The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-06

DEATH because they classed us with the
blood stained tyrant Spain.
"He has continued to demand in the
name of right and justice, that they
should be told that we tender them the
blessings of peace and freedom. 1t has
answered this demand by continuing it's
policv. and by cabling home the sad and
silent death rolls Of the boys in blue.
"He has always advocated reliance upon
the local constabulary in time of peace,
and upon the volunteer soldiers in time
of war. 1t, following the lead of the mill
tarv-ridden countries of the old world mas
demanded a large increase in the stand
ing army.
''IIe insists that the letter and spirit
of our proclamation of Intervention in be-
half of the Cubans must be honestly ana
faithfully kept 1t has tarnished the
glory of that proclamation by commits
sioning in some instances, small pollu-
clans to teach that people self-govern-
ment who have even fallen so low as to
fitch postage stamps.
HE favors saying to the foreign world
that when America is compelled TO don
the habilments of war her soldiers and
sailors will ever stand for the rights
of oppressed and outraged humanity as
announced in the Declaration OF Indepen-
dence, and guaranteed by the Constitu-
ton.
'It has encouraged and fostered the
shirt of imperial dominion, by force, on
land and sea, although this means death
to the Constitution and vassalage to free
people.
Gle declares that freedom follows the
flag.
at declares that trade follows the flag.
"rhus the issues eliminate.
| Bryan, and the Republic.
Mckinley and a governmental trust.
Let those who love their country
choose For me, and for the unwavering
! Democracy of the State Of Texas, which
| / have the honor to represent, we do now,
and will in November, stand for William
| ]. Bryan for the Constitution, and follow
the flag the emblem of liberty"
RENEWED CRIES FOR HILL.
His finish was applauded and then the
| voice of the clerk calling the roll was
| drowned out by vociferous cries for
| "Hin," ''Hill." Ex-senator White, of Cal
! ifornia, got the platform, and his stem
| torian tones soon demanded attention and
by his decided delivery he kept the con-
| VenJlOn somewhat III OluSI'
Colorado gave way to Illinois, and Judge
Thompson took the platform while the
audience again cried for hill" He be-
gan in tumult, but soon received atten-
ton and seconded the nomination in be-
| half of his State Judge Thompson did
not take the ten minutes allotted him and
when he finished Connecticut yielded for
| David B. Hill. Even as the State yielded
| the convention took up the cry which
| had been on its tongue for two days. Flags
| waved and the delegates rose and cheered
with the audience. The men in New York
| wearing the Tammany badges were the
| only delegates who kept their seats. Elk
Senator Hill forced his way to the plat
| form and waved his hand for silence.
HILL SPEAKS FOR BRYAN.
When the cheers and cries of "Hill,"
| Chill" had concluded and the vast au-
dience was seated he began to speak
slowly but clearly and the attention gives
! him was remarkable. The vast hall was
almost perfectly silent. His laudation of
Bryan was received with applause and
| cheers But when he said Bryan will
receive the support of a united party,
the crowd went wild and the band had to
rIay America to still the tumult. "His
| integrity has never been questioned, as
serted Mr.. Hill and the audience yelled,
| That's So
His explanation of his position on the
platform and his acquiescence with the
will of the majority called forth more
hearty applause than had been evident
before and the good offices of the band
were again necessary to get attention for
him.
"THE EAST APPROVES"
"This nomination will meet the approval
of the East he said, and enthused his
auditors. In closing he said New York
expects to join with you with her thirty
six electoral votes" and then as he step
ped down from the platform the conven-
ton became a bedam again.
chill for Vice President" was one of
the cries raised and delegates all over
were on their feet except the five rows
! IF Tammany men Ex-senator Edward