Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-12

The Democratic National Convention
Of 1900, which mot 10 the new conven-
tion hail at Kansas City at noon Thurs.
day, developed decided surprise.
Not only was the plan of the leaders
for a one-day convention spoiled, but
nothing beyond the actual work Of
organization was accomplished, not
withstanding that the convention was
in session until 1924 o'clock at night.
Three session were held.-fTom noon to
2.30 p. M, from 4.43 to Adj p. m. and
from 1893 to 1914 II. IN. At the last
named hour an adjournment was taken
until 1910 clock this morning.
The opening session was devoted
chiefly to,the selection of Gov. Charles
IS. Thomas of Colorado, as temporary
chairman, speech by Gov. Thomas,
the reading of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence and the appointment of com.
mittees The second session transacted
no important business, rs the commit
tees were not ready to report. At the
night session all the committee re-
ported except that on resolutions, which
was still debating the platform. Con-
gresham James d. Richardson. OF
Tennessee, was selected as permanent
chairman and made speech. Elk
Gov. John r. Atgeld of Illinois, also
spoke. As the committee on resolutions
was not ready 10 report, the convention
accomplished little OF actual business
The COMMITTEES on resolutions held n
meeting and debated the platform in
lively style. Three drafts of the plat
forin were presented. One of these
was from r. L. Metoaif of Nehras.sa,
and was accepted as Mr.. Bryan's ex-
preston upon this question. 1t con-
tained n specific plank declaring for the
free coinage of silver at 16 to l. Other
provisions IN this platform were aimed
at trusts the protective tariff and the
Imperialistic policy iof the Mckinley
administration. Liberty aud home
government were promised to the Fill
rinos and sympathy was expressed for
the Beers.
The two other platform drafts were
submitted by ex-Judge Augustus Van
WICK of New York and L. +. Garrard
OF Georgia respectively. They did not
differ materially from the Bryan plat
q resffirmation of the Chicago platform
without specific mention of 16 TO l.
The convention was marked by scenes
of extraordinary enthusiasm. There
were two notable demonstrations. One
an ovation to ex-senator David B. Hill
uf New York, lasted 20 minutes in the
afternoon. The other came at nigh {
when Permanent Chairman Richardson
mentioned Hon. William j. Bryan
name. 1t lasted 30 minutes,
THE DELAWARE DELEGATION.
The Delaware delegation after dead
lock lasting a day and night re- elected
Senator Kenney q member of the Ma
tional Committee and made the fol-
lowing committee assignments:
Resolutions, L. Irving Handy; ore
dentials John G. Gray; TO notify the
nominees, Edward d. Hearne and
George W. Draper, vice-president Of
the convention. Hezekiah Harrington
chairman of the delegation, John G..
Gray.
Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo-,
July 5.-.-Convention Hall was again
besieged today by eager and excited
throngs of people, and long before the
time set for opening the second days
proceedings of the convention all of the
streets approaching the building were
soidly massed with humanity, moving
forward to many entrances. Elk.
pectancy was at a high pitch, as IL
was universally felt that the day had
IL store the great events Of the con-
yention.
Gov. Beokham of Kentucky was
given an enthusiastic reception rs he
came in, large number Of delegates
crowding around to shake him by the
hand.
At II o'clock the slender figure OF
Chairman Richardson doomed up above
the platform assemblage. Quiet was
slowly brought out of the confusion
md tho IN I-k
j. GleDnin for the opening Invocation.
Mr.. Richardson announced that the
platform committee was not ready tc
report, and pending word from them he
invited to the platform, e4-Goy. Hogs
OF Texas to address the convention.
When Gov. Hoag concluded Chair
man Richardson STEPPED forward to say
q few words to Sergeant at-Arms
Martin and the crowd took advantage
of ths opportunity 10 start the cry O
Hill" 1t came from all quarters o
the galleries, but little of it came from
the delegates. Mingled with the call,
were Kisses.
Hon. a. M. Dockery of Missouri
was introduced.
The first mention of Dewey's nam,
since the opening of the convention was
made by Mr.. Dockery, while discussing
the Philippine question, but the nam,
of the famous admiral was received
without ripple OF applause.
Others who addressed the convention
while waiting for the report Of tn,
platform were Mayor David s. Rose o.
Milwaukee, Gov, J. ID. Beokham Of
kentucky and Congressman jaime.
Williams of Illinois.
Another demonstration for Hill, last
ing several minutes, was feature oil
the session.
The Democratic National Convention
in session at Kansas City. Thursday
adopted its platform and nominated
Hon. William Jennings Bryan for Presi
dent Of tho United States.
The nomination of Mr.. Bryan wa.
unanimous. Every vote in the conyen
tion was cast for him as the roll o
States was called.
The platform, as reported by the com
mittee on resolutions. was adopted b,
the convention without debate anc
without dissenting voice. 1t begin,
with declarations on the question, O
Imperialism, which it declares to b,
the paramount Issue of the cam
paign." large Fart of the text Il
taken up with this topic. The mex
problems dealt with, in the order named
are the Monroe doctrine, militarism
trusts, the tariff and the interstate com
MERGE law. Then comes the silver plank
which contains declaration for th,
free coinage of silver at 16 to !. Tn,
new Currency bill is denounced
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