The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-07-15
DRAMATIC CLIMAX
CAME All CLOSE
Last Session of the Democratic
Convention Developed Un-
precedented Situation.
DAVIS, VICE PRESIDENT

| West Vireinian Octogenarian Capitalist
and Railroad President Is Given
Second Place on the National
Ticket.
st. Louis. July 11.-Crowning the
dramatic interest of a convention
whose like has seldom been known in
political history. the last session of the
democratic gathering was the most
striking of all. When the gathering
met Saturday night to nominate a
candidate for vice president. it was
confronted with an unprecedented sit
uation. For hours the city had been
full of rulnors that Judge Parker,
nominee for president, had sent a tele-
gram declining to accept the nomina-
ton unless there should be a gold plank
i'll the platform.
1t was rumored that the New York
delegation had the telegram, and that
a like one had come to Senate Car
mack of Tennessee. The stories We're
denied and affirmed and denied once
more only to be reaffirmed with more
positiveness than ever. Copies of what
purported to be the Parker telegram
We're circulated. They finally proved
not to be genuine, and they served to
create a situation of tense excitement.
a Delicate Situation.
The leaders found themselves con-
fronted by q most delicate situation.
Parker's alleged attempt to dictate
by good management was disaster
aNerted. But in the end the situation
was handled we'll, Judge Parker was
ound to have sent a telegram to
Sheehan of New York. declaring him
self irrevocably committed to the gold
Sta nd 10 md RI o~;r;,r %lD H.
ton be apprised of the fact in order
that, If 1T We're not pleased, it might
name another candidate.
After a most exciting discussion the
convention prepared and sem a tele-
gram to Judge Parker, explaining that
the monye question had been entirely
omitted from the platform because 1t
was not conceded to be an issue in the
campaign, and leaving the candidate
free to entertain his own views on it.
After it had been adopted and ordered
forwarded, the convention proceeded
to nominate Henry Gasaway Davis, of
West Virginia, for vice president, and
then adjourned.
Routine Of the Session.
Fol- the evening session the conven-
ton did not go into session promptly
at the time appointed. although the
greater number of delegates and alter
mates were in their seats keyed up to a
high pitch of excitement over the Dos
sible events of the night.
The news hat there would be politi-
cal fireworks had spread, and people
commenced to pour into the building
early.
At 9:10 Chairman Clark asked that
delegates be seated and the aisles
cleared.
Governor vardman of Mississippi
rose to address the convention on the
SI1hiact of tha r,,cfor;n,,c to1a~,,,
The confusion of the rabble and the
mob has characterized every hour of
the convention, declared Governor
Vardaman.
Let us find out what this rumor is,''
he concluded, that has created disor-
from New York to whom the telegram
is addressed read 1t. Let the truth be
known, and then let us proceed to bust
ness"
Loud applause followed this declara-
ton.
Chairman Clark replied: ut is moved
that the New York delegation, or the
member of that delegation who has the
telegram as rumored about this city,
e 1t to the convention"
George Raines of New York asked
that the motion be deferred until his
delegation could be heard from. Cover
nor Vardaman acquiesced.
eliCc COIIlIHllISc TelCn6O
the hall at 9:35 and filed in the center
of the floor. Delegates thronged about
them, asking:
"What shall we do?'
Keep your heads and behave" re-
torted Senator Tillman.
John s.. Williams, Vardaman, Tillman
and Carmack made their way to the
platform with the mysterious message.
A short conference took place among
the our and Chairman Clark.
Clark pounded for order. with John
s. Williams standing by his side.
Il wish to in advance"
said the chairman, that on this inn
full and fair hearing. 1 now introduce
John Sharp Williams OF Mississippi"
Mr.. Williams Address.
Mr.. Williams said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen: All of
o were surprised and excited this after
noon, at what purpoTted to be copies Of
this city. I want to tell you that but one
telegram has been, received. Mr.. Car
mack never received a telegram from Mr..
a telegram containing the, language in
that Infamous volunteer production. cloud
cheers and applause.)
to Mr.. Sheehan, however, so important
that you should know what it is. After
I have read 1t I will hand it to my friend.
Governor Vardaman, and have him read
it over again.
When you shall have heard 1T you will
note that there is not in 1T one word
about requiring or demanding or asking
in the democratic platform. Cloud APP
plause.)
You will also note that If there is any
error in 1t at all 1t is an error Of judg-
ment, proceeding from a too sensitive
spirit Of honor. ~(Applause.) A too SEN
sitive idea not to be misunderstood or
placed in a false or doubtful position.
1 shall now ask Governor Vardamaa to
read the telegram to you aloud. Cheers
and applause.)
Mr.. Williams words were heard in a
silence so intense nat every word was
distinctly audible.
Governor vardaman. after requesting
absolute quiet. read the telegram:
Hon. w. F. Sheehan, Hotel Jefferson,
81: Louis: 1 regard the gold standard as
shall act accordingly II the action Of the
convention Of today shall be ratified by
the subject, my views should be made