The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-05-11

plan Of submitting list OF five men for
vice president. He yielded the acor 70
General Weaver. who told the oonven-
ton that IL was willing TO be an ally o.
the Democratic party. but wished % do
ali the debating 10 those allies instead
of working in concert with them. He
told the delegates repeatedly that they
would make a grave mistake by nomin-
ating q vice president without consulting
the Democratic party.
E Gerry Brown Of Massa chusetts urged
harmony, but insisted on nominating a
complete ticket.
Edward s. Groce OF Michigan was then
recognized. But lust here an incident oc-
CURED that threw the convention into an
uproar, and which. for a few moments,
threatened to result IN free fight. Be
fore Mr.. Grocc speaks said the chair
man, 1.-The chair wishes to announce that
there is a package OF letters here for the
South Dakota delegation. 1t was found
on a chair and was probably lost BY
some member Of the delegation"
Former Congressman John F. Kelly OF
South Dakota. who had been ciamoring
for recognition all day. at once ADVANCED
and. with his voice shaking with anger.
said: THE South Dakota delegation is
glad 70 receive this recognition from the
chair, for it IS the only recognition it has
received from you. You are a miserable
bunco-steerer. Mr.. Kelly shouted. Yea
came into this convention with profes-
sions OF good faith. You are not 1T 10
preside over a Populist convention, and
you never Will again
In an instant there was an uproar and
cries of "Put him out!' We're heard
Il rise to point Of order" shouted
Mr.. Kelly. Il stand on my rights. and
you can't bunco ne out Of them" Then.
turning toward the wildly shouting dele
gates. ne yelled: 4 defy you. / defy you
10 put me out" Pale with passion nc
again turned toward Chairman Patterson
and. pointing his finger at him. cried:
you. sir. are trying to crafty petty
spite originating in today's conference %
Amid cries of shut up and shame
on you" Mr.. Kelly returned TO his dele-
CATION every member of which was
standing on his feet. During all the up-
roar Chairman Patterson, pushed ana
apparently nervous. kept pounding with
his gavel in a vain endeavor to restore
order. Finally the excited delegates
quieted somewhat for moment.
THE chair desires 70 make an explain
alton" said Chairman Patterson II
have honestly endeavored TO et the con-
vention hear from both sides In success
SION
II deny that as a faIsehoOdl' broke IN
Mr.. Kelly, and again the convention be-
came a perfect pandemonium Several
excited delegates stripped OF their coats
ready for business while a gray-beardei
but brawny delegate ran toward Mr..
Kelly. He was. however. stopped before
he reached him.
1T was the purpose Of the chairman.
as soon as the gentleman concluded. 20
recognize the gentleman from South Da-
kota," continued Chairman Patterson.
pale with anger. Because the gentle
man who has just finished spoke on the
opposite side Of the question. Mr. Croce
was recognized. Therefore resent the
imputation."
The uproar at this moment became 50
great that the chairman could not be
heard, renewed cries o. Put him OUT
coming from the delegate As soon as
he could be heard Chairman Patterson
continued: After Mr.. Groce coneiu1es I
VIII recognize him. not because be - Mr
Kelly. but because he represents our
host. the state OF South Dakota. The
gentleman is trying 70 .numlate ;he
chair Let me assure him the chair vii
not be in9midated "
Ar. Kelly, surrounded By general mem
bers OF the South Dakota delegation. was
on his feet again oy this time and a.
tempted 70 speak. but chorus u Take
your seatr'' and on. shut up greeted
him and after a moments hesitation be
sat down and the convention grad 1al.y
came 70 order.
Ar. Groce spoke urgently n favor q
sending a COMMITTEES q conference %
Kansas City, AZ PROPOSED by M wash
burn TIE chair then recognized Mr..
Kelly q South Dakota, wlao sad: I vsry
much regret tfs little alteration Z had q
short time ego and also regret thse
the chairman should think I Intend 20
lnamidate him. 1 give yoa IA word ~
honOr a. q man / intended nothing % The
kind"
Point q order. Mr.. Chalrmsa.' shout
e delszass from .Ss5Fzska Z clasrn
ths es1 t1eToan has % righr % take the
aoor for making perS31-aI remarks. 20
There were loud orses u co ca Go
or" directed % 1fr Kesly.
The chair hope sd Chairman Pat
is-son- .tAat the gensssrrsa ~s1 aag
'TAz1sys- 3 on bls ul4ad REGARDING t1ss
chairman
Mr.. Kelly resumed. When ths chair
mar remarked early thlB ss;eruooa that
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paz-t ln thss 6soate % aens as uaso1 20
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