The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-09
PARKER NAMED AT
DAWN OF THE DAY
Democratic National Convention
in Session Turnout the
Night.
BRYAN MAKES HIS
LAST GREAT EFFORT
Hearst Receives 204 Votes, but
Nomination Is Finally Made
Unanimous.

Alton B. Parker Of the New York
state court Of appeals was nominated,
at about fifteen minutes to 6 o'clock
this morning, for president Of the
United States by the democratic ma
tional convention. But one roll call
ensued, and so decisive was the re-
suit of that one that contrary states
began to call for recognition, and the
ballot finally resulted in unanimous
vote for the New York statesman.
The scene was dramatic in the ex-
treme. Darkness had witnessed the
gathering Of the democratic hosts,
while broad daylight, the sun paling
the electric light, witnessed the close.
The convention was in session from
8 o'clock last night until nearly 6
o'clock this morning. In that time
eight names were presented to the
convention.
Nominating and seconding speeches
1nnumerable were made, and when
dawn appeared 1t became necessary to
limit the seconding speeches to four
minutes each.
An extension was made in the case
OF William j. Bryan, who, in one Of
the most dramatic situations ever wit
messed In political gathering, adj
dressed the convention, and concluded
by Second1ng the nomination of Sem
ator Francis M. Cockrell, 1.-The faVorite
SON. candidate from Missouri. Mr..
Bryan received the third great ova-
ton accorded during the convention.
His speech was an tmpassioned APP
peal to the delegates to give the party
q candidate who had voted the demo-
cratic ticket in 1896 and 1900. He
spoke on behalf Of the Nebraska del
egation. which he said had no candi-
date to present or favors to ask, but
wanted a candidate whose nominal
ton would not prove a triumph for
one faction over another,
Bryan for Coclkrell.
He suggested Hearst if the con-
vention thought best, then former
Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania,
and finally created a surprise in the
convention by declaring for Senator
Cockrell.
One Of the features of the long
drawn-out session had been the beau
tiful tribute paid to Senator CockreIl
when his name was placed in nomi-
nation by Representative Champ
Clark. 1t was a spontaneous outburst,
and for that reason the more compli-
mentary to the senator.
The delegates, already weary by
reason Of the tedious and trying ses-
sion, paused in their labors, and in the
guise Of a nomination for the presi-
dency which the senator's friends
knew to be beyond his reach, INDUCED
half an hour. Nearly every delegate
and spectator in the galleries or on
the floor had been provided with a
flag and the scene was far the most
impressive Of all the oVations given
during the session.
The thousands of cheering persons
apparently converted Mr.. Bryan to
the belief that Senator Cockrell's
chances Of nomination were greater
than other favorite-son candidates.
The Nebraskan gained recognition
soon after the Cockrell demonstration
and in a speech directed undoubtedly
in an effort to defeat Parker, made his
electrifying plea for the anti-Parker
forces to rally. He was given the
closest attention. The great conven-
ton, which the police and the SER
geant-at-arms were powerless to con-
troll, listened as tho every word were
a personal message to each person
as If q hypnotic spell had been cast
over the throng.
Parker Forces mistaken.
But when it was all over, the Par
ker forces had not been shaken.
The ballot for president gave Parke
658 votes out Of the 667 needed tt
nominate, and before the result coult
ington and others made changes t.
the Parkec column.
Governor Dockery of Missouri
moved to make the nomination unani
nous and it carried amidst increasing
cheers. The result Of the ballot wa
never announced officially and 1t
not likely that it ever will be.
The convention took a recess yes
terday until 8 o'clock last night TO
the purpose of receiving the report o
the committee on resolutions. TIL
report was received and adopted by
viva voce vote. AS far as surface in
dications were concerned there was n
more opposition to the platform tina
there had been to that accepted unari
mously by the republican conventio
in Chicago g. few weeks ago.
Nominations were Immediately pro
ceeded with. Alabama yielded to Ne1
York and Judge Parker's name wa
the first presented to the conveptior
After that, Hearst, Gray, Cockrel
named in speeches which took nearl
the entire night.
Parker Claims Made Good.
In the end, all the claims Of tn
Parker forces were proved accurat,
Parker had within a few votes {
enough to nominate and these wer
Forthcoming. The speeches, whic
had been cheered so long and loudl,
Parker forces, under perfect organ
cation, remained serene.
After the nomination had been mad
the convention adjourned to pm
when candidate for vice presider
will be chosen.
After the close of the convention
many Of the figures prominent in I'll
! contest We're surrounded by FRIEND
and heartily congratulated Notabl