Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-09

be our nations leader. May we build h
tSblish it in ali lands. May we Be clean.
banded white-hearted, high-purposed and
bymani,gyl' ana n "9tH or God Amen,
Rev. Mr.. Reisner spoke In a strong, deep
voice and as he concluded was greeted with
an outburst Of applause, particularly from
the Indiana delegations, although It was
general throughout the convention.
Clubs Pass Through Hall.
"The Milwaukee and other marching clubs
viii pass through the hail" announced the
chairman, and as the last words left his
lips, the strains Of Dixie floated into
the auditorium and a cheer broke from
the crowd as the first Bryan banner in line
was swung through the door. The conven-
ton band caught up the dying strains of
Dixie as the marching band passed out
OF a door opposite the one by which 1t en-
tered.
The parade was not a long one and the
convention soon returned to business.
As the last OF the parade passed out.
Chairman Bell again ordered that the aisles
be cleared. and when this was done the
chairman said:
THE chair recognizes Senator Thomas
F.. Grady Of New York, chairman of the
committee on rules"
Senator Grady, mounting the platform,
announced in a few words that he pre-
sented the report and for the adoption of
which he moved. 1t provided that the
convention shall be governed by the rules
OF the democratic convention of 1904. The
report was adopted unanimously by a viva
voce vote.
Now. gentlemen" said Mr. Bell. 1T APP
pears that the committees are not ready
to report at this time, so the convention
will dispose of some minor business. The
chair recognizes Mr.. w. II. Martin of Ar
kansas"
Memorial for Jones.
Mr.. Martin presented on behalf Of the
national committee a resolution Of regret
and tribute to the late James X. Jones,
former chairman Of the committee.
After the resolution had been read, Mr..
Martin spoke briefly OF Senator Jones
capabilities and eminent services to the
democratic party.
BY a rising vote the resolution was unan-
imously adopted.
A storm Of laughter went through the
convention hall when Chairman Bell said
with a smile, John s. Whelan, secretary
Of the New York delegation, Is wanted at
the long distance telephone by Governor
Hughes of New York"
When the laughter had subsidized. the
chairman said:
This is no laughing matter, this business
concerns the affairs OF state and It is an
indication that democrats are already be-
ginning to get together"
THE Michigan delegation has lost rs
Bible" announced Chairman Bell, amit
outburst of laughter. And they would
be very much gratified." he added, ~
1t is returned"
Ollie James Of Kentucky was recognized
to move that a recess be taken until s D. m
There were cries OF mo" from all parts
OF the hall, the galleries Joining in the cal
Of many Of the delegates.
When the motion was put there were louC
and almost equal choruses first Of aye
and then OF no"
THE chair is in doubt" said Mr.. Bell
but it is his opinion that the d~elegateI
vote aye and the galleries no. 1 will pu
the motion again"
This time the galleries voted unanlmousl,
and the shout of mo overwhelmed tn
ayes"
Order Difficult to Secure.
Gentlemen said the chairman, bran
dishing his gavel, gentlemen, come to or
der. The chair ,s convinced that enough
delegates have voted now to retain tn
ciAN VIZ IA lS " a lew OluCl
longer" A cheer Of approval came dow,
from the galleries and it's feeble echo ros
from the convention floor. Great c~onfusio
followed. hundreds of voices calling 70
various speakers the name of Senator
Bob" Taylor of Tennessee being shou.e
repeatedly. The convention then settle
down TO await the next event, but there wa
none Tor some minutes. TIL band attempte
to play, but was practically submerged 1
the uproar. The chairman kept up hi
automatic sentence: Gentlemen, come I
order" and kept It Up after the conventio
had quieted down.
The chair will now recognize NJ,
Heifner of Washington" said Chairma
Bell, when a semblance OF order had bee
restored.
Il move that we hear a few remark
from Senator Rob Taylor OF Tennessee,
mingled cries OF Taylor" and no, no.
: came from the floor. The chair appoInte
Mr.. Heifner as a committee Of one I
T escort Senator Taylor to the chair.
r senator Gore Called for.
e Then there came cries of Gore, Gore,
r begun by, the constituents Of the Oklt
. homa senator, and was caught up all ov,
r the hall,
: Mr.. Bell pounded for order and announcC
e that Senator Taylor had left the hall
e Gore, Gore" called the delegates.
= "In a moment" shouted the chairma,
K who before announced that the %conventic
p would first hear from Charles A. Towr
and then from Senator Gore.
I Mr.. Towne was nowhere to be foun
however, and the chance of hearing
/ speech from one OF the vice presidents
candidates was lost.
y I'VE will hear from Senator Gore
X finally announced Mr. Bell, amid gre
3 cheering.
g. Ovation for Gore.
y When the chairman announced that Sen
k tor Gore of Oklahoma would address Il
convention. the delegates OF the state We
;. into a spasm OF delight. they whooped 81
S. yelled iT delight, as the blind senator FRO
l. the newest state in the union was led
the platform. His first utteranceJ we
, happy and he caught the convention II
IS mediately. Loud cheers and applau
n greeted his declaration that Oklahoma
the most democratic state in the union.
a The cheers we're repeated later VIII.
he said:
E. The president OF the UnIted States h
"a said that his opinion Of our constitution
IL unfit for publication. That is true of MAJ
c. Of the opinions of the presidents OF I