New-York tribune., 1908-07-11

which would be made in few minutes. He closed
In storm of applause
When Iowa reached. ]. 3. Sullivan, of that
state arose to add more second to the long and
rapidly growing list of approvas for Mr.. Bryan
Kansas called the clerk when Mr.. Sullivan
had finished. and the chairman, mounted
chair. formally seconded the nomination OF Mr.
Bryan.
Louisiana offered Samuel f. Gilmore to second
Bryan in its behalf, and he spoke briefly.
When Maryland was called I. L. Straus was
cognized. and there We're cries of Nor sit
down. and Kisses. Mr.. Straus ,endeavored to
plain that in offering amendment to the Lin
coin motion he desired to have incorporated therein
the name Of Robert E. Lee. but the convention de-
clined to hear him. He finally gave up the attempt
and with the announcement that Maryland sec
onded the nomination of John A Johnson he re-
sumed his seat.
Massachusetts yielded to Utah. and Judge o. ".
Powers, of that state made brief speech second
Ing MIR. Bryan. Judge Powers started out by pay
ing a tribute to Massachusetts, but the delegates
IN disorder, soon demanded that he speak to the
point Judge Powers proceeded to finish his speech
unheeding the disorder that prevailed throughout
When Michigan called Edward Ryan Of that
state took the rostrum to second the nomination
of Bryan. The convention for a time declined to
hear him, but finally did SO.
A delegate from Mississippi attempted to make a
speech. but for several minutes he was unable to
make himself heard. When quiet was finally re-
SNOANS
ond the nomination of Bryan.
DELEGATES GROW INPATIENT
The delegates had grown impatient and unr,Ily
when the State of Missouri was reached on the
list and the chairman had some difficulty In restor-
ing order before David R. Francis could announce
that Missourf's word for Bryan would be spoken
by James A Reed, of Kansas City Mr. Reed de-
clared that IL the delegates would vote In November
as OFTEN as they had called time" on the speakers
OF the evening the Republican party was beaten
beyond the peradventure of a doubt
'Time!' yelled a delegate. amid laughter
But the convention was attentive until after
speaking for several minutes, Mr.. Reed said II
want moment of your time" and the delegates
called, moi" The speaker took the delegates Sc
verely to task. telling them it required no intellect
to shout Time" after hearing 1t SO often "A par
rot could do it welli' he shouted. Paying
tribute to Mr.. Bryan the speaker said the Ne
braskan meant that all should be extirpated
We all know that" shouted a delegate and the
convention again was in uproar.
Get the hook!" shouted a voice to the accountant
ment of laughter Mr.. Reed ended by predicting
majority of $1,000 in Missouri for Bryan
Montana announced that it seconded Bryan as
did Nevada New Hampshire followed suit. New
Jersey seconded Gray.
THE State of New York; called the clerk
which brought Charles F. Murphy to his feet with
the announcement:
New York presents candidate"
NebraSka. When called, yielded 10 Alabama and
J. Thomas Hefn. of that state. seconded the NOM
ination of Bryan.
Representative Hefn made several classical
illusions in his speech, and the convention fercey
impatient of speechmaking by this time. broke in
him at with boots. cries OF '"Time!' sit
DOWN. and Get the hook' He sat down the
railing to await the stilng of the uproar, and then
announced that he intended to finish his speech in
a few minutes If not interrupted. and in thirty if
the convention did not allow him to continue
disturbed.
CLAYTON's VOICE FAILS.
Chairman Clayton used his gavel vigorously in
an effort to restore order, but his voice through
overwork had almost left him and he could not say
a word that was audible three feet away. Mr..
minutes stood waiting for the crowd TO cease its
uproar. but finally gave 1t up and ended his re-
marks amid great confusion
North Carolina was passed. North Dakota sec
onded Mr. Bryan.
A delegate from Arizona suggested that the FUR
ther call of the roll be dispensed with. but
ruled out OF order.
When Ohio was reached Chairman James Ross
arose and protested against the further insult and
bowling down OF speakers. He declared the con-
yention should not be allowed TO proceed until the
delegates we're in order.
John J. Lentz was then introduced TO speak for
the state and to second the nomination Of Mr..
Bryan
When Oklahoma called 1t was announced
that Senator Gore would address the convention.
when the man who preciptated the great demon
stration was seen on the stand he got most en-
thusiastic reception
ION yesterday" IN said. this convention fbus-