The state herald., 1900-07-13

I Richardson, whose voice Is trihe
hoarse this morning, announced that
nominations for the vice presidency
were In order. The call of the roll Of
states for nominations was then begun.
| Alabama passed without naming any.
| one. Arkansas announced that she
would yield to Illinois for the purpose
Of placing in nomination General Ad-
| lai Il. Stevenson. At this there was
| applause. A demand was made at this
point that the sergeant-at-arms should
clear the aisle of people who were
/ standing there and creating so much
confusion that 1t was difficult to hear
what was going on. While this was
being done the impatient crowd began
yelling for "Hill, Hill." but the demon.
stration did not last long. As soon as
quiet was restored Williams said:
illinois desires a man who Is real
Democrat (applause). The man to be
| nominated has stood upon the Demo-
cratic platforms ever since he was n
voter. He never was backslider."
tremendous cheering.) Without call
ing his name Williams then reviewed
the political career Of Adlni L. Steven
son. He had canvassed almost every
state In the union and was anxious and
willing to do everything in his power
for his party.
"Give us this man on the ticket with
Bryan" exclaimed Williams, "and
think we will sweep Illinois,"
Connecticut when called yielded to
Minnesota, and Delegate Roslng OF
that state took the platform to put
Charles A. Towne In nomination. He
Gn Nt. aalr. H..
the convention for him. not because
he Is from the Northwest. but because
he is an American. (Chcers.) His
nomination was asked because he is a
Democrat and supports Democratic
principles. He is not a Democrat by
extraction, but Democrat by convic-
ton. tCheersl With Towne on the
ticket with Bryan. Rosing promised
that Minnesota would give its elec-
total vote for the Democratic candi-
dates. When Rosing concluded dem.
onstration ensned of much greater
magnitude than that which followed
Stevenson's name.
The state OF Delaware was called,
and announced that 1t would yield TO
New York. Thomas +. Grady. the
famous Tammany orator. quickly
made his way to the platform. his ap-
pearance being greatly npplauded.
Without wasting words Grady an
nounced IN clear. ringing tones that
could he heard In every part OF the
great hall that the Empire State de.
sired 10 put In nomination Its favorite
son, David B. Hill.
As this magic name. which has been
so popular through the sessions OF the
convention. fell from the lips the con-
ventlon became bowling mob.
When he could make himself heard
Grady said New York was desirous
OF Strengthening the national ticket.
and he stood there to pledge the con-
vention and the party the loyal sup
port Of the New York Democratic par
ty. He declared Hlll the strongest man
that could liz named by the Democratic
party OF New York.
As Mr.. Grady concluded HIN stepped
TO the front OF the platform. He
the honor II had done him In putting
him In nomination. but he must say II
was done without his approval.
lie continued that he had not sought
the place. and had asked his friends not
10 press him. II was not fair to others,
and there were good and sufficient rcn.
sons. personal and otherwise. why he
could not accept II nominated. He
begged the delegates not TO vote for
him. 81 must not be nominated by
this convention" he said. with emphn.
sis. ayes. you wlil." cried the gal.
lcrics. 'Therc nrc names before the
convention that nrc stronger thnn
mine" continued nm. Cries OF ''no'D
fIill intimntcd that II there was n STAN.
pede and he was nominated he would
bc compelled 10 decline. The audience
kept crying out: "ycu win accept; you
must not decline" etc. I'm bowed
and smiled. ms he left the stand amid
applause.
After speeches sacondng the various
nominations had been made 10y grent
many Hcntlsmen the vote was taken
and resulted:
Stevenson. 55oh. Towne. 50: I'M.
1iG. Smith. 10; Dnnforth. I. Governor
Iiogg. 1. Carr. ~. Patrick. III.
Alabama rhnnsrd to Stevenson solid.
Washington changed TO Stevenson.
North Carolina changed from Carr 10
Stevenson. This noinlnntrs him.
New York changed from nm 10 Ste.
yenson. Hawaii aud Alaska went over
10 Stevenson. too. California nls0
changed nnI east n solid vote for Ste.
yenson.
Amid the greatest excitement sinte
after state foii In line nni NJ n few mo.
ments before = o'clock Stevenson wn.
nominated. Th. crowd caught on 20
the fact ~ soon NJ New york's vote
was changed from nm 10 Stevenson,
nnd there ensued n scene OF wild on.
thnsinsm.
When the Noise subsidized the nnml.
nation. Oh inoilon NJ senator Tillmnn
OF South Carolina, WIS made unnni.
mouriy mud the Few states. Including
Minnesota. which hni nu, changed he
fore the nomination had been mnde
n fact, altered their votes nnd at aui
Richardson mndo the official duclnip,
'lon ~ RteyonAon'H selection.
After adoption ~ The resolutions ~,
turning THINKS Ia the people NJ Kan.
sns CITY and tilr officers of the conyrn.
tlon the convention adjourned