The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-10

S006SW d WdH0& VI 4du6AINEs NMAEl08
I. Murphy, leader Of Tarn1nany hall,
was directly in the line Of dre, but
sat placid while his lieutenants on
either side slapped the sparks from
his shoulders. s
Flags and hats were up in a cloud
and voices rose in a storm OF ap-
plause when the speaker asserted
that the popularity Of the present ad-
mtnistration Is due to "the democratic
principles he had practiced."
Bryan hintsd Al.
At the prediction Of Mr.. Bell that
the convention would name the presi-
dent. alluding IN the most pointed
manner to Mr.. Bryan, the roar Of de-
light broke loose once more. Many
Of the eastern delegates Joined il the
demonstration but the majority Of
them remained passively in their
seats. Illinois acted in exactly the
same manner, while Nebraska, KAN
sas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, with
delegations from the far west yelled
and stamped in approval the men from
Georgia, West Virginia, North and.
South Carolina and Vermont. and.
gave no tribute to the first unmistak-
able allusion to Mr.. Bryan as q presi-
dental condidafe
critlcises Republicans.
Mr.. Bell called out another demon
stration. whereupon he sharply criti-
.cised the republican party for It's re-
fusal to adopt q plank calling for the.
publicity Of campaign contributions
prior to election day. He declared
the refusal Of the republicans to
adopt "a cash register" was q con
fession Of dishonesty"
Election Of Senators.
The declaration OF the speaker in
favor Of the direct election Of United.
States senators by the people also
was cheered from the main floor and
in the galleries. A sand for protec-
ton against immigration from orien-
tai quarters caused q renewal Of the
applause which seemed near the u !
face and burst forth time and time
again.
At the conclusion OF the speech the
delegates rose to their feet and cheer
ed Mr.. Bell for some time.
AS the first order OF business Mr..
Bell recognized John p. Lamb OF In
diana who offered amotion for roll call
of the states for membership on the
various standing committees OF the
convention. The motion was adopted.
Roll Call. NJ
There was much confusion as the
roll Of states was begun, many dele
gates leaving their seats.
The reading clerk, when he cane to
Arkansas, pronounced the name Of
the state like Kansas and there vas
Immediately a shout Of protest from
the delegates, who shouted Ar-kan-
saw.
Amid laughter the clerk corrected.
his pronunciation.
Indian Territory" called the clerk.
Indian Territory" he called again.
There was no response and the
clerk called q third time.
"she's married." yelled a delegate.
and the list went up to the chairman's
stand amid much -aughter.
The calling Of the states soon ceas-
ed and the list Of comittees were sent
by the pages while other business
was in progress.
Dunn Recognized.
The chair recognized !. ]. Dunn Of
Omaha to present the resolution OF
respect to the memory Of the late
Grover Cleveland. prepared at a con-
ference of the friends Of Mr.. Bryan.
this morning. %5
More than q score Of, the convention
committees on resolutions approved
the Cleveland tribute as offered.
Charles Bryan, q brother Of the cam
didate, was a member Of the confer
ence. a
The recognition Of Dunn shut OF
the Parker resolutions.
The following resolutions ere Of
lfered by 1. j.. Dunn Of Omaha who
will place William j.. Bryan in nomi-
nation:
Cleveland Resolutions.
"As it has pleased the ruler Of the
universe to remove from our midst
Grover Cleveland, last president Of
the United States who was three
times the candidate Of the democratic
party, be 1t
Resolved, that we, the delegates
of the party in national convention
assembled, recognize in him one Of
the strongest and ablest characters
known to the worlds statemanship.
who possessed In an extraordinary de-
gree the elements Of the leadership
and by his able, conscientious and
fnrcofnl administration of nublic af-