Arizona republican., 1904-07-08

rose in his seat. There were numerous Interruptions, and calls for recognition, but the chairman siIenced them and Mr. Molina took the platform. MT. Mo- lima spoke briefly and received a ripple Of applause as he concluded.
 Chairman Williams endeavored to state that the clerk would make an announcement, but was interrupted by cries of louder Tn the day when the Angel Gabriel shall stand on the -high- est mount of the world" said the chair man, and with a megaphone shall an- nounce the crash of creation, there will be somebody to interrupt him by cry ing louder" This witticism from the chairman hit the humor of the conven ton and prolonged laugh followed. The chairman then announced that the permanent organization commit tee was not ready to make a report, and desired a conference of the conn., mittee.
 The next thing in order of business" said the Chairman, "is the report of the committee on credentials" That com mittee at once announced that 1t would not be prepared to report until 2 o'clock
 motion to take a recess was greet ed by viva voce vote, and the morning session came to a close at 11:O4 a. m. With q promise of a contest of gladiators over the report of the con- mittee on credentials. the convention | hall filed early for the afternoon ses- sion. Long before the delegates began ! To arrive, the galleries were filled. The band gave concert which was appre- ciated and applauded, and every num- ! Der was encored.
 As he was going into the hall, Champ Clark said to the Associated ! Press: "I have received a cordial tel ! egram from Senator Cockrell, saying he would be glad for me to act as per manent chairman. If we don't get | blocked l see no reason why we should not dispose of the nomination for a president tonight. I shall call the vice chairman to the chair while Missouri's g name is called and will nominate MT. | Cockrell. I was determined that TO one should say that I had done any thing to endanger his chances.
 COMING OF MR BRYAN
 William J. Bryan was given an ova- ton when he entered the hall just prior to opening of the afternoon session of the. convention. He was half way down the aisle when he was first recognized. There came a terrific yell from a l group of delegates in the rear Of the hall, and instantly it was caught UT by the crowd and cheers rolled up In the rear. MT. Bryan passed slowly down the aisle, picking his way | tnrnIlfrh tha daIa-raf ae tx-I,o cd in the aisles. He paid no attention at the first to the demonstration. but quietly sought his seat. The galleries Joined in the cheering, hundreds of the crowd standing up in their chairs and waving their hats and handkerchIefs frantically. The band struck up and the friends of MT. Bryan believing this to be on effort to smother their shouts yelled louder than before. A man climbed to the chaifman's stand and began to wave his arms up and down shouting unintelligibly. In momen: Mir. Williamu caught sight of him anG grabbing the enthusiast by the tTous- CTS hauled him down.
 A wild. frenzy of yells followed the act of a Nebraska delegate who seized the Nebraska state sign and waved il high in the air. Delegates from Ken. lucky South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri and Montana took the cue, and catch. Ing up their state signs hastened witt them to the Nebraska delegation where they waved them in a circle around the Nebraska sign.
 Daniel J. Campau, of Michigan, gold democrat, did his best to lead en thusiasm by rushing up the steps lead ing to the chairman's platform anC waving his hat wildly.
 A COUNTER DEMONSTRATION
 The Parker men at once sought t, offset the Bryan demonstration b. cheers on their side. The men of tn south came to the front in this effort and the Georgia delegation which car ried blue silk banner inscribe: Georgia Parker delegation ever.
 time they marched into the hall, a once waved it high and started to wards the platform. An enthusiast delegate from South Carolina, caugh the sign of his state from it's staff tore up the steps, and after brandish
 ing the red and white disk wildly shook it at the Bryan and Hearst mel and then placed it flat against the blu
 banner as though he was mailing tn
 flag of his country to d mast head. The Parker men came up swift
 now, and before the South Carolin } man had lowered his hand men fror Arkd nsas, Alabama and Pennsylvani
 were turning over chairs and pushin through the aisles on their way to hi
 side. After Pennsylvania came Missis sippi, New Jersey, Tennessee, Indiana
 
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