Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1904-07-15

national convention opened here, 1t is
being held in the old exposition build
ing Oil Olive street This monster
meeting place, within the walls of
which democracy's standard bearers
are to be named, was the Mecca for all
vention. The scenes OF activity have
been transferred from the hotels TO this
one common point. The corridors of
the former wherein for several days
past all has been excitement were de-
serted soon after the morning hours.
CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER.
Promptly mt Noon Chairman Jones
Raped for Order.
st. Louis, July 6. Exactly at noon
Chairman j. K. Jones of the national
committee, called the convention 10 or
der. His appearance on the platform
and the sound of his gavel brought
forth cheer from the floor and gall
leries.
Chairman Jones directed the secre-
tary to read the call for the conven-
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 conyen-
tion stood. DR.. Cannon's voice was
entirely inadequate to reach even the
center Of the hall. The prayer oc-
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 |. Martin tempo.
rary sergeant-at-arms.
The chairman appointed Col. John
Al. Guffey, of Pennsylvania, and M. F.
Tarpey, of California. to escort Mr.
to the chair. AS the plat
form was inclosed by railing it was
necessary for the committee and Mr..
Williams to climb over the railing.
The committee lifted Mr.. Williams
safely over and the entire convention
burst into cheers as he ascended the
platform.
II have the honor to introduce to
you John S. Williams as temporary
chairman" said Chairman Jones, and
again the convention cheered.
Mr.. Williams was attired in ligh,
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 falling to reach all parts
of the hall. eb
AS Mr.. Williams proceeded his voice
increased in volume, and the delegates
listened attentvely.
Led by the Tammany Hall delegates
and alternates, the convention cheeret
the name of Cleveland, and when ont
of the men leading the cheering wal
elected, the galleries joined with thu
delegates in kissing. After the Ions
and hysterical applause, the convention
quieted and sat down.
When the speaker said that HI
had heard that Dewey, Schley an,
Miles were democrats; that repub
lcan administration had snubbed tn,
first, tried to disgrace the second, ant
insulted the third, the convention
again broke out into shouts and ap
pause.
Mr., Williams flow of oratory wa
uninterrupted for some time. A re
Bponse of applause followed his de
nunciation of the republican claim
Of prosperity because of the tariff
Cries of louder" were again heard II
various parts of the hall. Il wish
had the lungs to speak louder, but
cannot" answered Mr.. Williams.
AS he finished the band struck up
medly of patriotic airs, the stirring
strains of Dixie" calling forth tn
wild cheers that never fail to folloy
the sons, no matter when or wher
rendered,
"The delegates are invited to vlsl
the exposition" said Mr.. Williams
land the clerk will real the invita-
ton"
Cheers mingled with the calls, and
was fullysa minute before the voice c
the clerk was able tG rise above tn
tumult Mr.. Bryan remained quietl
in his seat during the demonstrate
made by his friends, and gave no Out
ward sign of his recognition of the az
plause that had greeted his anne. Dell
gate Powers, Of Michigan, was recog
nized by Chairman Williams to retur
the thanks of the convention to the e,
position officials for the eourtes
shown and made q brief speech of az
knowledgment.
A motion to accept the invitatio
wat adopted unanimously.
Upon a call ly states the member
of the various committees were al
nounced Snd then, on motion, the col
yention adjourned till 10 o'cloc
Thursday morning.