Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-07-13
Wall Street Trust Magnets Dictate Nomination of
New Yorker First Ballot at St. Lous--
Bryan's Old Guard Fight Hard But
All to No Purpose.
CONVENTION DODCED The FINANCIAL ISSUE
But Parker Declared Himself for the Gold Standard
and CONSERVATION Resulted. Many Dele
gates Desiring to Reconsider and
Nominate Another r1an.

st. Louis, July 6.-'rhe Democrat
ic national convention today listened
to an extended speech from Repre-
sentative John Sharp Williams, its
temporary chairman, appointed the
committees necessary to perfect a
permanent organization and adjourn
ed. In session lasting two hours
and fifty minutes. one striking Incl.
dent overshadowed all other proceed
ings. That was the enthusiastic and
prolonged cheering which greeted the
name of Grover Cleveland While the
outburst which greeted the name of
the former Democratic president be-
fore its last syllable had fallen from
the lips of the temporary chairman
was noteworthy in itself, it was mag
nified by contrast with the greeting
accorded the actual persons of men
who stood for all that has been op-
posed by Mr.. Cleveland and others
in the party during the last eight
years.
James X Jones, of Arkansas, chair
man of the national committee, went
upon the platform and took his seat
unnoticed. Practically no greeting
was given him when he faced the
convention with gavel in hand. There
were other stalwart lieutenants of the
Nebraskan who entered the hall un-
acclaimed and lastly Mr.. Bryan him
self, who for the first time during two
national campaigns, was greeted with
silence. Eight minutes after the gav-
el fell, the twice named candidate of
his party passed In al the main en-
trance 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, stand
ing a moment to give greeting to
friends he was caught sight of and
applauded. But the measure of ap-
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
liams, 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
conventions was released as by the
touch of a trigger. The name of
Cleveland was echoed from a thous-
and throats. Hats, handkerchiefs,
fans and arms were waved, delegates
and spectators stood on their chairs
and the last semblance of order was
turned into confusion which the con-
vention officials were rowerless to
subdue.
Bryan Kissed.
While the outburst was at its
height, Mr.. Bryan's following attempt
ed to convert the demonstration into
applause for their leader. The name
of Bryan was yelled Justify, but in
vain. Shouting of Grover" and
Cleveland" was renewed and the
Bryan following was Kissed. The
greatest significance was attached to
the showing made by the conserva-
tives. Their absolute control of the
convention is no longer doubted even
by those who have heretofore declin.
ed to be convinced.
The nomination of Judge Parker for
president is assured beyond any pos
sibility of defeat.
The great coliseum where the con-
vention is being held, Is admirably
adapted to accommodate the surging
crowds which pressed for admission
as soon as the doors were opened.
Before IL o'clock the spectators seats
began - fill. although the space on
the floor allotted to delegates and
their alternates remained barren un-
til noon, when the session was called
to order. That the duty of decorat-
ing the immense hall was entrusted
to skilled hands was apparent from
the first glimpse of the interior.
BY the time a majority of the dele
gates had arrived at the Coliseum,
every breath OF outside air had been
absorbed Fans were waving vigor-
ously in all parts of the hall. Coats
were not long in coming off, collars
ands ties were loosened and the pic.
ture was that of a shirt sleeve con.
yention.
The day was oppressively warm
outside and in the hall was uncomfor-
table to the last degree. Windows
were but half opened and the door
ventilators had been sacrificed in
beautifying the interior of the hall.
st. Louis. July THE Democratic
national convention adopted the com.
mittees' on rules. credentials and
permanent organization reports to-
day. The session opened at 10 o'clock.
sat an hour, took a recess until p:
m. and adjourned at 500 p. m. until
10 o'clock tomorrow.
During the day several speeches