The San Francisco call., 1904-07-10
FIRST RECESS
TAKEN DESPITE
THE MAJORITY
Chairman Clark Follows
Programme and Com
peIS a Delay.
Ignores an Overwhelming
Vote Against Brief
Adjournment.

ST. LOUIS, July 9.-Chairman Clark
resumed the gavel to-day, and at 2:4S
o'clock began his effort to call the con-
vention to order. Before the formal
opening of the session the band was
signaled for a tune. The delegates be-
gan TO arrive, making too much con-
fusion for the chairman to be heard.
The rumor of a recess had spread,
and every one was anxious to know
the proceedings. The delay continued,
however, waiting for word from the Vice
Presidential conference at the Southern
Hotel The band was utilized for en-
tertainment. and a rousing cheer as it
struck up Dixie" followed.
Rev. Frank Johnston of the Delamar
Baptist Church was introduced and
pronounced the invocation. He said:
Lord God of our fathers. may we draw near
TO thee at this hour. We rejoice in the mercy
which thou art granting unto us. We thank
thee that thou didst move our fathers 20 the
foundation Of this Government. Thy hand has
been felt in our national history. Thou, or Je-
hovah. hast led this nation in choosing her
Presidents. We thank thee for these men of
wise administration. We rejoice in the vide
flowing berehcence which has followed their
leadership Thy mercies have gone on from
generation to generation, dispellng darkness
and overcoming obstacles.
Though we have stumbled and fallen into
many transgressions. and have received at thy
hands punishment for our sins, yet in the
midst OF wrath thou ddst remember mercy,
and thou hast brought us out of confusion and
which only the omnipotent God could have
welded.
Lord God Of our salvation. Lord God of our
nation. Lord God OF our fathers. we commend
ourselves 10 thy thought
asking that wisdom be sent down from above.
Thou hast led this convention TO the choice of
a leader, whose patience and piety have been
unquestioned. grant wisdom now ia the selec-
ton Of a man worthy Of the high honor of
the Vice Presidency.
Spirit Of God, lead these people; spread
abroad the light Of intelligence that this land
may be filed with knowledge. virtue and piety.
We ask il not because we are worthy, but in
the name OF the Lord Jesus.
WORD FROM THE DEFEATED.
Governor Dockery was recognized at
the conclusion of the prayer and read
a telegram from Senator Cockrell, as
follows:
''WARRENSBURG. No. July g.
Hon. r. NJ Dockery, Chairman Mis-
souri, Delegation. St. Louis. Mo-: am
sincerely grateful to the Democracy of
Missouri for their unsolicited indorse-
highest office in the gift of the Ameri-
can people, and to the delegates ap-
pointed by the Joplin convention to
present my name TO the national con-
vention. They have done their duty
faithfully and sincerely, have dis
charged every trust imposed by the
Joplin convention and have done all
possible to be done. l heartily approve
their action. The convention has acted
wisely in nominating Judge Parker
(cheers), a loyal Democrat, who voted
for Colonel Bryan (cheers) ins1S96 and
1900, and who is an able jurist and a
clean man in all relations of life.
"F. NJ. COCKRELL."
Perkins Of illinois secured recogni-
ton for A. NJ. Lawrence of that State
to read a telegram from the platform.
The telegram was from William r.
Hearst thanking his friends for their
support and indorsing the nominee.
The reading was warmly applauded
The telegram was as follows:
"A. NJ. Lawrence, st. Louis-I wish
to thank my friends for their unfalter-
ing support. I think I can best express
my appreciation of their loyalty by
continued devotion to the principles of
true Democracy, for which we have
fought, and by loyal support of the
men chosen by the convention to lead