Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-07-13
Nomination of Vice President.


The distinct triumph of the last day
of the convention was the popular ova-
ton accorded David b. Hill, and in it's
spontaneity and wild enthusiasm was
one of the most notable features the
convention produced. 1t was accom-
panied, too, by a remarkable scene,
when Hill earnestly protested to his
friends against being placed in nomin-
alton, and then, finding his protest in
vain, when he strobe to the platform
and, in tones which left no doubt Of
their sincerity, earnestly besought the
convention not to make him the nom
inee.
Hill said he appreciated the compli-
ment, but that for personal and other
reasons, II cannot accept this nomina-
ton"
During the demonstration for Hill Mr..
Bryan was heard from protesting Wig
orously against Hill. He favored
Towne.
On the call for nominations, Ala
bama yielded to Minnesota and the
latter state presented Charles A.
Towne. The mention of his name was
the signal for flattering demonstra-
ton in his honor men and women
joining in the outburst. For ten min
utes the demonstration to Towne lasted
with varying degrees of intensity, in
termingled with protestations and
Kisses from various sections of the hall.
1t was soon apparent that, with Hill
out, Stevenson was strong favorite.
State after state seconded his nomina-
tion-Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, Iowa,
Kentucky, Illinois. Some of the de.
voted friends of Hill maintained their
allegiance to him, and the delegations
of New Jersey, Louisiana and some
others seconded his nomination. A
number of favorite sons were
also placed in nomination, Mary
land bringing forward John Wal
ter Smith, Washington naming
James Hamilton Lewis, North Caro-
lima nominating Colonel Julian Carr
and Ohio presenting the name of A.
w. Patrick. 1t was after 2 o'clock
when the seconding speeches, many Of
them wearisome, were concluded, and
the balloting began. AS the roll was
about to be called, Mr.. Lewis appeared
on the platform and in a. few well
chosen words withdrew fro IN the con-
test.
The vote was followed with intense
interest, for when Alabama announced
three for Stevenson and nineteen for
Hill, it looked as though close and
exciting contest was to occur.
But it was soon evident that Steven
son had strong lead At the close of
the call he had 5591l votes, which,
however, was not enough to. nominate,
the requisite two thirds being 624.
Hill had received 200 votes and Towne
S9L. But before the announcement
of the result a strong-lunged delegate
from Tennessee stood on his chair and
announced: Tennessee changes her
"a votes from Hill to Stevenson.
That started the tide irresistibly
toward Stevenson. from every quar-
ter of the hall came demands for recog-
milton. Alabama changed to Steven
son; California did the same. North
Carolina changed from Carr to Steven
son. Even New York, finally and re-
luctantly, announced its change from
Hill to Stevenson. That ended
it. Stevenson's nomination was
assured, although for some
time longer the various states contin-
ued to record their changes from Towne
and other candidates to Stevenson. In
the end, the nomination was made
unanimous. Its announcement was
cheered with enthusiastic approval
and again state standards and banners
were borne about the building in trib-
ute to the party nominee.