The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-11

dcncy. And thus was his campaign of 1900
1naugurated-
Then towards the close of the afternoon
session began the real contest of the con-
vention This was the fight over the vice
presidency. or, rather, the fight over the
proposition not TO make any nomination
for the vice presidential Office. but TO refer
the entire matter TO a committee 10 be ap-
pointed 10 confer with the Democrats and
silver Republicans. in their conventions.
10 be held at Kansas City. Both the propo-
sitions TO nominate and 10 refer, and also
various compromise suggestions were pre-
scented. and on them was based quite a
memorable debate, which not only devel-
oped great deal OF Oratory. but came near
eliminating I'm fsticuffs. Speeches were
made by E Gerry Brown and George r.
WasAburn who, both from the State or
Massachusetts. differed on this PROPOSE
ton; by Senators Butler and Allen. who
also differed; by General Weaver and Jerry
Simpson, DIR. Taylor, OF Chicago. who
spoke warmly for Mr.. Charles A. Towne:
and by others. They presented all sides and
shades OF the controversy. the debate last
ing far into the night before the close was
reached.
The exciting event of the convention was
reached when ex-Representative Kelly. of
South Dakota, becoming excited over a
failure 10 secure recognition, rose In his
seat and denounced the occupant Of the
chair "bunco steerer." He said: THE
South Dakota delegation Is glad TO receive
this recognition from the chair, for II Is the
only recognition IL has received from you.
came into this convention with professions
OF good faith. You not fit to preside
over Populist convention. and you never
VIII again"
In an instant there was an uproar and
cries of Put him out, were heard. II rise
TO point of order, shouted Mr. Kelly. 81
stand on my rights and you can't bunco
me out of them"
Then. turning towards the wildly shout
ing delegates. he yelled: 81 defy you. ]
defy you TO put me out" Pale with passion
q ri lat
son, and, pointing his finger at him, cried:
You. sir. are trying TO crafty petty
spite originating in to-day's conference.
Amid cries of Put him out" shut up
and Shame on you" Mr.. Kelly returned
70 his delegation, every member of which
was standing on his feet
During all the uproar Chairman Patter-
son flushed and apparently nervous. kept
pounding with his gavel in a vain effort 10
restore order. finally the excited delegates
ouieted somewhat for moment. 'The
chair desires TO make an explanation" said
Chairman Patterson. ct have honestly en-
deavored to let the convention hear from
both sides i'm succession"
II deny that as a falsehood," broke In
Fir. Kelly and again the convention became
perfect pandemonium. Several excited
delegates stripped off their coats. ready for
business, while one gray-bearded, but
brawny delegate. ran toward Mr.. Kelly.
He was stopped. however. before he
reached him.
"It was the purpose of the chairman. as
SoVii as the gentleman recognized con-
cluded. TO recognize the gentleman of South
Dakota, continued Chairman Patterson,
pale with anger Because the gentleman
who has just finished spoke on the oppo-
site side of the question, Mr.. Greece was
recognized. Therefore. i resent the impu-
tation."
The uproar at this moment became SO
great that the chairman could not be heard
renewed cries of Put him OUT, coming
from the delegates As soon as ne could be
heard. Chairman Patterson continued: "Af-
ter Mr.. Greece concludes / will recognize
him. not because he is Mr.. Kelly but be-
cause he represents our host, the State OF
South Dakota. The gentleman is trying tc
intimidate the chair. Let me assure him the
chair will not be inundated"
Mr.. Kelly, surrounded by several mem
fers OF the South Dakota delegation, was
on his feet again by this time and at
tempted 60 speak but a chorus of TAKE
your seat and "Oh. shut up" greeted him
and after a moments hesitation he sat
Gown and the convention gradually came
10 order.
after the nomination of Mr. Towne 70,
Vice President DR.. Taylor, OF Illinois
moved that the neVs national committee
be made the committee conference with
the national Democratic and Silver Repub-
lican parties, the committee to have plen.
airy powers. The motion was carried unani-
mously.
A motion that Permanent Chairman
Patterson with a committee of his own ap-
poinrment and Temporary Chairman Ring
cal end similar committee be appointed
notify w. j. Bryan and Charles A. Towns
of their nominations, was also unanimous
~ agreed TO. The call OF States was pro-
ceeded with In much confusion, many OF
the delegates leaving the hall
At its conclusion motion was made and
agreed TO that the national committeeman
named be declared the national committee
12.5S this morning the convention ad.
Jcurned sine die