The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10

for the presentation of candidates for
Vice President. Even at this time the
galleries were less than half filled, and
great areas of vacant seats were visible.
Alabama was called several times.
with no response, but finally Mr.. Rus
sell of that state announced that Ala
bama would give way to Illinois.
williams of Illinois.
Samuel Alschuler of Illinois announc-
ed that Freeman B. Morris would speak
for that state. Mr.. Morris took the
platform to name James r. Williams
of Illinois. Cheers greeted the men
ton of Mr. Williams name, but they
did not come in great measure from
the delegates.
Turner of Washington.
Colorado yielded to Washington, and
Chairman Clark recognized Frederick
C. Robertson of that state, who spoke
for ex-senator George Turner.
Connecticut yielded to Indiana, and
Delegate Spencer of that state second
ed the nomination of Williams of Illi-
nois.
Parker Telegram RumOrs.
BY this time a report that a tele-
gram had been received from Judge
Parker declaring his position on the
financial question had become general,
crowd of delegates hurriedly gath
cred around Sheehan of New York and
Tillman of South Carolina. Little con-
ferences began to occur, and the ora
tors did not receive much attention,
except from the galleries and the small
fry. who did not know that prob
able sensation was opening all about
them.
Delaware gave her place in the call
to West Virginia, and the chair rec
oenized John D. Alderman of that
state who placed in nomination Henry
G.. Davis of, West Virginia. vigor-
Gus, round of applause came from the
delegates when Mr.. Davis name was
mentioned. but little from the gal
leries
Senator Dubois of Idaho seconded the
nomination of George Turner o. wash
ington
David Overmeyer of Kansas placed
former Senator William A Harris of
that state in nomination in brief
speech from the floor.
Anxious About Parker.
As the unexciting routine Of the
nominating and seconding speeches pro-
ceeded the storm that seemed newt
able was gathering. Leaders hurried
to and fro with anxious faces, and
the news from Esopus spread rapidly.
The floor filled with delegates and in
the Parker states men sat with heads
close together in whispered consulta-
lions.
Att o'clock there were signs to the
Initiated that the session was going to
be dramatic in the extreme, but the
average delegate sweated and smiled
and listened to the flow Of favorlte
son oratory, all unconscious of the
great things that were moving In the
partys heart.
The roll call of states proceeded un-
til Maryland was reached without
response For Maryland John Prentice
Poe took the platform and sec DEded
the nomination of Davis of West Vir-
ginia. Applause punctuated his speech.
Senator William A. Clark of Mon
tana seconded the Turner nomination.
He was listened to with marked at
tention.
Nebraska's response was statement
that she waited wi Il interest the choice
of New York. New York requested
to be passed when called on the roll.
"Ohio has no candidate" was an
nounced when the Buckeye state was
reached.
Tennessee passed the call.
The Approaching storm.
The first sign of the approaching
storm was started at just o'clock.
Senator South of Arkansas broke I'm
on the roll call with a motion that,
in view Of the rumors that were dis
turbing the convention. a recess be
taken until o'clock. His motion did
not prevail.
The convention was in such an up
roar because of the Parker telegram
rumors that the latter part of the roll
call for the presentation of candidates
for Vice President was inaudible.
Chairman Clark directed that the
roll be called for the announcement of
the votes
CuIbersOn Asked Adjournment.
Senator Culberson of Texas, secured
recognition, and mounting his chair,
said:
For reasons which are obvious to
all the delegates here, II seems TO me
that we ought not to proceed at this
time to nominate candidate for Vice
President. and J., therefore, move that
the convention"
Here cries of Why" why" inter-
rupted Senator Culberson.
u think the delegates understand
what I mean," he proceeded.
Chairman Clark interjeeted PRO
coed"
and I repeat" concluded Senator
Culberson, that in the present ex-
igencies which confront the conven-
ton II ought not to proceed 10 the
nomination Of vice presidential can
didate."
Right, right" greeted this state
ment I'VE want to know before
candidate for Vice President is nomi-
mated, who will be the candidate for
President"
Applause and cries of approval again
interrupted the Senator. When ne
could be heard, he made a motion
for a recess until $3.50 O'Clock.
The din and excitement increased
while the senator was speaking, and
he was cordially invited both TO ''KeeD
on" and TO "Sit down"
Clark In the Gear Role.
His motion was put by the chairman.
The vote was, in the opinion OF most
people, lost, but Chairman Clark loud
ly banged his desk, declared IL carried
and quickly left the platform before
the convention recovered from It's
Amusement
The confusion, before Culberson rose.
was intensified greatly when he sat
down. after intimaing Judge Parker
might possibly vacate the head OF the
+. A. soon ~ tae recess was auenupsed,