Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-07-05

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Shouts of .No," mo" followed the
reading of the resolution, but 1t was put
ITO a vote and amid confusion on the
floor was declared adopted. Congressman
James Williams Of Illinois was then IN
troduced by Chairman Richardson. he
opened his remarks by an appeal 70 all
democrats to stand together on one plat,
form, which, he declared, would be broad
enough to hold them all. He spoke brlet-
" and was frequently applauded.
BECKHAM OF KENTUCKY.
AS Mr. Williams took his seat,
Chairman Richards announced: I'VE
will now be addressed by Governor Beck
ham Of Kentucky"
Instantly there was roar or applause
ana delegates and spectators, springing
upon their chairs to get better view or
their hats and handkerchiefs frantically.
The greeting was fitting counterpart of
the greeting given Governor Taylor at
Philadelphia.
When Governor BaSlsham reached the
stand where all could see him, he was
given as enthusiastic a reception as the
DELEGATES had extended to any speaker
who has thus far addressed the conven-
ton. s,he galleries did not respond with
the salne heartiness.
! Tie young governor spoke slowly and
with deliberation. His first assertion,
to him was due, not to him personally,
but ito the outraged democracy of his
state, calling forth another roar of ap-
plause which was euualled a moment lat
er when he promised that Kentucky
would be carried safely for the democrat
ic party His remark that of late there
had been a considerable exodus of GRIM
inals from his state evoked laughter and
applause and few cries of Taylor
1--WE have had such a dose of republi-
can rule" he said. that Kentucky is
prepared to accept any platform which
the democratic party will present. No
matter what the platform may be Ken
lucky will stand upon it and win through
It's PRINCIPLES"
AS he turned to leave the stand he was
met with loud cries of "go on" but the
young governor only bowed and left the
Platform.
/ After the cheers with which Governor
Beckham's speech was received had sub
sided one Of the delegates from Montana
started the tuneful song. my Old Ken
tl,cky Home" and one verse OF it was
sung with vigor. the singing being fol-
lowed by great cheers as the young gov
ernor resumed his seat.
A PLEA FOR CONSERVATISM.
Chairman Richardson, at the conclu-
sion of the demonstration, introduced
Hon J. W. Miles Of Maryland, who ad-
conservative action on the platform
|, While the rural democracy of his state
he said. would stand by that great tri-
bune of the people, William Jennings
Bryan, he begged the convention that il
take no action that would imperiel the
|, chances of victory for Mr.. Bryan. His
| heart was beating. he said in time with
every principle Of the Chicago platform
, but he felt that such friends of Bryar
as Senator John W. Daniels of Virginia
! whose fealty was beyond question. ough
, to be listened to by those who had any
{ sesire of carrying such states as New
/ York, Indiana. Illinois and Virginia
|, J. "Jn the name of Cod he shouted ear
nestlv 'lf the men in these states wht
: stood bv Brvan in '96 are not his friend.
where are his friends to be found?"
) As Mr.. Miles concluded. Chairman
Richardson announced that he had beer
! informed the platform committee woult
be ready to report a. 80 O'Clock. There
upcn q roo.ion was agreed to adjourn tt
thaa ranr and the vast audience fled OH
1. of thn building amid enthusiastic shout!
for. tire leaders and the enlivening musi,
!, of the orchestra.
8 THE PLATFORM PRESENTED.
{ At s:54 the platform committee entered
{ the hall and Chairman Richardson called
t, the convention to order.
At 4:15 p. m. Senator Jones has pre-
sensed the platform and Senator TillmaI
: began reading the document.