The St. Louis Republic., 1904-07-07

Exactly at noon Chairman James X.
Jones of the National Committee called the
convention to order. His appearance on
the platform and the sound Of his savel
brought forth cheers from the ieor and
galleries.
Chairman Jones directed the sergeant
alarms to secure order. He continued be-
laboring the table with his gavel but it
was some time before quiet reigned.
CaHfornia's appearance with a huge silk
banner and silk American flags and a YELL
California, California! Hearst, Hearst
Hearst" caused cheering.
Just as the California delegation reached
Z its reservation after marching up and
down the center aisle, William ]. Bryan.
who had come in unnoticed, arose in his
place and was given cheer. Then an en-
terprising member of the Montana dele
cation created a diversion by vigorously
ringing a COW bell.
Again Chairman Jones demanded that
the convention be in order. and at once
directed the secretary to read the call for
the convention.
The secretary then read the call, as
follows:
washington, D. c.. Jan. 1s 1a04.-The
Democratic National Committee having
met in the city of Washington on the 18th
day OF January, 1904 have appointed
Wednesday, July 6. 1904, as the time, and
chosen st Louis. Mo-. as the place for
holding the Democratic National Conven-
ton. Each State is entitled to represent
alton therein equal to double the number
OF It's Senators and Representatives. and
each Territory, Alaska, Indian Territory
and the District of Columbia, shall have
six delegates. All Democratic citizens OF
the United States who can unite with us
In the effort for a pure and economical
constitutional government are cordially
Invited to Join in sending delegates to the
convention.
JAMES K. JONES. Chairman.
c. A. Walsh. Secretary.
Applause followed the reading Of the
call After quiet was restored, Chairman
Jones announced that the convention
would be opened by prayer by the Rev
ersnd John F. Cannon, pastor of the
Grand Avenue Baptist Church of st.
Iorhs. The prayer follows:
slfnfehty God, our Father which art in
heaven, IN all our ways We would acknowledge
ttss m order that thou mayst direct our paths
We bow ourselves IN thy presence and acknowl-
sdes thee a. the God in whose hands our breath
n ma whose are all our ways. Lift thou up
sAe Hsht Of thy countenancs upon US and bless
~ arst Of al In the forgiveness Of all our sins
rurn our hearts from every evil way and In
cline us to tho way Of thy statutes. Humbly
ana gratefully We Acknowledge thee as the
SOURCE Of all cur blessngs, the siver Of every
rood and every perfect gift We thank thee for
thine whaling goodness to as a people.
Thou hast dealt kindly and well with thy SER
vants. Thou hast cast our lot in a pleasant
land and We have a soodly heritage. May We
possem It IN thy fear. May We have the bless
sdness Of that people whose God Is the Lord
Give us that righteousness which exalteth
nation and save US from sin. which is a re-
pruach to any people. Let peace and plenty
prevail within all our borders. and let right
eousnsss and Justice be our sure defense. Let
the wickedness Of the wicked come to an end
Cause strife and oppression to cease out Of our
land. Drive evii men from places Of honor and
power and let the righteous be exalted in their
stead. God Of our fathers. bless us as people
: and mako ue a blessing to all the nations Of the
earth o thou Master OF assemblies. let thy
blessing come upon this convention. Guide these
representatives OF the people by thy counsel
Rsplenish them with the wisdom which Is from
above which Is nryt pure, then peaceable. easy
70 be entreated. full Of mercy and good fruits
without partiality and without hypocrisy. Drive
prejudices and ambitions. and let all Be con-
Rcsled By holy passion for the right. And may
uacb conclusions be reached and such action
saken a. shall be in harmony with thy WILL for
ths glory Of thy name and our country's good,
We bumbfy ask. In the name OF Jesus Christ.
our Lord. Amen.
Durinx the invocation the convention
stood. Doctor Cannon's voice was entire
: " inadequate to reach even the center Of
the han. Tho prayer occupied several min
utss.
! ENTHUSIASTIC GREETING
OF TEMPORARY OFFICERS.
y Enthusiastic cheering greeted the chair
I, mans announcement that he was directed
s.by the National Committee to appoint
John g. Williams temporary chairman and
c. A. walsh temporary secretary and
y John I. Martin temporary sergeant-at-
? arms.
4, The chairman appointed Colonel John
n. Guffey Of Pennsylvania and NJ. F.
I. Tarpey Of California to escort Mr.. Will
1iams to the chair.
=. As the platform was inclosed by rail-
ing. It was necessary for the committee
: and Mr.. williams to climb over the rail.
The committee lifted Mr.. Williams safely
over, and the entire convention burst into
cheers as he assembled the platform.
'T have the honor to introduce to you
John s. Williams as temporary chairman"
said Chairman Jones, and again the con-
4 vention cheered.
Mr.. Williams was attired in a light-gray
suit and a white waistcoat He delivered
his address calmly and without gestures.
Several cries of Louder. louder!' inter-
Z rupted Mr.. Williams as he began, his clear
but not powerful voice at first failing to
reach all parts Of the hall.
Mr.. Williams spoke as follows:
! Ladies and Conference.-The is an APP
7 propriate place and an appropriate time
for q great Democratic National Conven-
zion. The place is the most populous. and
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