Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-06
BRYAN AND
THE PLATFORM
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pause. and delegates and spectators
SPrinslng upon their chairs to get a
peter view of the young Governor of
'iNeil.ucky' waved their hats and hand
helchieis frantically. The greeting
was u lifting counterpart to the recep
tion given to Governor TAYLOR of Ken
lucky. In Philadelphia. When Govern
or becknam reached the stand where
an couiu see him he was given n re-
ception as enthusiastic as any EXTEND
ed by the delegates to any speaker who
mas thus far addressed the convention.
Inc galleries did not respond with
the same heartiness. His first asser-
ton that In his opinion the enthusiasts
TIC reception extended to him was due
not TO personal, but to the Outraged
Democracy" of his State. called forth
another roar of applause, which was
equalied moment later when he
PROMISED that Kentucky would be car
ried safely for the Democratic party
His remark that of late there had been
considerable exodus of criminals
from his State evoked laughter and APP
plause and few cries OF Taylor"
KENTUCKY TIRED OF THE G.. o. p.
We have had such u dose OF Re-
publican rule" said the speaker. that
Kentucky is prepared to accept any
platform which the Democratic party
Will present. No matter what the
platform may be, Kentucky will stand
upon it and win through its princi-
pies"
He turned to leave the platform, and
was met with loud cries of go on"
but the Governor only bowed, and left
the platform.
After the cheers with which Govern
or Beckhams speech was received had
subsidized. one of the delegates in Mon
tana started the tuneful old song. MY
Old kentucky Home" and one verse OF
1T was sung with vigor, the singing
being followed by great cheering as
the young Governor resumed his seat.
MILES FOR CONSERVATIVE AC-
TION.
Chairman Richardson, ut the con-
clusion of the demonstration, intro
duced Hon. J. w. Miles, of Maryland,
who addressed the convention in sup
port of conservative action upon the
platform. While the rural Democracy
of his State. he said. woullS-xtand by
that great tribune of the people. Will
liam Jennings Bryan, he begged the
convention that 1t take no action that
would imperil the chancessof victory
for Mr.. Bryan. His heart was beating,
he said, in tune with every principle
os the Chicago platform. but he felt
that such friends of Bryan as Sena-
tor John w. Daniel, of Virginia, whose
fealty was beyond question. ought to
be listened to by those who had any
desire of carrying such States as New
York. Indiana, Illinois. and West Vir-
GINA.
"In the name of Cod" he shouted
warmly. III the men in these States
who stood by Mr.. Bryan in sc are not
his friends. where are his friends to
be found?'
AS Mr.. Miles concluded, Chairman
Richardson announced that he had
been informed the Platform Commit
tee would be ready to report at go
p. IN.
Tbereupon n motion was agreed to
adjourn until that hour. and the vast
audience filed out OF the building amid
enthusiastic shouts for the favorite
leaders and the enlivening music of
the orchestra.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention Hall. Kansas City. July
o.-Although the time between the ad-
journment of the morning session and
that set for the opening of the after
noon was over two hours. at no time
were the galleries of the great hall
more than one third emptied. Thou
sands of people sat out the adjourn
part of the excitement.
by $3.50 nearly all of the delegates
we're ready for business. and waiting
the arrival of Chairman Richardson.
who was a trine slow in making his
appearance. The delegates seemed
anxious to get to work and complete
the business of the convention. and
when at 1888 the Chairman made his
appearance there was ripple of APP
plause. Many OF the delegates had
come prepared for the nomination OF
Mr.. Bryan. Dozens of them carried
small flags and numerous plumcs of
briSht-colored pampas grass were Wis
IDLE in various parts of the floor.
BIGGEST CROWD YET.
The crowd by $40 was the greatest
that has attended any session of the
convention. The gatc-keepers were for
tln las I'D,
to people, and there were hundreds
who had no tickets of admission who
were allowed TO enter the building
They swarmed in upon the floor until
it seemed impossible that there could
be room for one more.
At 3:4G Senator Hill, of New York
who had been absent from the two
preceding sessions. came through the
delegates door by himself He was
not recognized at first, and had nearly
reached his seat when the cry of
HILL" "Iill." broke forth. 1t was
coupled with considerable applause
hut the demonstration in honor of the
Senator when present lacked several
degrees of warmth shown yesterday
afternoon and tnis morning while he
was absent.
AGAIN CALLED TO ORDER.
1t was not until o'clock that Chair
man Richardson, turning from a con-
ference with Governor McMillin and
Senator White. picked up the Eavel
and brought the convention to order
The Platform Committee. headed by
Senator Jones, d. ]. Campau, Sena tor
Tilman and Judge VanWyck. had just
pushed their way through the dense
throng. and proceeding to the platform
had taken seats thanking the chair
man. Mr.. Richardson appealed long
and vainly for order. The portly form
of Senator Jones, silver haired and Sc
rious. advanced to the front, of the
stage. He held n roll of manuscript in
his hands. But it was useless to talk
against such a tumult. and he dropped