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ton to adopt the report. and then another
viva voce vote carried it.
Temporary Chairman Williams mounted
the steps leading up to the platform,
swung his hat round his head, and the
delegates, following his lead roared their
applause again and again. while the band
played Hail. Columbia"
The clerk will now call the roll of
states for the nomina ton of candidate
for President" shouted the chairman.
wild cry of delight came from the gal
leries. who seemed to think the whole
thing show run for their entertainment.
Calling Roll for Nominations.
Alabama" shrieked the clerk.
Alabama yields to the empire state of
New York" called Delegate Russell of
Alabama. standing In his chair, one arm
srasping the standard of his state marker.
Martin w. I.ittleton of New York, of
medium height and sturdy figure. with
full, clean-shaven face with a heavy mass
of dark-brown hair tossed back from his
brow and ears, took the stand, amid ring
Ing applause. to place Judge Parker of
New York in nomination. Mr.. Littleton's
manner of speaking was calm and DELHI
crate and he used but few gestures. His
voice was full, resonant and of decidedly
pleasing quality, and could be heard far
Their than that of any speaker who had
preceded him, with the possible exception
of Richmond p. Hobson (his remarks will
be found in another column
terrific outburst of cheering followed
Mr.. Littleton's remark about Judge Parker:
II you ask me why he has been silent, l
answer because he has not attempted to
be the master of his party, but is content
TO be its servant.
Tumult for Parker.
All that had happened In the convention
up to the time Mr.. Littleton closed his adj
dress multiplied many times. was almost
broke out when he mentioned the name
"Alton b. Parker" On the part of the
Parker delegates 1t was revelation in the
passion of politics. Like man they
sprang up in their chairs with everything
that could be waved tossed high in the air.
Florida. after few seconds of wild yell
Ing, started around the hall. its men
screaming and tossing high silken BAN
ners. inscribed Florida. safe and sound.
Indian territory, New Jersey. Maryland.
Texas, Georgia and many other states fell
In behind and with wild yells followed on.
Michigan came next and her great blue
banner, instead of falling into the parade of
states. was borne up the steps of the plat
form behind the chairman's desk. where it
was held high and waved wildly to and
fro.
The delegates tore their state emblems
from the poles and, carrying them high
overhead, tramped around the hall again
and again, cheering frenziedly. American
flags appeared magically and tossed fam
Ing bits of color into the scene.
A little boy lifted upon the Shout
ders of one of the Texas delegates and the
nag waved by his small hand brought an
increase in uproar, already well-nigh deaf
ening
Maryland. rushing back to her place in
the delegates seat, grabbed the pole or
her state emblem, fixed the state name
upon it, and then placed the pole higher
than any other in the line of march. This
cue was Immediately seized wherever pos
sible by other delegations, and the tramp
tnn yln hare
finally passing out from the delegates
seats in among those occupied by the WIS.,
itors.
After the excitement had continued about
twelve minutes there a perceptible
abatement, and the bands struck up Amer
lea thousands of voices joining in the
song. The lull speedily passed away for
the band struck up Dixie and this was
oil on a fire already fiercely blazing. With
a spasmodic yell the applause started all
over again.
Rising and falling in huge overwhelm.
ing wave of sound. the outpourng OF
thousands of threats, the demonstration
was kept up. Coatless, often collarless, the
perspiring enthusiasts marched. waved and
shouted while band and galleries did their
best to swell the roar.
The demonstration lasted twenty-five
minutes.
throughout the enthusiasm the Nebraska
delegation, Bryan at Its head, sat, the
members craning their heads to see what
was going on. but without rising.
When the demonstration was at Its height
Mr.. Bryan sent a message to some one In
the other part of the hall, and soon he was
in conference with several anti-Parker
men.
Commanding the highest view of any one
on the floor of the hall were five boys in
the New York delegation, who were lifted
on their fathers shoulders, and from that
height led the cheering of the delegation,
keeping time with their waving flags.
The Parker picture was carried from the
platform and placed near New Yorks posi-
ton in the hall. 1t soon taken down.
but Just the instant IT was lowered the
California delegation displayed a Hearst
picture. only for moment, but 1t was long
enough for his following among the dele
gates TO catch sight of it, and ringing
shout went up. 1t kindled again the dying
demonstration for Parker
We Won't Go Home Until Morning"
played the band. and when the air was con-
cluded quiet was once more restored in the
great hall.
Arkansas" shouted the clerk. proceed
ing with the call of states at the chairs
direction
Arkansas yields to Tennessee" answer
ed the chairman of the delegation.
Senator Carmack Speaks.
Senator Carmack of that state was rec
ognized and at once took the platform and
began a speech seconding the nomination
of Judge Parker CHS speech will be
found elsewhere)
Senator Carmack had spoken but few
words when Hurrah for Hearst" was
hurled at him from the balcony, the remark
being greeted by cheers and some Kisses
A few other calls Of a like character were
made by the people in the galleries, but the
great body of the convention disapproved
with energy
Senator Carmack finished his speech at
1918. The galleries seized the opportunity
Tor shout, and disturbance reigned for
some minutes, while Chairman Clark
pounded with his gavel for order
California called the clerk
Mr.. Chairman. responded Delegate Tar
pey, California recognizes her spokes-
man f. NJ. Delmas"
Il recognize f. NJ. Delmas of California"
said the chairman. and volley of cheers
came from the audience, Mr.. Bryan leading
1t by standing up and waving a small flag
Delmas Nominates Hearst.
Mr.. Delmas. who took the platform to
speak for William r. Hearst, while not
possessed of voice of the strong carving
qualities of Mr.. Littleton's could easily
make himself heard by the majority of the
people In the hall. OF greater age than
Littleton, he is not unlike him in figure.