The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1904-07-08
NO CHEERS FOR BRYAN
Democratic Convention Gives
Him a KlOndike Smile.
Frigid Enthusiasm is Only Melted
by the Mention of the Name
OF Grover Cleveland.

st. Louis July 6-Exactly at noon
Chairman J. X. Jones, of the national
committee, called the democratic cOnven
tlOn to order. His appearance on the
platform and the sound OF his gave
brought forth a cheer from the floor and
galleries.
Chairman Jones directed the sergeant
at arms to procure order He continued
rapping the table with his gavel, but il
was some time before quiet reigned Cal
lfOTnias appearance with huge silk
banner and silk American flag and
yell, "CalifOrnisl Californian Hearst
Hearstl Hearst!' caused cheering. Just
az the California delegation reached it's
reservation after marching up and down
the center aisle, w. j. Bryan, who had
come in unnOticed, arose in his place and
was given a cheer. Then an enterprising
member of the Montana delegation ere
ated diversion by vigorously ringing a
cOwbel.
Again Chairman Jones demanded that
the convention be in order, and at once
directed the secretary to read the call for
the convention. Applause followed the
reading of the call. After quiet was re-
stored, Chairman Jones announced that
the convention would be opened with
prayer by Rev. John Z. Cannon, pastor
of the Grand Avenue Baptist church OF
St Louis.
Enthusiastic cheering greeted the
chairman's announcement that he was
directed by the national committee to
appoint John 5. Williams temporary
chairman, c. A. Walsh, temporary sec
retary, and John L. Martin temporary
sergeant alarms.
The chairman appointed Colonel John
M. Guffey of Pennsylvania, and NJ. f.
Tarpey of California, to escort Mr. Will
liams to the chair. AS the platform was
enclosed by a railing, it was necessary
for the committee and Mr.. Williams to
climb over the railing. The committee
lifted MIR. Williams safely over, and the
entire convention burst into cheers as he
ascended the platform.
II have the honor to introduce to you
John ;. Williams as temporary chair
man" said Chairman Jones, and again
the convention cheered.
4 great part OF Mr.. Williams speech
was delivered under great difficulties for
the speaker and those Of his hearers who
we're supposed to b most directly in
terested in his remarks. The aisles lead
ing past the delegates were packed by
uenSe IurOnSS, VINO kept up d constant
hum OF conversation that smothered Mr..
Williams voice. Several times the
speaker stopped and asked that the
talking cease, in order that he might
make himself better understood
He mentioned the name of Mr.. Bryan
in discussing the price of wheat during
the first Bryan Mckinley campaign The
utterance of the name called forth little
applause and some cheers. A second
later he mentioned the name again, and
the applause was not repeated.
mention of the name of Grover
Cleveland was cheered Justify. mo-
ment later the first scene of the session
occurred, Mr.. Williams declaring that it
was brazen effrontery for the republican
party to attempt to seize the aurels OF
Grover Cleveland. A genuine Outburst
of applause followed, cheer after cheer
was heard in the hall, and although the
chairman used his gavel the convention
was soon beyond his control.
After Mr. Williams concluded his ad-
dress the convention adjourned, until to-
morrow, and the delegates are visiting
the exposition.