Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-07-14
JUDGE PARKER;
SENATOR DAVIS
They Will Be the Demo-
cratic Standard
Bearers.
PARKER DECLARES FOR GOLD
Objected to Silence of the Platform,
and the Convention Sent a Reply
That Monetary Standard Was Not
Live Issue.

a Live Issue.
st. Louis, Mo, July THE demo
cratic national convention met yesIer-
day, listened to an extended speech
from Representative John Sharp Will
llams, its temporary chairman, ap-
pointed the committees necessary to
perfect permanent organization, and
adjourned. In a session lasting two
hours and fifty minutes, one striking
incident overshadOwed all other pro-
ceedings. That was the enthusiastic
and prolonged cheering which greet
ed the name of Grover Cleveland.
While the outburst which greeted the
name of the former democratic pres
ident before its last syllable had fall
en- from the lips of the temporary
chairman, was noteworthy in itself,
it was magnified by contrast with the
greetings accorded the actual persons
of men who stood for all that has been
opposed to Mr.. Cleveland within the
party during the last eight years.
James X. Jones of Arkansas, chair
man of TIE national committee, went
onto the platform and took his seat
unnoticed. Practically no greeting
was given him when he faced the con-
vention with gavel in hand.
There were other stalWart lieuten-
ants of the Nebraskan who entered
the hall unacclaimed and lastly Mr..
Bryan himself who, for the first time
during the last two national cam
paigns, was greeted with silence.
Eight minutes after the gavei fell the
twice named candidate of his party
passed in the main entrance and
sought his seat unheralded and un-
needed. A few moments later he
arose and pushed his way to a seat
nearer the aisle, where standing a
moment to give greetings to friends,
he was caught sight of and applaud
ed. But the measure of applause was
but a ripple when compared to the
storm called forth by Cleveland's
name.
Listening to the democratic doc
trine laid down by Mr.. Williams, the
conservatives found occasion for the
first demonstration when reference
was made to the record of former
President Cleveland. All the shackled
party interest which had lain dormant
TWO was
released as by the touch of a trigger.
Inc name of Cleveland was echoed
from thousand throats. Hats,
handkerchiefs, fans and arms were
waived, delegates and spectators
stood on their chairs, and the last
semblance of order was turned into
confusion, which convention officials
were powerless to subdue.
While the outburst was at its
height, Mr.. Bryan's following attempt
ed to convert the demonstration in
to appeals 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 Kissed. The
| greatest significance was attached to
The showing made by the anti-Bryan
| len. Their absolute control of the
convention is no longer doubted even
Ivy those who have heretofore declin
ed to be convinced. The nomination
of Judge Parker for president is as
sured beyond any possibility OF de
feat.
| st. Louis, July S.-The democratic
national convention yesterday adopt
ed the reports of the committees on
rules, credentials and permanent or
ganization. The session opened at IL
O'Clock and an hour later took re
cess until 2. p. M, and adjourned a.
6:2O until 10 o'clock today During
the day several speeches were made
chief of which was William Jennings
Bryan's effort to overthrow the re
port of the credentials committee ant
seat contesting delegates from Hin
ois. The controversy was ended b!
the rejection of the minority report o
the committee by vote OF 647 nay'
to 299 ayes. Though Mr.. Bryan
speech and his appearance on tn
floor of the convention was cheere'
far beyond any previous demonstra
ton, it made few votes. The align
ment of delegates proved the correct
ness Of previous estimates OF the di
| vision between those who favor tn
l radicals and those who are support
ing the conservative element, whicl
is now in control.
When the result Of the contest wa
announced the report of the commit
tee on permanent organization wa