The Forrest City times., 1904-07-15

the former wherein for several days mast all has been excitement were de- serted soon after the morning hours. CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER. Promptly at Noon Chairman Jones
 Tapped for Order.
 St. Louis, July 6.-EXactly at noon Chairman J. K Jones of the national committee, called the convention to or der His appearance on the platform and the sound of his gavel brought forth a cheer from the floor ard gal leries
 Chairman Jones directed the secre- tary to read the call for the conyen- tiOn.
 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 c0nven- ton stood Dr. Cannon's voice was entirely inadequate to reach even the center of the tall The prayer oe- cupied several minutes.
 Enthusiastic cheering greeted the chairman's announcement that he was directed by the national committee to appoint John s. Williams temporary chairman, and C. A. Walsh temporary secretary. and John I. Martin tempo rary sergeant-at-arms.
 The chairman appointed Col John NJ Guffey, of Pennsylvania, and M. F Tarpey. of California. to escort MT Williams to the chair. As the plat form was inclosed by a railing it was necessary for the committee and Mr The committee lifted MT. Williams safely over and the entire convention burst into cheers as he aScended the platform
 T have the honor to introduce to you John S. Williams as temporary chairman" said Chairman Jones, and again the convention cheered.
 MT. Williams was attired in a 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 MT. Williams proceeded his voice increased in volume, and the delegates listened attentively
 Led by the Tammany Hall delegates and alternates. the convention cheered the name of Cleveland, and when one of the men leading the cheering was elected, the galleries joined with the delegates in hissing. After the long and hysterical applause, the convention Quieted and sat down.
 When the speaker said that he had heard that Dewey, Schley and Miles were democrats; that repub- hcan administration had snubbed the hrst, tried to disgrace the second. and hsulted the third, the convention again broke out into shouts and ap- plause
 MT Williams flow of oratory was uninterrupted for some time. A re- fponse of applause followed his de huhclation of the republican claims oi prosperity because of the tariff 1rles ot louder" were again heard in various parts of the hall "I wish I had the lungs to speak louder. but cannot answered MT. Williams.
 As he finished the band struck up a P, al. strains Of Dixie" calling forth the ~Hu cheers that never fail to follow 'ne song no matter when or where rendered.
 me delegates are invited to visit the exposition" said MT. Williams, ton."
 OHeers mingted with the calls. and it aS luily minute before the voice of .ue clerk was able tc rise above the ,uHiult- MT Bryan remained quietly Ill HIS seat during ine demonstration made by his friends. and gave no out m@ru slgn of his recognition of the ap- F'"use that had greeted his anne Dele sa'e foWers, of Michigan. was recog- niAee by Chairman Williams to return .ne thanks of the convention to the ex- p0Nilioh officials for the courtesy puo"n ,'r and made a brief speech of ac- knowledgment.
 motion to accept the invitation was adopted unanimously.
 Opoh a call by states the members n tue various committees were an rounced' and then, on motion. the con Ts 1ehtion adjourned till 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
 SECOND DAY.