The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-07-05

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Kansas City, July 4-Amid scenes OF
tumultuous enthusiasm beftting sucf
an event and such a day, the demo-
cratic national convention began its ses-
sions to-day But after sitting until a
late hour tonight the expected climax
of the day-the nomination of William
j. Bryan as the democratic candidate
for president-failed of realization, and
all of the larger business of the conven-
tion awaits the completion of the plat
form. AS spectacular event. how
ever, the convention has fulfilled the
hopes of the most fervid party man, for
the vast assemblage of delegates and
spectators has twice been swept with
whrlWinds of demonstrations, first for
the leader who is about to be placed in
nomination and then for that other
champion of democracy, David B. Hill.
But in actual accomplishment the day S
work was confined to organization, with
the speeches of the temporary chair
man, Governor Thomas of Colorado,
and of the permanent chairman, Hon.
James D. Richardson; the appointment
of the various committees and the de-
tailed preparations for the more serious
work yet in store.
1t was an inspiring scene that Chair
man Jones looked out upon when at
noon, after beating tattoo with his
gavel, he stilled the tumult and de-
clared the convention open. About him
were fully $4,000 people, rising tier on
tier like the spectators in some vast
coliseum awaiting the appearance of
the alternates of the party, while on
the other side stretched away the rows
of desks accommodating representa-
tives of the press from every section
of the country.
In the body of delegates were the best
known men of the party, many of them
of national reputation. Immediately in
front sat Governor John Walter Smith
of Maryland and his delegation Along
side them was that notable New York
trio, Croker, Murphy and Van Wyck
To the right was the classic face Of
Daniel of Virginia, while back Of him
Arthur Sewall of Maine and Senator
White of California conferred across
the aisle To the left at the head of
the Massachusetts delegation, was their
intrepid young leader, George Fred
Williams Near him sat Governor Nc
Millin of Tennessee and the tall, gaunt
Clay-lilze figure of Richardson, soon to
be permanent chairman of the conVen-
ton. With the Kentuckians sat their
f,,I
MED by Senator Blackburn and ex-Gov-
ernor McCreary. Senator Hill was late
to come upon the scene. The great au-
dience had been eagerly awaiting him.
and his entrance was the signal for the
first real ovation of the day
He found no place reserved among
Croker Murphy dignitaries in the fore
front of the delegation and contented
himself With seat far in the rear. Sit
ting with the Mississippi delegation
was haired lady alternate, Mrs
w, j. Brown of that state, and further
back sat Mrs. J. N. Cohen, another lady
alternate from Salt Lake City. The
early proceedings of the convention
were marked by two brilliant but rather
ill-tmed speeches, one of welcome from
the mayor of the city and the other
from governor IHOlildS VI NulOl cluo, eho-
suming the duties of temporary chair
man.
The effect was electrical upon the vast
assemblage. AS the features were rec
ognized a yell went up which fairly
shook the steel girders and above the |
storm could be heard the strains of the |
band playing the national anthem. AS
the orator sought to proceed the eff |
forts to see the full face Of the leaders |
caused much commotion. At last the |
uproar quieted and Orator Hampton,
youthful and strong voiced, read the
document which 124 years ago to-day
made America free.
Quickly following this came another
outburst as a young woman from New
York mounted the platform and sang
"The Star Spanged Banner" Deafen-
ing cheers greeted the song, and as the
last line died away and the singer turn
ed tef tune into that of America" the
vast audience with one accord took up
the inspiring air.
The outburst Of patriotism now turned
in a new direction and during a mo-
mentary pause in the proceedings the
name of "Hill'' was sounded. 1t was
quickly caught up until the whole null
titude had Joined in a noisy demand for
the former senator from New York,
the chairman battling vainly against it.
Delegates stood on chairs and Joined in
the demand and the senator was sur
rounded by shouting crowd of insist
ent men.
He smiled and shook his head
throughout the demonstration. 1t was
noticeable that the immediate following
of Mr.. Croker and the Tammany leader
himself held their seats and maintained
a stoid composure throughout the re-
markable tribute to their associate. At
last when the demonstration had run
on for fifteen minutes Hill could be seen
rising from his obscured place. He bow
and smiled. and his lips moved to adj
dress the crowd. But as well might he
have addressed Niagara, for the tumult
every thing and he dropped
back in his seat.
The routine proceedings were quickly
Of But even in this there was !
opportunity to give further tribute to 1
the New York delegation, and when
Judge Van Wyck's' name was called as