The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-07
CONSERVATIVES CONTROL
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
AND APPLAUD CLEVELAND
While Bryan 10 Almost Ignored by
Majority or Delegates.
Parker Following Has Whood all the 0nsaushts Made Upon H.
and the Nomination the New York Juis Is Now Re.
sardsd as Absolutely Certain4- -Today's Session
VIII be Brief One.

St. Louis. July 6.--The national dem
ocratic convention today listened to af
extended speech from Representative.
John sharp williams, its temporar,
chairman. appointed the committees
necessary to perfect permanent organl.
zatlon. and adjourned. In session
lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes. ons
striking incident overshadowed all tn.
other proceedings. That was ths
enthusiastic and prolonged cheering
which greeted the name Of Grover
Cleveland. While the ontburst which
greeted the name Of the democratic
ex- president before It's last syllable had
fallen from the lips Of the temporary
chairman was noteworthy IN itself. Il
was magnliled by contrast with the
greeting accorded the men who have
stood for all that has been opposed BY
Cleveland and within 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 conven-
tlon. gavel In hand. There were other
stalwart lIeutenants or the Nebraskan
who entered unacclaimed. and lastly
Bryan himself. who. for the first time
during two national campaigns, was
greeted with silence.
clevsland's Name chsersd.
Eight minutes after the gavel fell
the twice-named candidate OF his party
passed in at the main entrance and
sought his seat unheralded and un-
needed. A few minutes later he arose
and pushed his way TO seat nearer
the aisle, where. standing moment
to give greeting to his 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 democratic
doctrine laid down by Williams, the
conservatives found occasion for the
first demonstration when reference was
made to the record OF ex-President
Cleveland. The shackled party inter-
est which had laid dormant was re-
leased as II BY touch OF trigger. The
name Of Cleveland was echoed from
thousand throats. Hats. handkerchiefs,
fans and arms waved. delegates and
spectators stood on their chairs and
the last semblance Of order was turned
into confusion which the convention
officials were powerless to subdue.
While the outburst was at its heighth
Bryan's following attempted to con-
vert the demonstration into applause
For their leader. The name Bryan"
was yelled Justify, but In vain. The
of Grover and cleveland |
was renewed, and the Bryan following
Missed. The greatest significance was I
attached to the showing made by the
Their absolute control
u the convention Is no longer doubted,
wen by those who have heretofore de-
'lined to be convinced. The nomina-
ion Of Judge Parker for president is
assured beyond any possibility Of de-
'eat
Great Crush at the Opening.
The great Coliseum where the con-
'ention is being held is admirably
ldapted to accommodate the surging
'rowds which pressed for admission as
loon as the doors opened.
Before II o'clock the spectators
'eats began filling, although the space
IN the floor allotted to delegates and
heir alternates remained barren until
,oon. when the session was called to
'rder. That the duty of decorating
he immense hall was entrusted to
'tilled hands was apparent from the
lrst glimpse Of the interior. The
general effect Is mammoth arched
'anOpy fringedd dn white, with the walls
'ormlng alternate stripes Of red. white
md blue. One Of the crowning features
s an immense furled flag. which is