The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1900-07-05

! 3AoyOt muse MAue StrOn& appeal 70 the
convention to remember the great family
of German voters throughout the United
states These voters, he declared held
the balance OF power between the Demo
cratic and Republican parties
We believe that we can secure their CO.
operation, ne said with earnestness. "and
this convention ought to hold out to them
every inducement to stand by u.s."
the hight OF the approaching campaign
was to be made, he maintained. east Of
the Mississippi river and north of the Ohio.
and ne warned the convention that unless
the Democratic party could carry some of
those states victory would scarcely be DOS
sible. This statement was received with
cheers from not only the audience but from
the delegates.
STILL YELLING FOR HILL.
"Hill,'' HILL came the cry again as Mr.
Rose concluded. but the New Yorker was
net present and the bands broke out with
the Star Spangled Banner" The patri-
.otlc strains had no sooner subsided than
another Hill wave passed over the assem-
blase, even delegates going with the spsv-
tators, while some Of the New Yorkers
sought to Offset the demand by shouting
for Grady" Grady Again the band
came to the rescue and the hurrahs Tor
Hill gave way to Dixie At every pause.
however. the Hill shouters clamored for
their favorite.
Both Chairman Richardson and Sergeant
alarms Martin moved up and down the
front Of the platform, gesticulating wildly
and making pantOmime appeals for order.
When the Hill demonstration had calmed.
the chairman introduced ]. e. McCulloueh
OF Indianapolis for another speech on cur
rent public questions.
He said only few words when the audi
ence, perceivtng George Fred Williams on
the stand in whispered conference with the
chairman. called wildly for the young lead
er from the Old Bay state, while another
element continued to demand Hill.
When quiet was partially secured the
chair recognised Mr. Williams, who pre-
sented resolution reciting that "a conn
mittee of nine delegates be appointed by
the chair for the purpose Of comforting with
the Silver Republican and the Populist par
ties. now gathered In Kansas City. shouts
OF mo, no." followed the reading, but the
resolution was put to q vote, and amid much
confusion on the fcor was declared adopted
congressman James Williams, OF I'LL
nois, was then introduced by Chairman Rich
ardson. He opened his remarks BY an an
peal 70 all Democrats to stand together on
the platform. which he declared would be
broad enough to hold them all.
He spoke briefly ana was frequently ap-
plauded. As Mr.. Williams took his seat
Chairman Richardson announced, I'VE viii
now be addressed by Governor ]. W. Beck
ham, OF Kentucky" Instantly there was 1
roar Of applause and delegates and specta-
tors springing upon their chairs to get I
better view Of the young governor OF Ken
lucky, waved their hats and handkerchiefs
frantically.
The greeting was a fitting counterpart to
the reception given to Governor Taylor Of
Kentucky in Philadelphia. When Governor
Beckham reached the stand where all could
zee him, he was given q reception a. en-
thusiastic AZ any extended by the delegates
To anv an0okaF who had thua far addroaaod
the convention.
The galleries did not respond with the
same heartiness. The young governor OF
Kentucky ts man Of i've feet nine or ten
inches, slender and clean shaven. He was
dressed In modest sack suit OF dark serge
and spoke slowly and with deliberation, ev-
identity weighing his words carefully, his
frst assertion that In his opinion the en-
thusiastic reception extended to him was due
not to him personally, but to the outraged
Democracy Of his state. called forth an
other roar Of applause. which was equalled
& moment later, when he promised that
kentucky would be carried safely for the
democratic ticket. His remark that Of late
there had been considerable exodus OF GRIM
inals from his state evoked laughter and ap-
plause and few cries Of Taylor
I'VE have had such o dose Of Republi-
can rule" said the speaker, that Ken
tucky II prepared to accApr any platform
No matter what the platform may be. Ken
tucky Will stand upon It, and win through
With its principles" He turned to leave
the stand and was met with loud cries Of
go on" but the young governor only
bowed and left the platform.
After the cheers with which Gov. Beck
hams speech was rsceived had subsided, one
fnnoful cd song, Nv Old Kentucky Home.''
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