The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-09
JUDGE PARKER IS NOM|NAT TED

II am instructed to make to this
convention" he began, this unanimous
report from the committee on resolu-
tions." The senator's persistence had
the desired effect although it was sew
IA minutes before the convention COM
posed itself and warning had to be
given by the reading clerk that quiet
must be preserved. An Ohio delegate
mounted his chair and, after repeatedly
addressing the chairman in a loud man
ner demanded order.
'-AlI right sit down and keep still
and we will have order,'' retorted Mr..
Clark.
Then, turning to the clerk, he direct
ed again that the aisles be cleared.
Senator Daniels exhaustion from his
long session with the resolutions COM
m1ttee was apparent. To the vast au-
dience which faced him he was but
silent figure with moving lips. Then
minutes went by with the same disor-
der, the reading of the platform not be-
ing heard, when another interruption
was made at the instance of Chairman
Clark. at which order was demanded,
but ineffectually. Senator Daniel, now
ever. refused to be disturbed. He pro-
ceeded with the reading of the platform
regardless of the fact that not one soul
in the hall except perhaps those who
stood at the steps just beneath him
heard a word. Senator Daniel conc1ud-
ed reading the platform at S:55 o'clock.
When it was observed that he mad
ceased reading, the convention broke
into cheering. Senator Daniel said:
Moves Previous Question.
"I am instructed by your committee
on platform to move the previous ques-
tion on its adoption and I now make
that motion
1t was adopted by viva voce vote,
two or three delegates voting in the
negative, and they apparently in
spirit of fun. Chairman Clark put the
motion to adopt the report and another
viva voce vote carried it.
M a
mounted the step leading up to the
platform, swung mis- hat around his
head, and the delegates, following his
lead. roared their applause again and.
again. while the band played Hail
Columbia
THE clerk will now call the roll OF
states for the nomination of a candidate
for president shouted the chairman.
A wild cry of delight came from the
gallery who seemed to think the whole
thing a show run for their entertain
ment.
Roll Can Begins.
Alabama" shrieIzed the clerk. AL
ALBANIA yields to the Empire state OF
New York called DELEGATE Russell, OF
Alabama, standing in his chair. one
arm grasping the standard of his
state.
Martin w. LittIeton of New York
took the stand amid ringing applause
to place Judge Parker of New York IN
Mr.. Littleton'S manner OF
speaking is calm and deliberate, and
he uses but few gestures. His voice
is full. resonant and of decidedly pleas
ing quality, and could be heard further
than that of any speaker who had pre-
ceded him with the possible exception
of Richmond P. Hobson.
Mr.. Littleton was given close atten-
ton. For the first time during the ses-
sion there was silence in the hall and
his fine voice suppressed the fiend in
the gallery with his cry of louder
His speech was received with alternate
cheers and outbursts of applause and
laughter, few points being lost on his
audience.
All that happened in the conven- !
ton up to the time Mr.. Littieton con- |
cluded his address, multiplied many |
times was almost as nothing COM |
Dared to the hurricane that broke out |
when he mentioned the name Alton
B. Parker" on the part of the Parker
delegates. 1t was a revelatio in the |
passion of politics. Like one man
they sprang up in their chairs, with
everything that could be waved, |
tossed high in the air.
March Around the Hall.
Florida after a few seconds of wild |
started around the hall, its
men Screaming and tossing high a
silken banner inscribed, "F1orida Safe I
and Sound" Indian Territory, New |
Jersey. Maryland, Texas and Georgia |
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