Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-07
HEARD AT CONVENTION
Some Well Known Men Cheered,
 Others Received in Silence.

 ing Champ Clark of Missouri
 James K. Jones of Arkansas, chair man of the national committee, went on the platform and took his seat un- noticed. Practically no greeting was given him when he faced the conven- ton with gavel in hand.
 There were other stalwart lieuten- ants of the NebrasFan who entered the hall unacclaimed and lastly MT. Rry- an himself, who, for the first time dur ing two national can1paigns, was greet ed with silence. Eight minutes after the gavel fell the twice named candi- date of his party passed in the main entrance and sought his seat unherald- ed and unheeded, A few moments 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 applause was but a ripple when compared to the storm called forth by Cleveland's name. Listening attentively to the Demo cratic doctrine laid down by MT. will Hams, 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 trigger.
 The name of Cleveland was echoed from a thousand throats. Hats, hand-, kerchiefs, fans and arms were waved, delegates and spectators stood on their chairs, and the last semblance of order was turned into confusion, which con vention officials were powerless to sub- due.
 When the committee on rules met the Illinois member, F. P. Morris pro- posed that a simple majority only be required to nominate candidates and not two-thirds majority, as has been l the practice since 1882.
 we ought not to expose ourselves said G. F. Milton of Tennessee, Ito the charge that we desire to nominate Judge Parker by a device contrary to the usual course I am from 8 state whose people want Parker, the delega- tion wants him, and I want him, b,lt we would injure him and ourselves were we to change the time honored ru1es'
 The committee applauded MT. Han dy's remark that Democrats hoped to see the Filipinos soon electing, their own president, while Porto Rico was fndissolubly bound to the United l States.
 Dr. Mary Walker asked the commit tee to recommend the admission of wo- men delegates. Colonel Grady said that question was not within the pur- view of the committee.
 It is reported that Senator Bailey has declined to serve as permanent chairman and has asked the committee l to reconsider it's decision.
 The Maryland delegation at meet ing decided to vote for Parker I It is understood that in view of Bai- ley's refusal to serve as permanent chairman the place has been offered tc I Champ Clark of Missouri.
 It is said that. Tammany will find some occasion for the mention of May or McCleHan's name today. Bourke I Cochran, Thomas F. Grady, Charles A. Towne and other Tammany orators are expected in some way to obtain recognition ar I urge the convention tc save the Democratic party by nomfnat ing the young mayor of New York. I MT. Murphy is apparently nursing the belief that it will only be neces I Sary to mention McClellan's name tC make the 689 delegates who are listed for Parker rush away from him ir blocks of hundreds.
 This is probably a delusion, but the Parker men are extremely nervous There is little doubt that there will be stirring time before Judge Parker actually obtains the nomination.
 The Tammany men are much encour of Texas, who had been picked fol permanent chairman, has declined.
 The refusal of Senator Bailey to be permanent chairman has embarrassed the Parker leaders.
 The suggestion of continuing JohI Sharp Williams as permanent chair man has been rejected, as MT. Will Hams cannot keep the convention il hand.
 The control of the Democratic party has actually slipped from the radicals to the conservatives. The new nation al committee is overwhelming agains1 1 Bryanism.
 The committee on platform is also overwhelmingly against ideas Of MT : Bryan as embodied in the Chicago plat form of 1896, the Kansas City plat form of 1900 and the Nebraska plat form of 1904.
 It is said that Judge Parker will re ceive on the first ballot 6S9 votes, ol twenty-two more than is necessary t a choice.
 The vice presidential situation wal tersely stated by Major G. V. Menzie of Indiana, himself vice presidentia possibility, when he said: we will finish the nomination of presidential candidate before we g, to warning about the second place ol the ticket. Like the, lamented father O the immortal Huckleberry Finn, ou , motto is Meat first and spoon vittle