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Vote MnsInRnimnns.


Yes" Numbered the delegates
rising vote was called FOR. lrT Pho,
every delegate jumped TO his feet. r-eer.
ing and shouting for Bryan.
The vote Is unanimous" shouted Sps4k.
or Brown, and again the delegates joined
in rafting chorus OF cheering for the
nominee.
Mr.. Webster Davis was then INTRODUCED
MI. Davis gave the convention brief ..s-
tory Of his visit To Africa and Of his with.
Grawal from the Republican party.
The convention then adjourned nan
$50 p. IN, after passing resolution nam,
ing every delegate a member Of r r.7r--..-
tee to attend the Democratic cony.-,.,,
and work for the nomination of T.v-,
for Vice President
Two minutes after Chairman Prom,
called the Silver Republican eo7va-t...,
to order At 1886 .. IN. the convention
voiced its feeling in regard % the aari-I-
ton of Stevenson by bowling down Dele
gate Lewis, OF Nebraska
81 believed this morning It was INV
plain duty TO nominate BRYAN amt
Tovne" ne said, but / believe now 81 d.
our plain duty to iHdOrse Bryan and ST.
yenSon."
arose from the delegates, mary OF ta-m.
standing on their chairs
NO. never" sit down" Rats they
shouted. and Mr.. Lewis was 1naIly cou-
PEELED to take his seat
Senator Ransom. Of Nebraska gained
the floor. ard in an eloquent speech
pleaded for moderation.
What do you favor?" asked one dele
| gate Tell US now"
! Il favor the nomination of T0Wne said
I Senator Ransom, but let us not act I'M
/ til we hear from him. He will be- here
soon"
Webb NcNai Puts the Question.
Webb McNalI. of Kansas. was then
| recognized. ct is not necessary % 20
| outside of our party for a Vice Presi-
! dent" said ne. amid shouts Of approval
! DO you gentlemen accept the tail end u
the Cleveland administration? Do you be-
lieve that good Judgment
The hall fairly trembled with a storm
| of noes"
81 move that Charles A. Towne be de-
cIared the unanimous nominee Of the con-
vention," shouted McNall
| II second the motion" shouted dozen
delegates at once.
| wait. gentlemen" exclaimed Senator
Teller. springing to his feet. I'VE want
some calm elaboration"
| we have had it for three days" inter
rupted delegate.
| mo man living should stand in the WaT
| Of this cause" said Mr.. Teller. 81 be-
| lieve this cause involves the life OF the
| republic; a contest for liberty, for the
| Let
wait. let US wait until We hear from Mr.
Towne"
With his voice betraying deep emotion
Senator Teller said. Il am going 10 sup
port Mr. Bryan and the ticket In every
way | can. not for Mr.. Bryan. but for 'as
country which / so love- and then UT
Teller. amid tears streaming from MS
eyes, took his seat.
W. T. Foster gained the floor and Insist
ed on the chair putting the question. 5.ir-
ing the confusion that resulted Chdf.'i
A. TOwne entered the hall and In an IN
slant the hall was a pandemonium.
Cheer after cheer went up. and Tags and
handkerchiefs were waved by the excited
delegates Towne was Immediately sur
rounded by those on the stage.
Mr.. Towne, we want TO nominate YOU
| SAID an INDIANA utitSdIts
Towne saves the situation.
Mr.. Towne, pale-faced but determined,
shook his head emphatically.
The Silver Republicans have made i
good fight" said Mr.. TOwne. '"They have
been defeated. but" he said "it is 5H
duty to support the ticket nominated b;
the Democratic National Convention. 4is
Insisted there was an issue In the coming
election which towers above men. fnI
! he implored the convention TO look a. E
as ne did. He begged them 10 remember
that Bryan was still at the heal The
platform Of the Democratic party 2ls a.-
most Identical. at least In principe. STU
the platform OF the Silver Republican
8 party.
The convention gave Mr.. Towno m9H
respectful consideration, and "ri.e .
was speaking it WIS evident that he con-
vention was dlspO- to follow his af'@
and wishes.
Mr. TOwne WIS followed BY Iaegls
] Shafroth. Of Colorado. who favored 's
support OF the ticket nominated ~ ~
. | Democratic convention.
Senator Dubois was recognized and st.-'
While there are many sad hearts tr.i
:, to-day. no one feels more kc1aF '-t'
r. myself the disaster which has %. .-ft-t
o rs But We must vi-W IL IS llr ..-.-',
II Charlie TOWne. wants ar 70. ] move 1919.
p the whole question be left 20 ne Ha..''.1'
4 committee. with plenary powers.
l. Chairman Brown urged the -@'z1 ..'
mot 70 cruelty SIR Towne.' Am. H-.t
confusion the previous question was
u ID for II was on Senator Dubois "...- e.
e and By an almost unanimous .p'' !.
'e carried and the convention ady1af'.1 s'.'
die.
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