The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-07-12

grew stronger and clearer. and as he
narrated the story Of his efforts "a
secure the insertion in the platform
OF a financial piaak. the flush OF ex
citement covered his face and his
gestures became more frequent and
more emphatic.
Bryan Draws Grcat Applause.
His declaration that the sending o.
the telegram TO Judge Parker was a
declaration on the gold standard side.
and his statement that IL the De-
mocracy was to adopt such a view IL
should be honest and say so frankly.
was greeted with a shrek OF applause
from the galleries. and one man with
strong voice yelled. That's right"
Ex-senator Petugrew interrupted TO
know IL the Parker telegram did not
declare that the gold standard was
firmly and irrevocably axed. and was
informed that he was correct. Loud
applause greeted Mr.. Bryan's remark
that IL was a manly thing in Judg.-
Parker TO express his opinion before
the convention adjourned. but that Il
would have been a manlier thing had
he spoken before the convention met.
was again cheered.
He announced that he would pro-
pose an amendment TO the message
and took his seat, amid loud cries OF
Vote" Hill" Senator John W. Dar-
iel, chairman of the committee on res
olutions. was then recognized to reply
to Mr.. Bryan.
DanieI Replies TO Bryan.
1t was then IL O'Clock, and there
We're signs that the expected storm
would pass. Mr.. Bryan's speech, and
| that Of Senator Tillman had been lis
| tened TO attentively. and where ap-
plause was given there was no dispo-
sition to prolong 1t.
The delegates were evidently in a
business-like frame OF mind. and de-
termined to adjust and close the in
cident that had been so dramatically
injected into the situation.
Senator Daniel was recognized but
had spoken only few words when n
delegate from Arkansas announced
that he could hear nothing because OF
| the noise among the delegates. and af-
ter some conversation between HIM
and the chairman the latter directed
that If the delegates made any trouble
the police should take two or three
of them out, and IL will do them good"
Senator Daniel concluded at 11:1T.
His speech received hearty applause
from the pit, where the delegates Were
seated.
Weaver Makes a Pun.
j. b. Weaver. of Iowa, who twelve
years ago was the presidential nomi-
being recognized amid calls for Vote.
Vote"' from all over the house.
Mr.. Weaver punned the name OF
the place from where Judge Parker
sent his telegram. 1T is spelled
'Esopus.' he said, "but I think ft
ought to read E-Soap-Us."
Hamlin Praises Parker.
Vociferous cries OF Question:
Question:" ''Votei" followed, but the
chair recognized Charles S. Hamiin, OF
Massachusetts, who urged the sending
of the telegram to Judge Parker Mr..
Hamlin said the American people ad-
mfred a brave man. and Judge Parker
would be so regarded hereafter by
the AAmerican people.
AS Mr.. Hamlin finished IL was evil
dent that the delegates were heartily
sick of listening TO speeches and rap
idly losing temper over the constant
succession of speakers who mounted
the platform. and clamored fiercely
for vote, but Chairman Clark,
| through his promis.. that every man
| should have a fair show, recognized
Senator Carnaack Of Tennessee.
Carmack Gets the Floor.
The speaker declared that Mr.. Bry-
an had said that the nomination OF
Judge Parker would be declaration
| enough on the money plank.
Mr.. Chairman" said Mr.. Bryan.
pardon, but never said that"
John $. Williams supported Mr..
Bryan in his statement, and Senator
Carmack accepted the correction.
The senator took occasion to deny
| that he had ever received a message
from Judge Parker, and the chair
recognized Mr.. Bryan, who presented
| an amendment to the reply to Judge
Parker as follows:
Bryan's Amendment to the Reply.
But as you will, IL elected, be call
ed upon to act upon certain phases OF
the money question, We would like To
| know whether you favor reducing the
volume Of silver dollars; whether you
| favor on ssset currency and branch
| national banks; whether you prefer ma
| tional bank currencv to United States
| notes.
| Mr.. Bryan then proceeded to answer
| some Of the statements made by those
| who had followed his first address.
| Great applause followed his assertion
| that lack of harmony in the party
could not be laid at his door.
Two Ways Out OF the Difficulty.
| Mr.. Bryan woke the galleries TO en-
| thusiasm when he declared that he had
expressed willingness to support a
| gold standard man TO build up harmony
| in the party,and again when ne declared
| that he believed the adoption of the
| gold standard would defeat the party
in the impending campaign. There was
| only two ways out OF the difficulty into
which the action OF Judge Parker had
| plunged the party One was to amend
| the message in the manner he had 6ug-
| gested and the other was to amend the
platform by the insertion Of a gold
| plank. Leaning far over the rail- in
| front OF the platform he shook his
hand at the New York delegation and
said:
II will agree 10 accept Senator Car
mack's plank. Will that satisfy the
7. friends of Judge Parker?
Williams Severely Arraigns Bryan
II was ten miutes after midnight
| when Mr. Bryan concluded and Rerre-