The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
Cheers For EX-PreSident the Feature of the
 Convention. BRYAN ALMOST IGNORED Conservatives Have 2 Firm Seat in the Democratic
 Saddle. ypIendid Speech of Williams Hesrd By Few of the Delegates Owing to the Poor Accoustics-No
 Chance to Defeat Parker.
BRYAN ALMOST IGNORED

St. Louis. July s.-The Democratic National Convention met today. listen ed to an extended speech from Repre- sentative John Sharp Williams. Its temporary chairman, appointed the committees necessary to perfect a per manent organization and adjourned.
 In a session lasting two hours and fifty minutes, one striking incident overshadowed all other proceedings. That was the enthusiastic and prolong- ed cheering which greeted the name of Grover Cleveland. While the out burst which greeted the name of the former Democratic President before It's last syllable had fallen from the lips of the temporary chairman, was note- worthy in itself. it was magnified by the contrast with the greetings &C., corded the actual persons of men who stood for all that has been opposed to MT. Cleveland within the party during the last eight years.
 Jones is Unnoticed.
 James K. Jones of Arkansas. chair man of the National Committee, went on the platform and took his seat un- noticed. Practically no greeting was given him when he faced the conven- ton with gavel in hand.
 There were other stalwart lieuten- ants of the Nebraskan. who entered the hall unacclaimed and lastly. Mir. Bryan himself who, for the first time during the national campaigns, was greeted with silence. Eight minutes after the gavel fell, the twice named candidate of his party passed the main entrance and sought his seat unher- aided and unheeded. A few moments later he arose and pushed his way to a seat nearer the aisle, where. stand ing a moment to give greetings to friends, he was caught sight of and applauded.
 Little Psnthusiasm for Bryan. But the measure of applause was but . ripple when compared to the storm called forth by Ckveland's name.
 Listening attentively to the Demo- cratic doctrine laid down by MT. Will Hams. the conservatives found occa- sion for the first demonstration when reference was made to the record of former President Cleveland. All the shackled party interest which had laid dormant through two national cam paigns was released as by the touch of a trigger. The name of Cleveland was echoed from a thousand throats {. Hats, handkerchiefs. fans and arms were waved, delegates and spectators stood on their chairs and the last sem blance of order was turned into con- fusion, which convention officials were powerless to subdue.
 While the outburst was at its height MT Bryan's following attempted to convert the demonstration into ap- plause for their leader. The name of Bryan was yelled Justify, but in vain. Shouting of "Grover!" and "Cleveland!' was renewed and the Bryan following was missed.
 Conservatives Control.
 The greatest significance was at tached to the showing made by the con- servatives. Their absolute control of the convention is no longer doubted even by those who have heretofore de- clined to be convinced. The nomina- ton of Judge Parker for President is assured beyond any possibility of defeat.
 An incident to the demonstration was an altercation between Sergeant-at' Arms John l. Martin and an over. zealous man who was giving vent tc his enthusiasm in a manner which con yention officials deemed offensive. Al Chairman Williams was knocking splinters from his desk in an effort tt pound the convention into order. st that he could proceed with his ad dress a man in the vicinity of the New York delegation was seen motionin. delegation and spectators to continu their applause and encouraging tn galleries to ignore the chairmans or der for silence.
 Rough and Tumble Scrap.
 The man resented interference iron the sergeant-at-arms, and in the en, was elected from the convention hall The disturbance was of a rough ant tumble order, though no blows wer struck.
 The great Coliseum. where the con vention is being held, is admirabl, adapted to accommodate the surgin, crowds which pressed for admission a soon as the doors were opened. Befor II o'clock the spectators seats began to fill although the space on the foo allotted to delegates and their alter mates. remained barren until noon when the session was called to order
 That the duty of decorating the i'm mense hall was entrusted to skille hands was apparent from the frs glimpse of the interior. The genera effect is a mammoth arched canopy O buf. ribbed and frinsed in white. wit walls formed of alternate strips of red white and blue.
 Few Flowers Uused.
 The balconies were dressed in whit bunting, gracefully caught up every fey yards Medallions bearing the coat of arms of the States are placed abou the balconies at regular intervals, bu the only flowers used were in the set tings for the plattorm' ohe or tn crowning features is an immense furle flag which is pendant from the cente of the roof. The flag will be droppe into prominence when nomination fo President has been made.
 The arrival of digntaries attracte comparatively little attention.
 David B. Hill, Chairman of the NeV York delegation. and other boomers a Judge Parker. Tammany Leader Mur namnCFatiC of the Senate and many others promi nent in national affairs and conspicu Uus before the country, took thei places in the hall practically unnoticeC In some instances there was local ap plause in the vicinity of the seats c