The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-09

TO the pictureSouenesS of the scene
by waving of the flags and hurting
confetti. There was another cheer
when the speaker declared that Rich
ard Olney needed no introduction to
the world and when he closed there
were cheers and calls for Olney- Fol-
lowing the Olney demonstration there
was a call for three cheers for Cock
rell and they were given with a will.
When the nande of Minnesota was
called the chairman of that delegation
an behalf of a portion of the delega-
ton seconded the nomination of Judge
Parker.
Another member of the delegation
was then recognized and on behalf
of majority of the delegation second
ed Mr.. Hearst's nomination.
Governor Vardaman of Mississippi
stood on his chair and in a brief
speech seconded Parker's nomination.
long black hair and smoothly shaver
face and the convention applauded
him. Montana was next called and
Senator Clark of that state arose in
his place and seconded the nomination
of Parker.
Nebraska came next and the noise
of the convention was hushed as the
name fell from the clerks lips. c. J.
speak the convention began demon
stration in which the name of Bryan
was heard above the uproar. Bryan,
Bryan" yelled the crowd.
Bryan Speaks.
Mr.. Bryan finally arose and standing
on his chair endeavored to quiet the
demonstration, but he was only an
incentive for a fresh OutburSt.
Mr.. Bryan stood and with a palm
leaf fan motioned the delegates to take
their seats When he could make
himself heard he simply announced
that Wisconsin had a candidate a pre-
sent and Nebraska yielded her place
on the roll call to that state. David
S. Rose, mayor of Milwaukee, was at
once recognized and took the plat
form to place Edward c. Wall in
nomination.
Mr.. Rose took the New York dele
cation to task severely for presenting
Parker. 1.-The nation has been calling
on New York for months to tell us
what are the principles of their can
didate," he rang out, but he said
nothing"
Loud applause and cries from the
galleries was the response. Mr.. Rose
proceeded with an arraignment of
Parker's candidacy in such strong
terms that point of order was
raised by Oscar L. Miles. a Kansas
when Chairman Bailey asked him to
state it. The gentleman is not speak
ing in behalf of any candidate but in
general arrangement of the Demo-
cratic party" Cries of right"
right were heard above the uproar.
Chairman Bailey overruled the
point of order with the statement that
it was not within the province of the
chair to pass upon what a speaker
should say. II wish to say that don't
want to stir UP a row." declared Mr..
Rose, after he was allowed to resume
The sentence, however, was met with
cries of derision.
a. ]. Barr. a Pennsylvania delegate,
injected that the speaker had no right
to resume along the same lines.
When Mr.. Rose declared that he pre-
sented things in spirit of goodfel-
Iowship he was interrupted with cries
Mr.. Rose grew rapidly unpopular
and was interrupted with cries ana
stamping. But ne persisted and final
" amid much confusion named Edward
9. Wall Of Wisconsin.
Harris Seconds CockrelI.
Missouri which had been passed in
the roll call was called and ex-senator
Harris of Kansas made the response.
He seconded DENOMINATION of Senator
COckFell in a brief speech from the
platform. Many delegates began 1eav-
ng the hall, pushing their way through
he crowded seats and causing much
confusion. The galleries also began to
min out Then an alternate far off to
he speakers left evidently overcome
~ bracers mounted his chair and with
gestures demanded attention
4 couple of policemen promptly hus-
led him out.
Nevada was called at the conclusion
If Senator Harris speech A delegate
irose and seconded from his place on
he floor the nomination of Mr. Hearst |
New Hampshire seconded the nom1na- |
ion of Judge Parker as did also New
Jersey.
North Carolina gave a second to the |
Parker nomina ton.
Chairman Cole of the North Dakota |
delegation took the platform ana an
bounced that he had a name to present |
O the convention that had not yet been |
PRESENTED as a, candidate. Who is he?"
demanded the convention. I'll name |
rim," retorted Mr.. Cole, When ne pro |
eeded with his speech. THE candidate
We wish to present to you, he contln-
led, seems to nave only one objection |
md that is he comes from too far |
outh.'
Mr- Cole branched into a political dis
ussion and the audience amused itself
" making loud guesses as to who the
lominee would be. Chairman Balley
ried to quiet the clamor which had
,rought Mr.. Cole to a, stop
The chair begs the convention to hear
he speaker, he said. because the speak
r declares he will not leave the stand
Until he finishes.
At last Mr.. Cole got to the end. which
vas the declaration that his candidate
vas John Sharp Williams.
A round of applause followed the call
f the name of the Democratic leader.
Neither Ohio or Oregon mad candidate
o endorse ana
seconded the nomination
f Parker.
Audience Grows Restless.
BY this time the audience was getting
estless and not trying to hide it.
When Rhode Island was reached
ohm ]. Fitzgerald of that state second
d the nomina ton of VIM. r. Hearst.
he audience cried time on him be-
ore he got fairly started, but he stuck
ut his four minutes.
G. on hRh2I1
,aroIina seconded the nomination of
PARKER.
senator Tillman passed the New
FORK delegation on his way back to his
eat. David B. Hill stepped out ana
hook hands with him warmly. John
,barp Williams was recognized ana
sked that his name be withdrawn ana
rged the North Dakota delegation