Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-07-11
PARKER AND DAVIS.

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The rumor of a recess had spread, and
every one was anxious to know the pro-
cedure. The delsy continued, however,
waiting for word from the vice presi-
dental conference being held at the
Southern Hotel.
Governor Dockery was recognized and
read telegram from Senator COckrell
returning thanks to the democrats OF
Missouri for their support of him and
saying: "The convention has acted wise
ly in nominating Judge Parker (cheers),
a loyal democrat, who voted for Colonel
Bryan (cheers) in 1896 and 1900, and is
an able iurist and clean man in all
relations of life."
Mr. Hopkins, of Illinois, read the
following telegram from Mr. Hearst: al
wish to thank my friends for their UNI
failing support. l think | can best ex-
press 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 man
chosen by the convention TO lead the
democratic party"
A motion for recess was declared
carried by the chairman and the conven-
ton recessed till $50 o'clock.
At a conference in Mr. Sheehan' 5
room it had been learned that Judge
Harmon could not get the solid support
of the Ohio delegation for vice president
aud was, therefore, out OF serious con-
sideration. Turner, of Washington,
was rejected for second place on the
ticket because Of southern opposition,
and it was reported that the decision
had been reached to let the convention
fight it out with ex-senator Davis, of
West Virginia, and James Z. Williams,
of Illinois, who were the two most fay-
ored aspirants.
1t was 5:45 O'Clock when the conyen-
ton was again called to order. After a
few preiminaries the roll of States was
called for the presentation of candidates
for vice president. The galleries we're
less than half filled, and great areas OF
vacant seats were visible, many Of the
delegates having left for their homes.
Alabama gave way to Illinois when F.
B. Morris placed in nomination James
r. Williams.
Colorado yielded to Washington and
Frederick G. Robertson spoke for ex-
Senator George Turner.
Senator Dubois, of Idaho, seconded
the nomination of Turner.
David Overmeyer, of Kansas, placed
ex-senator William A. Harris, of that
State, in nomination.
As the unexciting routine of the nomi-
mating and second speeches proceeded
the storm that seemed inevitable was
gathering. Leaders hurried to and fro
with anxious faces, and the news from
Esopus that Judge Parker had sent tel
egram to the convention spread rapidly.
At I o'clock there were signs that
the session was going to be dramatic in
the extreme but all were unconscious Of
the great things that were moving in the
party's heart.
Delaware gave her place in the call to
West Virginia and John ID. Anderson,
placed in nomination Henry G.. Davis.
The roll-call proceeded until Maryland
was reached without response. For
MARYLAND John Poe seconded the nOmi-
nation of Davis, of West Virginia.
Senator Clark ofMontana seconded the
nomination of Turner.
Senator Carmack, of Tennessee, was
placed in nomination by Delegate Hersey,
OF that State.
H..G. Davis's nomination received a
second from the District of Columbia dele
CATION.
Senator South, of Arkansas, broke in
on the roll call with motion that, in
view OF the rumOrs that were disturbing
the convention, a recess be taken until s
O'Clock. His motion did not prevail.
The convention was in such an uproar
because of the Parker kilograms rumors
that the latter part OF the roll-call for the
presentation of candidates for vice presi-
dent was inaudible. Chairman Clark de-
clared that the roll be called for the an
nouncement Of the votes.
Senator Culberson, of Texas, mount
ing his chair, said
"For reasons which are obvious to all
the delegates in st. Louis, it seems to
me that we ought not to proceed at this
time to nominate a candidate for Vice
President and /, therefore, move that
the convention recess. We want to
know before a candidate for Vice Presi-
dent is nominated who will be the can
didate for President.
He then made motion for a recess
until $3.50.
The din and excitement increased
while the Senator was speaking. His
motion was put by the chairman, who
declared it carried and quickly left the
platform.
As soon as the recess was announced
the delegates, instead ofleaving the hall,
rushed into conferences A dense
throng gathered in front Of the chair
mans desk and strove desperately to
learn the exact import Of Judge Parker's
message Their efforts were unavailing,
however. The leaders disappeared, and
the session closed with an atmosphere
of tense expectancy as to what would
occur when it reconvened at $3.50.
Before the recess had been taken it
developed that Judge Parker had tele-
graphed his views upon finance, in which
he declared for the gold stannard.
Several senators importuned Mr.. Shee-
han not to read the telegram before the
convention. Mr.. Sheehan kept the dis
patch in custody, but declined to reveal