The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-07

IN unusually eloquent seoonding
speech. as was Major John Brown tool
oTed) Of Kansas. who pledged the col
ored vote to the support of Bryan.
Rev. s. W. Sample Of Minnesota made
the final seconding speech.
Gentlemen Of the convention. said
Speaker Browne. the name of William
J. Bryan has been placed in nomina-
ton for the presidency. 1t has been
numerously seconded, Are you ready
Tor the question:
ayes" shouted the delegate. A rising
vote was called for and every delegate
jumped 10 his feet, shouting Tor Bryan.
1.-THE vote is unanimous shouted
Speaker Brown, and again the dele
gates Joined in a rousing chorus Of
cheering for their nominee.
WEBSTER DAVIS SPEECH
Webster Davis was then introduced.
Mr. Davis gave the convention a brief
history of his trip to Africa and of his
withdrawal from the Republican party.
Mr.. Davis frequent reference to the
ability Of the American nation to take
care Of its own interests, 20 have its
own canal. to have it's own gold,
aroused the enthusiasm of the con-
vention. which became more heated
as Mr.. Davis apOtheOsized Lincoln and
compared him with Bryan-"a plain
child Of the common people
4 move we pass a vote Of thanks to
the modern Patrick Henry" shouted a
delegate. and the motion was adopted
with great cheering.
The convention adjourned until 1880
p. m. after passing resolution max
ing every delegate a member of a COM
mittee to attend the Democratic con-
vention at once and work for the nom
tnation of Towne for vice president.
DELEGATES WERE WARM.
Two minutes after Chairman Brown
eailed the silver Republican convention
20 order at $3.50 2. m. the convention
voiced its feeling concerning the NOM
nation of Stevenson by bowling down
Delegate Lewis of Nebraska.
Il believed this morning it was our
plain duty to nominate Bryan and
Towne." he said. but believe now it
is our plain duty To endorse Bryan and
Stevenson
A perfect storm Of groans and pro-
tests arose from the delegates. many
Of them standing on their chairs.
mo. never" "Sit down. rats"
they shouted, and Mr.. Lewis was fin
ally compelled to take his seat.
Mr. Ransom of Nebraska gained the
floor and in an eloquent speech pleaded
patriots" he said. while we have
met with great disappointment, yet
we must be sober and sensible and
must act wisely"
Senator Ransom proceeded at some
length i'm this strain, but finally he, too,
was interrupted by the impatient dele
gates.
What do you favor?" asked one del
egate. Tell us now"
a TnXVnA
said Senator Ransom, but let us not
act until we hear from him. He win
be here sOOn."
OPPOSED STEVENSON.
Webb NcNan of Kansas was then
recognized. 1T is not necessary to
go outside OF our party for d vice pres
ident," said he. amid shouts of ap-
prevail do you gentlemen want to
take the tail end of the Cleveland adj
ministratiOn? Do you believe it good
Judgment"
The hall fairly trembled from the
storm Of Noes" Nominate Charles
A. Towne," yelled a delegate.
Amid much confusion and the pound
ing of the chairman's gavel, Mr.. Nc
Nall shouted: Il move that Charles A.
TOwne be declared the unanimous
nominee Of the convention"
81 second the nomination. shouted a
dozen delegates.
TELLER'S COUNSEL.
wait, gentlemen" shouted Senator
Teller. springing to his feet. I'VE want
some calm elaboration"
I'VE have had it for three days." in
terrupted a delegate.
No living man should stand in the
way of A.his cause continued Senator
Teller. Il believe this contest involves
the life Of the republic, a contest for
liberty, for the existence of free gov
eminent. Lei us wait; let us wait I'M
II we hear from Mr.. TOwne."
Senator Teller. l would as soon vote
for Stevenson as for a black snake, /"
interrupted a Nebraska delegate.
mark.
Don't. gentlemen" pleaded Senator
Meller- 10 mnderaten