The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-08-04
WILD CHEERING
GREETS Mr.. DAVIS
Contest in West Virginia Over
Race Question
MAY 60 INTO PLATFORM
Speech of Senator Davis Is Short and
Full of Hope for the Harmony
That VIII Mean
Victory.
MAY GO INTO PLATFORM

Parkersburg, w. Va, August 3-The
democratic convention was in session two
hours this afternoon and almost three
hours tonight, without reaching the regu-
lar order of business which was left over
until tomorrow. Awaiting the report and
the platform, the time was devoted to-
oratory.
1t is stated that while Mr.. Davis favors
the socalled lilly white" policy he does
not consider it expedent to insert such a
plank in the platform at this time 1t Is
currently reported that he and others
have received kilograms from members
of the national committee and other Lead
ers, especially in New York. that such a
plank in the platform of Davis state
would have a bad effect in doubtful states
at this time.
While the fifteen members of the COM
mittee on resolutions are unanimously in
favor of the lilly white proposition, the
committee stands 13 to against insert
ing such a plank at this convention. 1t
Is reported tonight that two members re-
fuse TO resist In Difference to the wishes
of Davis and that the convention was
held over until tomorrow in the hope of
preventing a lilly white minority re-
port.
The convention at p. m. adjourned
until p m. when the committees were 10
report.
Wild Demonstration Given.
After re-assembling in the evening the
convention INDUCED in the widest of
demonstrations as former Senator Davis
| entered the wigwam and Chairman Nc
Graw finally introduced the vice presiden-
tial candidate. 1t was some time before
he could proceed. Mr.. Davis thanked the
convention for its hearty greeting, and
/ ~
would continue until November Mr..
Davis said:
| Il cannot refrain, my fellow citizens.
from an expression of my gratihction It
this large and enthusiastic convention of
democrats, showing as 1t does the same
spirit Of unity and determination IN West
| Virginia that pervades the democracy
I throughout all sections of the country L
must also express my appreciation Of the
| kindly feelings of the members of this
| convention and Of the party shown so
! frequently since / arrived IN the city by
! expressions of a desire that l should ad-
dress this convention.
our national standard bearer, Judge
/ Parker, Will on the 10th day Of this month
be formally notified of his nomination.
and In the acceptance thereof will natur-
! ally give his views upon the questions at
! issue In the campaign. A week later, on
! the 18th Of this month. as you all know,
I ! will be notified at White Sulphur
Springs of nomination for the office of
vice president. and at that time 1t will be
my duty to give some expression to my
/ views of political issues. 1t is therefore /
think. my duty both to our candidate for
/ the presidency and to our party, that /
should not now enter into a discussion os
J the issues. / congratulate you upon this
harmonious and enthusiastic gathering.
Lead Party TO Victory.
"All appreciate the responsibility that
! Is upon you, and / am satisfied that
your nominees will be men well fitted TO
! lead the party to victory and to dis
charge the public duties they will be
called upon to perform. Thanking you
again for your kindly expressions OF good
will, 1. congratulate you on the prospects
] for the success Of democracy both in state
and nation
! As Mr. Davis was concluding. some one
yelled, 'Hurrah for Mr.. White Mans
| rarty' when Mr.. Davis replied:
Il certainly agree with you on the white
man proposition.
The reports Of all the committees were
adopted except that on resolutions. which
viii not be ready until TOMORROW.