The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-07-09

der named. some of them carrying
pictures of Hearst The galleries
Joined Justify in the Hearst applause,
making perhaps a stronger demon
stration than they had made before.
In marching around the hall many
OF the Hearst enthusiasts stopped to
shake hands with Mr.. Bryan. who re-
manned standing during the early
part of the demonstration after Sc
we're MT of coughing However, Mr..
Bryan took his seat The band, moth
ing II not impartial, played for Hearst
America" and followed with Dixie -
as 1t had done for Parker and the
result was the same with the excep-
ton that the Hearst people did not
attempt to sing.
A red-headed enthusiast in a gray
suit was lifted up on the shoulders of
several men to the left of the speak
er's platform and cheered wildly for
Hearst, but he was soon compelled to
climb down for his bright colored hair
was too conspicuous target for the
multitude of paper wads that came at
MIN from all sides Water was thrown
scrambled desperately for release
when he reached the floor he re-
marked THAT water felt good but
he declined to give his name.
"A second gentleman with red whis-
kers mounted a chair and attempted u
speech. He, too, was pelted down and
a policeman took him to the outerdark-
ness Meantime the demonstration for
falling in degree. The band played and
the delegates carrying Hearst pictures
and flags and state standards kept up
their perspiring march through the
aisles.
Fully a dozen times the line com
pleted the circuit and then the Call
fornla banner was carried up to the
speakers platform and the other states
nassed their emblems at the foot of the
steps, the men who bore the emblems
cheering and waving them with great
energy.
Woman Renews Trouble.
A young woman, wearing a gown of
white, with a broad blue ribbon across
her breast and a blue girdle about her
waist, rose in section L and waved
small flag. she brought to her side so
other people, who Joined in her tribute
and for a time she was the heart of the
storm center. When she sat down the
end began to come, thirty minutes after
the first cheering began
When a half hour had elapsed Sem
ator Bailey of Texas took the presid-
ing officers chair and began rapping
for order. 1t was some time before the
enthusiasm, which now was confined to
the galleries and principally disorder,
could be quieted.
Many of the delegates and others be-
gan to hiss in diSapproval, but this only
served to spur on the Hearst .rooters,
and a battle of sound ensued. THE
state of Colorado" called the clerk,
Thomas ]. O'Donnell was introduced
and began speech seconding the nom
ination of Judge Parker. The quiet of
exhaustion prevailed as Mr.. O'Donnel
proceeded, and approval of mis- utter
anceS was confined to handclapping.
His Iaention of Parker's name was
greeted with shouts and applause. At
ter the applause which followed Mr..
O'Donnells conclusion, Connecticut was
called Walter 5. Cummings was recOS-
nized, and took the platform to second
the nomination of Parker.
Many of the spectators began leaving
the floor and galleries, and the tramp
of their feet was a new disturbance.
Gray Is Named.
Irving Handy of Delaware, followed.
Mr.. Cummings and nominated Judge
George Gray. He began by saying:
Delaware offers to you her noblest,
led by the Delaware delegation Be
fore Mr.. Handy had closed the disorder
became so pronounced that the clerk
that the chair INDUCED the
hope that the guests would permit the
business to proceed unmOleSted-
Florida" called the clerk John S.
Beard of that state. who was standing
by the West Virginia reservation,
asked for recognition, which the chair
at first denied him, not knowing who
he was After an explanation the
chair said: 1.-The chair will recognize
the gentleman from Florida when he
is in his proper place" Mr.. Beard
bowed, took his place by the Florida
sign and proceeded to second the
nomination of Hearst
Georgia" called the clerk. The
chair recognized Moses Wright of
Georgia, and Mr.. Wright took the
stand to second Parker's nomination.
He spoke in clear. ringing tones, and
held the attention of the convention
closely; Another Parker shout
toned the name of New York's can
didate and the crowd thought that
was the conclusion of his speech He
however, and was prompt
" advised by the irreverent in the
gallery to ''Cut it out He failed to
follow the advice, however, and was
greeted by a chorus of cries intended
to drown him out He, however. fin
iShed his address in a few words more
and got a round of applause.
barrow Seconds Hearst.
illinois," shouted the clerk, and
Clarence Darrow of that state was
presented and began a speech sec
onding the nomination of Hearst He
made this plain at the outset, and at
the name of Hearst the gallery yelled. |
When he said 'it seems to be fate that
the men who once scuttled the Dem |
Ocratic ship shall once more be placed
in power" there were cheers and |
Kisses
1.-THE Democracy of Jefferson. the
Democracy of Bryan" was a phrase |
from Mr. Darrow which struck the
After the shout which !
followed, a voice from the gallery be- |
hind the platform rang out: Three /
cheers for Bryan" The cheers were !
given with a will. Mr.. Darrow's |
speech enIivened the wearying crowd /
and he was frequently applauded. Mr.. |
barrow in closing said:
From the burning fields of the |
ravished F'ilipinos, from the bull pens |
Of Colorado: from the homes of jailed |
vorkmen. denied trial by jury; from /
he oYerworked and underpaid, the /
ayes of the poor and oppressed are /
to us. They ask for a candi-
late who is their friend; for a man |
devoted to their cause. The hopes
and aspirations of these toiIers are |
,entered on William Randolph Hearst |
These millions believe in him, be-