Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-07-13

hopes of the most fervid party man,
for the vast assemblage of delegates
and spectators was twice swept with
whirlwind demonstrations, first for
the leader who is about to be placed
In nomination, and then for that 9th
er champion of democracy, navid 3.
Hill. But in actual accomplishment
the days work was confined to or
ganization, with the speeches of the
temporary chairman, Gov. Thomas,
of Colorado, and the permanent chair
man, James ID. Richardson, of Ten
nessee, and the appointment of the
various committees.
The early proceedings of the con-
vention were marked by two brilliant
but rather ill-timed speeches, one of
welcome from the mayor of the city
and the other from Gov. Thomas, of
Colorado, on assuming the duties of
temporary chairman. But the dele
gates fretted during these deliver
ances, and sought for more exciting
themes. The first dramatic episode
of the day occurred after Campau, of
Michigan, had secured the adoption
of resolution for the reading of the
Declaration of Independence. As
the reading was about to begin, two
attendants came up to the platform
bearing n pedestal and bust, both
draped in the stars and stripes. AS
the orator raised his voice for the
first words of the immortal instru-
ment, the draperies were thrown
back, disclosing splendid head of
Bryan. The effect was electrical upon
the vast assemblage. AS the features
were recognized yell went up that
fairly shook the steel girders.
Men and women were on their feet,
waving handkerchiefs, coats and fans
and joining in the wild chorus. As
the orator sought to proceed there
were demands from all parts of the
hall to see the full face of the leader
and as it was turned about, first this
way and then that, each tur.. evoked
fresh outburst from some new quar-
ter. At last the uproar quieted and
Orator Hampton, youthful and
strong-voiced, read the document
which, 124 years ago, made America
free.
Quickly following this came anoth-
er outburst as a young woman from
New York mounted the platform and
sang the Star Spangled Banner"
Deafening cheers greeted the song
and as the last line died away and
the singer turned the strains to those
of america" the vast audience with
lone accord took up the inspiring air
The outburst of patriotism now
turned in q new direction and, dur.
ing a momentary pause in the pro.
sseedings the name of "Hilr' was
sounded. 1t was quickly caught up
first among the delegates, and ther
from gallery to gallery among the
spectators, until the whole multitud,
had joined in {. noisy demand for the
former senator from New York. Fol
fully ten minutes the demonstration
proceeded, the chairman battling
'vainly against it. Delegates stood OF
chairs and joined in the demand, ant
the ex-senator was surrouned by {
shouting crowd of insistent men. HI
smiled and shook his head through
out the demonstration. Many of tn,
New Workers joined in the tribute
bnt 1t was noticeable that the imme
diate following of Mr.. croker and tn
Tammany leader himself held thei
seats and maintained u stolid com
pqstre throughout the Remarkable
tribute to their associate.
At last, when the demonstration
had run ON for fifteen minutes, Hill
could be Seen rising from his obscur