The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-28
Noisy Demonstration Is Made When MT. HearstArriVes
 In the Hall
PARTY LEADER MAKES
 DELIBERATE SPEECH
Both Old Parties and Their Platforms Are Severely Criticised and In- dependence Party Promises
 Great Many Reforms.

Chicago. July 27.-Amld loud and en- thusiastic cheering. and with its mem bers showing every sign of loyalty to their new standard of political faith, the first national convention of the independ- ence party was opened at o'clock to- night in Orchestra hall.
 The main floor of the hall was filled bv the delegates. There are no alternates. The galleries were more overcrowded With throng which entered heartily into the spirit of the proceedings, and throughout the session applauded vigor- ously whatever met their approval
 The delegates came troopIng into the hall, New York heading the column. The delegates from the Empire state carried white banner bearing the words In dependence Party" between them being an evenly balanced scale, signifying ex- act justice to all. New York cheered every other delegation, and the other delegations cheered New York. Then | they cheered each other, and then them selves, until the hall rang again and | again. The demonstration lasted about 15 minutes.
 Around the sides of the hall were placed placards bearing tho names of various states, and also allusions to the existing political situation as viewed from the standpoint of the independence party. Some of these were:
 'Kentucky-The democratic machine the pluto poker chip; the republican ma chine, the dollar; pass current at the same counter"
 New Jersey-The home of the trusts, wants to smash 'em.'' "lndiana-Wants a new deal with a clean deck"
 "oregon-No Chicago steam roller: no Denver stone crusher" Rhode lsland-Aldrich owns the senate; we want the people to own both"
 Cheers for Hearst. The arrival of William R. Hearst started a delirious demonstration. The hall was in an uproar as Hearst mounted the steps leading to the plat form. He took no notice of the demon- stration, but, after remaining on the rostrum for about three minutes in con- sultation with the secretary of the con vention, he descended into the body of the hall, taking a seat with the New York delegation.
 His action was a signal for renewed cheering, and the delegates shouting: ] Hearst, Hearst. immediately started on a parade around the hall. chanting continuously the name of the New York editor. The parade continued for several minutes before quiet was restored Milton w. Howard of Alabama took the gavel and introduced Charles A. Walsh of Iowa, secretary of the provs- ional national committee, who read the call for the convention.
 This document declared the purpose of the gathering to be the foundation of an independence party and the nom ination of candidates for President and Vice President
 The reading was interrupted by cries of Hearst" and one man in the bal cony cried Bryan" A storm of hisses that followed was stilled by the gavel.
 Officers Announced.
 Mir Howard, at the conclusion of the , invocation, announced the names of the temporary officers of the convention. His mention of the name of MT. Hearst received with an outburst of ap- plause and when MT. Hearst mounted the rostrum the convention rose en masse cheering wildly.
 When quiet had been restored Mr. Hearst began his address as tempor- ary chairman of the convention.
 
 intense earnestness, driving home his points in an emphatic manner that car ried the convention with him from the start to the close of his address, His description of MT. Bryan as tha Knight in Motley" called forth great laughter and applause, and his alll- sions to the democratic leaders also ex- cited the cheers of his hearers. At the conclusion of his address he was given an ovation that continued for several minutes.
 Following MT. Hearst's speech James ONeill of Rhode Island presented to the temporary chairman union la bel' gavel. Anoth CT gavel was pre- sented by J. D. Bush of New York. While the latter was speak ing a deie gate in the rear called, Has that gavel got the label on it?'' MT Hearst then made a brief speech of acceptance
 Reuben R. Lyon of New York was called to the chair and directed thu secretary to read the membership lists of the various convention committees
 After an address by c. A. Windle of Chicago the convention adjourned until 2 o'clock tomorrow.
 MT. Hearst's Speech.
 MT. Hearst spoke as follows:
 My friends, this is the first national convention of the independence party
 whether it shall prove an historical