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rounded sentences were punctuated with
generous and hearty manifestations OF
approval. Despite bis strong voice, the
confusion in the hall became so great that
much of the speech was lost 10 the dele
gates and spectators. An incessant hum
sounded through the building, mingled
with the rustic Of fans and the occasional
yell Of some denonstrative spectator. The
audience grew fretful under the disorder
and the inability to hear, and there were
shouts of louder" mingled with de-
mands for order. Governor Thomas pro-
ceeded boldly, however. and when above
the racket he was heard 70 exelaim
South Africa" the crowd caught the
idea that he was paying tribute TO the
Beers and a shout of approval went up.
There was another cheer -whe nthe crowd
caught enough Of the reference to the
isthnian canal to know that it was TO be
under American operation and control.
At the conclusion of the speech the
building rang with applause. the cheer
ing being accompanied by the f1utter of
the national colors throughout the hall.
The first semblance of genuine enthusi-
asm was created when the secretary CT
the convention, Charles A. Walsh of Iowa
rose and offered asresolution offered by
Daniel w. Campau, that the Declaration
Of independence, Drafted by that Demo-
crat of Democrats, Jefferson, be read to
the convention on this the anniversary of
the nations natal day"
The full text of the resolution follows:
1.-THE Republican party recently, N
Philadelphia, the cradle city Of liberty
where the Declaration of Independence
was written and the constitution framed
did there endorse an administration which
has repudiated the constitution and re-
nominated a president who betrayed the
principles of the declaration, This con-
vention is composed Of men who have the
same faith as was in their fathers in this
immortal instrument. As a re-affirmatfon
of Democratic fealty TO the fundamental
principles OF American liberty. I move
Mr. Chairman, that the clerk be directed
to read the glorious Declaration of indie
pendence, drafted by that Democrat of
all Democrats, Thomas jefferson, and
adopted one hundred and twenty-four
years ago.
With cheers and applause the resolution
was adopted, while the band in the south
gallery played patriotic airs in lead of the
enthusiasm.
Then dramatic scene occurred. As the
vast audience was quieting down to lis
ten to the reading of the Declarat ton two
men appeared upon the platform bearing
carefully in their arms two large objects
each shrouded in the stars and stripes.
They were placed. the one upon the other,
Immediately to the right and in front of
the chairman. Delegates and spectators
craned their necks to see what was about
to occur. All realized that coup was
about to be enacted. Quickly advancing
to the flag draped objects, a handsome
man deity lifted the flag from a SPLEEN
did bust of Mr. Bryan. AS the familiar
features of their distinguished leader
were recognized by the delegates and
spectators, a tornado Of applause swept
owe rthe audience. From side to side the
bust was turned, that all might know
whom it represented
When the applause had subsided.
Charles s. Hampton, OF Petosky, Mich,
read in magnificent voice the immortal
Declaration Of Independence. AS 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 tremen-
dous applause fairly shook the building
When the orator had finished the Decla-
ration of Independence and the applause
had ceased Miss Fultoni Of New York
was introduced and sang 1.-The Star
Spangled Banner" the audience standing
and cheering and applauding after each
verse. 1t was an innovation in a national
convention. When she finished the last
strain the band took up America" and
led by Miss Fultoni, the great mass Of
1900 people broke into the stirring words
My Country, 'Tis of Thee" singing 1t
through with JUNCTION and closing it with
a cheer.
Then suddenly somebody started the
cry for .'Hl." Hill" In an instant
Maryland Tennessee, Louisiana, Missis-
! sippi and New Mexico were on their feet
waving their standards and yelling Hill
i"Dave Hill" The pounding of the chair
mans gavel had no effect and for a time
1t looked like a concerted movement to
/ stampede for the New Yorker AS dele
CATION after delegation rose in their seats
and the chairman's gavel fell Mr. Hill
was compelled TO rise and bow. This was
| the signal for pandemonium and nothing
! seemed to be able to stop the torrent of
I applause. A few Kisses were met with
volleys and cheers. and, finally "A part
! Of New Yorb's delegation arose and joined
! the applauding hosts. Croker. Murphy,
/ Van Wyck and the Tammany delegation
| kept their seats. not joining in it. For
fully ten minutes the applause and dis
| order continued. the steady ray of the
gavel having no effect. Each time a new
j state standard was pulled up and waved
the applause began anew After his first
/ bow to the audience Hill kept his seat
but he could not disguise the qualification
that ne felt at the reception accorded him.
Friends urged him 20 take the platform
but he kent shaking his head mega lively
n the platform The chairman and the ser
/ geants-at-arrns tried in vain TO get order
Finally Hill himself hoping TO stem the
torrents Of applause arose Then the
delegates and the crowd howled them
selves hoarse. tHiU." Platform" they
screamed. Mr. Chairman he ejaculat-
ed. but his voice was drowned in IN.
fierce outburst OF applause. Mr.. Chair
man" he tried again 70 say. and then
drowned out again. sank laughing in hi.
seat.
Just before the demonstration over Hi
began. Delegate Joshua W Miles form
er Congressman from Maryland. advance
toward the platform occupied by the pre-
siding officer. waving the Marylans
standard. There was so much nois,
throughout the hall that ne could not ,,
heard four feet from where he stood. II,
said that he had risen to move the thanks