The age-herald., 1900-07-07
JAPAN WILL HAVE A
 FREE HAND IN CHINA
In Applying Her Military Force to QueI Disturbance.
 Russia Gives Her Consent.

us wait: let us wait until we hear from Mir. Towne"
 Senator Teller, I would as soon vote for a black snake as for Stevenson" inter- rupted a Nebraska delegate. Cheers and hisses greeted this remark.
 Don't, gentlemen pleaded Senator Tel Ter. Be moderate"
 With his voice betraying deep emotion, Senator Teller said "I am going to sup port MT. Bryan and the ticket in every way I can; not for MT. Bryan, but for the country which l so love-
 And then MT. Teller, with tears stream ing from his eyes, took his seat.
 w. T. Foster gained the floor and insist ed on the chair putting the question. Dur ing the confusion that resulted Charles A. Towne entered the hall and in an instant the hall was a pandemonium. Cheer after cheer went up and flags and handkerehiefs were waved by the excited delegates. Towne was immediately surrounded by those on the stage.
 MT. Towne, we want to nominate you," said an Indiana delegate.
 T don't want you to do it." said MT. Towne. q understand what my duty in this matter is."
 We must insist upon it." put in another delegate. You have no right to refuse. You will break us to pieces"
 Towne Was Determined
 MT Towne, pale-faced, but determined shook his head emphaticaly. 'The silver Republicans have made a good fight" said Towne. '"They have been defeated" he said. Tt is your duty to support the ticket nominated by the National Democratic Convention" He insisted that there was an issue in the coming election which towers above men, and implored the con- vention to look upon 1t as he did. He begged them to remember that Bryan was still at the head. .'The platform of the Democratic party was almost identical, at least in principle, with the platform of the Silver Republican party"
 While MT. Towne was speaking several attempts were made to interrupt him. The convention howled down these attempts until Mir Towne yielded to the questions, after which MT. Towne again insisted that it was his wish that the convention should not nominate him. The convention gave MT. Towne most respectful consideration, and while he was speaking it was evident that the convention was disposed to follow MT. Towre's advices and wishes.
 Mr. Towne was followed by ex-Delegate Shafroth of Colorado, who favored the sup ocratic convention.
 Judge Vanvorhis of Ohio also pleaded for the endorsement of the Democratic ticket
 Senator Dubois was recognized and said {;
 While there are many sad hearts here today, no one feels more keenly than my
 
 today. But we must view it our leader, Charley Towne, wants us. I move that the whole question be left to the national com- mittee with plenary powers"
 Webb McNall, amid shouts of disappoint- ment seconded the nomination of Towne T never heard of national committee being given plenary powers while na- tional convention was in session." he said. Let MT. Towne decline after nomination, and let the national committee act
 Judge Spurrior of Iowa appealed for moderation and compliance with MT. Towne's wishes. Do not condemn Mir Stevenson because Cleveland was distaste- ful to you" he said. Let us take higher plane."
 Chairman Brown urged the delegates mot to cruelty MT. Towne." Amid mrx~ con- fusion the previous question was called for It was on Senator Dubois motion, and by an almost unanimous vote was carried and the convention adjourned sine die.