Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-07-07

greeted the name of the former Demo-
cratic president before its last syllable
had fallen from the lips of the tempo
rary chairman was noteworthy in it
self, it was magnified by contrast with
the greetings accorded the actual per
been opposed to Mr.. Cleveland within
the party during the last eight years.
James K Jones, of Arkansas, chair
man of the national committee, went
onto the platform and took his seat
unnoticed Practically no greeting was
given him when he faced the conven-
ton with gayel in hand.
There were other stalwart lieuten-
ants of the Nebraskan, who entered
the hall unacelaimed, and lastly Mr..
Bryan himself who for the first time
during two national campaigns was
greeted with silence. Eight minutes
after the gavel fell the twice-named
candidate of his party passed in the
main entrance and sought his seat
unheralded and unheeded. A few mo-
ments 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
applauded But the measure of APP
plause was but a ripple when COM
pared to the storm called forth by
Cleveland's name.
Listening attentively to the Demo-
cratic doctrine laid down by Mr.. Will
iams, the conservatives found occa-
sion for the first demonstration when
reference was made to the record of
former President Cleveland. All the
shackled party interest which had lain
dormant through two national cam
paigns was released as by the touch
of a trigger. The name of Cleveland
was echoed from thousand threats
Hats, handkerchiefs, fans and arms
were waved, delegates and spectators
stood on their chairs and the last sem
blance of order was turned into con-
fusion which convention officials were
powerless to subdue.
While the outburst was at its height
Mr.. Bryans following attempted to
convert the demonstration into APP
plause for their leader. The name Of
Bryan was yelled Justify, but in vain.
Shouting of Grover and of "Cleve-
land was renewed, and the Bryan
following was Kissed. The greatest
significance was attached to the show
ing made by the conservatives. Their
absolute control of the convention is
no longer doubted even by those who
have heretofore declined to be con-
WINGED. The nomination of Judge Par
ker for president is assured beyond any
possibility of defeat.
An incident to the demonstration
was an alteration between Sergeant
alarms John I. Martin and an over
Jealous man who was giving vent to
his enthusiasm in manner which con-
vention officials deemed offensive. AS
| Chairman Williams was knocking
splinters from his desk in an effort to
pound the convention into order so
that he could proceed with his address,
a man in the vicinity of the New York
/ delegation was seen motioning dele
4 gates and spectators to continue their
applause and encouraging the galleries
I to ignore the chairman's order for ST.
lence. The man resented interference
from the sergeant-at-arms, and in the
end was elected from the convention
hall. The disturbance was of rough
and tumble order, though no blows
were struck
Many persons Of distinction were
given places on the platform. Among
the distinguished visitors were: Mrs.
/ Charles Mercer Hall. daughter Of
Judge Parker; Mrs. Daniel Manning,
Circuit Attorney Folk, Of st. Louis;
District Attorney Jerome, Of New