The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-07

When Bryan entered the hall at 2:16
a demonstration was commenced that
lasted 10 minutes. The demonstration
was provoked by the raising of the ban
ner of Nebraska The standards of Mis-
souri,, Iowa. North Dakota and Ken
lucky were carried to Nebraska amid
tremendous din.
At 2:23 p. m. a Parker banner was
unfurled, causing the widest possible
scene, the entire convention apparent
ly joining in the roar.
The Parker banner was lifted by
Georgia.
The Parker banner was carried to
the platform. South Carolina's banner
was carried up to join the banner OF
Georgia. Arkansas then went up.
After Is minutes the demonstration
showed little sign of diminution. The
significance of the demonstration seem
ed to be lost as the whole convention
was in an uproar. Georgia's banner was
carried up the main aisle surrounded
by a frantic cheering crowd.
ST. Louis, Mo-, July with the
promise of contest of great leaders
over the adoption of the report of the
committee on credentials, the hall filled
early for the afternoon session. Long
before the delegates began to arrive
the galleries began to fill. The band
gave a concert which was appreciative-
ly applauded and every number was en-
cored Women again predonlinated
among the spectators. The convention
officials have managed to organize for
more effective work and are MAINTAIN
ing excellent order
Delegates came in slowly and took
their places without causing demon
istrations of any character. The band
held the undivided attention of the
gathering. The attendance was larger
than at either of the previous sessions.
AS he was going into the nall Cnamp
Clark said to the Associated Press;
Il have received a cordial telegram
from Senator Cockrel saying he would
be glad for me to act as permanent
chairman. If we don't get blocked
see no reason why we should not dls-
pose of the nomination for president
sometime tonight. shall call the vice
chairman to the chair while Missouri
name is called and will nominate COCK
rell. I was determined no one should
say that 1 had done anything TO en-
danger his chances.
No Nomination Today.
Convention Hall, July 7.-When the
convention adjourns today it will be
until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
when the committee on PLATFORM VIII
be ready to report
Ovation TO Bryan.
William J. Bryan was given an ova-
ton when he entered the hall just
prior to the opening of the afternoon
session of the convention. He was
half way down the aisle when he was
first recognized. There came a terrific
veil from a group of delegates in the
rear of the hall, and instantly it was
caught UP by the crowd and the
cheers rolled UP in a roar. Mr. Bryan
passed slowly down the aisle, picking
his way through the delegates who
were massed in the aisle He paid
no attention at first to the demonstras-
ton, but quietly sought his seat The
galleries Joined in the cheering, hun
dreds of the crowd standing up in
their chairs and waving hats and
handkerchiefs frantically. The band
struck up and the friends of Mr.
Bryan believing this to be an effort to
smother their shouts at once yelled
louder than before. man climbed
to the chairman's table and began to
wave his arms up and down, shouting
uninteIligibly.
In moment Mr.. Williams caught
sight of him and grabbing the enthus-
lasts trousers hauled him down.
A wild frenzy of yells followed the
act of Nebraska delegate who seized
the Nebraska state sign and waved it
high in the air. Delegates from Ken
lucky, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri
and Montana took the cue and catch
ing up their state signs hastened with
them to the Nebraska delegation where
they waved them in a circle around the
Nebraska sign.
Daniel J. Campau, of Michigan, a gold
Democrat, did his best to lead the en-
thusiasm by rushing up the steps