Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-08

announcement that he had read deeply in
the Chicago platform and he had failed to
find therein anything about republican
prosperity lis sarcastic allus ons TO the
claims OF excellent management Of the
country made by the republicans also
ELECTED the approval Of the delegates.
As Mr.. Bell approached the subject OF the
anti-injunction plank. the attention Of the
convention was quickened and his state
ment that the republican declaration on
that subject was merely a recital Of exist
ing law called out increased applause.
Still greater cheering followed the de-
claration "whaeever we do on this subject
must be done firmly. frankly and un-
equivocally," and this was in turn inten-
sified when he asserted that injunctlons
must not be turned into IAN instrument of
tyranny"
Mr.. Bell called out another demonstration
when he sharply criticised the republican
party for its refusal to adopt a plank call
ing for the publicity OF campaign contrihu-
lions prior to election day. He declared the
refusal Of the republicans to adopt "a cash
register" was a confession of dishonesty"
The declaration of the speaker in favor
Of the direct election of United States sena-
tors by the people also was cheered on the
main floor and in the galleries. A stand
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oriental waters caused a renewal Of the
applause. which seemed ever near the sur
face and burst forth time and time again.
At the conclusion Of the speech the dele
gates rose to their feet and cheered Mr..
Bell for some time.
Committees Appointed.
As the first order Of business Mr.. BELL
recognized Mr.. John E. Lamb Of Indiana,
uhn ,fforoJ a Y,1tto, fcr a ron pf tba
states FOR membership on the various staud-
ing committees Of the convention.
The motion was adopted.
There was much confusion as the roll OF
states was begun, many delegates leaving
their places.
Thu reading clerk, when he came to Ar
kansas, pronounced the name of the state
like Kansas. and there Immediately carre
a shout of protest from the delegation,
whose members shouted back:
"Ar-kan-saw.'
Amid laughter the clerk corrected his
pronunciation.
Indian Territory" called the clerk, I'm
dian Territory"
There was no response, and the clerk
called the name a third time.
she's married" yelled a delegate.
Il mean Oklahoma said the clerk, and
the list went up to the chairman's stand
amid much laughter.
The calling of the states soon ceased
and the names Of the committees were
sent up by the pages. while other business
was in progress.
Dunn Presents Resolution.
The chair recognized 1. ]. Dunn of
Omaha, Neb., to present the resolutions
of respect to the memory of the late
CroVar C1pyalaud pranarad at 81 pOn-
ference of the friends of Mr.. Bryan this
morning.
The convention committee on resolutions
approved the Cleveland tribute as offered.
Charles Bryan, a brother of the candi-
date, was a member Of the conference.
The recognition of Mr.. Dunn shut off the
Parker resolution.
The resolution says:
As it has pleased the ruler of the uni
Cleveland, late president Of the United
States, who was three times the candidate
Of the demoGretic party. be it
Resolved, That we, the delegates of the
party in national convention assembled
recognize in him one Of the strongest
worlds craftsmanship, who possessed in
an extraordinary degree. the elements OF
leadership, and by his able, conscientious
and forceful administration OF public ar
fairs reflected honor upon his country
and upon the party, and
ResolVeu, Inat we heLepy express ouI
deep sorrow al his death ana extend our
warmest, sympathy and coincidence to his
family, and that this resolution be spread
upon the records of the convention and
a copy be forwarded to Mrs. Cleveland
and
Resolved. AS a further mark of respect
to his memory the convention do now ad-
journ until II o'clock (noon) tomorrow
Francis Delivers EuIOgy.
Mr.. Dunn mounted upon a chair moved
the adoption of his resolution, and for tho
purpose of seconding the resolution, thu
chair recognized Ex-Governor David r
Francis of Missouri, who spoke briefly
in eulogy Of Mr.. Cleveland in the fol
lowing words:
NJ. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Con,
~vention: | rise to speak to the resolutions
b. presented, to do honor to the memory anC
credit to the life and services of Grover
Cleveland. He was my friend and IL
failed to give expression to my feellngi