The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-06
a GREAT ROAR.

It was a simultaneous roar from all
parts OF the hall. The delegates were on
their chairs. over their heads went the
flags, and above them all scared and rang
the cheers for Bryan. Whatever may have
been the difference of delegates over the
platform, they seemed TO have forgotten
them, and ali were as one in favor Of the
man. New York Wed with Nebra ska and
Kansas in venting its enthusiasm. Rich
ard Croker was on chair, both arms
aloft, a flag in his right hand, which he
waved vigorously. Hill was not behind
him in the show of loyalty TO the nomi-
nee. Waving his arms, he let forth a
series of cheers that equaled those ut
tered by my man on the floor
Over in Illinois Ohio and Indiana,
where Is to / is not popular. there was
no hesitation now.
Round the hall started the Nebraska
men with their huge banner and catch
ing up their State emblems the delegates
and cheering al the top Of their voices
without cessation save for the breath
necessary TO a fresh outburst.
1t was not until twenty-seven minutes
had elapsed from the instant that Mr..
Oldham had mentioned the word Bryan"
that the cheering had subsidized and the
convention was in order once more,
In the midst of that peculiar convention
hum that seems 10 come from nowhere,
Arkansas yielded to Texas, and Mr..
Perkins began a speech seconding Mr..
Bryan. He lauded the platform and said
some other pertinent things, but the au-
dience's appetite had been wiletted by the
nomination and his voice was hardly dis
tinsuishable above the strong hum Of con-
versation and the rusting of moving
bodies,
CRIES FOR HILL.
His finish was applauded and then the
voice of the clerk calling the ro! was
drowned out by vocferous cries for
Hill HILL Ex-senator White, Of CAL
ifornia. got the platform, however, and
his stento-ian tones soon demanded at
tenton. and by his decided delivery he
kept the convention somewhat in order
Colorado gave way to Illinois and Judge
Thompson took the platform, while the
audience again cried for Hill" He be-
gan in a tumult, but soon received atten-
ton and seconded the nomination in behalf
of his State lodge Thompson did not take
the ten minutes allotted him, and when he
finished Connecticut yielded for David Is.
Hill.
Senator Hill forced his way 10 the plat
form and waved his hand for silence.
When the cheers and cries OF ii4'
Hill" had ceased and the vast audience
a.
clearly, and the attention given MIN was
remarkable. The vast hall was almost
nerfectly silent His audauon of Bryan
was received with applause and CHEERS.
Rut wnen he said, Bryan will receive
the support of a united party, the crowd
went wild and the band had TO play
America TO still the tumuit-
His integrity has never been ques-
toned" asserted Mr.. Hill. and the audi
,.,na3 His exclamation
of his position on the platform and his
acoiliescence with the will of the majority
called for heartier applause than mad been
evidenced before, and the good offices OF
the band were again necessary TO get
quiet for him. This nomination VII! meet
the approval of the East, he SAID, and
enthused his auditors.
In closing he said. New York expects
10 ioin with YOU with her thirty-siX cleo
1oral votes" and then as he stepped down
from the platform the convention became
d bedlam again.
CROKER SAT IN1NIOBILE.
Hill for Vice-Pres:dent was one of
the cries raised, and delegates all over
the hall were on their feet except the five
rows of Tammany men. Ex-senator Ed
ward Murphy, as Hill passed to his seat,
grasped his hand and shook II henrtly-
Then Mr. Shea, Of Brooklyn, did the
same, and others in the row, put MI
Croker sat immobile, and Hill passed him
without salutaticn. The applause toi
Senator Hill continued for several min
utes.
When order was restored the secretary
of the convention proceeded with the call
of States. Tennunt LomaX, OF Alabama,
briefly seconded the nomination OF Mr..
Bryan. During his speech the vast AUDI
ence grew restless. So much confusion
existed that it was extremely difficult 10
hear the speakers words.
w 5. Moore of North Carolina, FOL
lowed Mr. Lomax with brief eulogy of
people left the hall, the lateneSs OF the
hour and inability to hear being the mo-
tive.
In the midst OF the confusion, at the
conclusion of Mr. Moore's address.
Georgia delegate arose, and on behalf OF
the South requested "thnt the peerless
leader and orator Of Virginia, John W.
Daniel. be called upon TO address the con-
vention."
DANIEL SPEAKS.
Senator Daniel was escorted to the
platform, and as he appeared al the front
OF the chairman's desk. attired in con-
vent!onal black broadcloth coat and trou-
sers and his usual white lie. facing the
great audience. he looked the statesman
and orator that he is He was accorded
an enthusiastic reception.
His speech was brilliant and eloquent
e,lloey of Mr.. Bryan When he said: Il
second the nomination of one who would
ratherSbe right than be President a per-
feet storm of cheers swept over the audi
ence: and when ne added, .'He is light ty
his noble and discerning nature and he
soon will be President, the thousands
presen, rose from their seats and amid