The Van Buren press., 1904-07-16

Ing on Olive street. This monster
meeting place. within the walls OF
which democracys standard bearers
are to be named, was the Mecca for all
whose interest here centers in the con-
vention. The scenes Of activity have
been transferred from the hotels to this
one common point. The corridors OF
the former wherein for several days
past all has been excitement were de-
serted soon after the morning hours.
CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER.
Promptly Mt Noon Chairman Jones
Raped for Order.
St Louis, July 6.-Exactly at moor
Chairman ]. X. Jones Of the national
committee, called the convention to or
der His appearance on the platform
and the sound of his gavel brought
forth cheer from the floor and gal.
leries.
Chairman Jones directed the secre
tary to read the call for the conyen
ton.
Applause followed the reading OF
the call. After quiet was restored
Chairman Jones announced that the
convention would be opened with
prayer by Rev. John F. Cannon, pas
tor of the Grand Avenue Baptist
church. of ST. Louis.
During the invocation the conyen
tlon stood. DR., Cannons voice was
entirely inadequate to reach even the
center of the hall. The prayer oc
cuped several minutes.
Enthusiastic cheering greeted the
chairman's announcement that he wa;
directed by the national committee to
appoint John s. Williams temporary
chairman, and c. A. Walsh temporary
secretary, and John l. Martin tempo
rary sergeantat'arms
The chairman appointed Col John
M. Guffey, of Pennsylvania, and NJ, +
Tarpey, Of California, to escort Mr.
Williams to the chair, AS the plat
form was inclosed by railing It was
necessary for the committee and Mr.
Williams to climb over the railing
The committee lifted Mr., Williams
safely over and the entire convention
burst into cheers as he ascended the
platform,
Il have the honor to introduce tc
you John S. Williams as temporary
Lng 4 Il
again the convention cheered
Mr.. Williams was attired in light
gray suit, and white waistcoat. He
delivered his address calmly ana with
out gestures. Several cries OF louder
louder" interrupted Mr., Williams as
he began, his clear but not powerful
voice at first failing to reach all parts
OF the hall.
As Mr.. Williams proceeded his voice
Increased in volume, and the delegates
listened attentyely,
Led by the Tammany Hall delegates
and alernates the convention cheereC
the name of Cleveland, and when on'
of the men leading the cheering was
elected, the galleries Joined with tn,
delegates In kissing. After the Ions
and hysterical applause, the convention
QuleteJ and sat down,
When the speaker said that he
had heard that Dewey Schley an
Miles were democrats; that a repub
lcan administration had snubbed the
first, tried to disgrace the second, anc
insulted the third, the convention
again broke out into shouts and ap
plause,
Mr. Williams flow OF oratory wa'
uninterrupted for some time A re-
sponse OF applause followed his dc
nunclation Of the republican claim
Of prosperity because Of the tariff
Cries OF louder" were again heard IL
various parts Of the hall II wish
had the lungs TO speak louder, but
cannot" answered MIR, Williams
As he finished the band struck up .
medly OF patriotic airs, the stirring
strains OF Dixie" calling forth tn,
WIN tH''Ih lHul H'N'I ldIl w l'llDN
the song no matter when or wher,
rendered,
"The delegates are invited 10 vIsI
the exposition" said Mr., Williams
"and the clerk will read the invita-
tlon."
Cheers mingled with the calls, and 4
was fully a minute before the voice o
the clerk was able 10 rise above N,
tumult Mr., Bryan remained quietly
In his seat during the demonstration
made by his friends, and gave no out
ward sign OF his recognition Of tho ap
plauso that had greeted his anne, Dele
gate Powers, Of Michigan, WAS rocog
niEed by Chairman WAlINma 10 reIuFr
the thanks Of the convention TO the eS
position officials for the courtesy
shown and made a brief speech OF ac
acknowledgement
A motion to accept the invitation
was adopted unanimously
Upon a call by states the mombor'
Of the various committees were an
nounecd and then, on motion, the con
yentIon adjourned til 10 O'Clock
Thursday morning,
SECOND DAY.