The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-07-07
BY the Associated Press.


ST. Louis, July G.-The Democratic
national convention met today, listen
ed to an extended speech from TEN
porary Chairman John Sharp William
appointed committees necess airy te
perfect permanent organization and
adjourned until tomorrow. In the SEES
utes, one striking incident overshad
owed all other proceedings. That
was the enthusiastic and prolonged
cheering which greeted the name OF
Grover Cleveland. While the out
burst which greeted the name of For
mer Democratic president before its
last syllable had fallen from the lip
of the temporary chairman was note,
worthy in itself, ii was magnified by
contrast with the greeting accorded
the actual presence of men who stood
for all that had been opposed to Cleve
land within the party during last eight
years.
James X. Jones, Arkansas. chair.
man of the national committee, went
on to the platform and took his seat
unnoticed Practically no greeting
was given him when he faced the con-
vention with gavcl in hand.
There were other stalwart qieut-
ents of the Nebraskan who entered
the hall unacclaimed and lastly Bry-
an himself, who, for the first time dur.
ing the two national campaigns was
greeted with silence. Eight minutes
after the gaven fell. the twice-named
candidate for his party passed in the
main entrance and sought his seat un
heralded and unhee1ed.
A few moments later he arose and
pushed his way to the seat nearest
the aisle, where, standing a moment
to give greetings to friends, he was
caught light 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 Williams
conservatives found occasion fg the
first demonstration whdl reference
was made In the record of Former
President Cleveland. All the shackled
party interest which had lain dormant
through two national campaigns was
relea ed as If by the touch of a trigger
The name of Cleveland was echoed
from thousand throats. Hats. hand
kerchiefs, fans and arms were waved.
delegates and spectators stood upon
their chairs and the last semblance of
order was turned into confusion which
convention officials were powerless TO
subdue.
While the outbur { was at its height
Bryan's followers attempted 10 con
vert the demonstration into applause
for their leader. The name of Bryan
was yelled Justify but in vain. The
shouting of Grover" and "Cleve-
land" was renewed and the Bryan
was hissed. The greatest
significance was attached to the show
ing made by conservatives. Their |
absolute control of the convention is |
no longer doubted even by those who |
have heretofore declined to be con
yinced
The nomination of Parker for pref. |
lent Is assured beyond any possibility /
4 defeat. An incident to the demon
'tration was an alteration between /
Martin and an ov-
sr jealous man who was giving vent /
o his enthusiasm in a manner which
officials deemed offensive
Is Chairman Williams was knocking
plinters from hi desk in an effort TO
'ound the convention into order 50
le could proceed with his address, a
nan in the vicinity Of the New York
delegation was seen motiOning the
delegates and spectators to continue
heir applause and encouraging the
ialleries to ignore the chairman's or
Ier for silence. The man resented in
effereDce from the sergeant at arms
nd in the end was elected from the
hall. This dirturbance was
{ rough and tumble order. though
% blows were struck.
Before II O'Clock the spectators
eats in the great Coliseum began to