New-York tribune., 1900-07-05

CHARLES S. THOMAS
the arches Of the roof, 1t was dramatic spec
tacIe Of rare occurrence. and. as already stated
Mr.. Bryan would have enjoyed IT,
The hall began filing with spectators about II
o'clock and by 70 o'clock was crowded with
them. There was q central space reserved for
the delegates and they were last to arrive Long
before the majority of the delegates had arrived
Senator Jones, of Arkansas, the chairman Of the
Democratic National Committee, had appeared
upon the high platform IN the centre Of the
hall reserved for the officers Of the Convention
and the speakers, and he began to make prep
arattons 70 start the session. Mr.. Jones started
a band playing It played an unknown melody
At first. and then started up Dixie" which
brought forth yells Of approval from the South
ern delegates and a large proportion Of the
others. Dixie proved so popular that the band
played il three times in the course of the day.
Among the delegates who arrived early were
senator-elect Blackburn. Governor Beckham and
Ex-Governor NcCreary Of Kentucky. They were
cordially received. They remained on the plat
form only few minutes before taking their
seats among the delegates The place Of each
delegation was marked by standard inscribed
with the of the State il represented
CROKER NOT RECOGNIZED.
New-York was 10 the left of the Chair. but
directly at the front of the hall. Soon after
II o'clock three Of New-York's deIegates-at-
large-Richard Croker, Edward Murphy ir and
Augustus Van Wyck-entered the hall and took
seats il the first row. No one in the great audi
ence recognized IN the pugnacious looking man
with iron gray beard the boss" Richard
Croker, Of New York. There was not the slight
est ripple Of applause in the hall as Mr.. Croker
took his seat At lilo o'clock the band threw
inspiration and patriotism into the assembled
hosts by playing The Star Spangled Banner"
As the strains Of the patriotic air rang through
the great hall hundreds Of the auditors rose and
remained standing. Even the National banners
which everywhere We're arranged in gorgeous
festoons over the steel framework Of the build
ing, seemed 10 futcer gayly in the wind which
poured IN at the windows in response to the
music.
James Hamilton Lewis, Of Washington. fault
1essy atrired and sJroking his wonderful beard
entered the hail. and evoked ripple Of ap-
Tlause- As the Hawaiian delegation entered the
building Al 100 o'clock headed by Prince
David. a member Of the royal family Of the
Hawaiian Islands the members We're greeted
with applause.
Closely following them came Senator Daniel Of
Virginia, making his way slowly through the
crowd his crutches, As the spectators recog-
nized him they broke into cheers and applause
Governor Benton McAIillin, who would not per
init his name TO be used a candidate for
Tice-President. and Congressman Richardson Of
Tennessee, who was selected several days ago
as permanent chairman, entered the hall to-
gether. the Governor appearing particularly
cool in the swetering heat IN A white linen
suit and panama hat AS usual Mr. Richard
son WAS attired in black.
As the hour Of noon approached, the time at
which the Convention to be called to order.
people poured into the hall. With confusion
comparatively slight, the crowds were seated.
Before noon nearly every delegate was seated,
and the seats IN the galleries were filled.
CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER.
At exactly 1902 o'clock Senator Jones as
cended the platform. AS the applause sub
sided ne raped vigorously and repeatedly still
ing the tumUlt, and then above the din his voice
could be heard announcing: The Convention
viii come TO order. The serseant-at-arms viii
See that the aisles are cleared"
Nj Martin the sergeant alarms, advanced 10
the front Of the platform and urged the crowds
70 take seats Great disorder prevailed The
asIes were damned with shifting, noisy crowd
Of subordinate officials and intruders, and II
took some time to secure quiet The first busl-
ness was the reading Of the formal call. This
done by Mr. Walsh, the secretary. Prayer
was offered by the Rev. Dr. Neel' pastor OF the
Central Presbyterian Church
Senator Jones then introduced the Democratic
Mayor Of Kansas City James A Reed Kansas
City rarely elects a Democratic Mayor ana
therefore there was applause over this state
nent Nr Reed who is a slender man with
small voice. welcomed the delegates to Kansas
City. No one heard what he said except ms
Use of the name Of Jefferson" and applause
followed
Just al the conclusion Of Mayor Reeds speech
David &. Hill entered the hell, accompanied 10y
Elliot Danfortb. Ar. Hill walked directly past
Richard Croker, Edward Murphy jr, ana
Augustus Van Wyck and took seat some DIS
tsnce back Of them in the New-York delegation.
As he was making his way 70 his seat ne was
recognized by thousands, and cries OF fflii'
Hill" went up from ali parts OF the nail sen
stor Jones raped for order. but still the cries
We're repeated, and Senator Jones deemed IL ex-
peaient to Introduce Governor Thomas the tenn
poTary chairman Of the Convention. hlchard
eSoksr. who had beer looking annoyed over inc