New-York tribune., 1908-07-11

The story of the disorderly and tetnpestuous
proceedings Of the Denver convention in the
early hours of yesterday morning which took
place too late for publication In yesterdays
Tribune will be found below. The running
story is taken up at the time that Governor
Haskell Of Oklahoma began to read the plat
form
Denver, July TO- Notwithstanding applause
greeted the various pIanks they were read by
Governor Haskell The portion Of the plank on
finance referring to the guarantee Of bank deposits,
Of Mr Bryans favorite policies, elected the
warmest applause given UP to that time
The reading Of the injunction plank was heard
with the deepest attention and the declaration IN
favor of "a revision Of the injunction law was
first applauded and other sections were warmly
approved and when the plank finished the
convention broke into cheers.
The declaration in favor of the election Of Sem
ators by direct vote heartily applauded. as
was the plank on waterways, and that In favor of
the independence Of the PHILIPPINES
The reading of the platform finished at 12:5s
Governor Haskell having read for few minutes
less than hour
Mr.. Chairman, I the adoption Of the re-
port" said Governor Haskell. turning the chair
man.
The question is agreeing to the report of the
| committee platform. All in favor of the plat
form read will signify by saying Aye" n
nounced Chairman Clayton
and the adoption of the platform loudly
cheered.
John E. Lamb of Indiana, reported from the
mittee resolutions recommendation that the
Tooth anniversary Of the birth of Abraham Lincoln
be appropriately observed throughout the country.
After the ayes had chorused their approval
Chairman Clayton said that Of a Con-
fede-ate soldier STAKEHOLDER he declined to put
the negative and declared the vote unanimous.
I. L. Straus, of Maryland asked If the vote
the Lincoln resolution unanimous, and being
informed that such was the case he declared that
he desired to move reconsideration Of the vote
A storm of boots and cries Of mo. moi" were
directed at Straus and Mr.. Lamb moved that the
motion OF Mr.. Straus be laid the table. The
motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Straus in private conversation declared that
| his idea in asking for the reconsideration was to
amend the motion by adding to 1t the name of
General Robert e Lee. He left his seat, and going
to the stand, explained his motion to the chairman.
When call of the roll OF the states for Presi-
Dental nominations resumed Florida yielded to
Augustus Thomas, of Missouri, who made a sec
onding speech in behalf Of Mr.. Bryan
Mr.. Thomas proved to be one of the most elo-
quent and attractive speakers of the session, and
aroused the delegates to renewed enthusiasm Ihe
cheering was loudest when he referred to Judge
Taft as the hothouse candidate from executive
nurseries" When he had finished the delegates
stood and cheered for some time he also was con-
graduated by many the platform and was sur
the floor.
The State of Georgia." called the clerk There
was no response and he called again. Still there
was no response and Georgia" was called for the
third time One of the delegates from that state
Jumped to his chair and said:
.Speaking for the minority Of the Georgia delesa-
ton I pledge its thirteen votes TO Bryan IN NO
venber."
roar from The convention and the Georsla ih"I
was cheered franticaly by the Bryan men.
'Idaho!" called the clerk continuing the folica'i.
Idaho yields to Texas" came the announcement
and Senator Looney of the latter delegation TOOK
the nlatforrn to add enother second to the noina-
tion of Mr. BRYAN Mr.. Looney spoke or1e1y, hut
In GLOWING tribute to the Nebraskan. VINO, ne ue-
clared would lead the party to victory in NoVeipei.
..Illinofsl" called the clerk. and w. Elsa VIII
iams OF that state, took the stand 10 oeii'ei
seconding speech for Bryan
1.-THE State of Indiana" resumed Inc cie
JAMES SPEAKS FOR BRYAN
John w Kern arose and yielded the states place
IN Kentucky Representative Ollie James being sent
hv that state to second the nomination "i MI
Bryan. Mr. James warmly greeted =
Mr. James's striking tribute to Nr. bryan sta'iu
ing among the crowned heads and the great iS
ers of European politics, like oaul ai'io"e ' @
bre.bren head and shoulders above them all.
brought tho convention once more 10 i's ieet "
.nnultuons cheering when he declared that Mr.
Bryan belonged TO no party, 10 no haiioN' 'u' " ~
humanity.
..Noes. cams from delegates all the floor.
s.varal ,not;ons 10 extend the speakers time were
offered but hs would not consent saying he would
-, Aalav IN. nomination William J. Bryan,