an
other they cast votes for Bryan. Geor-
Sld, INDIANA, ILLINOIS,, hentuck, Mas
sachusetts were cheered cordially. but
when Missouri and a minute later Ne
braska were called the convention fair
ly palpitated with enthusiasm. So it
was, too, when the state OF New York
was called, the convention rising TO its
feet and cheering.
The list of states and territories was
completed with the calling OF the terri
tory Of Hawaii.
The announcement by Chairman
Richardson hat Mr.. Bryan had been
nominated for president of the United
States unanimously was received with
great applause, but IL did not compare
with the previous demonstrations dur
ing the day.
The huge flag suspended from the
roof which had played its part earlier
in the session was again lowered. the
band played and the people cheered.
Standing on their seats. some of the
delegates waved flags or standards.
but the enthusiasm did not run at
high tide.
AS the people already were leaving
the hall. Chairman Richardson an
bounced at 1888 o'clock p. IN. that the
convention was adjourned until 1890
O'Clock tomorrow morning.