The San Francisco call., 1904-07-08
Ovation to W. ]. Bryan
Rivals Those Of 1895
and 1900.
Grimlyth Heterogeneous
Vote Him Into Re-
tirNmNnt.
Special Dispatch to The can.

ST. LOUIS, July THE Democratic
party is reorganized. The convention
ran over Mr.. Bryan at 6 o'clock this
evening after four hours of as great
gallery demonstration for the silver
leader as that in Chicago eight years
ago. when the same kind of a popular
outburst swept the delegates into hys-
terra and nominated him for the Pres
idency.
The result to-day was a complete
demonstration OF the compact organiz-
alton that has been built up around
the candidacy of Judge Parker, in the
name Of conservatism, and its ability
10 keep the delegates in line under the
most trying conditions. In fact many
delegates would have voted for the
cause presented had not that cause
been TIED UP hopelessly with Bryan and
Rrysn nism-
Bryan s comparison Of John p. Hop
kins and Ben 7. Gable TO train robbers
was sensational 10 the galleries. There
was no reply worthy the name made TO
his srraignment Many of the most
conservative delegates admit that
Bryan was right and justified in the
strong language he used and that the
Hopkins delegation ought to have been
unsested, but Hopkins meant sane
democracy and the contestants repre-
sented the old Bryan insanity and the
convention did not dare to be just il a
single case without the danger Of do
ing injury 70 the whole party.
THE CASTING OUT OF BRYAN.
The majority Of the delegates did not
consider the merits Of the Illinois con-
test. They voted against Bryan and
releSsted him and the issues he repre-
sents 10 oblivion.
The men in control of the conserv-
stive forces also felt that this would
be regarded as test vote The time
vas ripe for it. The hysteria in the
galleries, the confusion in the hall,
The collapse OF the presiding officer.
The weakness Of the sergeant at arms
ne necessity for calling upon the po-
1ce-ln fact, the apparently complete
sway Of Bryanism-made il necessary
o show that Bryan had been repudi-
tted and that conservatism ruled
among the delegates.
To have unseated Hopkins would
have been accepted by the radicals as
victory for conservatism. It would
hsve been used 10 bolster the fast fall
ng opposition to Judge Parker. It
vas necessary 70 show that the con-
serVatiVes had control of two-thirds
Of the delegates and that Parker
would be nominated on the first bal
lot. Sentiment and sense of justice
we're cast TO the winds and the ma
chine rolled over Bryan as it yester-
day ignored Cleveland.
STILL THE PARTY HERO.
The radicals mustered only 900
votes and a few Of them were against
Hopkins and not for Bryan. Nearly
one-haf Of Ohio voted with Bryan
and South Carolina and Kentucky so
voted, but they Will be for Parker.
But Bryan is still smiling and con-
hdenf He was the hero of this con-
vention as much as he was the hero
of that in 1896 and that of 1900. His
is the only presence that has inspired
enthusiasm, his the only name that
has called out wild cheers. his the
only name that has swept the people
into hysteria.
He has had the cheers but Parker
VIII get the votes of the delegates. He
viii fight the platform as he fought
John P. Hopkins. and he will again be
p hero. but Parker will be nominated
on the first ballot.
The net results Of to-day's session
were the adoption Of the reports Of the
committees on rules, credentials and
permanent organization.
When the result Of the convention
contest was announced the report of
the committee on permanent organiza-
ton was made. Representative Champ
Clark, who was chosen permanent
chalrmsn, addressed the convention. He
prepared and gave 70 the press a speech
Of e eat length The hour was. so late
when he gained the platform however
that he spoke about 300 words and left
his audience TO read the remainder.