New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-10

against gold standard plank but Chairman
Smythe of the Nebraska delegation, said that
was &c. true.
Finally. shortly after o'clock. when the con-
vention had ordered ballot for the nominees
for vice-President and the secretary was about
TO call the roll. Senator Culberson. Of Texas,
arose. and. in an excited manner. said that be
fore a vice-President nominated we had
better find out who is TO be the candidate FOR
President" He moved recess until S:30 The
motion was put and unanimously carried.
Mr.. Sheehan called Judge Parker the long
distance telephone. and had q prolonged CONVEX
ration with him
MANY VACANT SEATS.
Chairman Clark was in the Coliseum ten min
utes before the hour Axed for the convention to
meet after the recess this afternoon. He sig
nailed to the band 10 play while the delegates
and visitors were coming IN. Not only were
there many vacant seats in the galleries, but a
number of a0sentees were noticed among the
delegates and alternetes. Outgoing trains to-
day carried the first batch of the departing con-
vention crowd. and many delegates plan to start
for their homes tonight.
IL Was close rnuggy atmosphere into which
the crowd walked this afternoon. The setting sun
poured in on the west side Of the hall ana
mingled unwillingly with the white glare OF the
electric lights The majority OF the delegates
Invested themselves OF their coats, and, Selling
palmetto fans. tapped them vigorously, listening
10 the music and wondering how soon the party
leaders would reach an agreement on the Vice
Presidential nominee
A. report that an attempt might DC made to
reopen the platform and insert a financial plank
spread rapidly in the hall. 1t created consterna-
tion among most of the delegates. who saw an
end TO their hope OF leaving ST. Louis tonight
or early tomorrow. Dir. Bryan's collapse ana
consequent absence were looked upon IN some
quarters as lending color 10 the rumor. and the
session opened with an evident air OF expect
ency.
Shortly before the session began the rumor
that ex-senator Davis, of West Virginia. had
been agreed upon by the leaders for the wee
Presidency was spread, and delegates gathered
an groups to discuss the situation. 1t was $50
o'clock when the first sign OF opening the ses-
sion was made. Chairman Clark belabored the
table with his heavy gavel. but said nothing.
little later ne called the convention to order ana
directed the delegates TO take their seats.
TRYING TO HASTEN THINGS.
Representative John Sharp Williams, Of Mis-
sissppi was recognized and moved that nomina-
ton speeches be limited TO fifteen minutes and
seconding speeches to five minutes. and that noe
more than four seconding speeches be allowed
for any nomination.
= IL Ball Of Texas offered a substitute limit
.ns the nominating speeches TO ten minutes.
leaving the time of the seconding speeches at
five minutes, and limiting the number to three.
Mr. williams at once withdrew his motion in
favor OF the substitute. which was adopted with
out dissent.
The roll Of States was then called for the
presentation of candidates for Vice-President.
Even at this time the galleries were less than
half filed. and great areas of vacant seats were
visible Alabama was called several times with
no response. but finally Mr.. Russell, of that
State, announced that Alabama would give way
10 Illinois.
Samuel Alschuler, of Illinois. announced that
Freeman B. Morris would speak for that State
Mr.. Morris took the platform TO name James
p Williams, of illinois, Thanks TO the few
people present he able to make his voice
audible to every person in the auditorium from
his first words
Cheers greeted the mention Of Mr.. Williams's
name, but they did not come in great measure
from the delegates.
Colorado yielded to Washington. and Chair
man Clark recognized Frederick c. Robertson,
of that State. who spoke for ex-senator George
Turner There was considerable confusion in
the aises by this time, and Mr.. Robertson was
not able TO begin mis- address for about two
minutes.
Connecticut yielded to Indiana and Delegate
Spencer, of that State. seconded the nominal
zion of Williams, of Illinois
THE PARKER REPORT SPREADS.
BY this time the report that a telegram had
been received from Judge Parker declaring his
position on the financial question had become
general. a crowd of delegates hurriedly gath
cred around MT. Sheehan Of New-York. and
Senator Timan. OF South Carolina Little con-
ferences began in various parts Of the hall. and
the orators did not receive much attention.
cept from the galleries and the small fry, who
did rot krow that a sensation ripening all
about them.
Deisware gave her place in the call to West
Virginia, and the chair recognized John D. AL
slerson. of that State. who placed in nomination
ex-senator Henry q. Davis, of West Virginia. a
vigorous round Of applause came from the dele
gates when M. Daviss name was mentioned,
hut little from the galleries.
Senator Dubois. OF Idaho. was the next
speaker. He seconded the nomination of Turner
OF Washington David Overmeyer. of Kansas
placed ex-senator William 4 Harris. of that
State, in nomination. in brief speech from the
floor.
AS the uneKciting routine Of the nominating
md seconding speeches proceeded, the storm
that seemed inevitable was gathering. Leaders
hurried 70 and fro with anxious faces. and the
news from Esopus spread rapidly The floor
filled with delegates, and in the Parker States
amen sat with heads close together in whispered
consultation. At O'clock there were signs TO
the initiated that the session was going TO be
dramatic IN the extreme. but the average dele
gates sweated and smiled and listened to the
flow OF favorite son oratory, all unconscious OF
the great things that We're moving IN the party's