The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1900-07-07
It Holds Three Sessions Wednes-
day-Awaits Action CT Reso-
lutions Committee.
Permanent Organization Effected
with James B. Richardson, of
Tennessee, Chairman.
Ex-senator Hill Receives Several Ova-
tons During the Sessions of
the Convention.
Climax of Enthusiasm Reached on
Mention of Bryan's Name by
Chairman Richardson.

Mention of Bryan's Name by
Chairman Richardson.
Kansas City, Mo-, July 5.-Amid scenes
OF tumultuous enthusiasm betitting such an
event and such day, the democratic ma
t1onal convention began its sessions
Wednesday. But after sitting until a late
hour at night, the expected climax of the
day-the nomination of William j. Bryan
as the democratic candidate for presi-
dent-has failed of realization, and all of
the larger business OF the convention
awaits the completion of the platform. AS
spectacular event, however, the conven-
ton fulfilled the hopes OF the most fervid
party man, for the vast assemblage of del
egateS and spectators has twice been swept
with WhirlWind demonstrations, first for
the leader who is about to be placed in
nomination, and then for that other cham
plon OF democracy, David 3. Hill. But in
actual accomplishment the days work is
confined to organization with the speeches
OF temporary chairman, Gov. Thomas, of
Colorado, and Permanent Chairman Hon.
James d. Richardson, the appointment of
the various committees and the detailed
preparations for the more serious work
yet in store
4 Struggle in Progress.
Outside of the formal proceedings of
the day, interest has centered in the ac-
evening advanced it became known that
determined struggle was in progress,
involving not only the question of incor-
porating q specific sixteen to one dec
laration in the party declaration, but to
some extent involving the desires of the
prospective nominee as to the terms of
the platform. The outcome is awaited
with absorbing interest as the chief devel-
opment of to-day
A Great Attendance,
AS the hour Of noon approached. the time
at which the convention was to be called
to order people poured into the hall in liv-
ing streams. With confusion comparative
~ slight, the immense concourse was
seated. Before the hour of noon was
reached nearly every delegate was seated,
and the II 900 seats in the hall We're filled.
Convention Opened.
At exactly 1902 Chairman Jones assembled
the platform and called the body to order.
The first business of the convention was
the reading of the formal call, by Secre-
tary Walsh. Chairman Jones announced
the prayer by Rev. S. w. Neel. Following
the prayer came an address OF welcome by
Mayor Reed, of Kansas City. The dele,
gates and spectators listened with atten-
tion but no very great enthusiasm to the
address, but heartily appauded the closing
sentence. Senator Hill entered just at this
moment, and the applause turned to him.
Cheers for Hill.
'Hill, of New York" "Hill" "Hill!'
they shouted. But it was noticed that the
New York delegation did not respond to
the enthusiasm. Hill came in with Elliott
Danforth, of New York, and stopped at
the row. Delegate John McAfahon, of
Rome, arose and gave his seat to the ex-
senator. Hill smiled and thanked him.
Meanwhile the crowd continued to yell for
''H.i!." Lets hear HILL" with few
Kisses interspersed until the chairman
finally raped them to order. A few min
utes later they renewed the call, but the
audience was impatient to get on with the
proceedings, and showed their iSapproval
with Kisses.
Gov. Thomas Speaks.
When finally the chairman was able to
make his voice heard, he introduced Gov.
Thomas, of Colorado. the temporary chair
man. A round of applause greeted Gov.
Thomas as he assembled the platform. He
looked the ideal presiding officer, tall, dig
nified, blacl<-garbed. his face showing in
tellectuality and force of character. He
held in his hand the typewriter manu-
script Of his speech, and in full, round voice
easily reaching to the remotest corners of
the building, he began his address as tenn
porary chairman.
His severe arraisnment of the cen
trenched enemy" drew ripple of applause,
and as he proceeded his well-rounded SEN
tcnces We're punctuated with generous and
hearty manifestations OF approval. De-
spite his strong voice, the confusion in the
hall became so great that much of the
speech was lost to the delegates and spec
tators An incessant hum sounded through
the building, mingled with the rustic of
thousands of fans, the shuttle of countless
feet OF messengers and officials and the
occasional yell OF some demonstrative
spectator. The audience grew fretful un-
der the disorder, and the inability to hear,
and there were shouts of Louder" mingled
with demands for order. Gov. Thomas pro-
hTarTvAy nj vr,I,1, H.,
the racket he was heard to exclaim South
Africa" the crowd caught the idea that he
was paying tribute to the Beers, and roar
OF enthusiastic approval went up. There
was another cheer when the crowd caught
enough of the reference to isthmian canal
to know that it was to be under American
operation and control AT the conclusion
OF the speech, the building rang with ap-
plause, the cheering being accompanied
by the futter of the national coors
throughout the hall.
An Enthusiastic Scene.
The first semblance of genuine enthu-
siasm was created when the secretary of
the convention, Charles A. Walsh, of
Iowa. rose and read a resolution offered
by Daniel J. Campau, of Michigan, that
the dec Ation of independence, draft
ed by thar democrat of democrats, Thorn
as Jefferson, be read to the convention
on this, the anniversary of the nations
natal day." With cheers and applause,
the resolution was adopted, while the
band Yin the south gallery played patri-
otto airs in lead of the enthusiasm.
Then q dramatic scene occurred. AS
the vast audience was quieting down to
listen to the reading of the declaration,
two men appeared upon the platform
bearing carefully in their arms two large
objects. each shrouded completely in the
stars and stripes They were placed, the
one upon the other Immediately to the
right and in front of the chairman Dele
gates and spectators craned their necks
to see what was about to occur. All re.
allied that coup was about to be en-
acted. Quickly advancing to the flag.
draped objects. man deity lifted the
flag from splendid bust of Mr.. Bryan.
As the familiar features of their distin-
guished leader were recognized by dele
gates and spectators. a tornado Of APP
plause swept over the audience. From
side to side the bust was turned, that
all might know whom it represented.
When the applause had subsidized,
Charles 8. Hampton of Petoskey, Mich.
read in magnificent voice the immortal
declaration of Independence. AZ the full
and rounded sentences of the great state
paper rolled through the hall, the cheer
Ing and enthusiasm increased, and when
Mr.. Hampton had concluded, the ire
mendous applause fairly shook the build
iHk.
Miss Fultoni, Of New York, was intre-
ducad. and sang s"rh0 Star SpapRlod Ban.