The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1900-07-11

L;r. EoeRery, Mayor d. s. Rose of Mil
w2ukcc. was called to the platform to
aIarcss the convention. He made a
lAc impression instantly. Attired in
u Ll@c!iEult, and standing easily and
speaking 1uently, he soon stirred the
audience. His voice was clear and
ringing and penetrated to the utter
most parts of the hall.
Speaking for Wisconsin, he said 1T
could be brought into the Democratic
column by a proper platform and a
suitable running mate for Mr.. Bryan.
He said that the Democracy OF the
United States was in the saddle to
fight for the principles enunciated by
Thomas Jefferson who was personified
by William j. Bryan. Mr.. Rose made
strong appeal to the convention to
remember the great army of German
voters throughout the United States.
Both Chairman Richardson and Ser
geant-at-arms Martin moved up and
down the front of the platform. gesti-
culating wildly and making pantomime
appeals for order When the Hill
demonstration had calmed, the chair
man introduced j. o. Mccullough OF
Indianapolis for another speech on the
current public questions.
The Williams Resolution.
Then George Fred Williams offered
his resolution for the appointment OF a
committee OF nine to confer with the
Populists and Silver Republicans on
vice presidential nomination.
Shouts of mo No." followed the
reading, but the resolution was put to
a vote and amid confusion on the floor
was declared adopted.
Congressman James Williams of IL
linois was then introduced by Chair
man Richardson. He opened his re-
marks by an appeal to all Democrats
to stand together on one platform,
which he declared would be broad
enough to hold them all. He was ap-
plauded.
AS Mr.. Williams took his seat, Chair
man Richardson announced: I'VE will
now be addressed by Governor j. w.
Beckham of Kentucky"
Instantly there was a roar of ap-
plausc, and delegates and spectators
sprlnging upon their chairs to get a
better view of the young governor Of
Kentucky, waved their hats and hand
kerchiefs frantically.
After the cheers with which Govern
or Beckham's speech was received had
subsidized, one of the delegates from
Montana started the tuneful old song
"NIy Kentucky Home" and one verse
of it was sung with vlgor.
CnairmanRichardson then introduced
Hon. j. w. Miles of Maryland, who ad-
dressed the convention in support of
conservative action upon the platform.
AS Mr.. Miles concluded, Chairman
Richardson announced thathe had been
informed the platform committee
would be be ready to report at $3.50.
1'hereupon motion was agreed to
adjourn until that hour and the vast
audience filed out of the building amid
enthusiastic shouts for the favorlte
leaders and the enlivening music of the
orchestra.
The convention was called to order
shortly before 4 p. m.
At 3:46 Senator Hill of New York,
who had been absent from the two pre-
ceding sessions came through the dele
gates door by himself. He was
cheered.
Senator Tillman was then recognized
and he read the platform below.
When Tillman reached the point de-
clarlng Imperialism the paramount is
sue in this campaign the delegates
mounted their chairs and cheered Wild
ly.
Tillman was requested to repeat the
Imperialism plank and again and again
the demonstration was great. Dele
gates mounted their chairs, waved hats,
umbrellas and flags. 1t was the great
est flag demonstration ever seen.
MAKING THE PLATFORM.
1t Is Decided Not to Submit Minor
ity Report.
Kansas City, July 5.-The committee
on platform did not reconvene until IL
a. m. 1t had adjourned at a. m. with
the Intention of getting together at 10,