The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-07
bryan Nominated.


| rising vote was called for and every
! delegate jumped To his feet, cheering and
shouting for Bryan.
The vote is uuanirnots''' shouted Speak
er Biown, and again thu delegates Joined In
iattlhS chorus oi cheering for their nom
tnes.
Webster Davis was then introduced.
Mr. Davis gave the convention a brief
history Of his trip TO Africa and of his
E&!thG!aWai from the Republican party; Mr.
Davis : frequent reference 10 the ability of
the American people TO take care Of their
own interests, 10 have their own canal. TO
nave their own gold. beStirred the enthu-
siasm OF the contention. which BECAME more
| heated as Nj. Davis ap0jheosized Lincoln
anu compared him with Bryan, - plain
chlid or the common people"
i move We pass IA vote OF thanks to the
gate.
The motion was adopted amid cheering
The convention then adjourned until $50
attef passing a resolution making every
aeIesate a member of a committee 10 at
tend the Democratic Convention, and work
for the nomination Of Towne for Vice Presi-
dent.
Delegates Angered.
Two minutes after Chairman Brown
called the convention to order again at $50
the convention voiced fits feeling concerning
the nomination Of Stevenson by bowling
down DeieEHte Lewis OF Nebraska.
i believed this morning II was our plain
duty 10 nominate Bryan and Towne." M
said. But | believe now it is our plain
duty 10 .HdOrSe Bryan and Stevenson"
"A perfect storm OF groans and protests
erose from the delegates. many OF them
standing on their chairs
Senator Ransom of Nebraska gained the
floor. and In an eloquent speech pleaded for
moderation.
w Ts came 1a bi here n as ratriots he said
pointmeEt Yet. We must be sober sensible
and must act wisely
Webb McNdll OF Kansas was then racog-
nized.
1T is not necessary to go outside Of our
party Tor Vice President" said he. amid
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think TO make the tail end. Of the Cleveland
administration az. DO You believe 1t good
The hall fairly trembled with the storm OF
Nominate Charley Towne." yelled dele
gate. amid much confusion and the pound
shouted:
II move that Charles A. Towne be de-
declared the unanimous nominee Of the con-
u second the motion" shouted a dozen
delegates at once.
Walt. gentlemen" exclaimed Senator
Teller. springirg 10 his feet I'VE want
some calm elaboration"
We have had it for three days." inter
No man living should stand In the way
or this cause" continued Senator Teller IT
believe this contest involves the life OF the
istence of free Government Let us wait
let us wait until We hear from Mr.. Towne."
Win his voice betraying deep emotion,
7 am going 10 support Mr.. Bryan and the
ticket IN every way 1 can, not for Mr..
Bryan. but for The country. which 50
streaming from Lis eyes took his seat
Towne Enters.
W. T. Foster gained the foor and insisted
on the chair putting The question. During
the confusion that resulted. Charles A.
Tcwns entered the hall. and in an instant
tie hail was pandemonlIm. Cheer after
cheer went up and flags and handkerchiefs
excited
TOwne was Immediately surrounded by
those on the stage. MIR. Towne. We want
II don't want you 10 do It" said Mr.
TOWN. Il understand what my duty Is in
I'VE must insist upon IT," put in another
delegate
break US TO pieces"
Mr.. Towne. pale-faced. but determined,
shook his head emphatically
Please give him chance TO be heard"
shouted Chairman Brown. and the delegates
che By one took their seats.
The silver Reprblcans have made
SS SS f ssfG,tes saif Mr Towne They have
duty TO support the ticket nominated by the
National Democratic Convention" He IN
sisted that there was an issue In the COM
Ing election which towers above mea. and
he inplored the convention TO look at IL as
he did. He begged them 10 remember that
OF the Democratic party was almost iden-
ticai. al least in principle. with the plat
form OF the Silver Republican party.
Mr. Towne was followed by Delegate
Shafroth Of Colorado. who favored the sun
port Of the ticket named by the Democratic
Convention.
Senator Dubois was recognized and said:
while there are many sad hearts here
to-day. no one feels more keenly than N.Y.
s@lf the disaster which has overtaken us.
But We must view 1t our leader, Charley
Towne. wants us TO. 1 move that the
whole question be left To the National
Committee. with powers.
Judge Spurrier OF Iowa appealed for
moderation ard for compliance with Mr..
TOwns's wishes.
''Do not condemn Mr.. Stevenson because
Mr. Cleveland was distasteful to you" he
said Let us take a higher plane"
Chairman Brown urged the delegates mot
to cruelty Mr.. Towne.'
Amid much confusion the previous ques-
ton was called for. II was on Senator
Duboiss motion and. by an almost unani-
nous vote. was carried. and the conven-
ton adjourned sine die.
The Illinois Central ticket and check bag
gage through TO Northern Lake Resorts
via Steamers Manitou. Illinois and other
sreaushIu lInaS