The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1904-07-15
Hearst received 200 votes.
The result of the ballot was never
announced officially.

" y y 49,
The convention took a recess yes
terday until 8 o'clock last night for
the purpos of receiving the report Of
the committee or resoi utions.
The report was received and adopt
ed bu viva voce vote. AS far as sur
face indications were nceln ned there
was no more opposition to the plat
form than there had been to that &C
copied unanimously by the Republic
an convention in Chicago a few weeks
ago.
Nominations were Immediately pro-
ceeded with. Alabama yielded to
New York and Judge Parker's name
was first presented to the convention.
After that Hearst, Gray, Cockrell,
Wall. Williams, Olney and Miles were
named in speeches which took nearly
the entire night.
After the nomination had been
made the convention adjourned to 2
.. m.
After the close OF the convention
many OF the figures prominent in the
contest were surrounded by friends
and heartily congratulated. Notable
among these were David B. Hill of
New York, who had been in actual
charge Of Parker's compaign. He
laughed and cried alternately.
Mr.. Bryan left the convention hall a
few minutes before the nomination
was made unanimous, but not before
he knew that Judge Parker was NOM
mated. To the several correspond
ents who we're waiting for him at his
hotel, he said that he had nothing to
add to what ne had said in the con-
vention, which was that he would sup
port any candidate nominated on the
platform he had assisted in making.
Davis for Vice President.
st. Louis, July 1.-THE Democratic
national convention completed the
ticket by the nomination OF Former
Senator Henry G. Davis of West Vir-
ginia for the vice-presidency and ad-
journed after a session unparalleled in
American politics for the warmth and
energy of its debates, the wide scope
of its discussions and the high-minded
attitude of the leaders who evolved a
great platform out of materials thai
did not look we'll assorted.
The crisis that was precipitated Sat.
urday night by the refusal of Judge
Parker to accept the nomination with
out having the convention fairly un'
derstand his views on the money
question was avoided with skill by the
leaders and the utmost Aood feeling
prevailed at the finish - this being
contributed to by the satisfaction felt
at the result of the ballot which
named Senator Davis for the vice
presidency.
1t was 1928 when Chairman Clark's
gavel fell for the last time, and the
national convention, in which history
was made rapidly, became a thing OF
the past.
Delegates Are Tired Qua
The effect of Friday nights pro
tracted and ~harassing session was
plainly evident when the hour arrived
to which recess had been taken. No
more than 800 delegates were in thei1
seats and the galleries showed more
empty chairs than visitors.
Chairman Clark resumed the gave
at 2:4S o'clock and began his effort tt
call the convention to order.
The rumor of a recess had spread
and every n was anxious to know
the procedure. The delay continued
however, word being awaited from thu
rice-presidential conference at The
Gouthern hotel.
A motion to adjourn until $40 p. IN
was finally agreed to.
Causes CONSERVATION.
It was 5:37 o'clock when the con
vention was called to order.
The roll Of states was at once called
for nominations for vice president.
James r. Williams of Illinois. Sena
tor George Turner of Washington
Henry G.. Davis of West Virginia
Former Senator w, A. Harris of Kan
sas were placed in nomination.
While the nominations were bein.
made a m spread through the con
yention that a message had been re
ceived from Judge Parker stating hi.
views on the money question. Intense
excitement prevailed as distorted
versions of the judges message flew
! from mouth to mouth. During the ex
element a. motion to adjourn unit
J $50 D. m. was declared carried By
= chairman.
Parker's Message Read.
At 9:35 the convention was called
to order and the following messag.
from Judge Parker was read by Johr
Sharp Williams:
81 regard the gold standard Al
firmly and irrevocably established
and | shall act accordingly II the &C
ton OF this convention is ratified By
the people.
"Inasmuch as the platform is silen'
on the subject l deem 1t necessary t
make this communication to the con
vention for it's consideration, as
should feel it my duty to decline the
nomination except with that under
standing"