Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-11

Judge Parker, and that as these re-
ports had caused some comment and
apprehension, he would move that the
gentleman of the New York delegation,
| reported as recipient of the message,
| should send it to the clerks desk to be
read.
THE confusion of the rabble and the
| mob has characterized every hour of
the convention since its sitting" de-
cIared Gov. Vardaman.
Let us find out what this rumor isl
! he concluded, that has created disor-
der in this hall. Let the gentleman
| from New York, to whom the telegram
| is addressed, read it-let it be read. Let
the truth be known and then let us
proceed to business"
Loud applause followed this declara-
ton and continued as Gov. Vardaman
| took his seat.
Chairman Clark replied: 'It is moved
that the New York delegation or the
member of that delegation who has the
telegram that has been bruited about
this city-if he has such one-produce
it and read it to this convention"
George Raines of New York asked
that the motion be deferred until the
chairman Of his delegation could be
heard from.
How much time do you want?" ask
ed the chairman.
Il understood the chairman of the
New York delegation is OH his way to
the hail. was the reply.
The Chair requests that the gentle
man withdraw his motion for Il few
moments" said Mr.. Clark.
With the understanding that the all
important message would be read as
soon as Mr.. Sheehan reached the hall,
Gov. Vardaman yielded, and the con-
vention waited with some patience the
coming of the party leaders, who had
adjourned their conference from the
| rallied enclosure in the convention hall
to one Of the hotels.
1t was $50 when John Sharp Will
liams, Senator Bailey of Texas, Senator
Tillman, Ex-Gov. Hill, Carmack of
Tennessee, Campau of Michigan and
the other cOnferees on the Parker tele-
gram arrived in the hall. The three
first named came directly to the plat
form. -
The managers had decided on a plan
of action. There was only one thing
| that they could do, and that was to
stand by the nominee and to so arrange
matters that the convention would in
dorse tine course taken by Judge Park
err.
Harmony was the one thing most of
all desired, and the most popular man
| in the convention, the man who has
shown his capacity for leadership, was
put forward to let the convention
know that harmony must prevail. John
Sharp Williams, in a voice that all
could hear, advanced to the front of
the platform, and after telling the hall
that he intended to have order prescrv-
ed, announced that only one telegram
had been received in st. Louis from
Judge Parker.
He asked Gov. Vardaman to read the
| telegram. 1t was evident that Missis-
sippi's chief executive enjoyed holding
| the center of the stage as he read with
great JUNCTION the now famous tele-
gram: civilian r. Sheehan, Jefferson
Hotel, st. Louis. Mo-:
Il regard the gold standard as firmly
| act accordingly if the action of the
convention today shall be ratified by
| the people. AS the platform is silent on
| this subject, l deem it necessary to
| express my views. If proved to be I'M
satisfactory to majority Of the con-
| vention. request you to decline the
| nomination for me at once, so that
| another man may be nominated.
(Signed) "a. E. Parker"
Mr.. Williams. after Gov. Vardarnar
| had finished reading. said that tht
| committee had not deemed it necessary
| to present currency plank in the
| platform as the currency question was
| regarded as settled, and the cOnvcn-
| ton Would be asked to send this tele-
gram in reply to Judge Parker:
1.-The platform adopted by this con-
vention is silent on the question of tbs
monetary standard because it is moi
recognized by us as possible issue il
| this campaign and only campaign Is.
| sues are mentioned in the platform
| Therefore there is nothing in the views
| expressed by you in the telegram sem
which wou2d preclude a man entertain
ing them from>acccpting nomination
on said PLATFORM,
| AS Mr.. Tillman concluded the read
| ing of the message, Representative
Richardson of Alabama. arose, he SAID
ITO discuss the message to be sent tt
Judge Parker"
Chairman Clark explained that he
had recognized Senator Tillman who
also desired to discuss the same mat
ter Mr.. Richardson bowed and re-
tired at once. Mr.. Tillman proceeded.
While Mr.. Tillman was speaking Rep
lresentative John Sharp Williams pro-
ceeded from the platform to the seal
of Mr.. Richardson and the two engaged
in earnest conversation. Mr.. Tillman
remarks were followed closely by the
whole audience. His declaration y
swore by Almighty God that l would
not endure to be trifled WITH brought
forth applause and cheers.
| In conclusion Mr.. Tillman said:
| This telegram has not altered con-
| ditions one iota. We knew all that be-
| fore. What is there here to quarrel
about?"
| CA voice. Nothing"
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